Your luxury Boston Odyssey Lunch Cruise promises fantastic views and a delightful and memorable experience. There is no hotel pick-up for the cruise but the departure point – Boston Odyssey docks at 60 Rowes Wharf – can easily be reached by public transportation.
From South Station, take the MBTA Silver Line Waterfront (one level above the Red Line, one below the food court) to World Trade Center Station. Take the stairs/escalators/elevators to the second level and exit onto World Trade Center Ave. The Seaport Hotel will be ahead on the right.
To obtain your boarding pass please present your voucher and photo ID at the activity operator’s ticket desk at the dockside. Boarding time begins at 1100h (11:00 am), 1 hour before sailing time. Make sure you arrive in good time so you can settle down comfortably to enjoy the trip. As you step aboard, your photo will be taken and will be available for purchase.
Take time to explore and enjoy all the excellent facilities available on board Odyssey I. Take in each of the three climate-controlled dining decks and Observation deck. Explore the enticing dance floors. Capture the distinctive atmosphere reminiscent of the classic ocean liners. Be sure to visit the Captain's bridge, open to all passengers throughout most of the cruise.
During your trip you will enjoy a sumptuous three-course gourmet lunch freshly prepared on board. A sample menu includes the following choices:
FIRST COURSE:
• Classic Caesar Crisp Romaine Hearts tossed with hand cut Croutons, shaved Parmesan Reggiano, in a traditional Caesar Dressing
• Shrimp and Corn Chowder Roasted Sweet Corn, Gulf Shrimp, Red Peppers and Potato with fresh Cream with an herbed Crouton
• Caramelized Duck en Croute Duck Confit, Forest Mushrooms, Sage and Monterrey Jack Cheese baked in a Puffed Pastry, served over Spaghetti Squash, with Dried Cherries, Candied Pecans and drizzle of Marsala Wine Demi-glace
MAIN COURSE:
• Maple-Glazed Chipolte Chicken Pan-roasted Smoked Chicken Breast, served with a fiery Vegetable Ratatouille and roasted Yukon Gold Potatoes, topped with a Chipotle Tomato Cream
• Sesame-Grilled Salmon Fillet Fillet of grilled Salmon, roasted with Sesame, Soy and fresh Ginger, served atop Jasmine Rice and a salad of Romaine in a light Rice Wine Vinaigrette
• Seafood Ravioli Gratinee Jumbo Ravioli filled with imported Italian cheeses, topped with Gulf Shrimp, Bay Scallops, and a rustic Pomodoro Sauce
• Mushroom Braised Short Ribs Braised Beef Short Ribs marinated in a Shallot and Wild Mushroom Gravy, served with garlic mashed Potatoes, Puff Pastry and crispy Onion Straws
• Roasted Vegetable Napoleon Ragoût of Tomato, Zucchini, Eggplant, Summer Squash, layered with a White Bean Puree between crispy Lavash, served with a fresh Basil Marinara
DESSERTS:
• New York Style Cheesecake Traditional rich Cheesecake atop a seasonal Glaze
• Odyssey’s Signature Decadent Chocolate Truffle Torte Rich two layer moist Cake filled with a delicate Chocolate Mousse fully enrobed in a smooth Dark Chocolate Ganache
• Raspberry Mousse Cup Raspberry Mousse served in a dark Chocolate Cup finished with homemade Whipped Cream & Raspberries
• Fresh seasonal berries
Menu subject to change.
Drinks are not included with your ticket but can be purchased at the bar or from the excellent wine list.
All three decks aboard Odyssey offer spacious dance floors and live music – everything from classic jazz to contemporary favorites; from a five-piece band to soft piano music that won't end until well after the ship returns to the pier.
Departing from Rowes Wharf, Odyssey cruises along Historic Boston Harbor from Castle Island to George's Island, then east to the Boston Light on Little Brewster Island, and back north to Charlestown Naval Yard before returning to the Wharf. The cruise route may vary depending on weather. Below is a list of some interesting places you will pass on the way.
USS Constitution and Charlestown Naval Yard: Home to the USS Constitution, Old Ironsides, the US Navy's oldest commissioned warship and the USS Cassin Young, World War II Naval Destroyer.
The Seaport District: Where you find the World Trade Center, Boston Fish Pier, the new Federal Courthouse and the Harborlights Pavilion.
Castle Island: Home to Fort Independence, this island is recognized as the oldest most continuously used military fortification in the United States.
Spectacle Island: Originally two small islands joined by a sandbar, the island's name is presumably derived from its resemblance to a pair of spectacles.
Deer Island: Served as the World War II Harbor Entrance Command Post, now the site of a wastewater treatment plant.
Lovell's Island: Home to Fort Standish and a secret tunnel, which served as an elaborate submarine defense system after the Civil War. Tales of the island include buried treasures and the saga of lover's rock.
Peddocks Island: During World War II over 1,000 Italian prisoners of war were held on this island at Fort Andrew.
Gallops Island: Thought to be one of the three possible islands to have the hidden treasure of Captain Kidd. During the Civil War, 3,000 soldiers camped here.
George's Island: With a long history of military service, the island is now a National Historic Landmark. Visitors to Fort Warren have claimed sightings of the island's legendary ghost, ‘The Lady in Black’.
Boston Light on Little Brewster Island: Erected in 1716 to guide incoming ships, the Boston Light was destroyed by British forces in March of 1776. In 1783 Massachusetts replaced the structure with an exact replica.
The Odyssey then heads back inbound and cruises along the breathtaking Boston skyline offering unmatched views of Boston's most famous architecture: South Station Tower, John Hancock Tower, Prudential Tower, Federal Reserve Bank Building, One Boston Place and many more.
Your delightful cruise ends back at Seaport World Trade Center.