Traffic is for Mortals, Fly into Boston on the Ferry!
It was a Friday afternoon, and instead of braving Route 1 or 93 South traffic or circling endlessly for a parking garage, we decided to try something different: the MBTA ferry from Blossom Street Pier in Lynn. With the Yacht Rock summer concert waiting for us in the Seaport, the adventure started before the music began.
The ferry pulled away from the dock and in under 40 minutes had us sailing straight into the heart of Boston A quick glance at Waze showed that if we had driven, it would’ve been nearly an hour and twenty minutes—and that didn’t even include the headache of finding (and paying for) parking.
At only $7 one way ($14 round trip), the ferry was a steal. Since service only runs during limited hours, we booked one-way tickets and planned to Uber back later. Even with the ride home, the total came to about $45—roughly the same as parking, but without the stress. You can pay with the MBTA mTicket app or directly with cash or card on board. The Ferry also has limited snacks and beverages (including alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks) . Bars accept cash and credit as well.
We grabbed seats outside at the front of the boat (which in hindsight was risky for anyone who spent time blowing out their hair!). The ride itself was part of the fun:
We cruised past the Nahant Beach Causeway, curving around Winthrop and Deer Island before gliding into Boston Harbor.
Planes roared overhead, taking off and landing at Logan Airport.
Fishermen and boaters dotted the water, waving as we passed.
And the coastline stretched out in that picture-perfect way you imagine on a New England summer evening.
Somewhere between the spray of salt air and the skyline appearing in the distance, you could almost hear Christopher Cross’ “Sailing” playing in your head. The perfect soundtrack for a golden-hour harbor ride to Yacht Rock!
By the time we stepped off the ferry at the Long Wharf pier, we were refreshed, excited, and ready to meet up with friends for dinner before the show. No traffic jams. No parking garages. Just an effortless arrival into Boston with salty air and harbor views still on our minds.
The night ended with music, laughter, and an Uber ride home—easy, simple, and adventure-filled. Taking the ferry didn’t just save us stress; it turned our trip into part of the memory itself.
