Boston – Salem
Ferries to United States
Boston – Salem
Ferries to United States
Connecting the capital city of Boston in Massachusetts with the city of Salem, also in Massachusetts, this ferry route provides a vital link between these 2 important cities. From the city of Boston, which is one of the oldest cities in the United States, and is incredibly famous throughout its history for its pivotal roles it has played in many of the defining moments of America, such as the War of Independence, and the Civil War, this city is a must see, to the city of Salem, one of the most famous cities in America, thanks to its troubled past during the witch hunting craze, and is also home to many other priceless artefacts, as well as many beaches, parks and woods for you to get lost in. With up to 4 ferries running per day, provided by 1 ferry operator, there are plenty of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.
| Boston - Salem Route summary | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| Departure Country | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Destination Country | United States | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Operators | Boston Harbor Cruises | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Price | $78.0* | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Daily Sailings | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Weekly Sailings | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Sailing Duration | 50 mins | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 50 mins | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance | 10.5 nautical miles | ||||||||||||||||||||
*Prices subject to change, pricing taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-03-06
Boston to Salem sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
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| Boston - Salem Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | United States | |
| Destination Country | United States | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Boston Harbor City Cruises | |
| Average Price | $121 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 4 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 30 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 50 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 50 m | |
| First Ferry | 09:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 20:30 | |
| Distance | 11 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
The ferry schedule for this route has up to 4 ferries running per day, which means that there is up to 28 ferries running per week on this route, provided by 1 ferry operator, so there is not one single ferry timetable available for this route. Indeed, ferry timetables can be affected by many different factors, including seasonal changes, changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operators, and other such factors, but here at Direct Ferries, we will always give you the most up-to-date information regarding ferry sailings, so you can find the best ferry at the best time for you.
Ferry sail duration on this route can take anywhere between 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes, and this variation is caused by many reasons. These can include changes to the ferry route, changes made by the ferry operator, and external factors such as weather conditions at the time of sail, so be sure to check before you book, what your expected sail time will be.
How much the ferry to Salem from Boston will cost is defined by many separate aspects, such as what time of year you are travelling, which ferry route you are travelling on, which ferry operator you are travelling with, how you are travelling, and so on, so there are multiple ferry fares on offer here. Instead, we recommend looking at the above graph, to see our monthly fare averages, check out our handy fare finder tool, to find the best ferry at the best price for you, and be sure to sign up to our email newsletter, to be the first to hear about our latest deals and offers.
You are currently not able to take your car with you on this ferry route.
