Imagine that you are safely moored in clear water just off a beautiful island at sunset, surrounded by sea birds, striped bass, and of course your guests and crew. That dream can easily become a reality. And you can have it all just a few minutes sail from the mainland.
At Bumpkin, Grape, and Peddocks you may offload and load passengers at the floats but must then anchor offshore. There will be no float at Little Brewster in 2008. (Dinghies may me available.) You may dock at Georges Island free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis with private boats. No broadside docking is allowed. Vessels must depart Georges Island by sunset.
Island resources are fragile. Please take care, if landing on park islands, to not disturb natural or cultural features. You must "carry-on carry-off."
Spectacle Island Marina
For reservations call 857-452-7221 (Spectacle Island Marina Manager).
- Day rate (9:00 am to 5:00 pm):
$20 for vessels less than 30 feet
$30 for vessels 30 feet and greater
- Overnight rate (5:00 pm to 10:30 am the following day):
$1.75/foot
Moorings
Approximately 50 moorings serve Boston Harbor Islands national park area. Located in safe anchorage just off Long, Peddocks, Gallops, Georges, and Rainsford Islands, these moorings are available at the following rates. Reservations are suggested, especially for weekends and peak periods like Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day.
- $15 /4 hours
- $25 /night (4:00 pm - 11:00 am)
- $35 /24 hours
- $175 for 2008 Season Pass
The Season Pass offers unlimited mooring for your boat with the following restrictions: 1) reservations required; 2) one reservation per week, during that week; 3) limited to two consecutive nights; and 4) not available at Georges Island.
Because the project is a cooperative venture between Island Moorings, LLC., and the Island Alliance—with a percentage of the fee going directly to support the park—not only is it a great deal, it is a great way to support the park.
Visitors can anchor off the islands at-their-own-risk for free. For general information call 857-452-7221. For reservations or technical information: E-mail moorings@bosport.com.
charter boats & water taxis
Charter boats and water taxis operate from several mainland locations. Fees vary. Charter captains with paying passengers must obtain permission prior to landing at any island in the park. Whale watch cruises, harbor tours, commuter boats, and other private cruises pass through the Boston Harbor Islands and offer you views. Contact the park information line for more details at 617-223-8666.
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