Escape the city and set sail for a one-of-a-kind coastal adventure! This guided tour takes you from Boston to Salem by train, followed by a scenic boat ride to the historic Bakers Island Lighthouse, a hidden gem in Massachusetts Bay.
🚆 Round-Trip Commuter Rail Ticket from Boston – Sit back and enjoy a relaxing train ride to Salem, where your adventure begins.
🚐 Private Shuttle to the Wharf – Upon arrival in Salem, our shuttle will transport you to the waterfront for your boat departure.
🌊 Scenic Boat Ride to Bakers Island – Cruise past the picturesque North Shore, taking in stunning ocean views, while passing 5 other lighthouses as we make our way to this exclusive island.
🔦 Guided Tour – Meet a resident lighthouse keeper who show you around the island while sharing fascinating stories of maritime navigation, lighthouse keepers, and preservation efforts. Note* you cannot climb to the top of the lighthouse at this time due to safety reasons
🌿 Explore the Island – Enjoy free time to walk the rugged coastline, soak in the panoramic views, and visit the Bakers Island Light Station gift shop for unique souvenirs and maritime memorabilia.
🚤 Return Boat Ride & Train to Boston – After an unforgettable day, relax on the scenic boat ride back to Salem and hop on the train back to Boston.
*DISCLAIMER*
Naumkeag is the only vessel capable of landing on the island. In rare cases, it may depart but be unable to land on the beach due to high seas. Additionally, if it is temporarily out of service due to mechanical issues, the trip may be canceled, and you will be notified immediately. We make every effort to prevent this and resolve any issues quickly, but unforeseen mechanical failures can occur.
Arrive at North Station in Boston and ensure your train is on time
Board the Newburyport line train to Salem, MA
Arrive at Salem, MA train station. Upon exiting the station you will find our private van waiting to transport you to the wharf
Arrive at the wharf, check in and use this time to prepare to board the boat
Enjoy the boat tour and exploration of Baker Island
Enjoy free time in Salem to grab lunch or explore the town
Meet the bus back at the wharf.
Board the train back to Boston
Arrive back into Boston
We will also send these details along via email with more information on how to get to/from North Station upon booking. Your train ticket will be emailed to you 48 hours in advance of the trip.
Yes! if there’s a tour you’re interested in both Saturday and Sunday you can book 1 tour at full price, the other you can book the ” commuter rail passholder” Option. This provides you with a $10 discount since you already have a valid Commuter Rail Ticket for that weekend.
Yes, you are welcome to bring your own food or snacks. Please be mindful that our bus can accommodate 1 personal item per person (e.g. backpack, tote bag). Please no large coolers. In many of the destinations there will be food/ drink to purchase. Please refer to your specific
itinerary for more information.
massAdventures and our partners watch the weather closely in the days leading up to your tour. If there is inclement weather which impacts your tour and safety, we will notify you via email as soon as possible. If your tour gets canceled due to the weather, you will have the option to receive a full refund or reschedule it to a later date. (Pending tour availability.)
The start and end time of a trip is the time the train leaves the station. For example, if while booking your tour start time is listed as 8:07 am, this is the time your train departs North or South Station.
To ensure your tour proceeds as planned and to maintain a high-quality experience, we will arrange a rideshare service (via Uber or Lyft) to pick you up from the station and return you there after the tour, instead of chartering a full 14-passenger bus. This approach allows us to provide a personalized experience while being both environmentally friendly and financially sustainable. If this is the case, we will notify you 48 hours ahead of your tour.
If you miss your train, please reach out to us at: contact@keolismassadventures.com and notify us as soon as possible so we can assist you. It’s possible you can catch a later train; however, you will need to take a rideshare service from the station to the start of the activity. Unfortunately, no refunds will be provided in the event you miss your train and cannot make the tour.
Yes, please review our cancellation policy here.
Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible
Yes, you may choose to stay on location longer than scheduled, however, please be mindful that you must find your own transportation back to the Commuter Rail station. We do not guarantee that rideshare services will be available.
Although we LOVE dogs, and I mean love!! they are sadly not allowed on our tours regardless of if you’re taking the train or driving. Service animals are allowed
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