samandpam Posted April 25, 2019 #1 Share Posted April 25, 2019 We are taking the RCCL cruise Oct 10, 2019 and the first port is Boston. We would like to travel and spend the day in Salem. The RCCL excursion seems to only go to 2 places. Has anyone traveled there on their own? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1025cruise Posted April 25, 2019 #2 Share Posted April 25, 2019 Just so you are aware, Salem is about an hour north of Boston, without traffic. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchHill Posted April 25, 2019 #3 Share Posted April 25, 2019 https://www.rome2rio.com/map/1-Black-Falcon-Ave-Boston-MA-02210-USA/Pickering-Wharf Here are some options, Flynn Terminal to Pickering Wharf, Salem. Somewhere I seem to recall a water taxi/boat option from Boston to Pickering. A little research might provide that info. If you are planning to head to Salem around Halloween, don't. Darcy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton123211 Posted April 26, 2019 #4 Share Posted April 26, 2019 Used to live in Boston-- very easy high speed catamaran ferry to get back and forth to Salem. Leaves from Long Wharf and you're there in an hour. Very doable day trip. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pepper0074 Posted April 26, 2019 #5 Share Posted April 26, 2019 If the ferry schedules work for you it is probably your best option. The traffic on 128 into Salem in October is awful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jebbs Posted May 11, 2019 #6 Share Posted May 11, 2019 Another option to consider is the train. Please look at MBTA train schedule for the Newburyport/Rockport Line. The trip is less expensive than the ferry, more frequent and faster. However, you must get yourself to North Station, Boston. take a look and see if that’s the adventure you want! Be sure to buy a few packable witches hats from Target and put them in your suitcase!!!! BOOOOOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samandpam Posted June 4, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted June 4, 2019 Thank yall very much for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samandpam Posted June 4, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted June 4, 2019 thanks to everyone that replied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnegron22 Posted June 14, 2019 #9 Share Posted June 14, 2019 @samandpam I live in MA, on the Western side but go to Boston area a lot. As others have said Salem is 40min away without traffic. You can get a round trip from about $14 on the T which will take about 30min. It can be done without a problem, you just need to pay attention to Ship time really close. I would recommend the ferry but not sure the schedule in October. Good luck and enjoy Boston, their a lot to do where ever you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samandpam Posted June 24, 2019 Author #10 Share Posted June 24, 2019 Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare aml3679 Posted June 25, 2019 #11 Share Posted June 25, 2019 Unless it will break your heart, do not waste your hard earned money on the witch museum. A waste of time and money in my opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DragonOfTheSeas Posted June 26, 2019 #12 Share Posted June 26, 2019 I will likely get zinged for saying this--but, I would spend my time in Boston. JMHO There is so much to do there and it is better use of time. I have not found the tours of the "witch situation" worth taking. [I have to say as a former educator I wanted more detail and less sensation. ] YMMV The first time we just stopped in without doing research on tours. But, the second time we were really thoughtful about the tour we selected. It was just Ok. Sorry, I can not remember the name of the company. There is a very nice National Park Service area along the waterfront.[The Maritime Museum] There are several buildings and a visitor center. It has 2 films. One is about the seafaring life of the area [free] and the other is about the Salem witches [costs something--but I can't remember how much]. Both a very well done. If you are interested in the park you will enjoy it. If you are going to see places associated with the witch trial there is just not that much to see. . . . OK now everyone can zing me. I can take it. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princeton123211 Posted June 26, 2019 #13 Share Posted June 26, 2019 3 hours ago, DragonOfTheSeas said: I have to say as a former educator I wanted more detail and less sensation. I'm sure a bunch of the accused in 1692 would have wholeheartedly agreed with you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DragonOfTheSeas Posted June 26, 2019 #14 Share Posted June 26, 2019 16 minutes ago, princeton123211 said: I'm sure a bunch of the accused in 1692 would have wholeheartedly agreed with you! LOL--I am sure that is true. 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitemare Posted June 27, 2019 #15 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Agree with all of the above, but the Peabody Essex Museum makes a trip to Salem totally worth it, even if you see/do nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WELDON Posted June 29, 2019 #16 Share Posted June 29, 2019 Have you ever been to Boston? If not, why would you bypass everything the city has to offer to spend the day in Salem? There is nothing wrong with going but there are more interesting things to see elsewhere. For a port stop, it really isn't worth the time and trouble to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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