Boston Black Falcon Pier Parking

[mom for life]

We've parked here in the past and just drove up and parked but looking on the website, they  note that it is good to have a reservation...Has anyone parked there recently without a reservation? We will be sailing out on a 13-day Gem Cruise. 

[1025cruise]

The official parking is offsite and shuttles you in. There is also parking at the EDIC garage. Not sure a reservation is necessary, but if you know you will be there, why not make one?

[Expat Cruise]

Cruise Parking

Complete Guide: Boston Cruise Port Parking & Hotels (updated 2019 Travel Season)

GregSeptember 16, 2019

Ever since 2004, we have been helping passengers in finding secure parking options that meet any requirements. Thanks to our 15-year experience, we have made a parking reservation process so simple that you can reserve a discounted Boston Cruise parking spot online within minutes! We offer you clear and upfront pricing, reviews, and guides on how and where to park or stay for Boston Cruiseport. 

Raymond L. Flynn Black Falcon Cruise Terminal is a popular Boston’s port visited by half a million passengers each year from April to November. If you plan a cruise from this port and want to leave your car there during that time, knowing what to expect will save you a lot of time. So, we will provide an extensive list of everything you need to know about Boston Cruise Parking and the port itself. 

Boston CruisePort has a great location – you can find interesting museums, cool restaurants, and a few breweries in the area. Downtown Boston is also very close, and the city center is less than 2 miles away from the port. Therefore, if you get to the port earlier, you can use your spare time and check out some of these interesting places nearby.

The closest airport to the Boston Port is Boston Logan International Airport – it is a 10-minute drive away. The fastest transfer between Logan Airport and CruisePort is a water taxi.

 Note that you should arrive at least two hours before departure. That way, you will have enough time to park your car, board a free shuttle, and go through security.

 

Boston Cruise Parking

Boston Black Falcon Cruise Terminal offers safe and close-in parking, and you can choose between uncovered and covered parking structures. Parking rates depend on a parking option, but you can see below that there is no great difference in daily prices. After dropping your luggage, head to one of the following parking facilities:

• The C1 Parking Lot is situated on Terminal Street. It is uncovered parking structure with no height restrictions, so it is great for oversized vehicles as well. All parking spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. However, if this lot is full, you will be directed to the EDIC parking garage. The parking rate for ticketed cruise passengers at the C1 Lot is $20 per day.
• Flynn Cruiseport Parking Lot is available only if you make a parking reservation in advance. It is located at 501 Congress Street, just across from Waterside Place. Free shuttles frequently run between the parking lot and the terminal. The daily parking rate is $21.
• The EDIC Garage (Economic Development Industrial Corporation) is a more convenient parking facility located at 12 Dry Dock Avenue. This garage parking is very close to the terminal and provides many covered parking spots. All parking spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. Parking costs $25 per day.

Parking Option	Daily Rate	Weekly Rate	10 to 14-Day Rate
C1 Parking Lot	$20	$140	$200
Flynn Cruiseport Parking Lot	$21	$147	$210
EDIC Garage	$25	$170	$200

[mom for life]

On 9/20/2019 at 10:07 AM, 1025cruise said:

The official parking is offsite and shuttles you in. There is also parking at the EDIC garage. Not sure a reservation is necessary, but if you know you will be there, why not make one?

Ah ok that makes sense now...we must have parked in the EDIC garage in the past! Thank you!

[mom for life]

On 9/21/2019 at 12:13 AM, Expat Cruise said:

Cruise Parking

Complete Guide: Boston Cruise Port Parking & Hotels (updated 2019 Travel Season)

GregSeptember 16, 2019

Ever since 2004, we have been helping passengers in finding secure parking options that meet any requirements. Thanks to our 15-year experience, we have made a parking reservation process so simple that you can reserve a discounted Boston Cruise parking spot online within minutes! We offer you clear and upfront pricing, reviews, and guides on how and where to park or stay for Boston Cruiseport. 

Raymond L. Flynn Black Falcon Cruise Terminal is a popular Boston’s port visited by half a million passengers each year from April to November. If you plan a cruise from this port and want to leave your car there during that time, knowing what to expect will save you a lot of time. So, we will provide an extensive list of everything you need to know about Boston Cruise Parking and the port itself. 

Boston CruisePort has a great location – you can find interesting museums, cool restaurants, and a few breweries in the area. Downtown Boston is also very close, and the city center is less than 2 miles away from the port. Therefore, if you get to the port earlier, you can use your spare time and check out some of these interesting places nearby.

The closest airport to the Boston Port is Boston Logan International Airport – it is a 10-minute drive away. The fastest transfer between Logan Airport and CruisePort is a water taxi.

 Note that you should arrive at least two hours before departure. That way, you will have enough time to park your car, board a free shuttle, and go through security.

 

Boston Cruise Parking

Boston Black Falcon Cruise Terminal offers safe and close-in parking, and you can choose between uncovered and covered parking structures. Parking rates depend on a parking option, but you can see below that there is no great difference in daily prices. After dropping your luggage, head to one of the following parking facilities:

• The C1 Parking Lot is situated on Terminal Street. It is uncovered parking structure with no height restrictions, so it is great for oversized vehicles as well. All parking spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. However, if this lot is full, you will be directed to the EDIC parking garage. The parking rate for ticketed cruise passengers at the C1 Lot is $20 per day.
• Flynn Cruiseport Parking Lot is available only if you make a parking reservation in advance. It is located at 501 Congress Street, just across from Waterside Place. Free shuttles frequently run between the parking lot and the terminal. The daily parking rate is $21.
• The EDIC Garage (Economic Development Industrial Corporation) is a more convenient parking facility located at 12 Dry Dock Avenue. This garage parking is very close to the terminal and provides many covered parking spots. All parking spaces are available on a first come, first served basis. Parking costs $25 per day.

Parking Option	Daily Rate	Weekly Rate	10 to 14-Day Rate
C1 Parking Lot	$20	$140	$200
Flynn Cruiseport Parking Lot	$21	$147	$210
EDIC Garage	$25	$170	$200

 

[mom for life]

Just now, mom for life said:

 

Thank you for this info! Much appreciated! 🙂

[Nitemare]

Interesting choice of pictures, obviously not of Boston.

 

3 ships in port today.  RCCL, Princess, and TUI.  Parked so tightly against that pier!

[Expat Cruise]

On 9/20/2019 at 9:07 PM, 1025cruise said:

The official parking is offsite and shuttles you in. There is also parking at the EDIC garage. Not sure a reservation is necessary, but if you know you will be there, why not make one?

Really it is a 3 minute walk located on the pier, less than 600 feet.  How can you say the EDCI Lot is not a official lot? Drop the bags on the east side of the pier, park on the right side and walk 3 minutes.   Really hate all the mis information that seems to be blindly posted to the internet

 

from 12 Drydock Ave, Boston, MA 02210, USA
to Raymond L. Flynn Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, 1 Black Falcon Ave, Boston, MA 02210, USA

3 min (0.1 mile)
via Design Center Pl and Black Falcon Ave
Mostly flat
Use caution–walking directions may not always reflect real-world conditions
12 Drydock Ave
Boston, MA 02210, USA

Head west on Drydock Ave toward Design Center Pl
49 ft

Turn left onto Design Center Pl
285 ft

Turn left onto Black Falcon Ave
 Destination will be on the right
338 ft
Raymond L. Flynn Black Falcon Cruise Terminal
1 Black Falcon Ave, Boston, MA 02210, USA

 

 

[Arzeena]

On 9/23/2019 at 12:23 AM, Expat Cruise said:

Really it is a 3 minute walk located on the pier, less than 600 feet.  How can you say the EDCI Lot is not a official lot? Drop the bags on the east side of the pier, park on the right side and walk 3 minutes.   Really hate all the mis information that seems to be blindly posted to the internet.

 

We have not been able to park in the EDIC lot since a few years. Every time there is police waving you away to the official parking lots.

Edited October 6, 2019 by Arzeena

[1025cruise]

Simple, the official cruise parking is the offsite lot with the shuttles. It is not the EDIC garage. My guess as more business has moved to the area, the EDIC garage is needed for parking for the businesses. I can't speak for the lot at the front of the ship.

[138east]

1 hour ago, 1025cruise said:

Simple, the official cruise parking is the offsite lot with the shuttles. It is not the EDIC garage. My guess as more business has moved to the area, the EDIC garage is needed for parking for the businesses. I can't speak for the lot at the front of the ship.

Official Boston cruise parking is now at the South Boston Waterfront Transportation Center (SBWTC) run by Massport - https://promo.parking.com/boston-cruise-ship-parking/?gclid=Cj0KCQjwoebsBRCHARIsAC3JP0JPrP1zALhvih4OBJOPEm9rzwu418WRe3rfdTboU4VcD1HAHMVwrAcaApAxEALw_wcB

 

I agree that more business has moved into the Seaport area and the daily usage of the EDIC garage by weekday workers has gone up.  

 

Boston cruising is seasonal without sufficient parking demand to justify a cruise garage by the terminal. The SBWTC serves multiple purposes - daily business parking, offsite Logan Airport parking, and seasonal cruise parking.  The Silver Line Station is right there for an easy transfer to both the airport and the Cruiseport. As an added incentive to park there Massport offers guaranteed reservations, reduced daily rates, and a free shuttle bus.

 

My impression is that the EDIC garage is most likely to have cruise parking available for weekend sailings, but there is no guarantee.