Take a ride on the Swan Boats, a unique Boston experience in the heart of the nation's first botanical garden since 1877. Open daily April-September.

The Swan Boats are a fleet of pontoon pleasure boats which operate in a pond in the Public Garden in Boston, Massachusetts. The Swan Boats have been in operation since 1877, and have since …

Apr 13, 2026 · Started in 1877, the Boston swan boats are a beloved tradition that brings locals and visitors alike on a scenic springtime ride around the Boston Public Garden.

The Swan Boats offer a peaceful and unique experience in America's first public botanical garden. Riding along the lagoon in this picturesque oasis, passengers on each boat are pedaled by a single …

Take a ride on the Boston Swan Boats around the Public Garden's Lagoon to experience one of Boston's top summer activities. You'll see plenty of ducks, Mallard Island from Make Way for …

Dec 14, 2025 · Take your family on a classic Boston experience with a Swan Boats ride in the Public Garden. Learn what to expect, best times to go, and tips for visiting with kids.

Experience the charm of Boston with a scenic ride on the iconic Swan Boats. Enjoy a leisurely tour of the Public Garden and create lasting memories. Book your ride now!

Seven days a week, from early April to late September, the Swan Boats glide in a serpentine course around the lagoon. The fifteen-minute ride, at about two miles an hour, goes around the rocky island …

Apr 18, 2026 · The boats were an immediate success. “The swan-gondolas that sail so gracefully on the bosom of the lake are beautiful and picturesque additions to the scene,” wrote The Boston Globe on …

Swan Boats are located in the Boston Public Garden - 24 acres bound by Arlington, Boylston, Charles and Beacon Streets. Even if you don't plan to take a ride, it's almost as lovely to sit along the banks …