Update: Due to inclement weather, Saturday, May 30th’s Free Ferry Weekend has been postponed to Saturday, June 6th.  Free Ferry Day on Sunday, May 31st will continue as planned with regular scheduled departures to Georges Island.

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Looking for a free way to get out on Boston Harbor? Free Ferry Weekend returns Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, offering free round-trip ferry service from Boston to Georges Island.  (Insider’s Tip: Be on the lookout for the Lady in Black.)

The annual event, presented by Boston Harbor Now in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, the National Park Service, and Boston Harbor City Cruises, gives families, residents, and visitors an easy way to experience one of Boston Harbor’s signature destinations without the cost of ferry tickets. Get the details here. 

Free Ferry Weekend Details

When: Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31

Where: Ferries depart from Long Wharf North in Boston

Destination: Georges Island

Cost: Free round-trip ferry service

Tickets: Available at Long Wharf North beginning at 8am each day on a first-come, first-served basis, with a limit of four tickets per adult

For nearly two decades, Free Ferry Weekend has helped more people experience the Boston Harbor Islands by removing transportation as a barrier.

Once on Georges Island, visitors can explore walking trails, check out the new pavilion, visit Fort Warren — the island’s historic Civil War-era fort — and take in beautiful views of the Boston skyline and harbor.

Free Ferry Weekend is a great option for a free family outing, a scenic day outdoors, or a new way to experience Boston from the water.

PS Make sure you read our Legend of the Lady in Black