Boston Cruises

Cruise Marketplace has cruises departing from Boston. Boston is a big city, but it doesn't feel that way when you're walking around -- and make no mistake, this is one of those cities perfect to explore on foot (if you're not a walker, join a trolley or amphibious vehicle tour). In 20 minutes you can stroll from the Common (Boston's Central Park) down to the waterfront, and pass major historical attractions, shops and food purveyors along the way.

Boston is perhaps America's most glamourous historic city, dating back more than 350 years. The city was founded in 1630 by colonists led by John Winthrop, and gets its name from an English village. The events that led to the American Revolution started here, including the infamous arguments over the tax on tea that led to the Boston Tea Party in 1773. During the protest three British ships were raided by colonists dressed as Indians who dumped tea into the harbor. In 1775, Paul Revere helped spread the word here "The British are coming." The next day, the "shot heard round the world" was fired, signaling the start of the American Revolution. Call CruiseMarketplace today to book your cruises departing from Boston. 1.800.826.4333.

What is so special about cruises departing from Boston? These days, Boston, also dubbed "Beantown" (the moniker is another colonial-era legacy, referring to a time when baked beans made with molasses were a Boston specialty), has a European feel, in part because of its many ancient buildings and cozy ambience. But it is not a city museum by any stretch. As an area home to major educational institutions, including Harvard, M.I.T. and Boston College, a big student population also contributes a fresh, edgy feel. Cruise Marketplace books cruises departing from Boston - 1-800-826-4333.

The "locals" are part of Boston's charm. Just keep in mind they tend to come in two categories: friendly and grouchy (there are even restaurants that specialize in surly waitresses).


This is a big sports town and the Red Sox and the Patriots are king. A conversation on either will bring emotional discourse. Politics are freely discussed too in the land of the Kennedys (and Kerry).

Sure, there's lots of American history, especially on the Freedom Trail (just follow the red lines down the sidewalk) -- but if television history is more your style, visit the bar that was the model for "Cheers." And as a visitor you shouldn't overlook the city's many museums. Boston has great shopping both for those who want to spend big bucks and for those looking for "bah-gans." And we care much about eating here too -- you can find everything from haute cuisine to Fenway Franks. If you order "chowda" it will be the creamy kind (don't even ask for tomato-based).

The "Big Dig" -- the world's largest construction project, and a major effort to create a system of roadways and tunnels that will alleviate Boston's famous gridlock -- has become a tourist attraction in its own right. Bostonians are adjusting, cabbies are learning the new routes and the multi-year project will be completed ... eventually! Call CruiseMarketplace today to book your cruises departing from Boston. 1.800.826.4333.