Black Falcon Cruise Terminal
The Black Falcon Cruise Terminal is Boston's main cruise ship terminal, at 1 Black Falcon Avenue on the South Boston waterfront. Massport runs it as Flynn Cruiseport Boston, and many travelers also search for it as Black Falcon Pier. This page covers the address, the history behind the names, what the terminal offers, how to reach it from Logan Airport and downtown, and what is worth seeing nearby. If you want a full port-day plan, our guide to things to do from the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal in Boston lays out half-day routes. And if you would rather ride than plan rides, Boston Sightseeing lists this terminal as Stop 14 on the tour map.
Location
Black Falcon Cruise Terminal is at 1 Black Falcon Avenue, Boston, MA 02210, in the Seaport District on the South Boston waterfront. Put that address into your rideshare app or GPS. It is also the address people need when they search for the Boston port address, because cruise ships dock here.
The terminal sits roughly two miles from Faneuil Hall and downtown Boston, and about 15 minutes from Logan International Airport by car when traffic is light. Between the terminal and downtown lie the Seaport District, the wider South Boston area and the Fort Point Channel. Sailing days are busy and traffic around the terminal slows down, so leave extra time.
History And Names
Black Falcon Cruise Terminal and Flynn Cruiseport Boston are the same place, which is why you will see several names on cruise documents, maps and signs. Boston's cruise program opened in 1986 while Raymond L. Flynn was mayor, and its first season handled 13 ships and 11,723 passengers. In May 2017, Massport dedicated the Flynn Cruiseport Boston name in his honor, and the main building is still called the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal. The pier next to it is Black Falcon Pier.
Sources differ on whether the 1986 date applies to the exact building now called Black Falcon, so treat it as the start of Boston's modern cruise program. Most sailings run from spring to late fall, and early fall is often the busiest stretch. Your cruise line's itinerary has the final word on dates.
Facilities
Check-in and boarding are handled by Massport and your cruise line, so follow the instructions in your cruise documents. What visitors usually find at the terminal:
- Porters at the curb take checked bags on boarding days and tag them for delivery to your stateroom.
- Visitors report elevators and accessible restrooms inside the building.
- A limited number of accessible parking spaces are offered on a first-come basis. Ask your cruise line or Massport if you need other assistance.
- There is no luggage storage for day visitors. Security rules mean the terminal cannot hold bags, so do not plan to drop a suitcase here and tour the city.
That last point shapes a port day. If your ship sails in the evening and you check out of a hotel in the morning, ask the hotel to hold your bags, then head to the terminal with only what you need.
Nearby Attractions
The terminal is on the edge of the busy sightseeing areas, so most visitors pick one direction and stick with it. If you have a few hours before sailing, these are the closest and most useful choices:
- Boston Fish Pier: A working fishing pier that opened in 1910 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2017. See our page on the Boston Fish Pier, which is Stop 15 on the Cruise Terminal ticket.
- Institute of Contemporary Art: A modern art museum at 25 Harbor Shore Drive, on the Seaport waterfront, in a building that opened in 2006. Read more about the Institute of Contemporary Art. The tour map lists it near Stop 12, along with the Boston Tea Party Museum and the Boston Children's Museum.
- Seaport District: A waterfront neighborhood of restaurants, shops and harbor views, listed under Stop 13. Check a map for the walking distance from your pier, since it depends on where you start.
- Freedom Trail: The 2.5-mile red-brick path links 16 historic sites, including Faneuil Hall and the Paul Revere House. Our Freedom Trail page covers the full route, and the Boston waterfront guide covers more harbor stops.
Most of these are too far to walk comfortably from the terminal and still make it back in time. That is where a fixed route helps.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the address of the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal?
The address is 1 Black Falcon Avenue, Boston, MA 02210, in the Seaport District on the South Boston waterfront. Use it in a map app or rideshare request.
Is Black Falcon Cruise Terminal the same as Flynn Cruiseport Boston?
Yes. Flynn Cruiseport Boston is the name Massport adopted in 2017 to honor former mayor Raymond L. Flynn, and the main building is still called the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal. Cruise documents may use either name, plus Black Falcon Pier.
Where do cruise ships dock in Boston?
Cruise ships dock at the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, also known as Flynn Cruiseport Boston, at 1 Black Falcon Avenue. Check your cruise documents for the exact berth and boarding time.
How far is the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal from downtown Boston?
It is roughly two miles from Faneuil Hall and downtown. Travel time by car or rideshare depends on traffic, so allow extra time on sailing days.
How far is the cruise terminal from Logan Airport?
It is about a 15-minute drive in light traffic. Plan more time on sailing days, when the roads around the terminal are busy.
How do I get to the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal without a car?
Take the Silver Line SL2 bus from South Station to Drydock Avenue and walk about 10 minutes to the terminal. From Logan Airport, take the SL1 bus, which is free when leaving the airport, to Silver Line Way and transfer to the SL2. Check current service before you travel.
Can I park at the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal?
Yes, but reserve parking in advance online through Massport, because daily rates apply and lots can fill on sailing days. Confirm your lot and rates before you travel.
Can I store luggage at the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal?
No. The terminal has no luggage storage for day visitors because of security rules. Ask your hotel to hold your bags, or hand them to the porters when you board.
Is the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal a Boston Sightseeing stop?
Yes. It is Stop 14 on the Boston Sightseeing tour map, where cruise passengers board. The Cruise Terminal ticket, which covers Stops 1 to 8 and 12 to 15, is the ticket that includes it.
What is there to do near the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal?
The closest options are the Boston Fish Pier, the Institute of Contemporary Art and the Seaport District. Farther out, the Freedom Trail, Faneuil Hall and the New England Aquarium make a good half-day with a hop-on hop-off bus.
Tour Planning with Boston Sightseeing
Boston Sightseeing runs a narrated hop-on hop-off double-decker bus tour, with daily service from 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM, about every 40 minutes. The terminal is Stop 14 on the tour map, where cruise passengers board, between Stop 13 (Boston Convention and Exhibition Center) and Stop 15 (Boston Fish Pier).
Only the Cruise Terminal ticket reaches this stop. It covers Stops 1 to 8 and 12 to 15, so you can ride from the pier to downtown sightseeing without a separate taxi. The All Day ticket (Stops 1 to 8), the Boston and Charlestown ticket (Stops 1 to 11) and the 2 Days ticket (Stops 1 to 11) do not include Stop 14.
See the hop-on hop-off tour map for every stop, the complete guide to hop-on hop-off tours in Boston to compare tickets, or our one-day Boston sightseeing plan for a full day in port. Stop lists were last checked in October 2026, so confirm the Stop 14 pickup time and your ticket before you travel, and leave a buffer before your all-aboard time.
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