Thompson Island can be accessed by ferry on Saturdays and Sundays (May 20 – October 9) from the EDIC dock on the Reserved Channel. Ferry schedules, fares, and additional information can be found here.

In 2023, Long Wharf ferry service to the Boston Harbor Islands includes Spectacle Island (June 15 – September 4) and Georges Island (May 19 – October 9). Boston Harbor City Cruises (daily through October 9).

Bay State Cruise Company (daily through October 9, weekends through December 3).

Tickets can be purchased online for all of them and on board for some of them. There are seasonal ferry services to Salem and Provincetown and some other coastal communities. The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority provides year-round weekday commuter ferry service to Fan Pier in the Seaport from Lovejoy Wharf at North Station and from Lewis Mall in East Boston.

Boston Long Wharf to Lynn at Blossom Street Pier (Monday through Friday through October 6 with service to resume in summer 2024).

Boston Long Wharf to East Boston at Lewis Mall (daily through Octowith service to resume in spring 2024).

Boston Long Wharf to Charlestown Navy Yard.

Boston Long Wharf to Logan Airport, Hull, and Hingham.

Boston Rowes Wharf to Hingham (Monday through Friday).

You can buy tickets on board with cash, show a monthly Commuter Rail pass for the proper zone, or buy a ticket on the mTicket app. The MBTA is also offering pilot services to East Boston and Lynn. The MBTA currently offers scheduled ferry service year round to the Charlestown Navy Yard, Hingham, Hull, and Logan Airport operated by Boston Harbor City Cruises. Getting there is half the fun when you’re traveling by boat! Boston Harbor has year-round ferries and water taxis and warm-weather recreational trips as well.

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