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Martha's Vineyard Daytrip from Boston with Round-Trip Ferry & Island Tour Option

Martha's Vineyard Daytrip from Boston with Round-Trip Ferry & Island Tour Option

Overview

Don't be fooled by copycats. We are Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard day trip and Boston's #1 day trip service to the island since 2011. Our professional guides, approved Boston Hotel pickups and newer air-conditioned mini-coaches will help provide you with the personalized passenger experience that our guests truly deserve. Transportation to the island has never been this easy! You will also receive complimentary snacks, bottled water, island guidebooks and a discount card with some island perks! Once on the island, explore on your own or upgrade with our 3 hour fully narrated island tour. Let us help you Discover Martha's Vineyard!

City: Boston

Wed 20 Nov

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Starting at $115.00

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Wed 20 Nov

Starting at $115.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Round-Trip Transportation on our Air-Conditioned 24 passenger Mini-Coach Bus

Scenic 35-45 min ferry cruise from Cape Cod to Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven (based on travel date)

Complimentary Bottled Water, Snacks and Island Guidebooks

Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off included at select Boston hotels

5.5 to 6 hours total time on the island (depending upon time of year)

Drive through charming downtown Falmouth and along the Cape Cod Canal on the way to the ferry

15-minute stop to view the Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah (Island Tour option)

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Provided Boston Hotel Pick-Up Locations: Boston Harbor Hotel, Colonnade, DoubleTree by Hilton Boston (Washington Street), Fairmont Copley Plaza, Hilton Back Bay, Hilton Boston Downtown (Financial District), Hyatt Regency Boston, Intercontinental Boston, Liberty Hotel, Loews Hotel, Marriott Copley, Marriott Long Wharf, Millennium Bostonian Hotel, Omni Parker House, Park Plaza Hotel, Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, Revere Hotel, Seaport Hotel, Sheraton Boston Hotel, W Hotel, Westin Boston Waterfront, Wyndham Beacon Hill
Please note: PICKUPS ARE ONLY PROVIDED AT HOTELS THAT ARE ON THE LIST.
New England Trips follows all State and Federal guidelines regarding Covid-19.

What To Expect

Island Queen Ferry

Once in Falmouth, you'll be dropped off at the Island Queen Dock where you'll board the passenger ferry. Your ferry ticket is included so you won't have to wait in line at the dock. Relax on a short 35-minute mini-cruise as you sail across the sparkling waters off the coast of Massachusetts.

Oak Bluffs Town Beach

You will arrive at the island of Martha's Vineyard around 9:30am. You will then have approximately six hours to explore Martha's Vineyard on your own. Your bus driver will be happy to provide you with more information and maps of the area should you wish to book additional activities.

Gay Head Light (Aquinnah Light)

Upgrade to a 3-hour narrated island tour to get an initial overview of the island. On the tour you will have a 15-20-minute stop at the Gay Head cliffs in scenic Aquinnah, where the first lighthouse was built.

Aquinnah Cliffs

Gay Head

Edgartown Lighthouse

Next, you'll pass through the beautiful historic village of Edgartown. Along the way, enjoy the commentary from your professional tour guides as they share their knowledge of the island's history and present-day events. You will then have approximately 2.5 hours to explore Martha’s Vineyard on your own.

Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA)

Upon completion of your day on the Island, you will board the ferry which departs at 3:45pm for a relaxing sail back to Falmouth, where the shuttle will be waiting to complete the final leg of your unforgettable day trip experience. A light snack and water will be provided on your trip back to Boston.

South Beach

Free time to explore Martha's Vineyard on your own.

Flying Horses Carousel

Free time to explore Martha's Vineyard on your own.

The Steamship Authority

Please note: For departures from April 2-May 26 and October 11-October 30, ferry service will be provided by The Steamship Authority. For departure from May 27-October 10, ferry service will be provided by Island Queen Ferry. Ferry schedules and locations may vary slightly. Times will be advised during reconfirmation.

The Steamship Authority - Martha's Vineyard

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

Roving401649

Jul 2021

This is actually 2 tours & we did only the first part. New England Tours picked us up in Boston & drove us to Falmouth to the Island Queen Ferry to Martha’s Vinyard. The drive was about 90 min & the ferry was about 45 min. When we booked the tour, there was the option of either entertaining yourself in MV or taking the 2nd tour for an extra charge. We did not sign up for the second tour because we wanted to spend the day at the beach, & we really regretted it. We thought we would be able to easily just spend the day at the beach in Oak Bluff where the ferry landed, but when we got to Oak Bluff, there were no beach amenities for day visitors! Not even a place to change clothes or wash the sand off! I’ve never been to a public beach that was so lacking in the basics! The only thing we liked about Oak Bluff were the adorable gingerbread cottages in the Summer Camp area of town. We really regretted not doing the MV tour that New England Tours offered, especially since the part of the group that did it loved it. Also it was a brutally hot day & none of the restaurants or ice cream parlors we went to had AC. There was no way to escape the heat. By the time we caught the ferry back to Falmouth to meet our bus back to Boston, we were miserable. The bus ride back to Boston was longer because it was rush hour, but the driver/guide did his best to avoid the worst of the traffic. If you do this trip, you should book both tours.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I feel terrible that you did not enjoy your day. Unfortunately, I also feel terrible that you chose to review us based upon your decision on how to spend the day, rather than the service that we provided. What you do with your free time is certainly out of our control. Martha's Vineyard is an amazing place and judging by the overwhelming majority of our guests is not overrated. I am sure that if you had made a different decision and decided to take our narrated tour your review and your view of the island would have been much different. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

CARLOS_L

Jul 2021

Learning about this place. We really enjoyed it. The island tour option is a must. Tom, our tour guide, was born and grew up there and is extremely informative.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you very much for writing this 5 star review! If you want to see and hear about the island there is no better way to do it than with Tom! I am glad that you enjoyed your day. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Kathryn_R

Jul 2021

This seemed like a good way to see Martha's Vineyard efficiently without the hassle. I would definitely recommend you take the tour on the island. The island is large, and on the bus tour you get a comprehensive view of the whole island. Also, the camp meeting ground in Oak Bluffs was one of the coolest things I've ever seen. Kevin and Tom were knowledgeable and pleasant.

Response from Host

Jul 2021

Thank you for this great 5 star review and high recommendation! I am glad that you enjoyed your time with both Kevin and Tom. They are both wonderful hosts. The gingerbread cottages are certainly a must see while on the island! I am glad that you enjoyed your day! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.