Commuter Ferry

The Seaport Ferry offers service between the Seaport and North Station or East Boston. It operates Monday through Friday during the morning and evening commutes with departures every 20-minutes. The service is open to the public with over 15 seats available to public riders on any of the dozens of daily departures. (Seaport-North Station Ferry Service Update: Full service with 20-minute headways will return on April 4, 2022)

For more information and to reserve a seat, visit www.seaportferry.com.

MBTA commuter ferries travel year round from Hingham to Rowes Wharf, Hingham and Hull to Long Wharf, and from Charlestown to Long Wharf. Check the MBTA website for boat service details and schedules.

Additionally, seasonal ferries travel from Salem to Long Wharf and Lynn to Long Wharf. Check the Boston Harbor Cruises website for details.

Rowes Wharf and Long Wharf are within walking distance to many points throughout the South Boston Waterfront.

Water Taxi

Water taxi providers operate year-round throughout Boston Harbor, providing on-demand service between various docks in the South Boston Waterfront and popular destinations including Logan International Airport, Charlestown, the North End, and more. Call ahead to arrange a pick-up and inquire about specific harbor destinations and rates. 

Water taxi operators:

Boston Water Taxi
Red Top Boats

Water Bus

Boston Harbor Bus operates seven days per week, year-round throughout Boston Harbor, providing regular, scheduled service between the South Boston Waterfront and Logan International Airport.  

View the schedule and purchase tickets at Boston Harbor Cruises

Ferry Commuter Program

The Seaport Ferry is the fastest way to get from the Seaport to North Station or East Boston. The ferry runs M-F during commuting hours. Tickets are $5 each way, but employees of Seaport TMA Member companies can try it out—on us! Redeem one free ferry ride in CommuteSeaport and make sure to check the schedule.