(DATE CHANGE!) Free Ferry Weekend Boston 2026
| Venue: | Boston Harbor Cruises |
| Dates: | Sat, Sun from 5/30/26 - 5/31/26 |
| Hours: | 8:00am - 2:30pm |
| Ages: | Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Seasonal Fun |
PLEASE NOTE - THIS EVENT IS NOW TAKING PLACE ON MAY 30-31, 2026Celebrate the start of the Boston Harbor Islands season with free ferry rides from Long Wharf North in Boston to Georges Island. View our handy guide to visiting Georges Island here.
Celebrate the kick-off of the Boston Harbor Islands public ferry season with a FREE trip to Georges Island! Free, first-come, first-served tickets are distributed starting at 8:00 AM each day, with ferry departures at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM from Long Wharf North.
Up to 5 tickets per adult; no advance reservations. Pack a picnic, grab a lobster roll from the Luke's Lobster pop-up, search for sea glass, hike the island trails, or bring a kite and let it fly!
Helpful Info
đź“Ť Departs from Long Wharf North, Boston | Gate 5
đź“… Saturday, May 30 & Sunday, May 31, 2026
🎟️ First-come, first-served tickets distributed starting at 8:00 AM each day
* No advance reservations
* Up to 5 tickets per adult
Ticketed passengers should plan to be in line at least 15 minutes before their ferry departure time.
đź“… Ferry Times Boston to Georges Island:
10:00 AM | 12:00 PM
Return ferries run throughout the afternoon
🎉 Activities:
Pack a picnic, or grab a lobster roll from the Luke’s Lobster pop up! 🦞
Look for sea glass or hike around the island trails
Bring a kite and let it fly
Explore George's Island’s forts and winding trails. Catch the ferry to Georges Island right from Downtown Boston’s Long Wharf North… for free!
| COST | ↑ top |
FREE
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.bostonharborislands.org/event/free-ferry-weekend-4/
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
Long Wharf, Boston, MA map
Phone: (877) 733-9425
First come, first serve *free* tickets will be available to pick up from the Long Wharf North Boston Harbor City Cruises Ferry Center beginning at 8:00am. No advance reservations, so arrive early as this event will sell out fast!
| TIPS | ↑ top |
- Come early! Tickets will sell out.
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