Left luggage at port in Boston.

[muffin]

We arrive at port in Boston in early morning and fly out at 6:30 pm. We want to do some sightseeing for the day. Grey line tours?  Big problem is luggage. Is there a left luggage area at the port, or does anyone know of hotel  close to port who would keep our cases(2) for several hours. We would be happy to pay. Any ideas out there? We can’t be alone in this. Will check with Greyline to see if they will keep at office.  Thanks. 

[Crewbie]

Hi, muffin,

We had the same considerations earlier this year as you've posted for. These two threads below helped me scope some of the options and hopefully may help in your planning to what fits your needs.

 

In agreement with what @Dobby36 said in your other thread, we enjoyed our time with the water taxi experience. It may not be the most direct, cheapest, or efficient option, but we were very pleased with the service, storage, and the small bonus amount of sightseeing from the water. Arrangements were straightforward, we were picked up on time with luggage then stored at their large locker at the wharf, and we were able to enjoy a few hours on a trolley tour before returning for a very punctual transfer to the airport dock to which you board the airport shuttles circulating the terminals. Hope that your search and trip go well!

 

 

[Oviedo32765]

Look into using Bounce - usebounce.com

Bounce is a luggage storage service and will locate storage near you.

Be sure to check the hours of the storage location because not all locations are open late or 24 hours.

[Nitemare]

Another option is the Rowes Wharf/Airport water shuttle.  You can go there and leave your luggage and pay for water shuttle transfer to the airport later in the day, and then explore the city on your own without your bags.  Boston will keep you occupied for the day, it's quite walkable and has strong transit downtown if you want to explore towards the edges like Fenway Park or cross the river into Cambridge

[princeton123211]

10 hours ago, muffin said:

Big problem is luggage. Is there a left luggage area at the port, or does anyone know of hotel  close to port who would keep our cases(2) for several hours.

Any major hotel, with a few exceptions, will store your bags for a while for free and a decent tip to the porter. I've stored bags at Boston Harbor Hotel on Rowes Wharf and the nearby Intercontinental many times. If anyone were to give you a hard time (which they wont) just say you are getting coffee or breakfast at the hotel restaurant. On the other side of town the Fairmont Copley Plaza has always been very accommodating storing my luggage as well for the day even if I'm not staying there. 

[muffin]

Thank you all so very much for your help!  Much appreciated. Will check a bit further and know we have options. Cruise critic members to the rescue!