Things to do

Boat Tour in national parks

The National Park Service lists 11 things to do tagged “Boat Tour” in 10 parks and sites. Chesapeake Bay has the most (2). Each listing links to the NPS page with details. Data is from the NPS snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.

Updated · NPS Data API

Showing 11 of 11 listings.

ListingParkTime neededSeasonNotes
Annapolis Sailing Cruises: Schooner WoodwindChesapeake Bay120 MinutesSpring, Summer, FallReservation, Fee
Explore Kenai Fjords by BoatKenai Fjords National Park3-9 HoursSummerReservation, Fee
Explore the tidal Potomac from the Northern Neck by boatCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail2-8 HoursYear-roundReservation, Fee
Ferry to Fort MatanzasFort Matanzas National Monument30-45 MinutesYear-roundReservation
Flamingo Boat ToursEverglades National Park90 MinutesYear-roundReservation, Fee
James River Batteau CompanyChesapeake Bay2 HoursSpring, Summer, FallReservation, Fee
Take a Boat Ride on the CanalChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail1-1 HoursSummer—
Take a boat ride to Aunu'uNational Park of American Samoa——Fee
Take a boat tour of Voyageurs National ParkVoyageurs National Park90-390 Minutes—Reservation, Fee
Take a Lighthouse CruiseBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area90-120 MinutesSummerReservation, Fee
Ten Thousand Islands Boat TourEverglades National Park90 MinutesYear-roundReservation, Fee

Parks with the most boat tour listings

Other activities

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Sources

  • National Park Service Data API — things to do (developer.nps.gov), snapshot of Oct 28, 2026. Listings, seasons and fees can change; confirm on nps.gov. The NPS does not endorse this site.