Winter Wildlife Cruise
Join National Park Rangers, local naturalists, and Stone Living Lab staff to discover how alive the harbor is in the winter!
Learn about and observe the animals who make their wintertime home in the Boston Harbor on this year’s Winter Wildlife Cruise! Grab your camera, binoculars, and hop aboard the ferry with local naturalists on this curated 3-hour cruise. Naturalists include representatives from the National Park Service and more!
The adventure begins at Long Wharf, just steps from the New England Aquarium, the North End, Faneuil Hall and other popular Boston landmarks.
BOARDING: 10:30am
DEPARTURE: 11:00am
*Ferry departs promptly at 11am. Late boarding is not permitted.*
What to expect
- Professional, knowledgeable naturalists on board
- Outdoor viewing decks and indoor spaces with large windows
- Ample indoor seating
- Light snacks & refreshments available for purchase
- High-speed heated ferry
Important weather note
This program will be held rain or shine, unless weather is inclement or severe enough to threaten visitor safety. We encourage all visitors to watch the weather closely, plan ahead to come prepared for potentially rainy or windy conditions. In case of postponement, the Winter Wildlife cruise will take place on Saturday February 21, 2026, operating on the same schedule.