BOSTON ¨C City Cruises, the leader in dining and sightseeing cruises worldwide, announced today a comprehensive partnership with the Boston Red Sox for the entirety of the 2025 Major League Baseball season. City Cruises will be the official Maritime Hospitality Partner of the Boston Red Sox, nearly 100 years after the establishment of the company's oldest operation, Boston Harbor Cruises, in 1926.
The partnership is part of a three-year agreement between City Cruises and the Red Sox that includes an extensive local awareness campaign, including local and national visibility, digital in-stadium signage, and gameday ballpark activations combining Red Sox fans' passion for their team with Boston's rich maritime heritage.
This new partnership is part of City Cruises' first-ever nationwide sports partnership, highlighting City Cruises' extraordinary experiences across the country through agreements with the Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres, and Washington Nationals.
"City Cruises' history in Boston spans almost a century, and this unique partnership will further elevate our brand by strengthening our connection to a Red Sox franchise and fanbase that shares our love for the city we all call home," said Bob Lawler, Vice President and General Manager at Boston Harbor City Cruises. "Whether it be in Boston Harbor or at Fenway Park, we look forward to finding new ways to bring Red Sox fans on board."
The partnership will also highlight City Cruises' brand-new live entertainment series, "City Cruises Live," which includes a series of 2004 Boston Red Sox World Series fan cruises setting sail this summer. Hosted by playoff hero Kevin Millar and fellow teammates from the championship-winning 2004 Red Sox team, including Bronson Arroyo, Derek Lowe, Orlando Cabrera, and Trot Nixon, these three-hour cruises will invite fans onboard for a behind-the-scenes look at the Red Sox' iconic playoff run and an opportunity to see the 2004 World Series trophy.
"I can't wait to set sail with City Cruises and once again connect with Red Sox Nation. Come out and join me this summer as we celebrate the iconic 2004 team on the water, while taking in views of the city we all know and love," said Kevin Millar.
The limited-time-only cruises will set sail from City Cruises' Boston port on June 15, August 17, and September 14. City Cruises Live is also bringing notable musical acts, a culinary series with celebrity chef Adrianne Calvo, and live interactive sessions with television personalities to Boston in 2025. Tickets are available at citycruises.com/live.
"We are excited to welcome City Cruises as the official Maritime Hospitality Partner of the Boston Red Sox," said Troup Parkinson, Chief Marketing and Partnerships Officer, Boston Red Sox. "With a nearly century-long presence in Boston Harbor, this partnership is built on a shared tradition of creating unforgettable moments. City Cruises is known for delivering best-in-class experiences, and we can't wait for Red Sox Nation to see Boston from a whole new perspective on the water."
Setting sail just a few miles northeast of Fenway Park at Long Wharf, City Cruises' Boston-based offerings include sightseeing and dining cruises through Boston's historic harbor, whale-watching cruises in partnership with the New England Aquarium, a high-energy "Alive After Five" cruise, lighthouse cruises, and a thrill-boat ride experience on Codzilla. City Experiences' additional offerings in the Boston area also include ferries to Provincetown and Salem, and the Ultimate Boston Food Walking Tour.