Ferry crossing
Seaport (Fan Pier) to Central Wharf (Aquarium)
MBTA Ferry runs 9 to 21 sailings a day from Seaport (Fan Pier) to Central Wharf (Aquarium), the first at 06:40 and the last at 02:00 after midnight. The crossing takes between 10 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the sailing.
Sailing times
Seaport (Fan Pier) to Central Wharf (Aquarium) timetable
As published by the operators. Times shift with the season and are suspended in heavy weather — confirm at the terminal before you travel.
From MBTA Ferry's published timetable, which runs until .
Sailing on
123 sailings a week in all. Pick a day to see only its sailings.
| Departs | Arrives | Runs on | Crossing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01:00 | 02:00 | Daily | 1h |
| 02:00 | 03:00 | Daily | 1h |
| 06:40 | 06:50 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 07:55 | 08:05 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 09:10 | 09:20 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 09:35 | 09:45 | Weekends | 10m |
| 10:25 | 10:35 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 11:20 | 11:30 | Weekends | 10m |
| 11:40 | 11:50 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 13:05 | 13:15 | Weekends | 10m |
| 13:50 | 14:00 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 15:15 | 15:25 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 15:50 | 16:00 | Weekends | 10m |
| 15:55 | 16:05 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 16:20 | 16:30 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 16:30 | 16:40 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 16:50 | 17:00 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 17:20 | 17:30 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 17:35 | 17:45 | Weekends | 10m |
| 17:45 | 17:55 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 18:15 | 18:25 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 18:40 | 18:50 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 19:00 | 19:10 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 19:10 | 19:20 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 19:20 | 19:30 | Weekends | 10m |
| 19:35 | 19:50 | Mon–Fri | 15m |
| 20:20 | 20:30 | Mon–Fri | 10m |
| 21:05 | 21:15 | Weekends | 10m |
Common questions
How long is the ferry from Seaport (Fan Pier) to Central Wharf (Aquarium)?
Between 10 minutes and 1 hour, depending on the sailing. The typical crossing on the timetable is 10 minutes.
How many ferries a day go from Seaport (Fan Pier) to Central Wharf (Aquarium)?
Between 9 and 21 a day, depending on the day of the week. The most run on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The first boat leaves at 06:40 and the last at 02:00 after midnight, local time.
Who runs the ferry from Seaport (Fan Pier) to Central Wharf (Aquarium)?
MBTA Ferry runs this crossing. Tickets are sold by the operator; this site lists the timetable and does not sell them.
Before you sail
Reading for this crossing
The rules and the practicalities the timetable cannot tell you.