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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

Sun 27 Jul

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Starting at $119.00

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Sun 27 Jul

Starting at $119.00

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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Provided Boston Hotel Pick-Up Locations: AKA Back Bay Hotel, Boston Harbor Hotel (MUST BE A HOTEL GUEST), Colonnade, Dagny Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Boston (Washington Street), Fairmont Copley Plaza, Hilton Back Bay, Hyatt Regency Avenue de Lafayette, Intercontinental Boston, 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
Please note: PICKUPS ARE ONLY PROVIDED AT HOTELS THAT ARE ON THE LIST.
Priority seating is available upon request
There is walking involved on this day trip

What To Expect

Downtown

Tour through Downtown Boston with narration as your guide makes their morning hotel pickups.

Cape Cod Canal

Enjoy the scenic views as you travel over the World's widest sea level canal. Our own Cape Cod Canal!

Falmouth

Travel through the charming Town of Falmouth, Cape Cod on the way to the ferry.

Oak Bluffs

You will arrive in the beautiful town of Oak Bluffs at 935am during our summer months. If you do not purchase our 3 hour tour, you may spend as much time as you wish in this town.

Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA)

This is a must-see during any visit to Martha's Vineyard. Over 300 beautifully decorated gingerbread cottages. Explore and take as many pictures as you wish.

Flying Horses Carousel

Another must-see in Oak Bluffs. The Flying Horses Carousel is the oldest continuously operating carousel in the country (since 1884).

Edgartown

While taking our 3 hour island tour (or spending the day on your own) be sure to visit this charming town.

Gay Head Light (Aquinnah Light)

While on our 3 hour island tour you will stop and view the Gay Head Cliffs and lighthouse. SIMPLY AMAZING!!!!

Nobska Point Lighthouse

This stop is seasonal for us as it is only done when we use the Steamship Authority Ferry Service. Usually both early Spring and late October.

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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)

Kristin_L

Sep 2023

I don't give reviews but since I've now gotten 3 emails requesting one... here it goes. The tour of Martha's Vineyard I think would have been great if I had one of these other tour guides that sound so AWESOME! I'm pretty sure my tour guide was Tom. That was the name on the sign above the bus door. He never introduced himself so I could be wrong on his name. I know more about Tom's life than I do Martha's Vineyard. Tom shared numerous times how poor he was and that he had 3 jobs just to live on the island and would really appreciate tips at the end. We hadn't even started the tour yet. But I can tell you all about Tom. His wife is a phlebotomist at the hospital. However, his wife's family owns an oyster or scallop farm and lives next door to a house that Bill Clinton rented out every time he was in town for 8 years and the Clinton's never paid rent. Tom and his family were invited to the White House to be vetted for security reasons. While there his kids were wearing basketball jersey's because they went to a professional basketball game and were signed by the then president . He got a cheeseburger with Bill Clinton on the beach one time and his wife danced with Bill Clinton at a party art Ted Danson's house but Tom can't afford to live here. He is also very upset that when he was 16 years old and had long hair he and his friends were extras in the movie Jaws and he's never been paid a penny for that, which makes him very upset. He pointed out where Obama lives on Prospect drive for 4 years and that they have no idea just how the Chef died (we all know how the chef died.. give me a break) lol & how much the Obama girls hated being on the island. He showed us where Kamala Harris and Michelle Obama just had a fundraiser and raised a bunch of money for the island to buy back property so no one could build on it. He actually turned off on a dirt road to show us where the news people set up when the Obama's came to town.! That was exciting!!! He also pointed out where John Belushi's house was all boarded up after he overdosed on drugs. We learned that the 2 Kennedys deaths were exactly 30 years apart to the day on either side of the Island. Oh and Michelle Obama really liked the local library. Tom also sells scallops on Wed, Thurs and Fridays so he can afford to live on the island he also raises bees. I couldn't tell you anything about Martha's Vineyard, the history or anything for that matter. Oh wait.. he did mention something about Native Americans. This was my first time to the East coast and to Martha's Vineyard. I came because my Mom grew up going to Martha's Vineyard. She passed away a few years ago and I just wanted to learn about the island she talked about my entire childhood. I wanted to learn the history and to see the white houses with black shutters & the light houses that she loved so much. I did see the houses, one light house and I did have clam chowder for the first time. So, the trip wasn't a complete bust. I didn't think I had signed up for a political bus tour though. It was disappointing to say the least. I would just like to tell Tom... it's not all about him and asking for tips prior to starting the tour and then making the tour all about you and your family and your obsession with former presidents and famous people was exhausting. I honestly wouldn't recommend this tour with Tom to anyone. I am sad that he has to have 3 jobs and his wife 1 job to live on Martha's Vineyard and I probably wouldn't have given him a tip if I didn't feel that it was expected.

Response from Host

Sep 2023

Thank you for the review. You are a very good listener. Sorry that you didn't enjoy the tour. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Mandy_W

Sep 2023

Eileen was a friendly safe driver, informative, entertaining and would definitely recommend her to anyone! The trip to Martha’s was a great time even though we didn’t take the tour with the group. We made our own trip out of it by renting a moped and went to eat at Biscuits, see Island Alpacas and lastly, Aquinnah Cliffs which was breathtaking. Worth every 40 minutes ride to there and back. I’d recommend this exact trip for anyone.

Response from Host

Sep 2023

Thank you for this GREAT 5 Star review of Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day trip. I am happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your time with Elaine. It sounds like you had an amazing day renting mopeds and cruising around the island. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Cam_L

Sep 2023

Great informative tour bus to Cape Cod with Jennifer, clear instruction & easy demeanour. Excellent island tour with Tom who is a wealth of local information.

Response from Host

Sep 2023

Thank you for your GREAT 5 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I'm happy to hear how much that you enjoyed Jennifer, Tom and your day on the island. Thanks for sharing. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.