Charles River Boat Company
About
Charles River Boat Company runs a seasonal dock at the Boston Children’s Museum on the Fort Point Channel, offering pedal boats and harbor cruises. The pedal boats are shaped like animals, including a dragon, flamingo, pelican, duck and blue heron, and each holds up to five people. The company pitches them as fun for the entire family and as an option for a date night or just a fun activity on the water.
Founded in 1990, the company is family owned and operated, with business in both Boston and Cambridge. From this dock, its boat Minnow runs daily 70-minute sightseeing cruises that loop around the harbor with views of the Boston skyline and waterfront. In the evening, 90-minute Sunset and Cocktail Cruises offer a relaxed way to take in the city from the water after a long day. Minnow has an onboard bar and restroom.
What to Know
- Pedal boat rentals are walk-up only and run daily from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- Minnow is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
- Tickets are sold online and at a ticket booth on the dock.
- The Boston Children’s Museum dock is the company’s newest docking location.
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