Shippin' up to Boston 2025

"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. All player levels are welcome.

All previous Ukulele Cruises have sold out, reserve your spot today!

IMPORTANT:

• Attendance is capped at 50 sailors

• Cruise date is Sunday, August 24, 5:30 - 8:00pm

• Departure from CambridgeSide Mall

Here's how it works.
1. RSVP on Meetup. Shippin' up to Boston on Meetup If you're not on Meetup, email directly to John@Strummerville.org and we'll RSVP for you if there's room available. Should RSVPs exceed capacity, your name will automatically be added to the waitlist.

2. Send your payment of $60 by JULY 31. Your seat will not be fully guaranteed until payment has been received. If payment is not received by July 31 your name will be removed and replaced with the next name on the waiting list. 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.)

PAYMENT METHODS:

1. Cash to John at The Strummerville Ukulele Club

2. Venmo@John-Soares-29

3. Check, made out and mailed to

John Soares
68 Piedmont Street
Arlington MA 02476

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

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.