Boston Harbor Now

06/02/2026

Reserve your Spectacle on Boston Harbor tickets by Friday, June 5: https://ow.ly/PZNg50Z6Kw3

In just one week, Boston Harbor Now will welcome hundreds of leaders, advocates, partners, and friends to the waterfront for Spectacle on Boston Harbor, our signature annual celebration and a special milestone as we mark 10 years of impact across Boston Harbor and the Harbor Islands.

On Tuesday, June 9, guests will gather aboard The Tall Ship in East Boston for an unforgettable evening featuring waterfront views, local food and drinks, live music, and inspiring words from our partners helping to shape the future of our Harbor.

Together, we will celebrate a decade of progress while investing in the next chapter of climate resilience, waterfront access, public programming, and community stewardship across Boston Harbor.

Tickets are still available, and there is limited time remaining to become an event sponsor and join the growing community of organizations supporting this work.

05/23/2026

Yes, ferries are running to Georges Island from Long Wharf on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25th!

Ferries depart for Georges Island at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Check ferry schedules and purchase tickets:

Ferry service to the park is provided by Boston Harbor City Cruises. Scroll down to view and purchase ferry tickets for Georges and Spectacle Island online. Tickets can also be reserved over the phone at 617-227-4321, or in person at the ticket center at Long Wharf North. All ticket purchases are ro...

05/22/2026

FREE FERRY WEEKEND RETURNS MAY 30TH & 31ST!

Ferries are now running to Georges Island from Long Wharf. Celebrate the start of public ferry season with Free Ferry Weekend, Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st!

Explore historic Fort Warren and enjoy breathtaking harbor views, all just a FREE ferry ride to Georges Island from Long Wharf!

🗓 Saturday, May 30
🗓 Sunday, May 31

🎟 Getting tickets:

Tickets are first-come, first-served. Pick them up at the Boston Harbor City Cruises Ferry Center at Long Wharf North starting at 8:00 AM Saturday and Sunday. No reservations—arrive early, this will fill up fast!

Limit 5 tickets per adult • No group bookings

⛴ Ferry schedule:

Boston → Georges Island: 10:00 AM | 12:00 PM
Georges Island → Boston: 1:00 PM | 3:00 PM

Learn more here: https://ow.ly/WzMJ50Z2XXs

05/21/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome WCVB Channel 5 Boston as an official Media Partner for this year’s Spectacle on Boston Harbor and to announce WCVB Chief Meteorologist Cindy Fitzgibbon as this year’s emcee!

As Boston Harbor Now celebrates 10 years of impact, Spectacle on Boston Harbor will bring together leaders across Boston’s civic, business, philanthropic, environmental, and community sectors for an unforgettable evening on the waterfront in support of a more resilient, accessible, and equitable Harbor for all.

Reserve your seat and explore sponsorship opportunities at bostonharbornow.org/spectacle!

At a time when climate resilience, public access, and community connection matter more than ever, this year’s event celebrates the partnerships and collective action helping shape the future of Boston Harbor.

WCVB has long connected communities across Greater Boston through trusted storytelling and public service, and we’re grateful for their partnership as we celebrate the people, organizations, and neighborhoods driving change along our waterfront.

05/21/2026

In recognition of AAPI Heritage Month, we’d like to spotlight Leverett Wing—a member of the Boston Harbor Now Board of Advisors, Executive Director of Commonwealth Seminar and an active leader in the greater Boston community.

In 2016, Leverett partnered with Boston Harbor Now to help connect Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community members with access to Boston Harbor by launching the AANHPI Community Cruise. Now, in its 10th year of the program, the impact of this longstanding partnership and Leverett’s leadership in helping hundreds of community members every year experience the beauty, restoration, and power of our region's greatest public asset.

As we celebrate AAPI Heritage Month, we also recognize the many important observances that take place throughout May, including Mental Health Awareness Month, Jewish American Heritage Month, and National Military Appreciation Month.

Click here to learn more about Leverett’s legacy and community cruises: https://www.bostonharbornow.org/community-cruises/

05/14/2026

Come join us for a Moakley Park Cleanup this Saturday, May 16! Make a difference by picking up litter and natural debris and enjoy the beauty of the city's biggest waterfront park!

🥐All necessary tools and breakfast will be provided! 🧤Wear work clothes and closed toe shoes (that you don’t mind getting dirty).

Volunteer here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moakley-park-cleanup-registration-1980131854681?aff=FB

05/11/2026

Thank you WBZ / CBS News Boston for featuring Spectacle Island on New England Living!

Check out the full video here: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/video/spectacle-island-in-boston-harbor-provides-a-unique-view-of-the-city-skyline/

05/08/2026

Public ferry service to Georges Island starts in just one week!

Beginning Friday, May 15th, ferries will depart for Georges Island at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Check ferry schedules and purchase ferry tickets: https://www.bostonharborislands.org/ferryschedule/

05/06/2026

Dear friends,

As spring takes hold in Boston, the harbor is coming back into focus. Ferries are returning, the Harborwalk is full of activity, the islands are being readied for the season, and more people are finding their way to the water.

Read more in the Boston Harbor E-Newsletter May 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/bostonharbornow/may-2026-enewsletter-15631757

05/05/2026

Announcing our 2026 Spectacle on Boston Harbor Honorees: Pembroke and The East Boston Community!

We’re recognizing Pembroke for its leadership in reimagining Commonwealth Pier as a resilient, vibrant, mixed-use waterfront destination that fosters connection and community. We’re honoring the East Boston community for over a decade of leadership in creating an inclusive, accessible, and resilient waterfront through community-driven collaboration and programming—including more than ten years of Eastie Week.

Together, these honorees reflect what’s possible when innovation and community leadership come together to shape a more inclusive, resilient Boston Harbor.

Join us on the harbor as we celebrate 10 years of progress and look ahead to what’s next: https://ow.ly/4xLF50YULM0

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 | 6:00 - 9:00 PM
VIP Reception at 5:00 PM
The Tall Ship, East Boston, MA