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| Boston Harbor Island Alliance |
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| Last 3 months | 1 | -3 | 0 | 3 | 0% | 1.0 | ||
| Last 6 months | 6 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 80% | 4.0 | ||
| Last 12 months | 6 | 9 | 12 | 3 | 80% | 4.0 | ||
| All | 283 | 667 | 674 | 7 | 99% | 4.7 |
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Ratings by Activity
(Each activity's ratings from the last 12 months)
(Each activity's ratings from the last 12 months)
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| Boston Light Tower Climbing Tour | 9 | 80% | 4.0 |
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Great trip for a summer afternoon
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| Sat, Jul 12, 08 1:30 PM | jdrogol | Male | 50-59 | Local | Family Without Children | |
| From the ranger on the boat who hosted the trip and filled our minds with harbour island factoids to the friendly hosts from the Coast Guard Auxilary who lined the beach to welcome us and conducted tours of the island and the light house itself..... Everyone was informative, entertaining, warm and welcoming. We also had a harbour island volunteer host on the island to share her knowledge. The boat is small but keeps the tour to a manageable size. The trip out is a good 45 minutes and you land the boat on the beach... no dock. The lighthouse was a great climb with outstanding 360 views of the harbour... but you need to be in good shape and comfortable with ladders!!! The first group to tour the lighthouse (there were 4 groups total) had one lady who had a panic attack going down which delayed the rest of the groups by 15 minutes so they could calm her down and coax her back to earth. So beware.... but it was well worth the wait. There are numerous picnic tables to enjoy while on the island, but no food or bathrooms. You are on the Island for about an hour which was too short.... I could have stayed there all day. It was our first trip to any island even though we are local, but it gave us a new sense of the potential for more weekend tours of other islands. We will definitely will do some more exploring in weeks to come. | ||||||
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Boston Light Trip - Great Adventure
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| Sat, Jul 12, 08 10:00 AM | gyrfalcon63 | Male | 40-49 | International Tourist(s) | Family With Children | |
| My family and I loved the Boston light tour! The volunteers and park staff were extremely friendly, knowledgeable great to be around. It was a wonderful adventure that we won't soon forget. It was a great way to finish off our trip to Boston. | ||||||
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great time
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| Sat, Jul 12, 08 10:00 AM | Pignatellom | Male | 50-59 | Local | Individual | |
| Wonderful view from the top of the tower. | ||||||
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Great Tour!
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| Sat, Jul 12, 08 10:00 AM | santosue | Female | 30-39 | Local | Family Without Children | |
| Enjoyed the narrative tour on the way to the lighthouse. Had plenty of time to explore the island, but would have liked to have had more time in the lighthouse. Very enjoyable. Would be good for locals and tourists, families, children, couples, friends. Those with walking limitations would want to avoid trying to climb the 70+ lighthouse stairs and the 2 ladders. | ||||||
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Highly recommend this tour!
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| Sat, Jul 12, 08 10:00 AM | NiinaW | Female | 30-39 | Local | Couple on a Date | |
| The tour takes up only 3 hours of your precious time, yet it gives back so much more. Little Brewster Island is rich in history, character, and beauty - it is a must see for locals and visitors alike! | ||||||
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A glimpse of what lies beyond the Inner Harbor
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| Sat, Jul 12, 08 10:00 AM | tjaillet | Male | 40-49 | Local | Family With Children | |
| The beauty of our Harbor Islands really came through once we passed George's and Lovells Islands. Little Brewster is such a gem, and the care that is doted upon this little jewel of an island is obvious by the way the park rangers, tour guides and volunteers share their enthusiasm, knowledge and appreciation for the history and geography of this park. | ||||||
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Great Day Excursion
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| Fri, Jul 11, 08 10:00 AM | sharon49 | Female | 50-59 | Local | Unspecified | |
| I had read about Boston Light in the AAA magazine and was determined to take myself and my husband. It did not disappoint. From the moment we arrived at Fan Pier we were greeted by friendly guides.I wish I could remember all their names .They took extra care in pointing out the points of interest along the way-showed us maps,etc. We wre thrilled to climb the lighthouse and the most lovely enthusiastic woman was at the top full of information and smiles. The views were amazing. As we walked around we were met with only friendly faces and one kind gentleman even OFFERED to take our picture together. This was especially nice cause we are always too shy to ask...I believe his name was Jay. I am now interested in going to more of the harbor islands. All and al la special day. | ||||||
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Fun and educational
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| Fri, Jul 11, 08 10:00 AM | mcgortyc | Female | 50-59 | Local | Other | |
| I've lived in this area for over 30 years and have never ventured into the harbor. It was a great experience. I loved learning about the history of the area AND seeing the great views. We had a beautiful day! Climbing up the lighthouse was easier than I thought it would be and although I thought I might be afraid of the heights, I wasn't. I would recommend it to anyone. | ||||||
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awesome trip
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| Thu, Jul 10, 08 1:30 PM | dscannell | Male | 40-49 | Local | Family With Children | |
| been by the light house a hundred times on the boat finally got to see it up close.highly recommended.the kids loved it. | ||||||
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worth the trip for lighthouse lovers
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| Thu, Jul 10, 08 1:30 PM | CMS5560 | Female | 40-49 | Local | Family With Children | |
| Very enjoyable trip. The staff on the boat and the Island were all excellent - informative, friendly, perfect for the experience! I do think it is a bit pricey, but worth it; I hope some of the fee goes to preserving the lighthouse. FYI... Be prepared - the boat to/from the Island was smaller than I expected; only 1/2 the tour could sit in "covered" section. Being outside was great, but I like boating. Wear sunscreen and sunglasses if you go on a warm sunny day. | ||||||
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Fun activity for couples on a date!
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| Thu, Jul 10, 08 10:00 AM | papigrealish | Female | 40-49 | Local | Couple on a Date | |
| My boyfriend and I are always looking for fun, inexpensive outdoor activities in or around Boston. Since I love lighthouses, my boyfriend booked this for one day during our summer vacation. It was extremely fun and romantic. The guides were knowledgeable, courteous, helpful and funny! The lighthouse keeper's dress code is something else! The tour is 3 hours long and there are no bathrooms on the island so I suggest to visit the restrooms before you get on the boat and don't drink anything after that or you are in trouble! If you can, bring a lunch for a picnic as the actual tour of the lighthouse takes about 1/2 hour and you have a lot time to kill on the small island. If you bring children or elders, make sure they can climb stairs (75 steps and two ladders) to get to the top but the view is worth the climb. Good luck and have fun on the Boston Harbor Island tours! There are many.... | ||||||
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A great introduction to the Boston Harbor Islands
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| Thu, Jul 10, 08 10:00 AM | AaronBarrera | Male | 20-29 | Local | Individual | |
| Since going through a good chunk of the harbor is necessary to reach Little Brewster Island, where the Lighthouse is, I got to get a good passing view of other islands I intend to visit. I went to Spectacle Island later that day in fact. The Coast Guard personnel also were very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. It was a very informal experience, even though they told our group what a busy day, like on July 4, was like. It's a great place to go if things maritime and Boston pique your interest. | ||||||
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fantastic
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| Thu, Jul 10, 08 10:00 AM | cathyxxl | Female | 20-29 | Domestic Tourist(s) | Individual | |
| You can see the Boston downtown from the light house. The island is isolated which is perfect for people who like quite. | ||||||
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Great Day for a tour!!
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| Sun, Jul 6, 08 1:30 PM | joemalouf | Male | Unspecified | Local | Unspecified | |
| We really enjoyed this activity loved the walk up the Light House the knowledgable and helpful staff were excellent. We highly recommend this tour. Where good walking shoes! | ||||||
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Very informative but some things to be aware of
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| Sun, Jul 6, 08 1:30 PM | justin080799 | Male | 40-49 | Local | Family With Children | |
| The Island and light house were fantastic and I would recommend. Just a few comments about the experience. The tour was scheduled for 1:30pm and was late. Something about issues with online registration etc. At the last minute the Ranger asked everyone to use the public bathroom because the one on the boat was for emergencies. Well 10 women tried to get to the bathroom my wife and other in our party were last in line. Now we have the Capt. running the boat telling us he was leaving etc. rushing us. They should have mentioned the bathroom issue in advance. Two other minor details, the boat is very small doing expect a large vessel , by the time we got on the boat it was standing room only. You will be on it for 1 hr. There is absolutely no place to use the bathroom inside or out on the island so go easy on the liquids especially the kids. The ranger was very informative, interesting and new the history about the harbor and islands, the bad part was the Marine radio volume was very loud and I missed a lot of what was saying. The coast guard reserve people are volenteers and were very nice. | ||||||
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