| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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Relaxing, interesting, and fun for all ages
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| Sat, Jul 21, 07 10:00 AM |
jctdtp |
Female |
30-39 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| The boat ride was fun. The rangers were very knowledgeable and gave great descriptions of the light house and the sites along the way. Our toddler also enjoyed the wind in her hair and trampling around the boat and island. We are definitely interested in more Harbor boat trips in the future. |
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Lots of fun for all ages and levels of interest!
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| Sat, Jul 21, 07 10:00 AM |
njsimonds |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| This tour is led by enthusiastic and knowledgable rangers and volunteers. The boat is relatively small, but very comfortable. The advantage of the small boat is obvious: smaller groups and more personal attention. We toured the islands on the South Shore, and made a full-hour stop at Boston Light, on Little Brewster Island. We were invited to explore on our own, or to take specific tours of the various sites. For example, the lighthouse itself, the cistern, the beach areas, etc. Some people brought picnic lunches and set themselves up at a picnic table. Others wandered about. We all had lots of fun. The scenery is fantastic, and the historical and geographical information entertaining and informative. I'd recommend this trip for all ages and levels of interest. |
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very nice outing
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| Fri, Jul 20, 07 1:30 PM |
n0005043 |
Female |
40-49 |
Local |
Family Without Children |
| very nice outing |
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Well worth the time!
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| Fri, Jul 20, 07 10:00 AM |
BrentBurnham |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| The Boston Light Tour is a great way to tour the harbor and to learn about the many islands. I would highly recommend this activity when visiting hte Boston area. |
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A little-known jewel of a venture!
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| Fri, Jul 20, 07 10:00 AM |
ralphebrown |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| Boston LIght is an extraordinary part of the greater Boston Harbor environment. This trip brings you to the lighthouse and to the amazing harbor island on which it sits. The narration from the National Park Service ranger and a Friends of the Harbor Islands volunteer adds wonderful information about the light, the island and the harbor. |
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Boston Light
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| Fri, Jul 20, 07 10:00 AM |
VickiSanders |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| This is an excellent way to see Boston Harbor, the harbor islands and the open sea.
The lighthouse is majestic, set on it's rocky, windswept perch, well out from land. The historic nature of the site was introduced beautifully by the National Park Ranger who accompianied our group. The Coast Guard men and women who keep the light were cheerful and informative. Very impressive place to be.
This was altogether a great morning trip. |
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Beautiful scenery and Knowledgeable Staff
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| Fri, Jul 20, 07 10:00 AM |
d5m7g3 |
Male |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family With Children |
| The scenery was very beautiful and the staff was very knowledgeable. I wish would could have spent more than 45 minutes at the Boston Light. Also, dissappointed that we were unable to climb the light tower due to restoration efforts. Next summer, the light tower will be accessible according to the staff. |
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enjoyable trip
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| Sun, Jul 15, 07 1:30 PM |
RonDebWolf |
Male |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Though it was extreemly windy and we were unable to disembark at Boston Light, we enjoyed the tour of Boston Harbor and the harbor islands. |
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Unfortunate weather
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| Sun, Jul 15, 07 1:30 PM |
kshoneman |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Group of Friends |
| Glad we got out and saw the lighthouse. Unfortunate we couldn't get off, but they did a good job of showing us some other stuff. Would have liked it if they would have given us the chance to choose a future ticket or a ride in the harbor. They basically knew we couldn't get off since they brought the volunteers home. So at least I should have gotten one future free ticket for every two passengers. I recognize all the disclaimers and have no problem, just the decision making seemed to be "made up". No problem with the rough ride. Captain did a nice job. So did the ranger. |
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Beautiful view of Boston harbor islands
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| Sun, Jul 15, 07 1:30 PM |
RitaMartin |
Female |
60-69 |
Local |
Family With Children |
| The staff was informative and helpful. Unfortunately, we couldn't land at Brewster Island, but the captain substituted an alternative to our tour.
The boat is adequate, no frills, but it was a fun adventure around the islands. |
