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Port of Boston, Massachusetts – Terminal Information

Cruise terminal guide for Port of Boston, Massachusetts — which lines dock where, check-in tips, and what to expect on arrival.

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The Flynn Cruiseport Black Falcon cruise terminal is located at 1 Black Falcon Avenue. The oldest, continuously running port in the Western Hemisphere, the Port of Boston is located in historic downtown Boston, rich with history, world-class shops and restaurants — a perfect location for cruise passengers to enjoy before or after a cruise. It is a short 10 minutes from Boston Logan International Airport.


✅ Boston Cruise Terminal Tips

🕥 Arrival time

Passengers can arrive as early as 10:30am for security screening, but boarding usually doesn't start until noon.

🍽️ Food & beverages

There are no food or beverage services available at the terminal — plan to eat before you arrive.

🅿️ Parking

Parking is approximately a 5-minute walk from the terminal. Passengers with limited mobility or heavy luggage are suggested to be dropped off at the terminal prior to parking.

🚗 Passenger pick-ups

There is a cell phone lot located nearby for vehicles to wait. No waiting is permitted at the terminal itself.

🧳 Luggage storage

There is no luggage storage at the terminal, but you can arrange storage through Luggage Hero. Click here to find storage locations closest to the cruise terminal.


🚢 Cruises from Boston

Cruises from the Port of Boston run from April to November, to various ports in New England and Canada, as well as Bermuda and Europe.

Norwegian
Norwegian
Holland America
Holland America
Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean
Celebrity
Celebrity

🌤️ Weather in Boston

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Spring

Pleasant weather — a great time to cruise before the summer crowds arrive.

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Summer — July & August

Warmest months with highs in the low 80s°F. Ideal cruising weather.

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Fall — Best Season

Generally considered the best time to visit. October and November can be rainy, but the stunning New England fall scenery is worth it.


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