Make the most of your time in Boston or Salem with this high-speed ferry service. Travel in speed and style aboard a comfortable catamaran with your one-way or round-trip ticket, letting you visit two of Massachusetts’ most famous and historic stops. This swift boat ride is the best and fastest way to get you where you want to go!
Why settle for one great Massachusetts-city when you can experience two? With your one-way or round-trip ticket, take the high-speed ferry between Salem and Boston to experience two of the state’s most historic cities. Admire rich landscapes dotted with beautiful homes, fishing boats, and lighthouses as you’re whisked away to Salem or Boston, depending on your departure location. With twin diesel engines that propel you at a top speed of 33 knots, you’ll arrive at your destination in under an hour.
This 149-passenger vessel features a comfortable indoor-lounge and outdoor lower and upper decks, where you can admire picturesque views and feel the refreshing wind on your face.
The on-board galley offers a variety of breakfast and lunch items such as sandwiches, snacks, hot dogs and pretzels, as well as beverages such as coffee, sodas, juice, sports drinks, beer, wine and top-shelf cocktails. Three restrooms are available for your convenience.
Once in Salem, you'll be in walking distance to some of the city's best attractions such as the House of Seven Gables and the Peabody Essex Museum.
In Boston, it's an easy stride from the dock to the New England Aquarium, the Old North Church, Quincy Market and much more.
2017 Ferry from Boston: 9:30am- Daily 11:45am- Daily 2:30pm- Daily 5:30pm- Daily 8:00pm- Sunday - Friday, except May 28 and September 3 9:00pm- Saturdays, plus May 28 and September 3
2017 Ferry from Salem: 7:00am- Monday - Friday 8:00am- Saturdays, Sundays, May 29, July 4, September 4 10:30am- Daily 1:00pm- Daily 4:00pm- Daily 7:00pm- Sunday - Friday, except May 28 and September 3 8:00pm- Saturdays, plus May 28 and September 3
Great time .... loved the 50 minute ride to Salem and back to Boston. Highly recommend the high-speed ferry
Review by: Margaret W, August 2017
Fantastic way to travel from Boston to Salem! The journey to and from Salem was part of the fun!. The trip took under 1 hour each way, offering food and drinks for sale and a beautiful view of Boston skyline on the return journey. Highly recommend!
Review by: Julia G, August 2017
It was a great way to travel from Boston to Salem. The guide on the ferry was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us a lot of history about what we saw.
Review by: iris m, July 2017
A fun way to get to Salem! Take the sunset ride back for a beautiful view of the skyline.
Review by: chrisstroka1, July 2017
The Salem High-Speed Ferry was a great part of our experiences while we were in Boston! The Ferry was wonderful and our children loved the trip to and from Salem! Highly recommend this trip for a quick and easy way to go from Boston to Salem!
Review by: Thomas T, June 2017
The ferry trip from Boston to Salem, as well as the return trip were delightful not at all crowded on Father's Day!, and expedient. For those interested, they offer cold beer with a lime and wine, along with sandwiches, wraps and snacks. Salem was an absolute delight, mostly due to our avoidance of anything witchy and the discovery of one of the most beautiful and interesting museums we have visited in the US - The Peabody Essex. Do not miss it! Finally, dinner at Turner's Seafood was a delicious and delightful experience. We thoroughly enjoyed our day in Salem.
Review by: Jay M, April 2017
Good way to get from Boston to Salem if you are visiting the area. August was the perfect month to go!
Review by: Leslie C, October 2016
Had a great 3 days in Boston, including a day in Salem. I would have liked more as I did not get chance to do all that is on offer e.g. Harvard and MIT plus explore other places in the area. I did the freedom walk, Boston Tea Party and trip to Salem.
Review by: Karen M, October 2016
Great way to get to Salem. Loved the place. Great witchy kitsch. Free trolley from harbour into centre is very welcome. Tourist information centre is great for getting bearings. Character actors in costume wander the street saying Good Morrow which was fun. Easy to change voucher for ticket at harbour kiosk by the Marriott hotel. Recommend café at corner of Essex and Washington St in Salem and their apple and cinnamon French toast.
Review by: Angela D, October 2016
This is the perfect way to get around and see other cities in MA. We took this Ferry to Salem then booked another trip to Provincetown, MA. Quick trip on a gorgeous day. Got to Salem in under an hour while admiring beautiful scenery. The staff is super nice and helpful. BOOK THIS FERRY!
Review by: Shirley R, September 2016
Excellent ride highly recommend
Review by: Bernadette H, June 2016
Board the ferry, enjoy a beverage, arrive at destination. Trolley there at dock if needed. Close enough to walk.
Review by: Beth D, June 2016
It took only an hour each way to get back and forth. Great way to get to Salem and back.
Review by: Gail H, November 2015
Ferry trip to Salem was a great way to travel. Crew was entertaining and ferry was very comfortable
Review by: shar, November 2015
Superb way to get to Boston from Salem. Very comfortable and efficient. All the staff were friendly.
Review by: Veronica L, November 2015
Clean cabinet, friendly staff, very informational commentary through the trip.
Review by: Timothy G, October 2015
Convienent
Review by: stvbloodworth, October 2015
Good way to get to Salem. One small glitch - when I made the reservation, it apparently assigned me a specific departure time, which was not communicated to me. Fortunately, it was not a busy day and the person at the ticket booth was able to switch the tickets for me at no additional cost or inconvenience. I would do this again.
Review by: Pamela B, September 2015
The Salem High-Speed Ferry is the way to go!
Review by: Lori M, September 2015
An absolute must-do. Beautiful 55 minute sail from Boston to Salem, see gorgeous homes on Marblehead, and soak up some sea air.
Review by: Cheri W, August 2015
Employees very friendly. Narrator did a great job - pointing out landmarks along the way and providing some general information about Salem before we arrived.
Review by: Svetla T, August 2015
fantastic trip!
Review by: Richard Czarnecki, August 2015
We've taken this tour years ago and it is still a great way to spend some time on the water, get some sun, listen to the narration at the beginning/end of the journey, and spend a few hours in Boston. Be aware that boats can easily sell out during the busy summer weekends as we found out. Technically, our voucher was not a reservation but, even though the 1PM was sold out as were other voyages, they took us aboard.
Review by: Mick K, July 2015
A great day out with a wonderful boat and first rate crew...as we arrived to board the ferry, the reception desk asked me to email them the voucher, so the only EBI even better if.. would be for Viator to let you know you're meant to email the ferry company with the voucher beforehand, to save last minute blips with wifi signal etc. but other an that this was a BRILLIANT day.
Review by: Deanna V, June 2015
Fun tour! Would recommend to a friend!
Review by: Susan B, November 2014
The ferry from Boston to Salem was a wonderful experience. The ferry arrived on time and featured a lively tour guide who provided an interesting commentary. We thoroughly enjoyed the return trip to Boston on the 7:00 p.m. ferry. The cityscape looked beautiful as the lights reflected on the water. This proved to be a fun and fast way to enjoy two cities on one day.
Review by: Shirley V, October 2014
That was the best way to get into to Boston!!!! My first experience, I loved it. Will do it again.
Review by: harleysport24, September 2014
We loved Salem!
Review by: Karen L, August 2014
This is an excellent trip. The boat is comfortable and has food and drink available. There is also a very interesting commentary pointing out places in Boston Bay and Salem. Good value for money.
Review by: Robert M, July 2014
It was excellent .. the staff were not only helpful but made it great fun .. perfect !!
Review by: Maricla U, December 2013
Great!!!
Review by: Vickie W, November 2012
Great transportation, never been to Salem, and was a smooth trip going.
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