Directions

Directions to the Thompson Island Outward Bound Ferry

EDIC Dock, Public Berth #10

Thompson Island’s dock is located on Drydock Avenue near the Black Falcon Cruise Terminal and the Boston Design Center in the Marine Industrial Park, South Boston. We use a public dock that is not well-marked, so please allow plenty of time to find us the first time you visit.

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Driving to the Thompson Island Outward Bound Dock

From the West on I-90 (Mass Pike):
1: Continue on I-90 East towards (Logan Airport/South Boston)
2: Bear RIGHT onto ramp to South Boston
3: Keep right and bear RIGHT towards D St
4: Merge onto Congress St, follow for 3 stoplights
5: At 3rd Light, turn RIGHT onto D St
6: Turn LEFT onto Summer St and proceed .25 mile
7: Turn LEFT onto Dry Dock Ave (see parking below)
End: The dock is approximately 100 yards on the right, past the small police station and toward the water

From the North on I-93:
1: Take exit 20-A, stay to your RIGHT towards South Station

2: Stay in LEFT lane in Ramp for South Station
3: Turn LEFT onto Summer St and proceed 1 mile
4: Turn LEFT onto Dry Dock Ave (see parking below)
End: The dock is approximately 100 yards on the right, past the small police station and toward the water

From the South on I-93:
1: Take exit 20 towards (I-90/Logan Airport)

2: Keep LEFT towards (I-90 East /Logan)
3: On I-90 East bear RIGHT onto ramp to South Boston
4: Keep right and bear RIGHT towards D St
5: Merge onto Congress St, follow for 3 stoplights
6: At 3rd Light, turn RIGHT onto D St
7: Turn LEFT onto Summer St and proceed .25 mile
8: Turn LEFT onto Dry Dock Ave (see parking below)
End: The dock is approximately 100 yards on the right, past the small police station and toward the water

From your location

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Parking for the Thompson Island Outward Bound (Office and Dock)

  • Due to limited availability of parking for visitors coming to 5-11 Drydock Avenue, parking is available across the street at The Marine Industrial Park Garage 12 Drydock Avenue. Please do not park at the dock or the office, YOU WILL BE TOWED.
  • For the dock: Exit the garage on the side facing the Boston Design Center and Drydock Avenue. Walk straight towards the water, past the front of the Design Center and turn right on Black Falcon Avenue. Continue parallel to the chain link fence on your left and then turn left after the small police station. You will see a small sign for “Thompson Island Outward Bound”. Allow 10 minutes to walk back to the dock
  • For the office: Exit the garage on Drydock Avenue, cross the street and turn right. The Thompson Island mainland offices are located at 5-11 Drydock Avenue in the Northcoast Seafoods building. Enter through the center door, our offices are located on the second floor in Suite 2030.


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Public Transportation for the Thompson Island Outward Bound Dock

There are many options via the “T” including the Red Line, Silver Line Bus Service, and MBTA Bus Service.

Red Line Subway

  • Take the Red Line to South Station
  • From South Station, you can either walk (follow Summer Street towards South Boston – walk takes about 20 minutes) OR take the Silver Line OR take the MBTA bus #7

Silver Line Bus Service

  • Take the Silver Line Bus Service (underground) from South Station. The entrance is underground near the Red Line
  • Take the SL2 bus to the Marine Industrial Park
  • Once above ground, get off the Silver Line Bus at the Harbor Street stop
  • Walk down Harbor Street towards Drydock Avenue, away from the bus stop
  • Once at Drydock Ave, cross the street and our dock is about 100 yards straight ahead past the small police station on your left. The red fencing that defines our ferry waiting area. You will see a small sign for “Thompson Island Outward Bound” on a black fence. The Thompson Island Ferry leaves from here
  • For reference, the Summer Street bridge which crosses the channel is visible and immediately to the right of our dock

#7 Bus – Summer Street

  • Board the #7 bus (Outbound, heading towards South Boston) on Summer Street outside of South Station
  • Tell the bus driver that you want to get off at the Summer Street/Drydock Ave./Marine Industrial Park stop
  • Once you have gotten off the bus, take a left and follow Drydock Ave. The dock is located at the first right on Drydock Ave