Port of Boston, Massachusetts
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Port City Details & Statistics
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Population: Pop. Year: Land Area: Density: Latitude: Longitude: Timezone: |
625,087 2012 48.4 mi2 12,907 / mi2 42.3425° N 71.0305° W UTC -04:00 |
View Real-Time Live Ship Traffic In The Port of Boston, Massachusetts
Boston is a historic U.S. East Coast port city known as the cradle of American liberty. It serves as the main cruise gateway to New England.
The city is famous for the Freedom Trail, Fenway Park, the USS Constitution, and the vibrant North End Italian district. Cruisers come for the Revolutionary War history, the fall foliage, and the fresh seafood culture.
Cultural highlights include the annual Boston Marathon and Harborfest, signature clam chowder and lobster rolls, and the strong Irish and Italian immigrant heritage. The blend of colonial history, world-class universities, and New England charm makes Boston one of America’s most beloved cruise ports.
Track ship arrivals and departures in the Port of Boston, Massachusetts. Real-time live ship traffic in the Port of Boston, Massachusetts is now centered in the port tracker below.
| Port Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Gloucester, Massachusetts | 26.79 miles (NE) |
| Providence, Rhode Island | 41.03 miles (SW) |
| Fall River, Massachusetts | 44.41 miles (S) |
| New Bedford, Massachusetts | 49.23 miles (S) |
| Newport, Rhode Island | 61.04 miles (S) |
| Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts | 65.14 miles (S) |
| Nantucket, Massachusetts | 87.42 miles (SE) |
| Groton, Connecticut | 88.06 miles (SW) |
| Portland, Maine | 99.08 miles (NE) |
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Port of Boston, Massachusetts Ship Tracking Map
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Ships That Homeport In The Port of Boston, Massachusetts
- Bounty Hunter | Wicked Tuna (TV)
- CGC Warren Deyampert | United States Coast Guard
- CGC William Chadwick | United States Coast Guard
- Fish Hawk | Wicked Tuna (TV)
- Hard Merchandise | Wicked Tuna (TV)
- Hot Tuna | Wicked Tuna (TV)
- Norwegian Dawn | Norwegian Cruise Line
- PinWheel | Wicked Tuna (TV)
- Tuna.com | Wicked Tuna (TV)
- Wicked Pissah | Wicked Tuna (TV)