Swan Boats Opening Day 2020
When:
Saturday, Apr 18, 2020 10:00a -
4:00p
Saturday, Apr 18, 2020 10:00a -
4:00p
Where:
Boston Public Garden
4 Charles St
Boston, MA 02116
Admission:
$2.50-4
Categories:
Date Idea, Kid Friendly
Event website:
https://swanboats.com/
The Swan Boats season is on hold until further notice.
The Swan Boats are the enduring centerpiece of the Public Garden and the only boats of their kind in the world. They were launched in 1877 by shipbuilder Robert Paget, a lover of opera, who had been inspired by the finale of Richard Wagner’s Lohengrin, when the hero crosses a river in a boat drawn by a swan. He designed a new boat, with a foot-propelled paddle mechanism enclosed by the figure of a giant swan.
2020 Season
Opening Day: Saturday, April 18th
Last Day: Labor Day (Sept. 7th)
Spring Hours – April to June 20
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Summer Hours – June 21 to Labor Day
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
The Swan Boats are open every day, weather permitting. We cannot operate in rain, high winds or extreme heat.
Purchasing Tickets
The Swan Boat ride lasts about 12-15 minutes while the driver pedals you around the Public Garden lagoon. Tickets are purchased at the Swan Boat dock prior to boarding the boat. No reservations are needed. We accept cash or credit card. The wait for a ride is typically no more than 5-10 minutes.
Adults $4.00
Children $2.50 (age 2 to 15 years)
Under 2 yrs. Free
Seniors $3.50
