Charles River Boat Company

We just celebrated our wedding in September, the boat was beautiful and Macoy did an incredible job coordinating with all of our vendors. Would really recommend the charles river side if you're having a smaller event.

We just celebrated our daughters wedding this weekend with the Charles Riverboat company and it couldn’t have been a better experience! Dayna was outstanding in guiding us through the planning process - remotely! Staff was friendly, food great and touring the harbor was enjoyed by all. Would highly recommend!

Where to even begin with this review! When Coronavirus ruined original wedding plans, the CRC ended up saving the day for us not only once, but twice. The first time was when another Boston boat company we signed a contract with canceled a month before. In hindsight, that cancellation was the BEST thing that could have ever happened. Within hours I called the CRC n in tears & full of doubt when Cecily answered the phone. I explained my dilemma and she calmed me right down. Within minutes I had an email with different chartering options, menu options, pricing, etc. Our original plan was to only take a 2 hour cocktail cruise and be dropped off at a restaurant. The restaurant portion fell through two weeks before the wedding. The company was quick to accommodate our change of plans and omg, to say we’re glad things played out the way they did is an understatement. Our wedding reception on board was not only the highlight of mine and my husband‘s life, but other family has told us the same. (To the point that we’re all talking about having a reunion on board again next summer!) We were greeted with the most friendly staff who were there for our every need. The views were absolutely stunning but honestly, a stormy day would have been just as gorgeous and memorable. The Captain was so sweet, allowing my nephews on board to take turns steering. The bartenders were so fast and friendly and made our “signature cocktail” for the evening. We were able to plug in our phones and dance the night away to our customized playlist while taking in views of Boston Harbor lit up at night. They also allowed for us to bring as many personalized decorations on board and set up everything for us in advance. Our wedding of 25 immediate family members was the most magical night all thanks to them. I’ll never ever forget looking around at my family, dancing on the most gorgeous luxury yacht (during a PANDEMIC) and feeling such happiness and gratitude for things turning out the way they did. The Charles River Boat Company really gave us the “best day ever” and the other company canceling was the biggest blessing in disguise. I have to give a special thank you to Cecily, who I jokingly referred to as my angel throughout the process. From the second I met her over the phone all my worries dissipated because it was so evident from the get-go that we were in great hands. I truly don’t think I’ve ever met someone as knowledgeable and professional as she is. She had an answer and solution for every random question or concern, Coronavirus related or not. My family found this so admirable especially during a pandemic in which we’re all sailing unchartered waters, to put a pun on it. Cecily coordinated all of the planning and everything leading up to the day so I was thrilled to find she would be on board with us. The day after the wedding when our family was recapping, it seemed everyone had a different Cecily encounter or story to share; all were nothing but raving reviews of her. To top it all off—when we left our remaining wedding cake on board at the end of the evening, Cecily personally went out of her way to drive it to us on a holiday weekend the following day. She’s a rare gem and I highly recommend trying to work with her!! Micro wedding or not, Coronavirus or not, book your wedding/event with the Charles Riverboat Company and you’ll have the greatest, most unique, memorable, talked about experience. Your only regret will be that it flies by too fast!

We did our ceremony/cocktail hour on the Valiant and our reception at the Multicultural Arts Center. We saw the Valiant on our first day looking at wedding venues and nothing quite measured up after that. We loved having the first half of the wedding on the Valiant - you get beautiful views of the Boston skyline and the boat itself is the most beautiful boat you can charter in Boston at its size. The idea of the boat itself also felt very unique, special and very reflective of us/our relationship - since we really love the water/boats and wanted a nautical wedding in Boston. Melissa at Charles Riverboat Company helped organize things. She was really great: responsive, easy to work with, very nice. One of our best vendors!