The Nathaniel Bowditch is owned by the City of Salem and operated by Boston's Best Cruises under a long-term contract. The vessel is 92 feet long and features two decks. The first deck includes the main cabin with booth-style seating, walk-around deck space, a galley aft and three restrooms on the stern. The second deck includes a partially enclosed space with benches and tables as well as a large open-air sundeck aft.
Bowditch holds 149 passengers and can travel as fast as 33 knots. The vessel is driven by twin diesel engines.
The second deck | 
