Aerogel Conference Boat Cruise

Product Description

Special event! The Third International Conference on Aerogels and Aerogel-Inspired Materials is pleased to invite conference speakers and attendees aboard an enchanting 90-minute holiday cruise in Boston Harbor on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 5:30 pm! Enjoy hot cocoa, a live band, and unforgettable scenic views of historical American sites from the comfort of a heated cabin along with friends and colleagues. This special exclusive charter will certainly be an event to remember so book early as seating is limited!

Time and Location

The cruise will depart promptly at 5:30 pm (17:30h) from 60 Rowes Wharf (Boston, MA  02110). The conference program will end at 3:30 pm that day to give participants time to briefly go back to their hotel rooms and make their way to the harbor. For easy GPS navigation, use the address 400 Atlantic Avenue, Boston (02110). Check-in is in the Ferry Terminal around back.

Attendees can take a taxi from the cab stand in front of the Hynes Convention Center where the conference is being held or alternatively take the subway (called the T) from the Hynes Convention Center Green Line stop to Government Center, switch to the Blue Line, and take the Blue Line train to the Aquarium stop. From the Aquarium stop, walk south down Atlantic Avenue past the Boston Harbor Hotel and 60 Rowes Wharf will be behind it on the left. Be sure not to mix this up with Long Wharf, which is directly at the Aquarium stop and not where we are departing from! Alternatively, you can take the Red Line to South Station and walk north along Atlantic Avenue. Of course Uber and Lyft are options as well. Directions via Google Maps can be obtained here.

Charter Information

The cruise operator is Classic Harbor Line Boston. We will be taking their Cocoa and Carols Holiday Cruise aboard the vessel “Northern Lights”. Our booking number is #296784652.

Check-In Information

You will not receive an e-ticket, only a confirmation of a place for you aboard. Upon arrival at the terminal on the date of the event you must go to the ticket counter to check-in (located in the ferry terminal at 60 Rowes Wharf) to get your boarding pass and obtain any pre-purchased items such as hats or wine vouchers.

Be sure to check in 15-30 minutes early at the (shared) booth at the wharf. We board the boat promptly 5 minutes prior to departure. The boat leaves on time and cannot come back to pick you up if you are late. No refunds or reschedules will be provided for late arrivals.

Additionally, please be sure to bring valid identification with you at check-in for purchase verification. In order to reduce wait times, they will check identification for all guests intending to consume alcoholic beverages prior to boarding.

What to Wear

Wear comfortable, weather appropriate, clothing (warmer layers, jacket, etc.). Flat shoes are recommended, as these are best for walking around the boat.

What to Bring

The boat only accepts credit cards on board, so if you would like to purchase drinks or small snacks aboard the ship during the cruise, please remember to bring your credit card.

What Not to Bring

The cruise line asks you not to bring coolers or your own alcoholic beverages. You will be able to purchase beer, wine, and/or champagne while aboard.

Detailed Directions

The boat departs from Rowes Wharf, directly behind the Boston Harbor Hotel, located at (for GPS) 400 Atlantic Avenue, Boston (02110). Check-in at Rowes Wharf is located in the Ferry Terminal, a climate-controlled public space located on the wharf only steps away from the dock. If you are lost or running late, please call the cruise line at +1 617-951-2460.

Driving

From the South:

• Take Rt. I-93 north to exit 20 for South Station.
• Follow signs to South Station/Downtown.
• Turn right at the end of ramp onto Kneeland Street and turn at the second left onto Atlantic Avenue.
• Continue on Atlantic Avenue for 5 short blocks and the Boston Harbor Hotel and big arch will be on your right.
• A few feet from the big arch is the hotel parking entrance.

From the West:

• Follow the Mass. Pike/Rt. I-90 E to exit 24A for South Station. This will put you on Atlantic Avenue.
• Continue on Atlantic Avenue for 5 short blocks.
• The Boston Harbor Hotel and big arch will be on your right.
• A few feet from the big arch is the hotel parking entrance.

From the North:

• Follow I-93 south to exit 23 / Purchase Street.
• Stay right off the exit onto Purchase Street
• Follow Purchase Street 2 blocks and turn left onto Congress Street.
• Take an immediate left onto Atlantic Avenue
• Follow Atlantic Avenue for 3 blocks and the Boston Harbor Hotel and the big arch will be on your right.
• A few feet from the big arch is the hotel parking entrance.
• Limited metered parking can be found around Rowes Wharf. Regular daily rate at the Boston Harbor Hotel is $42. However, with a validation from Classic Harbor Line it will be $36. After 5 PM weekdays and any time on weekends the rate is $20, but with a validation it will be $14. Please be sure to ask a ticket representative for a validation when you check in.