United States
Boston Harbor Islands Ferry Schedules 2026
34 islands within sight of downtown Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
Photo: bostonharborislands.org- 7
- Routes
- 5
- Ports
- 33m
- Avg crossing
Boston Harbor Islands Ferry is a ferry operator and based in Boston, Massachusetts. It operates 7 ferry routes serving 5 ports in United States. Customer contact: +1 617-819-3587. Across its network, crossings average about 33m.
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Timetables
Which routes does Boston Harbor Islands Ferry operate?
7 routes with live schedules.
| Route | Crossing | Sailings | Operators | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peddocks Island (PI) → Hingham Ferry Terminal (HING) | 30m | 10 / wk | 1 | United States |
| Hingham Ferry Terminal (HING) → Peddocks Island (PI) | 35m | 10 / wk | 1 | United States |
| Hingham Ferry Terminal (HING) → Georges Island (GI) | 20m | 6 / wk | 1 | United States |
| Georges Island (GI) → Hingham Ferry Terminal (HING) | 25m | 6 / wk | 1 | United States |
| Georges Island (GI) → Long Wharf (LW) | 45m | 4 / wk | 1 | United States |
| Long Wharf (LW) → Spectacle Island (SI) | 30m | 3 / wk | 1 | United States |
| Long Wharf (LW) → Georges Island (GI) | 45m | 3 / wk | 1 | United States |
Georges Island (GI)2 routes
Hingham Ferry Terminal (HING)2 routes
Long Wharf (LW)2 routes
Peddocks Island (PI)1 route
Network
Where does Boston Harbor Islands Ferry sail?
Boston Harbor Islands Ferry sails to 5 ports.
Experience
Onboard & services
- Inter-island shuttles from Georges and Spectacle
- Lighthouse cruise to Boston Light
- Camping on several islands
- Free and discounted access arrangements
- Scheduled service to Georges Island (Fort Warren) and Spectacle Island
- Shuttles onward to Peddocks, Lovells, Grape and Bumpkin
- World's End, Webb Memorial, Nut Island and Deer Island need no ferry — they are road-accessible
- Run as a federal, state and city partnership
About
About Boston Harbor Islands Ferry
Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park takes in 34 islands and peninsulas within sight of downtown Boston, and the ferries are how nearly all of it is reached.
The islands with a boat
Scheduled service runs to Georges Island — home of Fort Warren — and Spectacle Island, with inter-island shuttles onward to Peddocks, Lovells, Grape and Bumpkin. Little Brewster, site of Boston Light, is reached on a separate lighthouse cruise.
Mainland parts need no ferry
Worth knowing before you buy a ticket: World's End, Webb Memorial, Nut Island and Deer Island are part of the same park but reachable by road. If your plan is a walk with harbour views rather than an island landing, you do not need a boat at all.
Staying over
Camping is permitted on several islands, which changes the ferry planning entirely — the last boat back is the constraint, and campers work to a different schedule from day visitors.
Access
The park publishes free and discounted access arrangements alongside standard ferry tickets, plus separate guidance for groups, families and event hire. It is run as a partnership between federal, state and city bodies rather than by a single agency.
Hingham is the hub, not Boston
The frequency tells you where the network actually centres. Hingham to Georges Island and its return carry six departures each, and Hingham to Peddocks five — while Georges Island to Long Wharf, the link to downtown Boston, carries only four.
Crossings run 20 to 45 minutes and the whole operation sits inside a single daytime window, roughly 09:00 to 17:15. There is no early boat and no evening boat: the service exists to put visitors on the islands for a day and bring them back, and the day patterns differ between the Georges Island runs and the Peddocks ones, so the two are not interchangeable.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Where does Boston Harbor Islands Ferry sail?
Boston Harbor Islands Ferry operates 7 ferry routes and serves 5 ports in United States, including Georges Island (GI), Hingham Ferry Terminal (HING), Long Wharf (LW), Peddocks Island (PI), Spectacle Island (SI).
How do I contact Boston Harbor Islands Ferry?
You can reach Boston Harbor Islands Ferry by phone on +1 617-819-3587, by email at boha_information@nps.gov, or via their official booking site.
What facilities are available on Boston Harbor Islands Ferry ferries?
Boston Harbor Islands Ferry ferries typically offer Inter-island shuttles from Georges and Spectacle, Lighthouse cruise to Boston Light, Camping on several islands, Free and discounted access arrangements. Facilities vary by vessel and route — check the specific sailing for details.
How early should I arrive for a Boston Harbor Islands Ferry ferry?
Arrive at the terminal at least 30–60 minutes before a Boston Harbor Islands Ferry departure as a foot passenger, and allow longer with a vehicle. Boarding and check-in times vary by port and route — confirm with Boston Harbor Islands Ferry.
How do I find Boston Harbor Islands Ferry ferry times?
Browse the live timetables for every Boston Harbor Islands Ferry route on this page. Schedules are updated as the operator publishes them — always confirm with Boston Harbor Islands Ferry before travelling, as sailings change seasonally.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated August 23, 2026.
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