Shippin' up to Boston! The Ukulele Cruise 2026

RSVPing on Meetup does NOT get you a seat. This cruise has limited capacity and requires a separate Eventbrite ticket: Shippin up to Boston

"Come Sail Away!"
Ahoy! Ukuleles are once again headed to the "high seas" of the Charles River.
Two and a half hours of sailing aboard the Charles I, a custom designed 75’ classic riverboat. Singing and strumming some of your favorite songs about sailing and the sea. Songs will be led by your friends Nick and John from Strummerville, with a few surprises along the way, as always.
We may even get lucky and go through the locks and into the harbor for a time.
All player levels are welcome.

All of our previous cruises have sold out, reserve your spot today!
**Promo Video - https://vimeo.com/1202599518?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci**

IMPORTANT:

• Attendance is capped at 60 sailors.
• Cruise date is Sunday, August 23, 5:30 - 8:00pm
• Departure from CambridgeSide Mall

Here's how it works.
RSVPing here does not reserve you space on the boat as it has in previous years. You must purchase your reservation at this link, only then will your name be added to the Guest List.
Shippin up to Boston
No refunds.

Our musical excursion sets sail rain or shine. We’re not gonna let a little rain get in our way! (The Charles I is covered and has windows that can be closed in inclement weather. We have been assured that the river never gets too choppy.)

SCHEDULE of FUN:
We'll have rows of chairs with an aisle in the center. Feel free to bring your own snacks if you’d like. Cash bar for those who’d like a beverage, adult or otherwise.

• Departure
• Mingle and settle
• Strum-n-sing
• Break for grog, enjoy the views
• More songs

Please bring a music stand for yourself, if you have one, and clips. It may be windy.
Here’s the link to the event songbook for downloading to your tablet at home or to print out in advance. A few copies will be available for sharing. There is no wifi on the boat.
Songbook Link: Coming soon

Meet the Charles I:[ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLcokQBpK_k](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FLcokQBpK_k)

Departure:
The Charles I riverboat will begin boarding at 5:15pm and departs at promptly 5:30pm from the Lechmere Canal at the CambridgeSide Mall. This is directly outside the back entrance by the foodcourt. Returning at 8pm.
Parking in the CambridgeSide Mall Garage:
The boat will be departing from the CambridgeSide Mall. For address, please use 100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge MA.
Once parked, take the elevator or escalator to the first floor of the mall. The boat is located just outside of the food court.
Parking tickets can be validated at the Charles Riverboat’s ticket booth. With validation, parking will be $4 and will be valid for up to 8 hours. For payment, parking kiosks are located on each floor of the mall before entering the garage. Please pay for parking prior to returning to your vehicle.

Rideshare and drop-off:
The best drop-off location for rideshare and carpool is 60 First Street, Cambridge MA. Walk directly down Thorndike Way between the CambridgeSide Mall and the Blaze pizza. When you see the canal, walk to your right down the brick pathway and you will see the boats at the back entrance of the CambridgeSide Mall.

Public Transport:
A 5 minute, 1/2 mile walk from Lechmere Station on the Green Line.