4.5Island Queen Ferry(929 reviews) - Best method to MV without a car. Spent More than 3 hours Ferries
The Fun Way to Martha's Vineyard! BOOK ONLINE and sail away on the Island Queen from Falmouth, Cape Cod and you will experience Martha's Vineyard within just 35-minutes. Convenient parking just 200 yards from the dock. Enjoy our enclosed lounge, outside decks, full-service snack bar and our friendly crew! Daily sailings beginning at 9:00am from late May to mid October. Children ages 4 & under travel free! BOOK ONLINE in advance, to ensure availability of your desired sailing times!See more..
Serving over 3 million travelers to Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket, the Steamship Authority is the largest ferry provider on Cape Cod, offering the lowest fares, the most departures and year-round service. We offer off-site parking and free shuttle service to our Woods Hole terminal. Check our mobile site for current parking and trip status. Whether you come for a day, or a longer stay, the Steamship Authority is the Way to Go with our spacious ships, the most frequent daily departures, and U.S. Coast Guard-certified crews to get you there safely. From the moment you step on board, you'll have that vacation feeling. Sit outdoors for the sea breezes and spectacular ocean views, or find comfortable seating indoors. For your enjoyment, our snack bars offer beverages including beer, wine and mixed drinks, as well as hot and cold menu items. Pets are welcome to travel with you in designated areas on-board. Please note, vehicle reservations are required in advance and sell out quickly.See more..
4.5Salem Ferry(410 reviews) - The only way to relax and get to Salem. Sunday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Ferries
We, more often than not, go on a Cruise or Ferry on every vacation stay possible So taking the Nathaniel Bowditich to and from Salem was the an easy option. The ship was spotless, disinfected and fun. Maps of Salem were handed out buy a charismatic gentleman who took time to answer our question. We enjoyed the Halloween decorations and the commentary from the Captain. Lastly, on our way back to Boston we really enjoyed (an expensive) but very cold beer, it was just the thing to enjoy. Kudos to the Ferry Company.See more..
4.5The Steamship Authority(158 reviews) - A little piece of heaven - Nantucket Spent 2-3 hours Ferries
Boat journey was very good and the time flew in. Hired bicycles and rode approx 8 miles to a beautiful beach where we seen seals swimming in the water. On our return we stopped for a couple of drinks at a bar. Also had some shrimp which was so tasty. Nantucket is stunning and I wish we had stayed a couple of days and seen more of the islandSee more..
The MV Cuttyhunk is clean and well run. The signage is clear to the pier. The online ticket service is convenient and easily done. The crew are very professional and all wearing masks. Super on time - well run ship!!See more..
3.5Seastreak(82 reviews) - Good- but beware valet parking charge Spent < 1 hour Ferries
The ferry experience is fine- easy to get to the terminal, nice terminal facility with clean bathrooms, loading procedures, smooth fast ride, quick debarking. A little pricier than the Woods Hole ferries but a nice experience. However, the thing that left a bad taste was the cost of valet parking, which I was led to believe would be lower...then i got the bill at the end. Just be aware that they charge PER DAY, so e.g. Fri-Sun is 3 days, not 2. I was led to believe that Fri to Sat was 1 day & Sat to Sun was a 2d day, but actually they count it as 3 days. So your cost can go up quickly.See more..
We used the Martha’s Vineyard FAST FERRY from New Bedford the other day for a day trip to the Vineyard it was a very pleasant ride: smooth, comfortable and Scenic as it went along the coast of Hyannis, Cape Cod. We made reservations ahead of time so there was no waiting and we were at the Vineyard before we knew it. Parking is very reasonable only $10 for 24 hours. You don’t need a car on the Vineyard public transportation is available for $1 you can go to a gorgeous beach or Edgertown. The ferry ports in the Victorian Village of Oak Bluffs with lots to do wonderful restaurants, shops and a beach. The best thing about leaving from New Bedford is it was only 40 minutes from Providence to the Ferry terminal as apposed to 90 to Woods Hole. The FAST FERRY ride is less than one hour the same company has a traditional ferry which is a longer ride which cost less and you still save on the drive but who wouldn’t rather be on a nice boat ride rather than fighting traffic. See more..
