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A small boat named "Charles I" with passengers onboard in front of a riverside with trees and buildings in the background.

Fall Foliage Cruise

Charles River Boat Company

Event Info

  Upcoming date: Sunday November 2, 2025

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    • 11:30 am
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    December 2025

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  • All past dates:

    • Friday December 5, 2025
    • Friday October 10, 2025
      2:30 pm
    • Saturday October 11, 2025
    • Sunday October 12, 2025
    • Friday October 24, 2025
    • Saturday October 25, 2025
      11:30 am
    • Sunday October 26, 2025
    • Friday October 31, 2025
    • Saturday November 1, 2025
    • Sunday November 2, 2025
    • Friday November 7, 2025
    • Saturday November 8, 2025
    • Sunday November 9, 2025

Embark on a 90 minute scenic cruise along the Charles River, where you’ll have the opportunity to admire the stunning foliage along the Esplanade and take in the picturesque views of both Boston and Cambridge. Tour departs from the CambridgeSide Mall.

Cruises depart from the Lechmere Canal behind the CambridgeSide Mall, located directly outside the food court. Validated parking is available for $4 at the CambridgeSide Mall. The CambridgeSide Mall Parking Garage is located at 100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge, MA 02141. Tickets become available to book online one month prior to the cruise date.

Schedule: October 10, 11, 12, 24, 25, 26, 31 and November 1, 2, 7, 8, 9. Friday: 2:30pm, Saturday and Sunday: 12:30pm and 2:30pm

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