Imagine that you are safely moored in clear water just off a beautiful island at sunset, surrounded by sea birds, striped bass, and of course your guests and crew. That dream can easily become a reality. And you can have it all just a few minutes sail from downtown Boston.

Approximately 35 moorings are available to serve the Boston Harbor Islands national park area. Located in safe anchorage just off Long Island, Peddocks Island, Gallops Island, Georges Island, and Rainsford Island, these moorings are available at the following rates. Reservations are suggested, especially for weekends and peak periods like Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day.

• $10 /Day (11:00 am - 4:00 pm)
• $15 /Evening (4:00 pm - 8:00 pm)
• $25 /Night (4:00 pm - 11:00 am)
• $35 /24 Hours
• $150 for NEW Season Pass

The Season Pass offers unlimited mooring for your boat with the following restrictions: 1) reservations required; 2) one reservation per week, during that week; 3) limited to two consecutive nights; and 4) not available at Georges Island.

Island Moorings, LLC., will pump you out, pick up your trash, and even bring you a newspaper on the weekend. Because the project is a cooperative venture between Island Moorings, LLC., and the Island Alliance—with a percentage of the fee going directly to support the park—not only is it a great deal, it is a great way to support the park.

If you'd like to use a mooring for an afternoon—to enjoy lunch, to go fishing, or just to get away from the crowds—we even have a $10 "lunch hook" special. And of course, you can continue to anchor off the islands at your own risk for free. For general information call 617-223-8666. For reservations or technical information: E-mail moorings@bosport.com; call 617-241-9640.

The islands near your mooring positions are owned and managed by City of Boston and Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). Island resources area fragile. Please take care if landing on park islands to not disturb natural or cultural features. A strict carry-on carry-off policy must be observed. Also, please abide by all regulations and directions by officials representing these agencies, as well as the US Coast Guard and local law enforcement agencies.

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Island Mooring Map