We’d never make the claim that getting around Boston in a car is easy. With winding streets, heavy traffic, and aggressive drivers, navigating the city isn’t for the faint of heart. The good news is that with the directions below, we’ll show you exactly where to go to drop off passengers.
First things first, the cruise port is located near the South Boston neighborhood, across from Boston Logan International Airport. The address is:
Black Falcon Cruise Terminal
1 Black Falcon Avenue
Boston, MA 02210
Once you arrive at the terminal, you’ll want to follow Drydock Avenue around past the cruise ships, turning right onto Black Falcon Avenue. Here, you’ll follow the instructions for the passenger drop-off area.
No matter which direction you come from, the port won’t be far off your main route. It’s located near the intersections of I-90 and I-93, two of the major routes through the city. Chances are if you are coming to the port, you’ll be on one of these roads.
Coming from Boston Logan (I-90 West)
1. Coming from the airport on I-90, you’ll want to take Exit 25-24 South Boston (I-93)
2. Keep right. Take Exit 25 S. Boston.
3. Keep right, looping to the right onto Congress Street.
4. Follow Congress, taking a right on Northern Ave.
5. Follow Northern Ave. to Tide Street. Take a right, followed by an immediate left onto Drydock Avenue.
6. Follow Drydock Ave. and signs to passenger drop-off on Black Falcon Avenue.
Coming from I-90 East
1. Coming from I-90 East, you’ll want to take Exit 25 South Boston
2. Keep right. Follow signs for Haul Road
4. Follow Haul Road, taking a right on Northern Ave.
5. Follow Northern Ave. to Tide Street. Take a right, followed by an immediate left onto Drydock Avenue.
6. Follow Drydock Ave. and signs to passenger drop-off on Black Falcon Avenue.
Coming from I-93 South (North of the Port)
1. Continue southbound, exiting at Exit 23 Purchase Street (Exit is in a tunnel)
2. Purchase Street will fork. Keep left and turn onto Seaport Blvd. (Follow sign for S. Boston Waterfront)
3. Seaport Blvd. turns into Northern Ave.
5. Follow Northern Ave. to Tide Street. Take a right, followed by an immediate left onto Drydock Avenue.
6. Follow Drydock Ave. and signs to passenger drop-off on Black Falcon Avenue.
Coming from I-93 North (South of the Port)
1. Continue Northbound, exiting at Exit 15 Columbia Road, Dorchester, S. Boston
2. After exiting, take a right on Columbia Road.
3. Continue on Columbia Road, before coming to a roundabout. Go through the roundabout, exiting at William J. Day Blvd.
5. Continue on Day Blvd. Turn left on L Street.
6. Continue on L Street, which turns to Summer Street. Take a right on Drydock Avenue.
7. Follow Drydock Ave. and signs to passenger drop-off on Black Falcon Avenue.
Feature Photo: Eric Kilby
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