Charles River Boat Company
Waterfront / Marina in Boston, MA. Wedding venue pricing, packages and fees.
- Estimated cost: $27k–$32k est. total for 90 guests
- Capacity: up to 90 guests
- Minimum: 10 guests
- Services: Dinner
Operating since 1990, the Charles River Boat Company hosts wedding events on the water, departing from Rowes Wharf behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. The wedding fleet features the Lexington, an authentic 75-foot, two-level paddlewheel boat with an open-air upper deck, and the Valiant, a 97-foot classic 1920s yacht containing a traditional salon, a full bar, a wicker-furnished fantail, and a canopy deck. The venue seats up to 90 guests for a seated reception and holds up to 110 standing. All wedding packages include a choice of three passed hors d'oeuvres, one salad, a coffee and tea station, and wedding cake cutting. Dining options include a buffet menu or a plated dinner with a choice of two entrees and two sides, with additional entree upgrades and hors d'oeuvres available.
Food
Buffet wedding menu starting at $150/pp includes choice of 3 passed hors d'oeuvres, choice of 1 salad, coffee & tea station, and cake cutting. Plated dinner option available for an additional $14/pp with choice of two entrees and two sides. Entrée upgrades and additional hors d'oeuvres available.
Packages
- Dinner: $150-$178 — Base buffet price; upper end reflects typical plated dinner, entrée, and hors d'oeuvre additions.
Includes: Choice of three passed hors d'oeuvres, Choice of one salad, Coffee & tea station, Wedding cake cutting
Taxes and fees
- Administrative Fee: 18%
- MA Tax: 7%
- Valiant Charter Rate (4 hours, Sunday & Monday): $5,450
- Valiant Charter Rate (4 hours, Tuesday - Saturday): $6,050
- Valiant Additional Hour: $825
- Lexington Charter Rate (4 hours, Sunday & Monday): $4,250
- Lexington Charter Rate (4 hours, Tuesday - Saturday): $4,850
- Lexington Additional Hour: $725
- Captain's Package: $1,200
- First Mate's Package: $750
- Wedding DJ: $1,500
- Ring Roamer Photo Booth: $850
Good to know
- 4-hour minimum boat rental required for wedding events.
- Discounts available for events ending by 3pm Sun-Fri.
- Gratuity is at client's discretion; 18% administrative fee is not gratuity.
- Ceremony rehearsals are not available.
- Vessels do not offer air conditioning.
- No balloons, pushpins, glitter, feathers, or confetti allowed onboard.
Common questions
How much does a wedding at Charles River Boat Company cost?
Based on Charles River Boat Company's published pricing, a dinner reception for 90 guests (90 is its listed limit) comes to about $27,000–$32,500 in total, including the venue's own service charges, fees and tax. Your actual quote will depend on date, season, menu and final guest count.
How many guests can Charles River Boat Company hold?
Charles River Boat Company can host up to 90 guests seated, or 110 for a standing reception. It has a minimum of 10 guests.
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