$5 Ferry Weekend

Visit Spectacle Island or Peddocks Island for just $5 in celebration of the Boston Harbor Islands National & State Park 2026 season!

Help us close out the 2026 public ferry season right by visiting Spectacle Island or Peddocks Island for just $5 on Saturday, October 10; Sunday, October 11; or Monday, October 12!

Tickets are now available online to reserve and purchase— click here for Spectacle Island tickets from Long Wharf in Downtown Boston , or  click here for Peddocks Island tickets from Hewitts Cove in Hingham . Tickets purchased in-person are first come, first serve, so we recommend purchasing in advance.

Directions & Ferry Schedule:

For Spectacle Island:  Guests should arrive at  Long Wharf North  (Gate 5) *at least 30 minutes early* to board and depart for Spectacle Island. Ferries will depart promptly at their scheduled times and will not wait for late visitors.

• Boston to Spectacle Island:  10:30AM or 12:30PM

• Spectacle Island to Boston:  1:30PM or 3:30PM

It is highly recommended to utilize public transportation  (Aquarium Station on the Blue Line T) , bikes, or ride share services, or to carpool as parking near Long Wharf is limited and can be expensive. Some recommended parking locations nearby are  Post Office Square Garage   ($9 – 10 minute walk)  and  Atlantic Wharf Parking   ($12 – 12 minute walk).

For Peddocks Island:  Your adventure begins at the  Hingham Ferry Terminal  at 28 Shipyard Drive in Hingham, MA, with direct service to and from Peddocks Island. Guests should arrive  *at least 30 minutes* before their scheduled departure.

• Hingham to Peddocks Island:  9AM, 10:30AM, or 12PM

• Peddocks Island to Hingham:  11:15AM, 12:45PM, or 3:15PM

Parking is conveniently located near the Hingham Terminal and must be validated inside.