Ferries
Ferry travel in Massachusetts is an easy and fun adventure
Ferry travel from mainland Massachusetts to locations on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket and elsewhere is a handy and inexpensive way to visit these vacation treasures. Ferries stay busy especially during the summer but many also operate in the winter. Some allow cars and trucks. Departing and arriving on a ferry is a fun excursion all by itself.
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Falmouth, MA
Island Queen
75 Falmouth Heights Road 508-548-4800Scenic trip from Falmouth to Vineyard is comfortable, easy, with convenient parking
Comfortable, convenient, scenic: Those are the qualities that come with your ticket to board the Island Queen, the seasonal, passenger-only ferry from Falmouth to Oak Bluffs, MA on Martha’s Vineyard. The 522-passenger ferry, family owned and operated, has been plying the glistening waters of Vineyard Sound for over 60 years. Enjoy your scenic 35-minute trip from the Main Deck’s picture-window lounge, or from the Sun Deck or Mid Deck, with ever-changing views of the Cape. There’s a full-service snack bar and restrooms, and you can bring your bike, surf board, kayak or paddle board. Kids 4 and under ride free, and so do leashed or crated pets. Parking is easy: just 200 yards from the Falmouth dock. Bike, taxi and car rentals are a short walk from the Oak Bluffs dock.
Hyannis, MA
Hyannis to Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard Ferry
Hy-Line Cruises - 220 Ocean Street 800-492-8082Company operates year-round and seasonal ferry service from Hyannis to Nantucket & Martha's Vineyard, and between the islands. Ferries do not transport motor vehicles. Leashed dogs are allowed. Advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Hy-Line operates car parking lots on Ocean Street in Nantucket and some spaces may be reserved in advance.
Boston, MA
Boston-Provincetown Ferry
Bay State Cruise Company - 200 Seaport Blvd. 617-748-1428Daily, seasonal passenger ferry service from Boston to Provincetown. Crossing take about one and one-half hours. Season is May to October. Ferry does not transport motor vehicles.
New Bedford, MA
Martha’s Vineyard from New Bedford, New Jersey and New York City
SeaStreak Martha’s Vineyard - 49 State Pier 866-683-3779Seasonal passenger ferry from New Bedford to Oak Bluffs and Vineyard Haven on Martha’s Vineyard. Crossing takes about 90 minutes. Company also offers shuttle services to/from the Providence Airport and the Amtrak Station. Dockside parking and online reservations. Ferry does not transport motor vehicles. Seasonal May – October.
SeaStreak also offers summer passenger ferry service from New Jersey and New York City to Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard. Call or online reservations. Ferry does not transport motor vehicles. Seasonal from May – October. For Information call 800-262-8743 or visit the website.
New Bedford, MA
Cuttyhunk Ferry Company, Inc.
Cuttyhunk Ferry Company - 66B State Pier, South Bulkhead 508-992-0200The M/V Cuttyhunk carries up to 149 passengers between New Bedford and Cuttyhunk Island in one hour. Schedule changes seasonally.
Salem to Boston, MA
Salem to Boston Ferry
Blaney Street in Salem to Long Wharf North in BostonService between Salem Wharf at Blaney Street and Long Wharf North in Boston. The trip, which takes 55 minutes aboard the high-speed catamaran Nathaniel Bowditch is relaxing, fun and informative. Cruise directors provide narration about Salem, Marblehead, and Boston harbors. Snacks and beverages for sale. Rest rooms on board. Daily service operates from Memorial Day weekend thru the end of October.
Woods Hole, MA
Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyard Ferry
Steamship Authority - 1 Cowdry Road 508-477-8600Year-round service from Woods Hole to the town of Oaks Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard and the town of Vineyard Haven on Martha’s Vineyard. Ferry transports motor vehicles. Trip between Woods Hole and Martha’s Vineyard takes 45 minutes, Advance vehicle reservations are required and can be booked online or by phone or in person at the Woods Hole and Martha’s Vineyard ticket offices. Offices are located in the Vineyard Haven terminal year-round and during the summer at the Oak Bluffs terminal. Passengers traveling to Martha’s Vineyard without a vehicle may purchase tickets at the terminals on the day of sailing.
Boston and Hingham, MA
Ferries to Boston Harbor Islands
Departs from Long Wharf North and from Hingham ShipyardBoston Harbor Islands National and State Park includes 34 islands and mainland parks. The islands in Boston Harbor are accessible by ferry from wharves in downtown Boston and Hingham. Ferries run from Boston to Georges Island, Boston to Spectacle Islands, and Hingham to Georges Island. Ferry service runs from mid-May to early October, with service limited to Fri/Sat/Sun until mid-June. Follow the link above for schedule and fare information.