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  • Sunday, January 2, 11:00 am – 3:00 pm – Spectacle Island Seafarer’s Island Holiday

    The Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands will sponsor its first boat cruise of 2011 on Sunday, January 2, from 11 – 3.  Explore Spectacle on your own or take a tour with a FBHI volunteer.  Pack a picnic.  There will be access to the indoor Visitor Center, and a book and merchandise sales table for the consumer among you.  Depart from UMass Boston Fox Point Pavilion.  Parking there is $6, or take a frequent shuttle bus from JFK/UMass on the Red Line.  Cost of the excursion is $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and FBHI members, $20 for children 3 – 12 and students with ID, $17 FBHI members’ children.  You may register online ($2 surcharge) at www.fbhi.org.  Photo by Sina.

  • Saturday, June 13, 10 – 3 – Northern Lighthouse Tour

    The Friends of the Boston Harbor Islands are sponsoring a Northern Lighthouse Tour on Saturday, June 13, from 10 – 3.  The Tour will depart from Boston Harbor Cruises’ headquarters at Long Wharf, Boston.  Cost: Adult $68.25, Senior (65+) $63.00, FBHI member $57.75, Child under 12 $57.75.  Ticket price includes 5% City of Boston sightseeing surcharge.  Buy tickets direct from FBHI to support its programs.  The tour will pass the Lights of Boston Harbor, then cruise north for close-up views of the lighthouses at Hospital Point, Fort Pickering, Ten Pound Island, Marblehead, Gloucester Breakwater, Eastern Point and Baker’s Island.  The Twin lights on Thacher Island will be the farthest destination.  On the way back, view Boston Light and Graves Light.  Extensive narration throughout.  Snack bar on board.  Be prepared for changeable weather.  Route always at Captain’s discretion.  For more information, log on to www.fbhi.org, email info@fbhi.org, or call 781-740-4290.  To book tickets in advance, send your check and a stamped, self-addressed envelope to FBHI, 349 Lincoln Street, Building 45, Hingham, MA 02043-1601.