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Nineteenth, level on 36 with four others and behind three of them on parking, at $65 valet. The Renaissance, the former Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, has an indoor heated lap pool, the Capiz Lounge with live music, and newly renovated suites with Boston Harbor views.
Marriott lists City Water Taxi at $12 one way, without naming Logan.
Pets aren't allowed, breakfast isn't included, you must be 21 to check in, and Marriott never mentions the cruise terminal.
Ask the desk where City Water Taxi can take you, and take a short cab to Black Falcon in the morning.
Book it if
- Swimmers
- Flyers who like the water taxi
Look elsewhere if
- You travel with a pet.
- You're under 21.
- You want breakfast included.
Your night before, from here
From check-in to the gangway, using only what Renaissance Seaport publishes.
An indoor heated lap pool, the Capiz Lounge for cocktails, small plates and live music, a Starbucks, and a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton and a yoga studio; newly renovated suites have harbor views.
Marriott lists no shuttle and gives no distance to the terminal. A taxi or rideshare covers the trip.
Not included; the Club Lounge serves breakfast to elite members or upgraded guests on select weekdays.
Marriott gives no distance to the cruise terminal and doesn't mention it; it calls the hotel "Ideally located near Boston Harbor" and lists Silver Line Way nearby. Your cruise line’s documents name your terminal and check-in window.
Valet $65 a day, per Marriott; the page mentions no self-parking. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Night-Before Score: 36 of 100
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Getting here, and on to the ship
Pick where you’re coming from. Solid lines are rides the hotel publishes; a question mark is a leg you’ll arrange yourself.
No hotel shuttle. Marriott lists "City Water Taxi; fee: 12 USD (one way)", without naming Logan, and puts Logan 3.0 miles away.
City Water Taxi
Marriott lists no shuttle and gives no distance to the terminal.
Marriott gives no distance to the cruise terminal and doesn't mention it; it calls the hotel "Ideally located near Boston Harbor" and lists Silver Line Way nearby.
Valet $65 a day, per Marriott; the page mentions no self-parking. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Parking for your stay: Not mentioned; valet $65 a day.
Marriott lists no shuttle and gives no distance to the terminal.
Marriott gives no distance to the cruise terminal and doesn't mention it; it calls the hotel "Ideally located near Boston Harbor" and lists Silver Line Way nearby.
Landing on sail morning instead? Some cruise lines and shuttle companies run straight to the terminals; see the airport page and the landing check.
Which terminal
Flynn Cruiseport BostonBoston has one cruise terminal: Flynn Cruiseport Boston, the old Black Falcon terminal, at 1 Black Falcon Avenue in the Seaport, run by Massport. Every line sails from it. For 2026, check-in and boarding are in “a large tent along the water” while Massport upgrades the terminal, per reprints of Massport’s April 7 release.
Source: southbostononline.comDistance
No mileage statedMarriott gives no distance to the cruise terminal and doesn't mention it; it calls the hotel "Ideally located near Boston Harbor" and lists Silver Line Way nearby.
Source: marriott.comShuttle departures
No shuttleThere’s no hotel shuttle to time, so a taxi or rideshare leaves when you’re ready. Your cruise documents give your terminal check-in window.
Source: marriott.comParking while you sail
Cruise parking
Cruise parking unconfirmedValet $65 a day, per Marriott; the page mentions no self-parking. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
Source: marriott.comParking at the cruiseport
About $25 a dayMassport’s cruise parking is the Fargo Lot at 93 Fargo Street, run by SP+ and sold only as a prepaid reservation on Parking.com, with a free courtesy shuttle to the terminal; arrive from 7 a.m. and at least two hours before the ship leaves, per the Parking.com page. Neither that page nor Massport’s own site, which blocks automated reading, shows a daily rate we could read. Third-party guides put the cruiseport lots at about $25 a day, and CruiseHive lists Massport’s Lot D3 at $189 a week.
Source: promo.parking.comThe evening and the morning
The evening
Pool · Food or bar on siteAn indoor heated lap pool, the Capiz Lounge for cocktails, small plates and live music, a Starbucks, and a 24-hour fitness center with Peloton and a yoga studio; newly renovated suites have harbor views.
Breakfast
Not freeNot included; the Club Lounge serves breakfast to elite members or upgraded guests on select weekdays.
Address
Congress Street, Seaport District606 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210
Hotel website
The fine print, in one place
Times, fees, rooms and the small stuff, as Renaissance Seaport publishes it. Where it says “not stated”, the hotel doesn’t say, and a quick call will settle it.
Check-in and check-out
Minimum age
To check in, per the hotel.
Resort fee
None printed on the overview page
Wi-Fi
Complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct
Parking for your stay
Not mentioned; valet $65 a day
Cruise parking is in the parking section above.
Breakfast
Not included; the Club Lounge serves breakfast to elite members or upgraded guests
Pool
Indoor heated lap pool
Pets
Pets aren't allowed, per Marriott.
Food and drink on site
- Capiz LoungeCocktails, seasonal American fare, small plates, live music
- StarbucksOn site
- Club LoungeBreakfast and evening hors d’oeuvres for elite members or upgraded guests, select weekdays
Rooms
Rooms and newly renovated suites, with skyline or Boston Harbor views.
Accessibility
Elevators, accessible entrances, mobility-accessible rooms with roll-in showers, TTY/TDD.
On site
- EV chargingNo
- Guest laundryNot stated
- Fitness centerYes
- Pets allowedNo
Nearby, by the hotel’s count
- Silver Line Waysubway
- South Stationlisted by Marriott
- North Stationlisted by Marriott
Distances as the hotel or its brand lists them. Bars use a square-root scale so short walks stay visible.
Also worth knowing
- Formerly the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel
- Pets not allowed
- 24-hour fitness center with Peloton and a yoga studio
Before you book
Worth knowing
- Check-in 4 PM, check-out noon. Minimum check-in age 21.
- Valet $65 a day; no self-parking mentioned.
- No hotel shuttle; Marriott lists "City Water Taxi; fee: 12 USD (one way)" and puts Logan 3.0 miles away.
- Mobility-accessible rooms with roll-in showers. No EV charging.
- Formerly the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel; Booking.com's link still reads renaissance-waterfront.
What we couldn’t confirm
- Any destination fee
- The distance to the terminal
- Whether you can park while you cruise
Rates and policies are as the hotel published them on September 27, 2026. Confirm anything you’re counting on when you book.
Worth a look alongside it
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Renaissance Seaport FAQ
Does Renaissance Seaport have a cruise shuttle?
Not that it publishes. Marriott lists no shuttle and gives no distance to the terminal.
Does Renaissance Seaport have an airport shuttle?
Not one it runs itself, but there are options. No hotel shuttle. Marriott lists "City Water Taxi; fee: 12 USD (one way)", without naming Logan, and puts Logan 3.0 miles away. $12 one way.
Can I park at Renaissance Seaport while I cruise?
The hotel doesn't say. Valet $65 a day, per Marriott; the page mentions no self-parking. Nothing about leaving the car while you cruise.
How far is Renaissance Seaport from the cruise terminal?
Marriott gives no distance to the cruise terminal and doesn't mention it; it calls the hotel "Ideally located near Boston Harbor" and lists Silver Line Way nearby. In our ranking it's in the “By the cruiseport” band. Boston has one cruise terminal: Flynn Cruiseport Boston, the old Black Falcon terminal, at 1 Black Falcon Avenue in the Seaport, run by Massport. Every line sails from it. For 2026, check-in and boarding are in “a large tent along the water” while Massport upgrades the terminal, per reprints of Massport's April 7 release.
Can I check in early or check out late on cruise days?
Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out 12:00 PM. The hotel doesn't publish early or late terms, so ask when you book, not on the day.
Will the hotel hold my bags?
The hotel doesn't say. Most hotels will hold bags between check-out and a late shuttle, but that's a call to make, not an assumption.
Does the port shuttle come back for me after the cruise?
There's no hotel shuttle to the port. Norwegian puts Logan about 10 minutes from the terminal. A cab runs on the meter, about $40 per Holland America, with a $2.75 toll on the way to the airport.
What's the breakfast timing on sail morning?
Not included; the Club Lounge serves breakfast to elite members or upgraded guests. Plan coffee on the way if you're leaving early.
Can I park an oversized vehicle or charge an EV?
EV charging: not on site. Clearance and oversized parking aren't published. The Fargo Lot takes vehicles up to 18 feet high and 30 feet long, per its Parking.com page; ADA spaces are by advance request.
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