Boston to/from Salem Ferry Tickets





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Free cancellation
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Skip the road traffic and take a comfortable high-speed ferry to Salem, with scenic views of Boston Harbor and the New England coastline.
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Relax in indoor cabins or step onto the outdoor decks for panoramic waterfront views during your cruise to historic Salem.
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Visit Salem’s museums, historic landmarks, waterfront restaurants, and famous witch trial attractions with convenient ferry transportation.
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Onboard amenities include restrooms, comfortable seating, and snacks and beverages available for purchase throughout the journey.
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Select the Boston to Salem or Salem to Boston route for your round-trip journey, whichever works best for you.
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High-speed ferry transportation between:
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Boston to Salem (as per option selected)
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Salem to Boston (as per option selected)
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Indoor cabin seating
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Outdoor viewing deck access
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Restrooms onboard
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Access to onboard snack and beverage service areas
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All taxes, port fees, and administrative charges included
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Food and beverages
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Hotel transportation
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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These ratings include verified reviews from both Headout guests and our trusted partners who operate this experience locally. All reviews come from real travelers who've taken this experience.
110002What our guests say
JJulie M
FamilyVerified bookingLast week5/5Lovely tour to salem. The narrated guide was pleasant and informative. Would recommend to others and book again. Thank uMMaree H
GroupVerified booking4 days ago5/5Our family loved it! We learned so much about Boston and the view was beautiful! Thank you for a wonderful experience!DDawn G
GroupVerified booking3 days ago5/5Awesome ride back to Boston and the drinks were good too!NNicola M
CoupleVerified bookingAug 20265/5Great trip, excellent commentary over to Salem. Highly recommended.CColeen K
CoupleVerified bookingSep 20265/5Great service, clean, pleasant staff and on time!
What to bring
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Booking confirmation and valid ID
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Comfortable clothing suitable for coastal weather
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Sunglasses and sunscreen for outdoor viewing areas
What’s not allowed
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Large luggage or bulky items without prior approval
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Disruptive behavior on board the ferry
Accessibility
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Assistance during boarding may be available upon request
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Accessibility conditions can vary depending on vessel operations
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Outdoor decks may have steps or uneven surfaces
Additional information
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Cash and most major credit cards are accepted onboard
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Ferry schedules and availability may change during peak travel periods
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Check your final confirmation email for updated departure times and terminal details
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2026 Schedule (May 22 – October 31):
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Monday – Friday
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Depart Salem: 7:00am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm*
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Depart Boston: 9:30am, 11:45am, 2:30pm, 5:30pm, 8:30pm*
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Saturday & Sunday
- Depart Salem: 8:00am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, 4:00pm, 7:00pm*
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Depart Boston: 9:30am, 11:45am, 2:30pm, 5:30pm, 8:30pm*
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*Thursday, Friday & Saturday only, starting 6/20
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- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
- Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.
- Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.
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