Flynn Cruiseport Boston facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Flynn Cruiseport Boston
Location
Country	United States
Location	Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Coordinates	42°21′48.96″N 71°2′11.77″W / 42.3636000°N 71.0366028°W / 42.3636000; -71.0366028
Details
Operated by	Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport)
Owned by	Government of Massachusetts
Type of harbor	Natural/Artificial
Available berths	9
Employees	1,000
Port Director	Lisa Wieland
Draft depth	35 feet
Statistics
Passenger traffic	389,619 (2018)
Website http://www.massport.com/flynn-cruiseport/

Flynn Cruiseport Boston is a very busy port in Boston, Massachusetts. It is where many large cruise ships arrive and depart. This port used to be known as the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal.

The port is owned and operated by Massport. Massport manages most of the Port of Boston. You can find Flynn Cruiseport in the Seaport District of Boston. It is usually open from March to November each year. The busiest time for the port is in the early fall. This is because many cruises to Canada and New England either start or stop here. In 2019, over 400,000 passengers used the port.

A Look Back at the Cruiseport's History

Flynn Cruiseport from a departing ship, with Downtown Boston in the background

How the Port Got Its Name

The Flynn Cruiseport Boston was once called the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal. In 2017, it was renamed to honor a former Boston mayor, Raymond Flynn. Mayor Flynn was the person who first opened the cruise terminal back in 1986.

Early Days and Renovations

When the port first opened in 1986, it welcomed 13 ships. About 11,723 passengers used the port that first year. Over the years, the port has been updated. The main part of the terminal had a big renovation in 2010. This project cost $11 million. A second terminal was also updated in 2015, costing $3.2 million. These updates help the port handle more ships and passengers.

Cruise Ships at Flynn Cruiseport

Three ships docked at Flynn Cruiseport

From left to right: AIDAdiva, Albatross, and Eurodam at the cruise terminal

Which Ships Sail From Boston?

In 2019, six different cruise ships used Flynn Cruiseport as their starting point. This means Boston was their "port of departure." These ships belong to well-known cruise lines. They include Norwegian Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean International, and the Seabourn.

Famous Ships You Might See

Some of the ships that sail from Flynn Cruiseport include:

•  Norwegian Gem
• Maasdam
• Rotterdam
• Veendam
•  Serenade of the Seas
•  Seabourn Quest

Port's Impact and Passenger Numbers

How the Port Helps Boston

Massport reports that Flynn Cruiseport is important for Boston's economy. It helps support about 1,000 jobs in the area. The port also brings in $56 million in business revenue. This shows how much money the port helps generate for the city.

Tracking Passenger Traffic

The port keeps track of how many passengers use it each month. You can see the total number of passengers for several years in the table below. The numbers for 2019 were updated through July of that year.