Boston, United States

Cruise Port

Boston

Capital and largest city in Massachusetts, United States.

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Overview

Boston is a cruise port in United States. It lies on the coast at approximately 42.36, -71.058.

About Boston

Boston is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Massachusetts. It serves as a cultural and financial center of New England, a region of the Northeastern United States. Boston has an area of 48.4 square miles (125 km2) and a population of 675,647 as of the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in the Northeastern United States after New York City and Philadelphia. The larger Greater Boston metropolitan statistical area had a population of 5 million in 2025, making it the largest metropolis in New England and the eleventh-largest in the United States.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Boston — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Boston

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Boston - Old State House
Boston - Old State House
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Boston -Massachusetts State House
Boston -Massachusetts State House

Weather & best time to visit

Typically warmest around 28°C in Jul and coolest around 3°C in Jan (average daytime highs).

Jan
3°
-5°
Feb
5°
-6°
Mar
9°
-2°
Apr
14°
4°
May
21°
10°
Jun
25°
15°
Jul
28°
19°
Aug
28°
19°
Sep
23°
15°
Oct
18°
10°
Nov
11°
2°
Dec
7°
-1°

Average daily high / low in °C. Source: Open-Meteo.

Where to stay

Staying near Boston the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Boston, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →