Boston Light, photo by Ken Stein
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Boston Light Twilight Tour
Wednesday, JUNE 28th - 6pm departure A rare opportunity to enjoy being on Little Brewster Island in the evening. Twilight glow is a special time to enjoy the sights and sounds of the harbor islands. Bring a picnic supper. There is no food sold on the boat or the island. Park policy is no alcohol and no pets. During the evening trip THERE IS NO CLIMBING THE LIGHTHOUSE TOWER . However, the museum room at the base of the tower will be open. We will travel on MV Columbia Point leaving from Univerity of Massachusetts (UMass) Boston Fox Point Pavilion. The vessel has an enclosed cabin with tables and chairs, a rest room, open top deck with seating. Capacity is limited to 50 guests due to the size of Little Brewster Island. Check in time begins at 5:00 with boarding at 5:30. We will depart at 6:00 sharp and return to the dock at 9:00. Take the MBTA Red Line to the JFK/UMass station. Free shuttle buses run regularly to the Campus until 10:30p.m. Parking is at the UMass lots for $6.00 and then you take a free shuttle bus to the Campus. Allow 20 minutes to walk to the Fox Point Dock once you arrive on Campus. Directions to the campus CLICK HERE Boston Light is the oldest lighthouse site in North America. The 300th anniversary was celebrated in 2016. |
tall ship, photo by Paul King
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Tall Ships Parade of Sail Viewing
with Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands. TRIP SOLD OUT (in only 2 days!) IMPORTANT NOTICE: Traffic & Parking are expected to be difficult on the morning of the 17th. Please arrive early. The boat departs at 10 am sharp & will not wait for late arrivals. Boarding starts at 9:15 am. We have chartered the MV Columbia Point to view the Parade of Sail. We shall depart Fox Point Pavilion at 10:00 sharp and go directly to an anchorage in the Harbor to view the flotilla of Tall Ships as they enter through the Broad Sound into the Inner Harbor. Boarding will begin at 9:15. The boat will not wait for delayed guests, be early to insure you find parking and transport via the shuttle bus to the Pavilion. Boat returns at 1pm. Please note, this is not a harbor "tour". Directions Bring food and beverages; there is no food sold on the boat and alcohol is prohibited. For information about the Tall Ships |
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Boston Navy Yard/Charlestown
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Spectacle Island
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Deer Island Light
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