New England/Canada cruise...which is better for Boston?

[momof4girls]

Since I’ve never been to the NE, I was wondering which is better? Seeing Boston from 8-5 or from 4-10? I’m not sure what the “not miss” things/places are so I don’t know which to choose...

[TruckerDave]

9hrs vs 6hrs...day vs night.  9hrs in the daytime would be an easy choice for me. 

[antmaril]

1 hour ago, momof4girls said:

Since I’ve never been to the NE, I was wondering which is better? Seeing Boston from 8-5 or from 4-10? I’m not sure what the “not miss” things/places are so I don’t know which to choose...

 

I am visiting Boston for the first time on the Carnival Sunrise in September.  We will be there from 3-10. I wish we were there from 8-5. I don’t think arriving in the late afternoon is ideal.  

[Turtles06]

4 hours ago, TruckerDave said:

9hrs vs 6hrs...day vs night.  9hrs in the daytime would be an easy choice for me. 

 

Me too.  Seems a very easy decision. 

[momof4girls]

30 minutes ago, Turtles06 said:

 

Me too.  Seems a very easy decision. 

 

I just honestly wasn’t sure if there were things in the evening that weren’t worth missing (like Vegas in the daytime vs Vegas at night). I haven’t really begun my “research” of this cruise yet!

[Turtles06]

2 minutes ago, momof4girls said:

 

I just honestly wasn’t sure if there were things in the evening that weren’t worth missing (like Vegas in the daytime vs Vegas at night). I haven’t really begun my “research” of this cruise yet!

 

Understood.  I think as you do your research, you'll find you'll be happier in Boston during the day.    

 

 

[mets123]

Places like Fanuiel Hall are best seen in the day time. So are most sight seeing tours. And many museums and places of historical interest close at six.

[suec12]

Well my 2 cents - we are doing a Princess cruise in Aug. and I think the times in Boston are 7am to 10pm. We were in Boston for a day last Sept. - there are many things to see and do, a variety of neighborhoods to explore and then the waterfront / harbor. So if you don't want to "jump ship" I'd  go for the longer stay.