Cruise from Massachusetts

Although prime cruise ports are frequently located in warmer climates, Boston is the starting point for a Canadian or Bermuda cruise. Cruises from Boston, Massachusetts are economical and, with a brief sightseeing trip before the vessel sets sail, an opportunity to visit and explore one of the Northeast’s larger and historic cities.

Ships leave from Cruiseport Boston’s Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, which recently received $11 million worth of renovations. The modern, up-to-date features include a new passenger check-in, a boarding area within the terminal, and other improvements for better comfort and efficiency.

Cruiseport Boston, in fact, is part of the world’s oldest continually operating port in the Western Hemisphere and has been New England’s maritime hub. Services cover cargo and commercial fishing, along with cruise departures. Yearly, roughly 300,000 passengers pass through Boston on their way to an overseas destination.

The Norwegian Dawn, from Norwegian Cruise Line, has left Massachusetts for several years. Operating from April until October, this round-trip Bermuda cruise from Massachusetts offers a seven-night cruise vacation. Aside from this trip, the Brilliance of the Seas, a Royal Caribbean cruise, travels up the New England coast to Canada. Along the way, the area’s notable fall foliage is a delight for passengers.

Traveling to the terminal is relatively straightforward. Logan International Airport is just 10 minutes from the port, and local transit service, MBTA, offers connectivity through the Silver Line, a rapid transit bus service that connects the airport, South Station, and downtown Boston with the terminal. Travelers deciding to stay overnight or a few days in the city will find various mid- to upscale hotels in the city’s downtown and along the waterfront.

If you decide to stay in Boston before your cruise from Massachusetts, what activities does the area hold? Aside from award-winning dining establishments, well-known sports teams, and various arts and entertainment, Faneuil Hall and the Freedom Trail are just miles away from the cruise terminal. Those looking for shopping and more dining will find that the Back Bay area, encompassing Copley Square, is just a short distance from historical landmarks.