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Welcome Aboard, LLC - Boston Live-Aboard Boats - Cozy, Comfortable with Modern Amenities

Forget looking at the harbor, stay ON it! The coolest way to visit Boston, staying on a boat.

2BR Spacious Yacht - Heat & AC- On Freedom Trail

Boston, MA, United States
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The coolest way to stay in Boston: not a water view — you're ON the water. Carpe Diem II is a yacht in Charlestown Navy Yard with 2 queen staterooms, each with a private bathroom and shower, for up to 4 adults. Fall asleep to the harbor rocking you, have dinner and cocktails on the aft deck as boats cruise past, and stay comfortable with central A/C and heat. The Freedom Trail, North End, and Downtown are steps away. Hotels have views. You'll have the harbor.

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Step aboard the Carpe Diem II and be welcomed by her aft deck, inviting you to sit and relax, and engage in great conversation. Move to the fly-bridge for a 360° view of the marina and harbor. Heading inside, the main salon offers comfortable seating for 6. It's a great spot to cozy up with a book after a fun day in the city. A Bluetooth speaker, Smart-TV, and ample plugs for charging your devices add to the livability of the boat. Step down to the galley and dinette, equipped with everything you need to make a meal onboard: a two-burner induction cooktop, convection microwave/oven, toaster, small fridge, and plenty of glasses, crockery, cutlery, and pots and pans. The cooking basics such as salt, pepper, oil, sugar, tea, coffee, and a welcome bowl of snacks are also provided. The dinette table comfortably sits 4 and lowers to turn into an extra twin/full bed. Enter the private forward and aft staterooms made up with luxury linens, blankets, pillows, and duvets. Grab a fluffy towel before entering one of two bathrooms. Equipped with quiet and reliable heads (toilets), hot showers, and shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. Central A/C and heat keep the boat comfortable no matter what the New England weather throws at you. Located in the oldest neighborhood in Boston, Charlestown, the boat is close to many popular Boston destinations: A 5-minute walk to the USS Constitution A 10-minute walk to the Bunker Hill Monument A 5-minute walk to the Freedom Trail A 15-minute walk to the North End (Ferry service available as well!) A 20-minute walk to Downtown and Faneuil Hall A 10-minute walk to the TD Garden A 20-minute Uber/Taxi ride to Fenway Park A 15-minute Water Taxi ride to Seaport Logan Airport is just a 10-15 minute Uber/Lyft/Taxi ride away, and a 20-30 minute Water Taxi ride away.

Other Details to Note

Is there wifi on board? Yes — wifi is included. Is the boat easy to get on, off, and around? Honest answer: it takes some agility. Boarding means a step from the dock across open water onto the boat, the stairs between decks are steep — closer to a ship's ladder than a staircase — and the boat moves under you. If you or anyone in your group has difficulty with stairs, balance, or stepping across a gap, a boat stay isn't the right fit, and we'd rather tell you now than have you find out at the dock. Does the boat have A/C and heat? Yes, central A/C and heat. Being a boat, insulation is minimal, but the systems keep up — the heat handles the most brutal New England cold, and in summer most guests skip the A/C and open the windows for the sea breeze. What are the bathrooms like? Both staterooms have private bathrooms with hot showers and marine toilets. They're compact — think RV, not hotel. The forward bath is a wet head (shower and toilet share the space); the aft has a separate but snug shower stall. Want more room? The marina bathhouse, a 2-minute walk away, has full-size showers, changing rooms, and paid laundry. Can we cook on board? Yes. The galley has a two-burner induction cooktop, convection oven/microwave, mini fridge, and all the cookware and dishes you'll need, plus a community grill at the marina for cookout nights. Is there parking nearby? Yes — marina parking is $28/day (first come, first served, no in-and-out), with garages nearby around $30/day. Most guests park once and don't touch the car again — everything's walkable or a short ride away, so we don't recommend renting a car. Can water taxis pick us up or drop us off? Yes. Water taxis run directly from Logan Airport to the marina, and from the boat to stops all around the harbor — it's the best way to arrive. Will there be enough room? Does the boat move? There's ample headroom in the cabin and the staterooms have real queen beds. And yes, the boat is on water, so there's a gentle rock — most guests find it puts them to sleep. But if you feel queasy just looking at boats, this probably isn't your stay, and we'd rather tell you that now.

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What this place offers

Amenities

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Dryer In the building, free or for a fee
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Room-darkening shades
  • Clothing storage

Entertainment

  • Ethernet connection
  • Sound system

Family

  • Board games

Heating and cooling

  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Mini Fridge
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster
  • Wine glasses

Location features

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Waterfront

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Boat slip
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Paid parking on premises

Services

  • Long term stays allowed Allow stay for 28 days or more
  • Luggage dropoff allowed For guests' convenience when they have early arrival or late departure

House Rules

- Marina quite hours are 11pm-7am - Children 12 and under must wear a life jacket while on marina docks and on boat deck - Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times while in the marina. - $250 clogged toilet/head fee for any flushable wipes, tampons, pads or other non-approved materials flushed/causing a clog. - Be courteous and respectful of neighbors and other guests, this boat is in a busy marina. - Only booked guests stay overnight - Always remove your shoes while inside - When not home please lock doors, set heat at 65 and turn all lights and AC off - No parties or events, fee of $50 per unauthorized guest - No smoking, violations incur a $250 per day fee - $50 lost key/fob charge - No pets, drugs or illegal activity - Guests who cause damage will be charged the cost of repair/replacement - Guests who fail to follow our boat rules may be asked to leave with no refund

Accessibility

Neighborhood

MV Carpe Diem II provides an expansive view of the Boston skyline and wonderful sea breezes. Located in Charlestown, the oldest neighborhood in the US, is full of history. * 5 min walk to the USS Constitution * 10 min walk to the Bunker Hill Monument * 5 min walk to the Freedom Trail * 15 min walk to the North End (Ferry service available as well!) * 20 min walk Downtown and Faneuil Hall * 10 min walk to the TD Garden * 20 min Uber/Taxi to Fenway Park * 15 min Water Taxi ride to Seaport Logan Airport: 10-15 minute Uber/Lyft/Taxi Ride 20-30 minute Water Taxi Ride

Guest Access

You have the entire boat to yourselves — staterooms, salon, galley, aft deck, and flybridge. Your key fobs give you 24/7 access to the marina, and you're welcome to use the marina bathhouse (full-size showers, changing rooms, and paid laundry) a 2-minute walk down the dock. A little about the setting: this is an active marina — boats and boaters coming and going throughout the day. It's a quiet, friendly scene, but it's a living waterfront, not a secluded anchorage. That said, Carpe Diem II sits on her own dock, so you've got real privacy — your own space to spread out without neighbors on top of you. One firm rule: the boat stays at the dock. Our insurance doesn't cover guests taking her out, no exceptions. But if you want to get out on the water, just ask — we know the best charters in Boston and we're happy to connect you.

Reviews

Edie
August 2025
The ambiance of the water and quiet serenity was unbeatable. Remembering it is a boat, facilities are small however, there is a Marina bath house with full size showers available.

Find us

Walking, biking, Ubering or Water Transportation, make your pick! The BHC Water Taxi offers dock to dock service from the marina to popular spots in the North End, Seaport, Fort Point and Eastie. The MBTA Water Shuttle offers service from the Navy Yard to Long Wharf/Downtown. With ample walking and biking areas along the Harbor Walk, Blue Bikes (rental bikes) are one of the best way to take it all in. Of course, Ubers, Lyfts and Taxis are all an easy and affordable way to get around the city as well!

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