Canonical page: /p/united-states/boston/ Collected: 2026-10-18 JSON: /p/united-states/boston/index.json [Ports](/ports/) United States # Boston [About the port](/p/united-states/boston/)[Timetable](/p/united-states/boston/timetable/2026-10/) Getting ashore Getting ashore at Flynn Cruiseport Best starting point South Boston / Black Falcon Avenue Currency [USD](https://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/?Amount=1&From=USD) ## Getting ashore at Flynn Cruiseport Most ocean ships berth at Flynn Cruiseport Boston, also known by its former Black Falcon name, in South Boston's working waterfront. Check the berth and passenger exit before arranging a pickup. The historic centre is several kilometres away; the streets immediately outside are not the Freedom Trail. Taxis, rideshares and prearranged coaches use designated collection areas. A taxi into the centre commonly takes around 10-20 minutes in ordinary traffic, but queues and road conditions can lengthen the trip. ## Silver Line into town The SL2 serves Drydock Avenue a short walk from the terminal and connects to South Station, as confirmed by the Massachusetts tourism office. From South Station you can walk toward downtown or take the Red Line toward Alewife to Park Street for Boston Common. Use [MBTA's route page](https://www.mbta.com/schedules/742/line) for the day's stops and alerts; confirm the return direction before boarding. Allow around 30-45 minutes overall to reach central sightseeing as a planning allowance, including walking and waiting. This is not a timetable guarantee. ## Choose a section of the Freedom Trail The [National Park Service](https://www.nps.gov/bost/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm) describes the Freedom Trail as 2½ miles, or 4 km, through downtown, the North End and Charlestown. Start at Boston Common, then follow the red line past burial grounds and revolutionary-era sites toward Faneuil Hall. A shorter central section with time to read signs makes a better three-hour outing than racing the entire route. Walking the public trail is free; individual historic buildings may charge or require tickets. Download the NPS map and audio tour before leaving the ship. ## North End, ships or an indoor alternative The North End offers Italian cafés and the Paul Revere neighbourhood beyond Faneuil Hall. Charlestown Navy Yard and USS Constitution lie farther on: check [official visiting information](https://www.nps.gov/bost/planyourvisit/index.htm) , identification requirements and ship opening before committing to that extra leg. Alternatively, make a museum your main outing. The [Museum of Fine Arts](https://www.mfa.org/visit) is across the city and has its own admission and booking arrangements; give it several hours rather than squeezing it between a full trail walk and a distant excursion. ## Food and watch-outs Quincy Market provides a convenient but busy food stop, while the North End suits a slower sit-down lunch. Chowder, lobster rolls and pastries are familiar local choices; seafood prices vary, so check menus. Sales tax and restaurant gratuities can increase the displayed price. Brick pavements, crossings and crowded corners slow progress, and autumn weather can change quickly: bring a layer and rain protection. Cambridge, Salem and Lexington-Concord each add travel and deserve a separate plan. Leave a generous return margin for traffic and cruise-terminal security; the ship's all-aboard time takes priority over any tour timetable. ## Accessibility & mobility Central Boston includes uneven brick and historic paving; Beacon Hill adds steep streets. Pick a short downtown loop if distance is a concern. Check the MBTA's station accessibility and elevator alerts for the exact route rather than assuming every transfer is step-free. Book a wheelchair-capable taxi or suitable ship excursion in advance. Historic buildings and USS Constitution have their own access restrictions; verify the specific interior you want to visit. Plan your call ## Who's in port? 75 calls in the collected schedule. [View timetable](/p/united-states/boston/timetable/2026-10/) ## Maps & transport - [Flynn Cruiseport locationSouth Boston / Black Falcon Avenue ↗](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Flynn+Cruiseport+Boston) - [Official Freedom Trail mapsPrintable National Park Service maps ↗](https://www.nps.gov/bost/planyourvisit/maps.htm) - [SL2 route and stopsOfficial current transit map and alerts ↗](https://www.mbta.com/schedules/742/line) ## Useful links - [NPS Boston visit plannerHistoric-site access, tours and current notices ↗](https://www.nps.gov/bost/planyourvisit/index.htm) - [Museum of Fine Arts visitsOfficial museum tickets and hours ↗](https://www.mfa.org/visit) - [Cruiseport transport guideMassachusetts tourism office terminal and SL2 advice ↗](https://www.visitma.com/blog/a-visitors-guide-to-cruiseport-boston/) - [CruiseMapper port informationPort overview, map and scheduled calls; follow your ship for actual arrangements ↗](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/boston-port-101)