Boston Yacht Charter Information

Boston is the capital and largest city in Massachusetts. It is one of the oldest cities in the United States that evokes a distinct European feel, which is evident in the city culture. The largest city in New England, Boston is regarded as the unofficial Capital of New England for its economic and cultural impact on the entire New England region. The city proper had a 2009 estimated population of 645,169, making it the twentieth largest in the country. Boston is also the anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area called Greater Boston which is home to 4.5 million people and the tenth-largest metropolitan area in the country. Greater Boston as a commuting region includes six Massachusetts counties, Essex, Middlesex, Norfolk, Suffolk, Plymouth, and Worcester.  All these countries are of Rhode Island and parts of New Hampshire. Boston is situated near the south-east coast of Lincolnshire, where the River Witham becomes the Haven on its short journey to The Wash. The town is approximately 120 miles directly north of London and 32 miles south-east of Lincoln. In 1630, Puritan colonists from England founded the city on the Shawmut Peninsula. During the late 18th century, Boston was the location of several major events during the American Revolution.  Through land reclamation and municipal annexation, Boston has expanded beyond the peninsula.

After American independence was attained Boston became a major shipping port and manufacturing center and its rich history now helps to attract over 20 million visitors annually. With many colleges and universities within the city and surrounding area, Boston is an international center of higher education and a center for medicine. The city economy is also based on research, electronics, engineering, finance, high technology and biotechnology. As a result, the city is a leading finance center, ranking 14th in the top 20 Global Financial Centers. The city was also ranked number one for innovation, both globally and in North America. Boston has been experiencing gentrification, and has one of the highest costs of living in the United States.  Boston is sometimes called a city of neighborhoods because of the profusion of diverse subsections. There are 21 official neighborhoods in Boston used by the city. Each of its neighborhoods has unique characteristics and reasons to be explored.  Beacon Hill is where Boston elite resides. With its impressive row houses and gas-lit cobblestone streets, it is still one of the more exclusive neighborhoods in town. Tourism comprises a large part of Boston economy. In 2004, tourists spent $7.9 billion and made the city one of the ten-most-popular tourist locations in the country. Because of Boston status as a state capital and the regional home of federal agencies, law and government are another major component of the city economy. The city is also a major seaport along the United States East Coast and is also the oldest continuously operated industrial and fishing port in the Western Hemisphere.

Boston in Massachusetts is an excellent destination for yacht charter.  Since its opening in 2000, Olympic Marine has offered personalized and professional yachting services for clients requiring yacht sales, purchase, new construction or management assistance, as well as the organization and booking of worldwide yacht charters. Olympic Marine USA located in Ft Lauderdale Florida is directed and managed by Shelly McQuade. Since its opening in 2005, Olympic Marine USA has also provided a full range of yacht brokerage services and support to American and international clients.  With Boston yacht charter, both Olympic Marine and Olympic Marine USA are committed to professionalism, integrity, and the highest level of client services possible. You can also have Boston Yacht Haven that has been upgraded to provide the finest facilities and service in the region for yachts of all sizes including the addition of 480 Volt power supplied at both 200 and 100 amps to service larger vessels. Near the Boston Harbor waterfront is Faneuil Hall Marketplace, which is an important stop along the Freedom Trail. It is a great place for souvenir shopping and photo opportunities. You can shop where there are local shops, in Downtown Crossing, which has several blocks of department stores, jewelers and tiny shops.  The Port of Boston has regular container services operating to Norway, Sweden and Spain with overall some 750 vessels per annum being handled through the Port. General trades are the import of animal feeds and timber in addition to up to half a million tonnes of grain exports per annum.