Watch CBS News
![](http://adsite.space/777/templates/cheerup/res/banner1.gif)
Boston Duck Tour boat crew rescues boy and father after fall into Charles River
By Neal Riley , Kristina Rex
Updated on: August 19, 2024 / 6:15 PM EDT / CBS Boston
CAMBRIDGE - A Boston Duck Tour boat came to the rescue of a little boy and his father after a fall into the Charles River Monday morning.
Massachusetts State Police said the boy, who is under 2 years old, apparently squeezed through the railing and fell into the water behind the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge. The boy's father jumped in after him.
Duck Boat first on scene after fall into river
Photographer Dominic DeMasi was across the river and heard the mother's screams. "Extreme. Like she was upset. You could tell," DeMasi said. "And then I saw the man jump in and I just knew that something was wrong, so I zoomed in on my camera."
Police and firefighters were called, but it was a Duck Boat that arrived on scene first. The amphibious vehicle that's famous for taking tourists to see Boston landmarks from land and water happened to be doing a routine rescue training drill nearby.
DeMasi's photos show the orange Duck Boat heading toward the father and child who were clinging to a stone wall. Two workers on the Duck Boat say they have never seen anything like this in their combined 20-plus years on the job.
![boston duck tours rain 1920-x-1080-photo-template.jpg](https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/19/52adb313-e59b-43d3-894c-f01af3153082/thumbnail/620x349/ce5f8a25b1c6196188f611f4a610ceed/1920-x-1080-photo-template.jpg?v=fd6e213336f58b575c9e836e95546d26#)
"Just hold on to this kid"
Duck Boat operator and captain Michael Rosario said "the adrenaline was kicking in."
"This is crazy," he said. "It was happening while we were doing training. Now we're doing a real-life rescue."
"I was thinking, just hold on to this kid," narrator and captain Kevin O'Neill said. "Get them up onto the Duck safe."
![boston duck tours rain duck-boat-rescue.jpg](https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/19/67213bfb-866d-4c18-8aac-3dc2c23c8cb5/thumbnail/620x349/36f553221dc8e928827932345c33073d/duck-boat-rescue.jpg?v=fd6e213336f58b575c9e836e95546d26#)
As Rosario got the Duck Boat into position, O'Neill got the life ring out and down to the father and son, pulling them to safety. Rosario said the child was crying and cold, so they wrapped him in a blanket.
"He just said, thank you, thank you so much and he was effusively thankful, and we said of course, we are so glad that you guys are OK," O'Neill said.
"I have two daughters," Rosario said. "I just thought about if it was my child and I was stuck in there, I would be so happy if somebody came to rescue us."
The boy and his father are OK. As for Duck Boat rescuers Rosario and O'Neill, they went right back to work for a busy day of tours.
- Cambridge News
Neal J. Riley is a digital producer for CBS Boston. He has been with WBZ-TV since 2014. His work has appeared in The Boston Globe and The San Francisco Chronicle. Neal is a graduate of Boston University.
Featured Local Savings
More from cbs news.
![boston duck tours rain](https://assets2.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/19/726535e9-b2cd-4455-a5a0-fd4a8a8ecbe6/thumbnail/1200x630/96a9bf990c5008c26310e933526a40bf/new-youtube-thumbnail-3-1.jpg?v=fd6e213336f58b575c9e836e95546d26#)
Police ask for videos of Roxbury gathering where 5 people were shot
![boston duck tours rain](https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/20/3b53e418-7d6c-469a-a047-409bf4b404b8/thumbnail/1200x630/804ece5abeb076311eb85890bfafb6ed/na.jpg?v=fd6e213336f58b575c9e836e95546d26#)
Police investigate deaths of 2 people at North Andover home
![boston duck tours rain](https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/19/f5d14417-28be-43c8-8559-29c12c5d2093/thumbnail/1200x630/10796c63d651e6c63fbda792c97c03d1/les-miserables-pics-matthew-murphy-4.jpg?v=fd6e213336f58b575c9e836e95546d26#)
"Les Misérables" returns to Boston to "embrace" a new generation
![boston duck tours rain](https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2024/08/18/d9d41322-d6e7-4930-9af2-dde694fb6b3a/thumbnail/1200x630/343a0262cfc75dca899948fb1484a008/make-a-wish-david-ortiz-pkg-frame-2147.jpg?v=fd6e213336f58b575c9e836e95546d26#)
Red Sox fan gets to meet David Ortiz thanks to Make-A-Wish
Child and father rescued from Charles River by duck tour crew, officials say
A child and father were rescued from the Charles River by the crew of a Boston Duck Tours boat Monday, officials said.
Around 9:30 a.m., the father and child were walking along the river near Land Boulevard in Cambridge when the child fell into the water, officials said. The father jumped in to save him, and the duck boat, which happened to be nearby, rushed to help them out of the water, officials said.
The father and child were evaluated at the scene and then taken to a hospital for evaluation.
Companies have responded to the Charles River in the vicinity of 40 Land Blvd. A child & adult have been rescued from the water by a @BostonDuckTours boat & are being EMS evaluated by Squad 3, Division 1, & @ProEMSCambridge PM 1. @CambridgePolice & @MassStatePolice also on scene. pic.twitter.com/KZQaVE9DZ0 — Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) August 19, 2024
John R. Ellement can be reached at [email protected] . Follow him @JREbosglobe .
![boston duck tours rain TheBetterVacation.com](https://thebettervacation.com/wp-content/uploads/cwv-webp-images/2024/05/TBV-logo.png.webp)
Boston Duck Tours – tickets, prices, timings, what to expect
![boston duck tours rain Boston Duck Tour vehicle](https://thebettervacation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Boston-Duck-Tour-vehicle.webp)
If you want to explore Boston, Boston Duck Tours is the best way to see the city from land and water, and that too in the same vehicle.
These giant and pop-colored amphibian vehicles will take you on a thrilling historical tour via long, busy Boston streets and the pristine Charles River.
The tours are led by knowledgeable and entertaining guides who provide interesting facts and stories about Boston’s history, architecture, and culture.
Boston Duck Tours is a fun and memorable way to experience the city, and it’s a great option for families, groups, and anyone who wants to see Boston from a unique perspective.
This article explains everything you need to know before buying your Boston Duck Tour Tickets.
Top Boston Duck Tours
# Boston Duck Last-minute tickets
Table of contents
What to expect from boston duck tours.
Once you step into the truck cum boat, the ConDUCKtors will greet you and narrate all the legendary stories associated with the landmarks the amphibious vehicle passes by.
Some of the tour’s highlights are the Boston Public Garden, Old State House, Museum Of Science, Boylston Street, Old South Church, Arlington Street Chruch, etc.
Back to top
Boston Duck tours tickets
![boston duck tours rain Boston Duck Tour vehicle on land](https://thebettervacation.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Boston-Duck-Tour-vehicle-on-land.webp)
Where to book the tickets
You can book your Boston Duck Tours tickets online and offline 30 days before your visit.
Ticket booths are at the Prudential Center, the Museum of Science, and the New England Aquarium.
But when you buy the tickets online , you can avoid the hassle of standing in long queues.
How online tickets work
When you book tickets for Duck Tours in Boston, you select your preferred time of visit and date.
Immediately after purchase, your tickets get emailed to you. You don’t need to take any printouts.
Now all you must do is, reach one of the three departure points – Prudential Center, Museum of Science, or New England Aquarium – at least 15 minutes before the time on your ticket.
Since you have a ticket and are on time, you can show it on your smartphone and board the vehicle.
Last-minute tickets
A limited number of Duck tour Boston tickets are sold online at 8.45 am five days prior.
If these tickets are sold out online, they won’t be available at the ticket booths either.
Ticket prices
Visitors aged 12 to 64 years pay the full Boston Duck Tour ticket price of $50 per person.
Seniors 65 years and above and guests with a Military ID qualify for a Boston Duck tour discount of $8 and pay only $42 for entry.
Kids aged three to 11 years get a $14 discount on the full ticket cost and pay only $36.
Unfortunately, infants younger than three don’t get free entry – but pay a reduced price of $11.
Adult ticket (12 to 64 years): $50 Children ticket (3 to 11 years): $36 Military ticket (with ID): $42 Senior ticket (65+ years): $42 Infant ticket (up to 2 years): $11
Duck Tour timings
Duck boat tours in Boston depart every hour, starting at 9 am or 10 am until one hour before sunset.
The ticket booths at Prudential Center, the Museum of Science, and the New England Aquarium open 30 minutes before the first tour and close after the last tour departs.
However, we suggest you purchase a Boston Duck Tour ticket in advance to avoid last-minute disappointment.
How long is the Boston Duck tour
Boston Duck Tours are around 80 minutes long – n hour on land and 20 minutes in the water.
There are no stops and breaks along the route.
However, the tour duration may vary depending on external and uncontrollable factors such as weather, traffic, and ongoing construction.
Best time for Duck tours in Boston
Boston’s Duck boat tour is a fantastic experience that takes you through the past and present of the city.
If you plan to go sightseeing and witness the beauty of the city’s historic neighborhoods like Charlestown, Beacon Hill, Downtown, and Back Bay on these ducks, then late spring through early fall is the perfect time to do so.
This tourist-friendly season falls between March and November when the weather is pleasant.
The cool breeze emerging from the womb of the Charles River brushes your hair, and the skyline soothes your body, mind, and soul.
The rest of the months aren’t bad either – drive by the Boston landmarks and dive into the Charles River by booking your Boston Duck T our tickets today!
Will you get drenched? You won’t get drenched in water as the World War II amphibian vehicles splash into the charming Charles River. However, you may get a light spray of water right on your face depending on the speed of the truck cum boat and the direction and strength of the wind.
Where do Duck tours depart from
Duck tours Boston has three departure locations: the Museum of Science, Prudential Center, and New England Aquarium.
Each location is conveniently located near public transportation.
Museum of Science
The Museum of Science is located near Boston’s West End, the Bulfinch Triangle, and Charlestown neighborhoods, and it borders the City of Cambridge on the Charles River.
The ducks boarding area is in front of the Museum of Science, next to the giant Tyrannosaurus rex!
Address: 1 Science Park, Boston, MA 02114. Get Directions
New England Aquarium
The New England Aquarium is a popular aquatic wonder in Boston. It is located on Boston’s historic Waterfront and is near Faneuil Hall.
Boston Duck Tours departs from the New England Aquarium’s driveway in front of the Whale Watch Booth.
Address: 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110. Get Directions
![](http://adsite.space/777/templates/cheerup/res/banner1.gif)
Prudential Center
Prudential Center is a huge shopping complex hosting nearly 75 stores, and the Boston Ducks depart from here.
Address: 53 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02116. Get Directions
Multi-language tours Now you can experience Duck Tours in Boston in your language. All you need to do is wear the GPS headsets and quack; there you go! These language tours depart from the Museum of Science and are available in Mandarin, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese, Japanese, Cantonese & Korean.
Route of Duck tour Boston
The best way to explore the heritage and history of Boston is through Duck Tours Boston.
The fun and entertainment begin when you hop on your “DUCK,” a World War II-styled amphibian vehicle that takes you on a land and water excursion.
You’ll cruise by all the significant places that make Boston the birthplace of freedom and a city of firsts.
Some of the highlights are –
- The golden-domed State House, which is the state Capitol and the seat of the government for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- The historical Bunker Hill echoes the stories of the American Revolution
- The multi-purpose Fleet Center, which hosts different sports activities
- Boston Common, which is a perfect picnic site
- Newbury Street, which contains tonnes of restaurants and shopping centers
The DUCK transports you to different neighborhoods where you experience nature and man-made architecture a little closer.
Your ConDUCKtor will give you many little-known facts and interesting insights about Boston city.
Their witty commentary will make your journey a lot more fun!
To know the path you will take, check out the tour’s route map .
What to wear during the trip For Duck boat tours in Boston, you need not wear a swimsuit. But proper clothing is a must because as the amphibian vehicle travel from land to water, there are chances of getting a little wet despite the ducks being heated and enclosed. Dress according to the weather on the day of your voyage. It is often breezy on Charles River.
Sources # Bostonducktours.com # Prudentialcenter.com # Tripadvisor.com # Wikipedia.org The travel specialists at TheBetterVacation.com use only high-quality sources while researching & writing their articles. We make every attempt to keep our content current, reliable and trustworthy .
Popular attractions in Boston
# Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum # Boston Trolley Tours # New England Aquarium # Boston Ghost Tours # Zoo New England # Codzilla Boston # Fenway Park tours # Boston Harbor Cruises # Whale Watching in Boston # Harvard Tours # Boston Duck Tours
How useful was this post?
Click on a star to rate it!
Check out all the things to do in Boston
This article was researched & written by
Jamshed V Rajan
He is a two-faced traveler, who enjoys both the hustle-bustle of an urban holiday and the serenity of a break from the rest of the World. During some of his vacations, he is a resort hopper, and on others, he barely spends time in his hotel. He loves to try mouth-watering local cuisines, especially non-vegetarian dishes. Favourite Cities: Amsterdam, Las Vegas, Dublin, Prague, Vienna
Leave a Comment Cancel reply
Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
FireStorm Internet runs this website to provide the most accurate and up-to-day information about tourist attractions.
Our Address
FireStorm Internet, 203, 30C, Bollineni Hillside, Perumbakkam Main Road, Nookampalayam, Chennai, India. Pin Code: 600126
About Us The Team Contact Us Affiliate Disclaimer Content Policy Privacy Policy Terms of Service
Food Tours Ghost Tours Stadium Tours HOHO Bus Tours Best Cruises Best Zoos Travel Tips Visual Stories
© 2024 FireStorm Internet
- Weather App
- Interactive Radar
- 7 Day Forecast
- Hour by Hour
- Current Temperatures
- Closings & Delays
- Report School or Business Closing
- School administrators: Create a closings account
- Watch Live News
- Breaking Stream
- The $pend $mart Stream
- Law & Crime
- Curiosity NOW
- Share Your Photos and Videos
- Karen Read Murder Trial
- 25 Investigates
- New England's Unsolved
- Boston Bruins
- Boston Celtics
- Boston Red Sox
- New England Patriots
- Zip Trips Market Place
- Furever Friday
- Steals and Deals
- Submit a news tip
- Advertise with Us
- TV & Stream Schedule
- Work at Boston 25 (Opens in new window)
- Visitor Agreement
- Privacy Policy
- Around Town
- Stuff the Bus
Boston 25 Now
Duck boat rescues baby boy who fell into Charles River, dad who jumped in after him
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A Boston Duck Tours boat rescued a baby boy who fell into the Charles River in Cambridge and his father who jumped into the water to save him on Monday morning, officials said.
Troopers responding to a report of a child under the age of 2 in the river near the rear of Royal Sonesta Hotel around 9:30 a.m. learned the boy had fallen into the water after squeezing through a railing, according to Massachusetts State Police.
The boy’s father subsequently jumped into the river and secured him. They were then taken aboard a passing Duck Boat in the area of 40 Land Boulevard and dropped off at a nearby dock.
Mike Rosario, one of two Duck Tour operators on the boat, is credited with rescuing the baby and his father. Rosario and Kevin O’Neill were on a training run when they spotted the two in the water.
“Like if a child decides to lean over and God forbid they fall in, we have to jump into action right away,” said Rosario, who is known to patrons as Big Mike. “So we train for this all the time.”
Because it was a training run, only the two were aboard the Olga Ironsides for the safety drill. And then, suddenly, it wasn’t a drill at all.
“I was doing my loop and when I turned back around Kevin noticed a group of people waving to us,” Rosario said. “And then he noticed a man in the water and that’s when we realized somebody fell in.”
Rosario said the Dad was clinging to both the retaining wall and the child.
“So there’s like little slots in the rocks,” said Rosario. “So Dad was holding on there while he was holding the child.”
Captain Big Mike Rosario (Captain Big Mike Rosario, Boston Duck Tours)
Duck boat rescue protocol actually calls for the vessel to initially move away from the person in the water, so as not to hurt them. Then a life-preserver ring is tossed over to help keep the person afloat. Finally, the duck boat is maneuvered into place to effect the rescue.
O’Neill manned the back of the duck boat, as Rosario gently backed it into a position a safe distance away from the Dad and son. Once in place, O’Neill lowered the ladder.
“And then I just walked down a few steps into the water,” he said -- close enough to take the baby from his Dad’s arm and bring him aboard.
“I was thinking, just hold on to this kid and totally concentrate on just getting him up on the duck boat safe,” O’Neill said. “And I was also saying, you’re okay, you’re okay. I don’t have any kids of my own and I’m not very good with babies, but because of the adrenaline I wasn’t thinking about any of that.”
The boy and his father were evaluated by EMS on shore after being pulled from the water. The boy was then taken to a local hospital as a precaution.
“He just said thank you, thank you so much,” O’Neill said. “And he was effusively thankful. We just said, of course. We’re so glad that you guys are okay.”
Video from the scene showed an Orange Duck Boat near a dock, as well as a state police cruiser and ambulances parked along the shore.
“So I looked over with my camera and I was able to zoom in and see there was actually a child in the water, a baby,” Demasi said. “And the father jumped in right afterwards.”
Photos shared with Boston 25 News showed first responders lowering a life preserver ring down to the father and his child.
NEW IMAGES: A man and baby were rescued from the Charles River this morning by first responders and a @BostonDuckTours boat. These pictures were captured by photographer Dominic Demasi who was across the river at the time. @boston25 pic.twitter.com/2qbvpJRuvZ — Ryan Breslin (@ryanjbreslin) August 19, 2024
A witness who didn’t want to appear on camera told Boston 25 News that the baby was likely between 11 and 15 months of age.
Local photographer Dominic Demasi said he heard screaming followed by people rushing over.
“Initially I thought it was a dog. I took my camera, I looked closer, and there happened to be a baby in the water, actually. The father jumped right in. He was swimming with the baby for five or 10 minutes. They then called a Duck Boat over,” Demasi recalled. “Everything happened so quickly. Everyone seemed to be safe, but it was scary.”
![boston duck tours rain boston duck tours rain](https://cmg-cmg-tv-10020-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/yq7Yjcw04h5MG6wy5Xoyr1-CfPc=/1440x0/filters:format(jpg):quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/MMPMAOHF3ZCCZITPOXXNXX2HQQ.jpeg)
Charles River rescue (Dominic Demasi)
Demasi added that it was fortunate the water wasn’t cold when the baby plunged into the river.
“They come out of the Charles right here and they do their tours. So, they just happened to be in the area at the right time I guess. Right place, right time,” Demasi said. “It definitely scared me. I could hear them screaming...It’s good it wasn’t a long time. It wasn’t cold out.”
Both the child and father are okay, according to a Cambridge Fire Department spokesperson. Just a bit shaken up.
As for Rosario and O’Neill, by afternoon they were back aboard the Olga Ironsides, a full contingent of passengers in back after a day they won’t soon forget.
“Both are valued employees, even before this rescue,” said Cindy Brown, Boston Duck Tours CEO. “Mike and Kevin have been outstanding team members at Boston Duck Tours for many years. I’m thankful that the training they have received, along with very lucky timing, put them in a position to help save this father and child. I could not be prouder of their quick thinking and smart actions.”
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
Download the FREE Boston 25 News app for breaking news alerts.
Follow Boston 25 News on Facebook and Twitter . | Watch Boston 25 News NOW
©2024 Cox Media Group
![boston duck tours rain Apps Download Button](https://cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/7QOJU3BNCJERBNKJC5LWTBYFLU.png)
JetBlue announces 5-day sale with flights out of Boston for as low as $39
![boston duck tours rain Two dead following ‘isolated incident’ at North Andover home, DA says](https://cmg-cmg-tv-10020-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/wERuXALPVBdHiX3BEFrGrlzYihs=/158x89/filters:format(jpg):quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/NWSB5AEHNJHUVOQ3GDM64BX77Q.jpeg)
Two dead following ‘isolated incident’ at North Andover home, DA says
![boston duck tours rain State Police identify 3 people killed in weekend crash in New Hampshire](https://cmg-cmg-tv-10020-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/EhuwbE6uQkCv9oti6dDyc4BfXeU=/158x89/filters:format(jpg):quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/XL7JHGL2CFC5ZPFTJIYWGKCKCE.jpg)
State Police identify 3 people killed in weekend crash in New Hampshire
![boston duck tours rain Death investigation underway after body pulled from water near Boston restaurant](https://cmg-cmg-tv-10020-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/XXQLBcq8_kWI2eHt7pFdgkUjnzQ=/158x89/filters:format(jpg):quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/BMWQMR6ZYRGUVM3NN4UHMXL6QU.jpeg)
Death investigation underway after body pulled from water near Boston restaurant
![boston duck tours rain One killed, two hospitalized in serious crash in Woburn](https://cmg-cmg-tv-10020-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/MdPiQjxMj0vvNm-xCOswrHx8Yfc=/158x89/filters:format(jpg):quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/HKPTXWDBNZAWRFBI5OG627NP6M.jpeg)
One killed, two hospitalized in serious crash in Woburn
![boston duck tours rain Rainy Day Traveler](https://www.rainydaytraveler.com/https://www.rainydaytraveler.com/images/cropped-KMD95MonkwithUmbrellaCrop.jpg)
Rainy Day Traveler
Boston duck tours quacking in the rain.
story and photos by Kayte Deioma
![boston duck tours rain A colorful row of Boston Duck Tours' Amphibious Vehicles are parked in the rain at the "Duck Stop" in front of the Prudential Center in Boston.](https://www.rainydaytraveler.com/boston-duck-tours/Images/BostonImages/KMD05BostonDuckTour_161T.jpg)
We took off from the “Duck stop” in front of the Prudential Center, making our way splendidly though flooded streets that had less amphibious vehicles stopped cold. As we inched around a stalled car, Major Groovy gave us the safety drill: life jackets and throw rings on the ceiling in case anyone decides to take a dive off the duck once we hit water.
![boston duck tours rain Flooded streets and a row of closed-up movie trailers on a rainy day Boston Duck Tour in Boston, MA](https://www.rainydaytraveler.com/boston-duck-tours/Images/BostonImages/KMD05BostonDuckTour_155T.jpg)
Major Groovy’s monologue kept us entertained with current statistics and historical facts and anecdotes as we made our way around Beantown’s major tourist attractions. He introduced us to the Suffolk County Jail, known as the “glamour slammer,” on our way to the river ramp.
![boston duck tours rain Amphibious vehicles drive into the Charles River on a rainy day Duck Tour in Boston, MA](https://www.rainydaytraveler.com/boston-duck-tours/Images/BostonImages/KMD05BostonDuckTour_046T.jpg)
Our guide narrated our way into the water: “Throw the Duck in neutral propeller on wheels off big splash coming up we’re afloat!” Our little crowd cheered.
![boston duck tours rain A rainy day Boston Duck Tour on the Charles River in Boston, MA](https://www.rainydaytraveler.com/boston-duck-tours/Images/BostonImages/KMD05BostonDuckTour_070T.jpg)
A traffic accident on our planned route sent us on a detour through Newbury Street, Boston’s version of Rodeo Drive. Major Groovy quizzed us occasionally along the way to see if we had been listening. How many Dunkin Donut shops are there in Boston proper? Who is buried at the Granary Cemetery? How much is Boston’s Big Dig highway construction project costing taxpayers? Who won the battle at Bunker Hill? Which is the oldest tavern in the country? I’m not telling. You’ll have to take a Duck Tour and ask Major Groovy.
For more information, visit www.bostonducktours.com .
Boston Duck Tours are included in the Go Boston Card .
You planned for everything…except the weather… Things to Do on a Rainy Day Around the World and other Travel Tales
Child, adult rescued by a Boston Duck Tours boat, fire officials say
A Boston Duck Tours boat rescued a child and an adult from the Charles River, according to the Cambridge Fire Department on Monday.
The two were near the area of 40 Land Blvd., in a harbor area across from the Boston Museum of Science, according to a post from the fire department’s X account with a map.
Cambridge emergency service, Cambridge police and Massachusetts State Police were also on scene, fire officials wrote.
It was unclear what condition the two people were in, though fire officials said first responders were evaluating them.
MassLive has reached out to the Cambridge Fire Department for more information.
©2024 Advance Local Media LLC. Visit masslive.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Crime & Public Safety | Boston Duck Tours boat credited with rescuing…
Share this:.
- Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
- Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
- Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
- Click to print (Opens in new window)
- Your Tax Dollars
- Massachusetts
Crime & Public Safety
Crime & public safety | boston duck tours boat credited with rescuing child and adult from charles river.
![The Cambridge Fire Department responded to the Charles River on Monday. (Cambridge Fire map) The Cambridge Fire Department responded to the Charles River on Monday. (Cambridge Fire map)](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/rescue.jpg?w=410)
Early Monday, a boy under the age of 2 managed to squeeze between the railing behind the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge and tumble into the Charles below, Massachusetts State Police stated. His father reportedly jumped in after him.
Photos, credited to local photographer Dominic Demasi, show the father clinging to rocks on the side of the river with one arm, while holding his child up with the other.
Two captains on a Duck Boat — one of the many noted Boston tour vehicles that take visitors through the city on the land and in the river — spotted the pair there while in the Charles on a quarterly safety drill.
“This is crazy,” Duck Boat Captain Michael Rosario recounted to reporters Monday. “This is happening while we’re doing training. Now we’re doing real-life rescue.”
Rosario told NBC 10 he and other captain Kevin O’Neil got to work and tossed a ring to the pair below, before maneuvering to lower a ladder and bringing them aboard. The captains, who said they were performing “man overboard training” just before, gave the father and son a blanket and brought them to waiting first responders on the shore.
The Cambridge Fire Department reported around 9:30 a.m. they responded to the river in the area of 40 Land Blvd. with Cambridge Police and State Police. The department said the child was brought to the hospital as a precaution.
“A child & adult have been rescued from the water by a @BostonDuckTours boat & are being EMS evaluated by Squad 3, Division 1, & @ProEMSCambridge PM 1,” Cambridge Fire posted .
Director of marketing for Boston Duck Tours Tom Vigna told reporters the team was “happy to be in the right place at the right time.”
Companies have responded to the Charles River in the vicinity of 40 Land Blvd. A child & adult have been rescued from the water by a @BostonDuckTours boat & are being EMS evaluated by Squad 3, Division 1, & @ProEMSCambridge PM 1. @CambridgePolice & @MassStatePolice also on scene. pic.twitter.com/KZQaVE9DZ0 — Cambridge Fire Dept. (@CambridgeMAFire) August 19, 2024
More in Crime & Public Safety
![Boston is having a "canary in a coal mine" moment, as public safety concerns and recent violent crimes are making their mark on city life. Boston is having a "canary in a coal mine" moment, as public safety concerns and recent violent crimes are making their mark on city life.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Weatherjm02.jpg?w=465)
Editorial: Boston should take action now on public safety concerns
![The State House dome shines in the sun. (Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald) The State House dome shines in the sun. (Staff Photo By Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald)](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/domems001.jpg?w=504)
Retirement fund hits record high
![Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan, prosecutors confirmed Monday as the former movie mogul made a brief court appearance related to California's request to extradite him there. Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan, prosecutors confirmed Monday as the former movie mogul made a brief court appearance related to California's request to extradite him there.](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/AP24232569651019.jpg?w=525)
Harvey Weinstein will remain locked up in New York while awaiting rape retrial
![Ex-NFL player Gosder Cherilus arrested at Boston Logan after allegedly urinating on passenger Ex-NFL player Gosder Cherilus arrested at Boston Logan after allegedly urinating on passenger](https://www.bostonherald.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/urinems002.jpg?w=590)
Crime & Public Safety | Ex-NFL player Gosder Cherilus arrested at Boston Logan after allegedly urinating on passenger
Travel Tips for Boston Duck Tours
When to go, how to save on Boston's must-do sightseeing tour
![boston duck tours rain boston duck tours rain](https://www.tripsavvy.com/thmb/BnfG5TBA1K_810SDG-edUwhkaBg=/72x0/filters:no_upscale():max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():format(webp)/Sarah_Pascarella_bio-591231ef3df78c9283fa9080.jpg)
TripSavvy / Violet Smirnova
More often than not, when family or out-of-town guests visit Boston , they all have the same to-do item on their list: a Duck Tour. And the request ranges across all ages – Baby Boomer relatives, friends who are busy executives, artsy friends, friends who are parents to kids of all ages. While this is an activity that many locals don't even experience until they have a friend or relative visiting from out of town, it's one you won't want to miss as a tourist.
Duck Tours are a unique experience that combines sightseeing and history while also getting to go out on the Charles River in the vehicle you just drove around the city in. If you want to see Boston via a Duck Boat , late-spring through early-fall is the perfect time to do so. They run from late March through late November, though peak season for all things related to tourism in the city is certainly during the summer months when the weather is nice and warm. Before you book your spot, follow these tips for making the most of your Boston Duck Tour.
Where to Pick Up
You've no doubt seen the Duck Boats' ubiquitous amphibious vehicles all around Boston, but there are only three places where you can pick them up for a tour: the Museum of Science , the New England Aquarium , and the Prudential Center . Choose the one that's most convenient for your own home base and/or sightseeing itinerary; all are near major tourist attractions, MBTA stations and dining.
How to Save
Are your fellow Duck Boat riders a bunch of early risers? If so, make an online reservation for the 9 or 9:30 a.m. tours from either the Museum of Science or Prudential stops and get an Early Duck discount. (Remember that online-only stipulation: If you show up in person to buy tickets for the early tours, you won't get the discount.) It's also worth noting that only a portion of tickets are released online, so it's still worth checking one of the ticket booths if tickets for the date you want to go are sold out online.
There's also the Ride & Save program for those also planning to visit the Museum of Science and New England Aquarium: Show your Duck Boats ticket and get discounts off the museums' admission, café, gift shop, and theaters. You can also get a free tour of Harvard Square with your Duck Boats ticket, plus numerous discounts at the Prudential Center and other Boston restaurants and gift shops. So save that ticket stub and put it to work – you can save quite a lot!
How to Dress
Duck Boats tour in rain or shine, and they do drive in to the river (although, truth be told, the splash is pretty minimal). Wear layers – it can be breezy out on the water, and if it's rainy, a light raincoat is always a good idea. The Duck Boats are heated and have weather protection, but it's not quite like being enclosed within a typical car or truck, so plan accordingly.
What You'll See
Once on board, the tour is about 80 minutes and guests stay on board the entire duration. Approximately 20 minutes of that is spent on the water, with an hour on land taking in many of Boston's historic landmarks and neighborhoods. What you see will depend on where you pick up your Duck Boat, but popular sites include the Boston Public Garden , Boston Common , Boston Public Library, Newbury Street, Quincy Market and the TD Garden . It's destinations like these that make Boston the great city it is.
Faneuil Hall Marketplace: The Complete Guide
How Couples Can Have Fun in Boston
The Top 9 Things to Do in Beacon Hill
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum: The Complete Guide
Georges Island: The Complete Guide
Our 8 Favorite Rainy Day Activities in Boston
The Massachusetts State House: The Complete Guide
Castle Island: The Complete Guide
The Charles River Esplanade: The Complete Guide
Guide to St. Patrick's Day in Boston: Festivals, Events, Things to Do
The 15 Best Things to Do in Boston's Seaport Neighborhood
Boston's Black Heritage Trail: The Complete Guide
The Top 12 Things to Do Near Harvard Square, Boston
12 Best Things to Do in Boston's West End
Your Guide to Boston's Harborwalk
How to See Boston's Tall Ships
![](http://adsite.space/777/templates/cheerup/res/banner1.gif)
IMAGES
COMMENTS
Boston Duck Tours, Boston: "What happens if it rains?" | Check out 9 answers, plus see 8,037 reviews, articles, and 771 photos of Boston Duck Tours, ranked No.608 on Tripadvisor among 1,624 attractions in Boston.
Boston Duck Tours is a great way to start off your visit to Boston. Boston's only tour with a Big Splash! We are the only tour operator that can traverse both land and water to deliver breathtaking views all in one tour. Learn and laugh along the way while learning all about Boston's storied past and future!
Boston Duck Tours, Boston: "What happens if it rains?" | Check out 9 answers, plus see 7,648 reviews, articles, and 735 photos of Boston Duck Tours, ranked No.434 on Tripadvisor among 1,233 attractions in Boston.
Boston Duck Tours is truly amazing. It is specially recommended for chlidren around the age group 7 - 14 years. The dual experience of floating on Charles river as well as going on the roads of Boston is great. What is missing is an inland tour of Harvard and MIT, which would round off the tour completely.
A duck boat rescued a child and father from the Charles River Monday morning. Driving the news: The child, who is under 2 years old, slipped through the railing around 9:30am behind the Royal Sonesta Hotel in Cambridge and fell into the river, a state police spokesperson said. The child's father jumped into the water and grabbed the child.
Boston Duck Tours: Ducks in the Rain - See 7,926 traveler reviews, 758 candid photos, and great deals for Boston, MA, at Tripadvisor.
Hop on a Boston Duck Tour and experience the best thing to do in Boston! Buy Tickets. Advertise With Us. People are quacking See Our Awards. Top 10 Experiences in the U.S. in 2018; Certificate of Excellence 2011-2018; Family Favorite Top 5 Award Winner 2018;
Boston Museum of Science. Late March 26 -Late November 26 (All DUCKS are heated.) Tours depart rain or shine, 7 days a week, every half hour from 9 AM to approximately one hour before sunset. Tickets are sold inside the Prudential Center from 8:30 AM - 8 PM (except Sunday 8:30 AM - 6 PM).
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A Boston Duck Tours boat came to the rescue after a baby boy and his father, pulling them out of the Charles River in Cambridge on Monday morning, officials said. The boat helped rescue the pair in the area of 40 Land Boulevard, the Cambridge Fire Department wrote in a post on X just after 9:30 a.m.
Father and son rescued by Boston Duck Tours boat in Charles River 02:29. CAMBRIDGE - A Boston Duck Tour boat came to the rescue of a little boy and his father after a fall into the Charles River ...
A Boston Duck Tours boat rescued an adult and child from the Charles River Monday, according to Cambridge fire officials.. The duck boat pulled two people out of the water near 40 Land Blvd., not ...
Duck Boat Sightseeing Tour of Boston. Narrated tour of Boston by land and water with your own personal ConDUCKtor®. Splash into the Charles River for breathtaking views of Boston. See Boston landmarks like Boston Common, Old State House, Quincy Market, and Prudential Tower. 3 Departure Location Options Available: Museum of Science, New England ...
Product code: 3037DUCK. $102.38. $65.11. Day Cruises in Boston: Check out 8611 reviews and photos of Viator's Boston Duck Boat Sightseeing City Tour with Cruise Along Charles River.
Child and adult rescued from Charles River by crew of Boston Duck Tour vehicle, officials say. By John R. Ellement Globe Staff, Updated August 19, 2024, 2 minutes ago A Boston Duck Tours ...
Full description. Make a splash on an 80-minute "Duck" tour of Boston and see the city from the land and water on one non-stop journey. Climb aboard your World War II-style amphibious landing vehicle at the Museum of Science or Prudential Center, and set off to discover unique neighborhoods. You will be welcomed on board by one of the ...
Boston Duck Tours feature fun amphibious vehicles that provide truly one-of-a-kind summer tours of downtown Boston. The fun begins as soon as you board your 'DUCK', an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle. ... Tours depart rain or shine, 7 days a week, every half hour from 9 AM to approximately one hour before sunset.
BOSTON - A trip on a Duck Boat or trolley has become a staple activity for tourists in the city, however lately, traffic backups have been creating delays in city tours, and leaving guides with ...
Ticket prices. Visitors aged 12 to 64 years pay the full Boston Duck Tour ticket price of $50 per person. Seniors 65 years and above and guests with a Military ID qualify for a Boston Duck tour discount of $8 and pay only $42 for entry. Kids aged three to 11 years get a $14 discount on the full ticket cost and pay only $36.
The Boston Duck Tours boat, which take tourists both on water and on land, was participating in quarterly safety drills when it retrieved the pair from the water. The boy was taken to a hospital as a precaution Monday morning, the Cambridge Fire Department said. "This is crazy. This is happening while we're doing training," Michael ...
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — A Boston Duck Tours boat came to the rescue after a baby and an adult fell into the Charles River on Monday morning. The boat helped rescue the pair in the area of 40 Land Boulevard, the Cambridge Fire Department wrote in a post on X just after 9:30 a.m. The baby and adult were ...
8,045 reviews. #4 of 62 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Boston. Duck Tours. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 6:30 PM. Write a review. See all photos. About. Hop aboard Boston's Original and World Famous, Boston Duck Tours and enjoy a fully narrated, historic tour of Boston in a WWII style amphibious vehicle that travels on land and water.
In a swift water rescue operation yesterday, a Boston Duck Tours boat quickly responded, pulling an adult and a child from the Charles River. The accident, which occurred near 40 Land Blvd ...
The rain was streaming down - way beyond drops by now. Clouds obscured the tops of the John Hancock and Prudential skyscrapers downtown, chopping them off at the knees. Through the veil of rain we got the waterfront view of the "glamour slammer" on the Boston side, the Museum of Science straddling the Charles River Dam, MIT on the ...
Boston Duck Tours, Boston: "What happens if it rains?" | Check out 9 answers, plus see 7,947 reviews, articles, and 765 photos of Boston Duck Tours, ranked No.605 on Tripadvisor among 1,554 attractions in Boston.
Boston Duck Tours, Boston: "What happens if it rains?" | Check out 9 answers, plus see 7,708 reviews, articles, and 751 photos of Boston Duck Tours, ranked No.446 on Tripadvisor among 1,273 attractions in Boston.
6,584 reviews. Recommended by 91% of travellers. 624. About. Boston is best seen by land and water, and this duck tour takes you from Boston Common to the Charles River on a single excursion, all while riding in a rolling, floating piece of American military history. Traveling by vintage, World War II amphibious vehicle, see beloved Boston ...
Boston Duck Tours, Boston: "What happens if it rains?" | Check out 9 answers, plus see 8,035 reviews, articles, and 771 photos of Boston Duck Tours, ranked No.608 on Tripadvisor among 1,623 attractions in Boston.
A Boston Duck Tours boat rescued a child and an adult from the Charles River, according to the Cambridge Fire Department on Monday. The two were near the area of 40 Land Blvd., in a harbor area ...
A Boston Duck Tours boat is being credited with rescuing a child and an adult from the Charles River on Monday, according to officials. The Cambridge Fire Department responded to the river in the ...
Duck Boats tour in rain or shine, and they do drive in to the river (although, truth be told, the splash is pretty minimal). Wear layers - it can be breezy out on the water, and if it's rainy, a light raincoat is always a good idea. The Duck Boats are heated and have weather protection, but it's not quite like being enclosed within a typical ...