Swan Boats

Category: Tourist attraction in Boston, Massachusetts

Address: 4 Charles St, Boston, MA 02116, USA

Phone: +16175221966

Opening hours

Sunday: 10AM–5PM

Monday: 10AM–5PM

Tuesday: 10AM–5PM

Wednesday: 10AM–5PM

Thursday: 10AM–5PM

Friday: 10AM–5PM

Saturday: 10AM–5PM

Reviews

Karein Macaulay

Aug 10, 2022

Always a fun thing to do, especially with children. Quick trip around the pond. Reasonable price. Below questions asked about buying tickets in advance, I'm not sure if they offer this service.

Eliaris Diaz

Jul 10, 2022

The Swan Boats at the Boston Commons is the perfect day trip for families. The overall experience is memorable for all ages. My children wanted to go for a second ride immediately after completing our first ride. There was no wait time to ride when we arrived and the ride itself is about 15 mins. Tickets 🎟 = $3 per child, $4 per adult I would recommend bringing out a blanket and spending the day within the garden its ideal for family picnics. Across the street from the garden there is a splash pad and there is also lemonade and sausage/hot dog stands all over the place.

Jennifer W

Jun 19, 2022

Fun little tourist stop in the Boston Public Garden. It was a busy Saturday afternoon but the line went quick, and it was a nice, affordable way to rest our feet for about 15 minutes. It’s worth checking it out, especially if you have kids.

Mackenzie Sweeney

May 18, 2022

The swan boats are very reasonably priced, but even if you don’t choose to take a short ride on the boats you must walk around the pond! It is gorgeous, and provides a great backdrop of the city. There are benches to rest on, and ducks and geese to watch.

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Questions & Answers

I was really looking forward to a ride on the swan boats but just read they are closed for the season, so disappointing :( . the fall is a beautiful time of the year for a nice ride on the pond, maybe reconsider opening for a short time in the fall.

Kristine Wells | Aug 28, 2019
H. Flores-Hebert | Aug 27, 2021

They've opened up for the season again as of May 8, 2021. Check out their website or social media pages for details.

How many persons per boat. Could my daughter and i ride?

Melanie Lavaud | Aug 28, 2019
Melanie Lavaud | Aug 28, 2019

Ty for all the replies...

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How much for a ride?are you open sat. The 15th?

Nancy Ritchie | Aug 28, 2019
Swan Boats | Aug 28, 2019

$4.00 for adults, $2.50 for children age 2-15, open every day 10am to 4pm, weather permitting. All info here: www.swanboats.com

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Hello! I’m going to be visiting Boston in July with my now fiancé :-)! I’m just curious as to what the hours will be July 1st? Thank you!

Elliot Fisher | Aug 28, 2019
Swan Boats | Aug 28, 2019

10am to 5pm - weather permitting.

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When is the last day for the swan boats

Donna Reen | Aug 28, 2018
Swan Boats | Aug 28, 2018

Labor Day

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On Monday, July 16, when do the Swan Boats close?

Diane Schmalensee | Aug 28, 2018
Audra D | Aug 28, 2019

From June 21 through Labor Day, they are open 10am - 5pm. Have fun!

What time does the swan boat open until to?

Kwok Sit | Aug 28, 2018
Cynthia G | Aug 28, 2018

They should close at 4pm

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I would like to know if I can safely store my double stroller while we go on the ride?

deborah glazier | Jun 28, 2022
Sharne Cronje | Jun 28, 2022

Yes, there's a little area where everyone parks the strollers.

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Is the pond fresh water or salt

william bourikas | Apr 29, 2022
Swan Boats | May 29, 2022

Yes it it fresh water

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re the swan boats open yet? I will be in Boston June 10. Thanks.

Sue Lescarbeau | Aug 27, 2021
Larry's Opinion | Aug 27, 2021

6/1 - 6/20 10:00 am to 4:00 pm 6/21 - 9/6 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

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Hi, are you open on Saturday 19 or Sunday 20, September? How much per person?

Lordorina Hercules | Aug 27, 2020
Berk Boston | Aug 27, 2020

Labor day is the end of the season, but you can still visit the park and the lake after that. It is a beautiful place to visit. Be sure to stop at the Make Way For The Ducklings statues.

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Can I bring my newborn on a swan boat?

jonathan carrion | Aug 28, 2019
Colin Burke | Aug 28, 2019

Yeah it's a paddle powered boat and the water is maybe 4 feet at its deepest if it is sunny there is no shade tho

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How do I get there by the t

Wendy Collins | Aug 28, 2018
Francisca H | Aug 28, 2019

green line (all lines, I believe) stop at Arlington St and Boylston St - those would be the closest stops depending on which side you want to go (Common vs Garden). Arlington would be slightly closer to the Swan Boat side.

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Are you open today June 15th 2018?

Lovely Rotten | Aug 28, 2018
Swan Boats | Aug 28, 2018

we delayed our opening due to rain but will be open by 11:30am

Where do the swans from the public garden go in the winter.

William Clark | Aug 28, 2018
Swan Boats | Aug 28, 2018

The swans stay at the Franklin Park Zoo.

Do you still sell the Swan Boat silver pin?

Mary Ellen Sheerin | Aug 28, 2018
Bayoan Martinez-Yung (Bido) | Aug 28, 2018

Yes

2018...when do the swan boats open for business?

Diane Owens | Aug 28, 2018
Swan Boats | Aug 28, 2018

Saturday April 14th at 10am

Are you open for business now, April 6 th ?

Barbara Lawlor | Aug 28, 2018
Berk Boston | Aug 28, 2019

Yes they're open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. .

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Can you drive your own swan boat?

Caroline Coughlin | Aug 28, 2018
Leong Tan | Aug 28, 2018

I'm sure they have a competitive application process and a rigorous training program... Yes, you get to drive your own swan boat if you are one of the fortunate people to get hired.

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