One Ticket: Two Islands
Georges Island: Tour the National Historic Landmark, Fort Warren, a 19th-century granite stronghold built to defend Boston. Walk around the ramparts or along the shore. Tidal pools await explorers and large fields beckon Frisbee players. There are also free ranger-guided tours and snack-and-beverage amenities.
Spectacle Island: Take a swim in lifeguarded waters. Hike along five miles of trails to the islands' highest point, with spectacular views of the Boston skyline and harbor. A "green" visitors center offers cafe amenities and exhibits about island history and nature. Free jazz concerts Sunday afternoon, from June through September.
Visitors wanting to visit both Georges and Spectacle Islands should depart from any mainland departure point before noon in order to allow enough time to thoroughly enjoy both islands.
Multi-Island Adventure
Four rustic islands are favorites for fun day trips and camping! Free ranger tours, picnicking, as well as walking and hiking trails are available on Grape, Bumpkin, Peddocks, and Lovells Islands.
Camping reservations are required: Call 617-223-8666 or go directly to ReserveAmerica.com.
Decide which island you wish to visit. We recommend visiting no more than two your first day. During 2009, passenger ferries leave from five locations:
Consult the park ferry schedule (PDF), or call 617-223-8666.
To return to the mainland, check the schedule and retrace your route. Make sure you leave your island in time to make connections to return to the mainland pier where you started your trip.
Ferry Costs
In summer 2009, we offer two-island or six-island round-trip fares from Boston and Quincy; from Hingham and Hull a round-trip six-island fare.
Contact Harbor
Express for the latest fare information or call the park at 617-223-8666. The round-trip park ferry costs $14 for adults from all points. Multi-ride, family, senior, and group rates are available. Water shuttles from Georges to most islands have an additional fee of $3.00 for unlimited one-day rides.
- Adult: $14
- Senior (65+): $10
- Child (ages 3-11): $8
- Children under 3 yrs: FREE
- School groups (per student): $8
- Family four pack (2 adults & 2 children): $42
Dogs & Bikes
Please note that pets and bicycles are only permitted
on four park islands in the park: the walkways of Deer and Nut Islands, Webb Memorial Park and Worlds End. Dogs may accompany their owners on the park ferries but may not disembark on the islands. Service dogs are permitted on the islands.
Accessibility
Ferry vessels are accessible for people with disabilities with
staff assistance, but getting off the boat onto the islands is
difficult because of steep ramps, particularly at low tide. The
islands are not fully accessible for disabled visitors; Georges
and Spectacle Islands have some areas that are suitable for wheelchair use.
Ferry Travel with My Group
For school trip information or other group tours and
reservations, see Reservations /
Permits.
Getting There by Public Transportation
We strongly recommend public transportation for travel in the
greater Boston area. Use buses, subways, and commuter trains to
reach mainland piers: Go to www.mbta.com. AMTRAK
provides interstate rail passenger service to South Station in
Boston (www.amtrak.com), which is
also served by several interstate bus lines.
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