Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands Boat Trips 2008

Sponsored by:

Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands, Inc.

349 Lincoln Street, Building 45

Hingham MA 02043-1601

781-740-4290

fbhi@earthlink.net

www.fbhi.org

2008 Cruises at a Glance

Sat 10/11 Peddocks Island

Sun. 10/19        Calf Island

Rowes Wharf Water Transport
on M/V Culebra (beach landing boat)

Ticket information

The Friends now offer the convenience of ordering tickets online through Wainwright Bank & Trust which is our bank. You may also renew your membership and purchase Friends sales items through this online capability. It's easy. Follow these steps:

Go to https://www.communityroom.net/donate.asp?mode=show

You will be on the Donation Page. You may skip to #2 and under select a non-profit choose Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands. When you see the Special Instructions section please specify donation, membership or sales item or boat trip ticket.

Go to section 2 and enter “Donation” in the instructions box.

Thank you for supporting the Friends.

ADVANCE PURCHASE SUGGESTED

On day of trip tickets available by cash sailes only

(first come, first served)

Ticket Order Form (Word)

Ticket Order Form (PDF)

In case of inclement weather, call us or visit our website for further information.

No food available on the islands.

Bring a PICNIC & WATER!

NO PETS or ALCOHOL PERMITTED

on islands

Saturday ExcursionsDepart Rowes Wharf Water Transport
on M/V Culebra (beach landing) **

M/V Culebra is a bow-loading boat with disembarkation (for Saturday Excursions and Boston Light Adventures) by ladder onto the beach. As this requires some agility, these Culebra trips may not be suitable for the handicapped.

Peddocks Island

Saturday October 11, 11am - 4pm
Sand spits link the five drumlins making up this island. Fort Andrews in the east overlooks the waters of Hull Gut. Cottages and a salt marsh occupy the middle, while West Head is a conservation area.

Northern Lighthouse Tours

Boston Harbor Cruises:

depart Long Wharf

Buy tickets direct from FBHI to support our programs.

SATURDAYS: 10am – 3pm

October 4 (Fall Foliage)

Adult $55; Senior (65+) $53; FBHI member $51;

Child under 12 $51

We’ll pass the lights of Boston Harbor then cruise north for close-up views of the lighthouses at Hospital Point, Fort Pickering, Ten Pound Island, Marblehead, Gloucester Breakwater, Eastern Point and Bakers Island. The Twin Lights on Thacher Island will be our farthest destination. On the way back we’ll view Boston Light and Graves Light. Full narration throughout. Snack bar on board. Dress warmly and be prepared for changeable weather.

Note: Route always at captain’s discretion.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:

Celebrating 29 years of service, the Volunteers and Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands, Inc. is a non-profit organization encouraging public use of the Boston Harbor Islands, protection of their fragile ecosystems and historic environment. Our members provide services to the national park area through volunteer programs, public education projects and advocacy efforts.