Started in 1877, the Boston swan boats are a beloved tradition during the warmer months.

Started in 1877, the Boston swan boats are a beloved tradition during the warmer months.

In one of the surest signs of spring yet, crews at the Public Garden got to work on Monday assembling the beloved Swan Boats for a season of leisurely cruising the park’s lagoon.

A toddler and father were rescued by a Boston Duck Tours boat Monday morning after falling into the Charles River, officials said.

Swan Boats glided through the lagoon in the Boston Public Garden Saturday afternoon, marking the start of another season for one of the city's most popular attractions.

The Boston Swan Boats will open for their 146th season on April 15 with Mayor Michelle Wu taking the first ride at 11:00 a.m. The Swan Boats have been a Boston tradition since Robert Paget introduced ...

The Boston Swan Boats will open for their 146th season on April 15 with Mayor Michelle Wu taking the first ride at 11:00 a.m.

The most recognizable boats in Boston will be back next week, yet another signifier that spring has finally arrived in New England. The Swan Boats are coming back to the Public Garden this weekend!

Boston's iconic Swan Boats will return for their 146th season on April 15. The oldest and smallest boat just celebrated its 113th season.

BOSTON — The Swan Boats will return to the Boston Public Garden next weekend for the start of a new season. Mayor Michelle Wu will take the first ride across the lagoon Saturday, April 15 at 11 ...

The “beloved tourist attraction and iconic symbol of Boston and the Public Garden,” first launched in 1877 by Irish immigrant and shipbuilder Robert Paget.