We had two great nights in the inner harbor. Fireworks, parade of lights and delicious dinners out. All of the above was not missed on a peaceful Sunday night. The Gloucesterman Launch now charges $10 per person each way so bring a dingy.
Gloucester Harbormaster was very helpful when entering the harbor and locating our mooring. The launch was efficient but covers a lot of territory so you have to plan ahead as it can sometimes take 1/2 hour + to arrive and may still take you on a tour of other mooring areas on your trip into town. Our mooring was off Stage Fort Park and quite rough due to boat wakes and even some swells later at night.