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Charles River Boat Company offers over 30 years specializing in private weddings on the water. Our vessels, staff, and services provide everything that is required to ensure a memorable, fun, and beautiful reception on the water. We take the stress out of the planning process and keep all the steps simple. It all starts with your vision and budget.

Whether you are planning a casual summer reception or a formal ceremony with dinner, we have the perfect vessel, catering, and crew ready to exceed your expectations. We also offer Micro Wedding Packages for those looking to host smaller, more intimate celebrations.

Already have your location for your special day? Our vessels are the perfect fit for rehearsal dinners, wedding photos, and post-wedding brunches to give your guests an experience in Boston they won’t forget!

We look forward to helping you plan your special event!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$8,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$5,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$8,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$5,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$9

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Wine
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
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Reviews of Charles River Boat Company

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Charles Riverboat Company is highly recommended as a wedding venue by multiple reviewers. The staff, including Dayna, Melissa, Georgie, and Cecily, are praised for their helpfulness, professionalism, and responsiveness. The boats are described as beautiful and the views of Boston Harbor are stunning. Reviewers appreciate that the venue takes care of many details, including planning, timelines, floor plans, and menus. The food and bar service are highly rated and guests had a fantastic experience dancing the night away. Overall, Charles Riverboat Company is highly recommended for couples looking for an intimate and unique wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

Charles Riverboat Company is highly recommended as a wedding venue by multiple reviewers. The staff, including Dayna, Melissa, Georgie, and Cecily, are praised for their helpfulness, professionalism, and responsiveness. The boats are described as beautiful and the views of Boston Harbor are stunning. Reviewers appreciate that the venue takes care of many details, including planning, timelines, floor plans, and menus. The food and bar service are highly rated and guests had a fantastic experience dancing the night away. Overall, Charles Riverboat Company is highly recommended for couples looking for an intimate and unique wedding experience.

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Annalie W. Sent on 08/20/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Highly recommend!

Dayna and the staff at Charles Riverboat Company made our small wedding celebration simply amazing. We had a group of about 50 people aboard The Valiant and it was perfect in every way. Dayna was excellent from the beginning, listening to my vision for the day and executed it better than I could have imagined! She took care of all the details, made me a timeline, floor plan, and menu. Literally all we had to do was walk onto the boat...which was beautiful! We had the perfect evening - the food was delicious, bar staff was excellent, and we had stunning views of the harbor before we danced the night away. I highly recommend Charles Riverboat Company to anyone planning their next event!!
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Abigail P. Sent on 08/15/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Well-organized, wonderful vendor!

We rented the Valiant for a 55-person Welcome Party the night before our wedding. We did a two-hour cruise + buffet dinner + bar, and it was SO fun and unique. So many guests commented on how lovely it was, and how it made for such a fun kick-off to the wedding. Their team (shout out Dayna!) was exceptionally professional and very responsive to any questions we had. The crew on board did an excellent job. I just wish we could have used them for our reception (they were already booked!), because they were super easy to work with and did a great job of making the event feel really special.
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Kelly H. Sent on 10/11/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Amazing Experience

Melissa and Georgie were one of the best vendors we have worked with. We had to make several changes from the hours, the size of the boats, and the location but Melissa and Georgie always had a solution for us and worked with us to make those necessary adjustments. We, unfortunately, had a terrible planner so if it wasn't for Melissa and Georgie, I don't think our event would've been smooth sailing. Thank you!!

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