Mass Bay Lines

01/11/2025

Eagle eye view of M/V Massachussets on the Hingham commuter run.

10/11/2024

The northern lights once again put on a show in Massachusetts! There is another chance to see the aurora Friday night. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3BGPBF6 (📸Mark Guarracino in Cohasset, MA)

09/21/2024

Ahoy mateys! Jolly to see ye. It’s been a while. 'ave yer 'eard the story o' Nixes Mate?

No? Well, it’s a jolly one.

Some say one of Captain Nixe’s mates turned on him somewhere off Boston. When he failed, Captain Nix left him on the island. The mate claimed his innocence, and cursed the island before he died, claiming the island would disappear if he was innocent.

Turns out th’ island has been disappearin’... but whether or not t’do with th’ curse or wi’ years of walks takin’ gravel ‘tis not for me to say.



Image Description: Close up of the black and white pyramid shaped structure called Nixes Mate. There is little island around it, just water.

Image Credit: NPS Photo

08/15/2024

Dog Days of Summer Cruise Aug 18 and 31.
2pm to 3:30pm
Bring your furry friends and not so furry friends for a cruise around Boston Harbor.

08/02/2024

08/01/2024

August 9th

The next underway of the year is coming! ⚓️🎉😍

Reminder, USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway Friday, August 9th, from Charlestown Navy Yard at 10:00 a.m.

The cruise will be viewable from the Boston Harborwalk, Castle Island, and Charlestown Navy Yard.

We will fire a 21-gun salute viewable from Fort Independence on Castle Island at approximately 11:30 a.m.

07/21/2024

The July full moon, also known as the Buck Moon, occurs on July 21, at 6:17 a.m. EDT. The full moon shares the evening sky with Mercury, which will be at its greatest apparent distance from the sun that day. Moonset is at 5:29 a.m. that day in New York City, but farther south the moment of full phase occurs before then.

The name "Buck Moon" originates from Native American traditions, referring to the time of year when male deer, or bucks, begin to grow their new antlers.

On the night of the full moon, just after sunset (which is at 8:21 p.m. in New York), one will be able to see Mercury, which reaches its greatest eastern elongation — the maximum apparent distance from the sun — at 11:37 p.m. EDT. The planet sets at 9:34 p.m., so it won't be very high in the sky; it will only be 5 degrees above the western horizon by 9 p.m. But careful observations after sunset might allow you to see it before then. Do not try to use any optical aid to see it until the sun is below the horizon, however; observing any objects close to the sun is dangerous because even split-second exposure to sunlight through binoculars or a telephoto lens can cause permanent damage to your retinas.

Happy Moon and Planet gazing and don’t forget to check out our guided Full Moon adventures: https://thetrustees.org/program/full-moon-adventures/

📷: World’s End, Hingham – cr: Jean Beach




[Description: Photo of the Full Moon as seen from World’s End in Hingham, MA.]

07/21/2024

Full moon cruise tonight!

The full moon in July is known as the buck moon and will arrive on July 21, 2024, at 06:17 a.m. ET.

07/17/2024

Deal Alert! BUY ONE GET ONE FREE!
Perfect after dinner activity! Sit back, relax and cruise around Boston Harbor.
Moonlight Cruise June21st 9pm to 10:30pm
617 542 8000 to use the offer

07/01/2024

Harbor Fireworks tomorrow night!

A massive fireworks show will take place over Boston Harbor this Tuesday as part of Harborfest, one of the nation‘s oldest & largest Fourth of July festivals 🎆 Other activities include a free clam chowder festival, historical reenactments, a parade, the USS Constitution underway, a pop-up beer garden, and so much more 🎉 Details 👇

https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/boston-harborfest-2023

07/01/2024

Our cruise leaves at 8pm

A massive fireworks show will take place over Boston Harbor this Tuesday as part of Harborfest, one of the nation‘s oldest & largest Fourth of July festivals 🎆 Other activities include a free clam chowder festival, historical reenactments, a parade, the USS Constitution underway, a pop-up beer garden, and so much more 🎉 Details 👇

https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/boston-harborfest-2023

06/30/2024

July 2nd Harborfest Fireworks Cruise
8pm to 10:30pm
21+ Cash Bar
DJ for dancing
https://www.massbaylines.com/tours-and-cruises/holiday-events/

Harbor Tours, Sunset Cruises, Music Cruises, Private Charters, Weekly Specials, Holiday Cruises, and