Boston – Salem
Ferries to United States
Boston – Salem
Ferries to United States
The Boston to Salem ferry route is provided by 1 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Boston to Salem takes approximately 50 minutes on ferries servicing this route. The Boston to Salem ferry sails in approximately 50 minutes.
There are around 30 weekly sailings from Boston to Salem.
Boston Harbor City Cruises provide 4 sailings daily, 29 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Boston Port at approximately 09:30 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 20:30. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Boston to Salem is with Boston Harbor City Cruises in 50 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Boston to Salem usually cost around $118.39.
There are currently no overnight ferries from Boston to Salem.
There are no cabins available on ferries from Boston to Salem.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on ferries from Boston to Salem.
Unfortunately, there are no car ferries available from Boston to Salem.
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Boston Salem ferry with Boston Harbor City Cruises.
Passengers sailing with Boston Harbor City Cruises can bring as much luggage as they want, though there is no dedicated storage space onboard.
The price of a ferry from Boston to Salem can vary between $71.67 and $237.62 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $118.39, with prices ranging from $38 and $237. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 August 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Salem ferry.
First class is not available on ferries from Boston to Salem.
The best way to travel from Boston to Salem is by ferry. With 4 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Boston - Salem Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Cape Cod | |
| Destination Country | United States | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Boston Harbor City Cruises | |
| Average Price | $118 | |
| 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 August 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.
