Thanks to all our customers over the years. We appreciate you trusting us with providing a safe environment for your outings and celebrations. We enjoyed sharing the "Magic of the Duchess" with YOU.
All the FUN times will never be forgotten
The "Magic of the Duchess" was a combination of the Boat, Good People and Captain Chris' instinctive way of engaging with people.
Captain Chris' Reflections Sums it up Best ,,,,,
The time just FLEW by
Could not have asked for a Better Group
I had the HONOR of performing their Wedding Ceremony
!!!! What a GREAT TIME !!!! ________________________________________________
Here She is, the Friendship Sloop "Duchess"
Friendship Sloops are named for the place they were
originally built, Friendship Maine. This one in particular can be traced
back to a Wilbur Morse design of the 1890's.
It was Maine's original Lobster Boat, before the popularity of marine engines as a main source of propulsion. ________________________________________________
Front Page News
Best Charter of 2019! Can not say enough positive things about these people. Amazing Lobster Roll !!!! Go Rangers! ;-)
This group from Minnesota and New York were like old Friends from My College Days. Lets enjoy the Great weather on Boston Harbor aboard the Duchess and some good conversation. Hope to see all of You Again.!!! ;-)
I had the Honor of performing their Wedding Ceremony on Nantasket Beach this Summer. What a Great bunch of Friends and Family. The weather was outstanding!!;-)
They came up from Dallas Texas. We went out to Spectacle Island to jump in for a swim to cool off. WoW! That woke me up. The water in Boston is a little bit cooler then in Texas.Then We set sail for a beautiful sail back to Boston. Can't say enough,"One of the Best Charters of the Year!!!". :-)
The GENIE!!! (Michael James Scott) from the Play Aladdin being performed at the Boston Opera House in Boston wanted to take his Bestie (She presently is performing in Jersey Boys on Broadway in New York City) out on the water. So what is a Genie to do??? Lets call up Capt. Chris!!! ;-) What a Great Time! Yes! I got a Wish!! Still waiting to use it! ;-)
I see these Two having many more Adventures together. 10 Points for Gryffindor!! ;-)
Another wonderful Family from Texas. They came to Boston to see the Historic Sites. What better way to see Boston and appreciate its skyline then aboard the Duchess for a Sunset Cruise.
Their Father loves being on the water. So for his Birthday they surprised him with a sail on the Duchess!
Nothing out of the ordinary, a Beautiful afternoon sail on the Duchess. She suspected nothing!!! ;-)
Then BAM!!!
Judging by the looks on their Faces it was Mission Accomplished!!! Thank You Capt. Chris
His two Girls wanted to do something special for Dad this up and coming Father's Day weekend. What are We going to do? Lets get the Family together and invite them up from West Virginia and do a Sunset Charter on the Duchess!!! The Weather was perfect!!! ;-)
We were in contact all week talking about the weather. I will be honest. Things really were not looking good. We crossed our fingers and wouldn't you know the weather improved. We had an absolutely beautiful evening for Him to propose to Her. It was just meant to be.
Yes!!! I will Marry You!!! It was really touch and go with the weather but in the end everything turned out perfectly. ;-)
Her Son wanted to do something a little different for his Mother. I know. I will contact Capt. Chris and take her for a ride on the Duchess. Greek Mother from the Bronx of New York City. We know who is driving this Puppy today!!! ;-)
First Charter of the Year were a Group of Nurses from Virginia. What can I tell You? Charming, Delightful, and really Fun to go Sailing with Hope to see you again!!!
These Girls are from Kentucky.
They all wanted to get together in Boston aboard the Duchess to celebrate their Best Friend's up and coming Wedding.
The one in the Harvard Gear is the lucky Bride-To-Be! :-)
Could not have asked for a better Group!!! ;-)
Everyone has to have a Favorite. My Favorite couple from Nebraska! :-)
They met on the Water and they have been cruising ever since! Happy 5th Wedding Anniversary! ;-)
A Bentley College Reunion
Lets soak up the Sun, Sail to Spectacle Island, take a swim off the Duchess.
What a Great time!
I Married these Two wonderful people at the Boston Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor. What great bunch of Family and Friends.
A celebration on the Duchess after the Love of My Life said Yes! ;-)
Sailing back to Boston! What a Beautiful Day! ;-)
This Crew is from Phoenix & Dallas. They wanted to escape the Heat. So they came to Boston for a ride on the Duchess.
Anyone can take a girl out for a drink but sharing a bottle of wine during a Sunset Charter on Boston Harbor aboard the Duchess....that is just something Special! ;-)
Happy Birthday Shannon! I have been doing this for a long time and I can honestly say, "What a Great Group to start the Season with!". Capt. Chris ________________________________________________
A Look Back
First Trip out to Spectacle Island.
Hi Capt. Chris! I am living and working in Thailand and about to leave for Nepal. I
would like to Sail on the Duchess this upcoming Summer with some of My
Best Friends and Relatives before I get Married. Can You Help Me Out?
Yes I can! :-)
The Second Trip out to Spectacle Island after dropping off one passenger and picking up two more.
A Group of College Friends looking for something different to do on Boston Harbor.
Soaking up the Great Weather out on Spectacle Island!
Hat-Trick! 3 Surprise Marriage Proposals. Yes! It can get Better! ;-)
This one was in the planning stages for awhile. Everything looked to be a Go! Ring! Check Wine! Check Some food to have on the Boat! Check Capt. Chris & the Duchess! Check Setup Surprise Night Out! Check But then the Weather Changed at the last moment to Small Craft Advisories! No sailing today. :-(
The Show must Go on! The Duchess is located at the End of Commercial Wharf. It is a very Nice and Private location for a Slip. The Sky was clear Blue and the Sunset right off the Bow of the Duchess over the North End of Boston.
Oh my God! It did turnout to be a Spectacular Evening to Propose!!! ;-)
As You can See the Show went On!
She was Surprised! :-) Looking at the 2 of them You could immediately tell this was the Happiest Day of their Lives with many more to come! _______________________________________________
Spring and Summer Season
Hours of Operation 7 Days a Week Hours 9:00 to 8:00pm Last Charter is a Sunset Reservation Required
Please Call, E-mail, or TEXT us to book a Charter Phone: (781) 591-9783 Captain.Chris@DuchessOfBoston.com
Each Charter customized for You.
Private Charter. Only the Guests You choose will be on the Duchess.
Historic Sailing Charters of Boston Harbor aboard an Authentic Friendship Sloop.
Bring your own Food & Beverages.
Relax or be part of the Crew.
Here She is, the "Duchess".
Friendship Sloops are named for the place they were
originally built, Friendship Maine. This one in particular can be traced
back to a Wilbur Morse design of the 1890's.
It was Maine's original Lobster Boat, before the popularity of marine engines as a main source of propulsion.
Ahhhh!
Boston Harbor.
There is no better way to see and experience this Historic Harbor then from the water aboard a Friendship Sloop.
Re-Live History!!!
This is Nautical Chart of the Inner as well as
the Outer Harbor of Boston. A lot of People are very surprised to find
out how many Islands are just outside of Boston. If you book a full day
Charter you can explore this Area. It really is a Unique Experience.
This Happy Couple got engaged on the Duchess and were Married by Capt. Chris down the Cape on the Beach to large group of Family and Friends.
Lets get the Family together and give Capt. Chris a call! Sailing back from a Day at Spectacle Island. The time just flew by!
Best Dressed Charter Award
On The Duchess of Boston
Celebrating the up and coming marriage of their close friend Jess. What a totally Fantastic time on Boston Harbor! :-)
Check Out our New Video! By Clicking on the Image to the left.
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Winter Season
Winter Season: November to the end of March Please call or email us to book a Charter Phone: (781) 591-9783 Captain.Chris@DuchessOfBoston.com
Chartering your own Sail Boat is cheaper then most Waterfront Hotels & Resorts
British Virgin Islands (BVI) _____________________
- 5% Discount on the Boat from the Moorings since Captain Chris is a repeat Charterer. - Sail in November and early December. Monohulls can be up to 20% less and Catamarans can be up to 40% less.
For a complete Tropical Getaway the BVI is it!
Marina, Cay, BVI
4 hour Non-Stop flight from Boston to Saint Thomas with a 1 hour ferry ride to Tortola
Rejuvenate Your Mind and Body!
The rhythm of Your days is taken over by the warmth of
the Sun, refreshing breezes as You sail to the next Harbor and numerous
dips in the water to cool off
Plenty of Waterfront Restaurants for Dining & Entertainment
The natural beauty of these Mountainous Isolated Islands continually takes Your breath away
Florida ______
You can't beat the convenience of Florida
Key Largo, Florida Keys
Winter Pricing
Captain Fee rate of $220/day this includes Captain's food and travel to BVI and Florida locations
5% Discount on the Boat from the Moorings since Captain Chris is a repeat Charterer.
Boat prices vary depending on location, Boat size and travel dates
Call Captain Chris to discuss the details
Why choose Captain Chris?
If you sailed with Captain Chris in Boston Harbor and
enjoyed the Sailing Experience without the pressure this is the vacation
for you!
Captain Chris is on duty Day & Night!
Captain Chris doesn't require his own Cabin.
Relax and do as much or as little as you want
Learn the basics of Sailing one day and relax the next
All Charters are customized for You
You can't force a Sailing Vacation. You need to just go where the Wind and Weather provide the most enjoyment
Captain Chris on the 40ft Leopard Catamaran
How it Works
Sail Boat is Chartered from the Moorings. Captain
Chris selected the Moorings since all Sail Boats are less than 5 years
old. A New Sail Boat adds to the enjoyment of the Charter by reducing
the risk of equipment malfunction.
Sail Boat Prices can be viewed at MOORINGS.COM
Maximum of 6 people
Minimum of 5 days
Payment made to The Moorings for the Sail Boat
Payment made to Duchess of Boston Sailing Charters, LLC for the Captain Fees
Friendship Sloops are named for the place they were
originally built, Friendship Maine. This one in particular can be traced
back to a Wilbur Morse design of the 1890's. 
Best Charter of 2019! Can not say enough positive things about these people. Amazing Lobster Roll !!!! Go Rangers! ;-)
This group from Minnesota and New York were like old Friends from My College Days.
I had the Honor of performing their Wedding Ceremony on Nantasket Beach this Summer. What a Great bunch of Friends and Family. The weather was outstanding!!;-)
They came up from Dallas Texas. We went out to Spectacle Island to jump in for a swim to cool off.
The GENIE!!! (Michael James Scott) from the Play Aladdin being performed at the Boston Opera House in Boston wanted to take his Bestie (She presently is performing in Jersey Boys on Broadway in New York City) out on the water. So what is a Genie to do??? Lets call up Capt. Chris!!! ;-) What a Great Time! Yes! I got a Wish!! Still waiting to use it! ;-)
I see these Two having many more Adventures together.
Another wonderful Family from Texas. They came to Boston to see the Historic Sites. What better way to see Boston and appreciate its skyline then aboard the Duchess for a Sunset Cruise.
Their Father loves being on the water. So for his Birthday they surprised him with a sail on the Duchess!
Nothing out of the ordinary, a Beautiful afternoon sail on the Duchess. She suspected nothing!!! ;-)
Then BAM!!!
Judging by the looks on their Faces it was Mission Accomplished!!! Thank You Capt. Chris
His two Girls wanted to do something special for Dad this up and coming Father's Day weekend. What are We going to do? Lets get the Family together and invite them up from West Virginia and do a Sunset Charter on the Duchess!!! The Weather was perfect!!! ;-)
We were in contact all week talking about the weather. I will be honest. Things really were not looking good. We crossed our fingers and wouldn't you know the weather improved. We had an absolutely beautiful evening for Him to propose to Her. It was just meant to be.
Yes!!! I will Marry You!!!
Her Son wanted to do something a little different for his Mother. I know. I will contact Capt. Chris and take her for a ride on the Duchess. Greek Mother from the Bronx of New York City. We know who is driving this Puppy today!!! ;-)
First Charter of the Year were a Group of
These Girls are from Kentucky.
Everyone has to have a Favorite.
They met on the Water and they have been cruising ever since!
A Bentley College Reunion
I Married these Two wonderful people at the Boston Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor.
A celebration on the Duchess after the Love of My Life 
Sailing back to Boston!
This Crew is from Phoenix & Dallas.
Anyone can take a girl out for a drink but sharing a bottle of wine during a Sunset Charter on Boston Harbor aboard the Duchess....that is just something Special! ;-)
Happy Birthday Shannon!
Hi Capt. Chris!
The Second Trip out to Spectacle Island after dropping off one passenger and picking up two more.
A Group of College Friends looking for something different to do on Boston Harbor.
This one was in the planning stages for awhile.
As You can See the Show went On!
This Happy Couple got engaged on the Duchess and were Married by Capt. Chris down 
Lets get the Family together and give Capt. Chris a call!
Best Dressed Charter Award 
On The Duchess of Boston
For a complete 
You can't beat the 
Captain Chris