Events & Happenings
Summer Sendoff Boat Benefit
Enjoy the beautiful sunset on Boston Harbor and help raise funds for a summer of free Boston beach events for all.
For one night only, you can help support another summer of free yoga sessions on Revere Beach, the music and cultural festivals at Wollaston Beach, art classes on Constitution Beach, or family fun days at Nantasket Beach, and more free events on our region’s public beaches.
Please join us for our Summer Send-off Boat Benefit cruise on October 2nd from 6pm-8pm departing from 60 Rowes Wharf Gate C. Funds from your ticket will go directly towards the Better Beaches Grant Program, which awards small grants to local organizations and artists to activate the region’s public beaches through free events and programs on DCR beaches in Nahant, Lynn, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy, and Hull.
On the cruise, you can expect:
Stunning Boston Harbor sunset views
Incredible music by renowned Boston artist DJ Troy Frost
Opportunities to connect with professionals from different sectors
Limited edition Save the Harbor merchandise for purchase
Cash bar onboard
and the signature Save the Harbor fun we bring to all our work!
Can’t make it on October 2nd? Consider pouring back into our programs by donating instead!
Location:
The address of Rowes Wharf is 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110. This address is located behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. If you find the big archway with the big flag, walk through it towards the water and take a right onto the harborwalk. We will be checking people in next to the Mass Bay Lines office to board the boat "The Freedom".
Please arrive at Rowes Wharf at 5:30 pm to check in for our 5:35 pm Boarding and prompt 6:00 pm departure. The trip will be a 1.5 hour harbor cruise, and we will be back at the dock by 8:00pm.
Things to Bring:
Water bottle
Jacket - as it is often a bit breezier on the water
Sun Protection (hats, sunglasses, etc)
Spectacle Sunday Cruise
Spend your Sunday morning visiting Spectacle Island with Save the Harbor. Leaves from Rowes Wharf at 10:00 am and arrives back at 2:00pm.
Location: The address from which we will be departing is 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110. This address is located behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. If you find the big archway with the big flag, walk through it towards the water and take a right onto the harborwalk. We will be checking people in next to the Mass Bay Lines office to board the boat "The Freedom".
Please arrive at Rowes Wharf at 9:00am to check in for our 9:30 Boarding and prompt 10:00 departure. The trip out to Spectacle is about 40 minutes. We will be boarding the boat at 1:00 to depart Spectacle by 1:15pm, and will be back in Boston by 2:00pm.
These cruises are free but space is limited, so tickets are required. Since this is a free event, we anticipate more folks reserving tickets for each time slot than will actually show up. PLEASE SHOW TICKETS FOR BOARDING.
To secure your spot on the boat, please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time (see above). There are more tickets available that spots on the boat so make sure you arrive around 9:00 pm.
*****Once the boat reaches its capacity during the boarding process no one else will be allowed aboard. If you reserved more tickets than you plan to use please update your reservation.
Getting There: This is just a short walk from both South Station (Red/Silver Line) and Aquarium Station (Blue Line). There is parking available at public garages in the area - although these do require a fee to park.
Things to Bring:
Water bottle
Lunch
Trash Bag (this is a carry on-carry off island)
Sun Protection (hats, sunblock, sunglasses, etc)
Registration opens 2 weeks before the cruise date. Follow us on Eventbrite to be the first to know when registration opens!
Spectacle Sunday Cruise
Spend your Sunday morning visiting Spectacle Island with Save the Harbor. Leaves from Rowes Wharf at 10:00 am and arrives back at 2:00pm.
Location: The address from which we will be departing is 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110. This address is located behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. If you find the big archway with the big flag, walk through it towards the water and take a right onto the harborwalk. We will be checking people in next to the Mass Bay Lines office to board the boat "The Freedom".
Please arrive at Rowes Wharf at 9:00am to check in for our 9:30 Boarding and prompt 10:00 departure. The trip out to Spectacle is about 40 minutes. We will be boarding the boat at 1:00 to depart Spectacle by 1:15pm, and will be back in Boston by 2:00pm.
These cruises are free but space is limited, so tickets are required. Since this is a free event, we anticipate more folks reserving tickets for each time slot than will actually show up. PLEASE SHOW TICKETS FOR BOARDING.
To secure your spot on the boat, please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time (see above). There are more tickets available that spots on the boat so make sure you arrive around 9:00 pm.
*****Once the boat reaches its capacity during the boarding process no one else will be allowed aboard. If you reserved more tickets than you plan to use please update your reservation.
Getting There: This is just a short walk from both South Station (Red/Silver Line) and Aquarium Station (Blue Line). There is parking available at public garages in the area - although these do require a fee to park.
Things to Bring:
Water bottle
Lunch
Trash Bag (this is a carry on-carry off island)
Sun Protection (hats, sunblock, sunglasses, etc)
Registration opens 2 weeks before the cruise date. Follow us on Eventbrite to be the first to know when registration opens!
Marine Science Saturday
Spend your Saturday in Boston's newest waterfront space learning to fish, meeting local crabs at our touch tank, and talking about climate.
Great for all ages, you can expect Save the Harbor to introduce you to what lives under the water's surface. Hold green crabs, bait a fishing rod, learn to drop cast, and spend a relaxing Saturday morning on the waterfront.
Commonwealth Pier is newly rebuilt and ready to welcome visitors from near and far. We're excited to partner with them to activate this waterfront space.
Get a chance to win Harbor themed giveways, learn more about the history of Boston Harbor, and connect with your community!
Spectacle Sunday Cruise
Spend your Sunday morning visiting Spectacle Island with Save the Harbor. Leaves from Rowes Wharf at 10:00 am and arrives back at 2:00pm.
Location: The address from which we will be departing is 60 Rowes Wharf, Boston, MA 02110. This address is located behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. If you find the big archway with the big flag, walk through it towards the water and take a right onto the harborwalk. We will be checking people in next to the Mass Bay Lines office to board the boat "The Freedom".
Please arrive at Rowes Wharf at 9:00am to check in for our 9:30 Boarding and prompt 10:00 departure. The trip out to Spectacle is about 40 minutes. We will be boarding the boat at 1:00 to depart Spectacle by 1:15pm, and will be back in Boston by 2:00pm.
These cruises are free but space is limited, so tickets are required. Since this is a free event, we anticipate more folks reserving tickets for each time slot than will actually show up. PLEASE SHOW TICKETS FOR BOARDING.
To secure your spot on the boat, please arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure time (see above). There are more tickets available that spots on the boat so make sure you arrive around 9:00 pm.
*****Once the boat reaches its capacity during the boarding process no one else will be allowed aboard. If you reserved more tickets than you plan to use please update your reservation.
Getting There: This is just a short walk from both South Station (Red/Silver Line) and Aquarium Station (Blue Line). There is parking available at public garages in the area - although these do require a fee to park.
Things to Bring:
Water bottle
Lunch
Trash Bag (this is a carry on-carry off island)
Sun Protection (hats, sunblock, sunglasses, etc)
Registration opens 2 weeks before the cruise date. Follow us on Eventbrite to be the first to know when registration opens!
