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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

Mon 18 Nov

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Starting at $115.00

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Mon 18 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)

H6546ZMaprila

Jun 2021

The Island tour. Guide Tom was knowledgeable and informative. Worth it. We were told we didn't need it we could see the Island on our own. But it would have difficult since we have never been. We learned a lot from the tour. The Island is picturesque and pretty.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Thank you for writing this 5 star review. Martha's Vineyard is made up of around 100 square miles. It would be impossible for you to see or learn as much about the island without the tour. If you don't care about learning the history and seeing the popular sites then perhaps the tour is not for you. Either way, you are sure to have a fabulous time on Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard day trip! Thank you for sharing your experience. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

FM8887

Jun 2021

New England Tours picked up a group of us from the Omni Parker House yesterday. We were visiting from Texas, Utah, and D.C. For one individual in our group, this was a repeat tour to Martha’s Vineyard (MV) and, therefore, she had the forethought to bring a large comfortable bed pillow to rest with during our return drive from MV later that evening. Tim “Timmy Tours,” our guide from Boston to Falmouth, was excellent at welcoming us aboard the shuttle with snacks and cold water. As a frequent traveler to Boston Logan, I was amazed at Tim’s vast knowledge of the city’s history and landmarks. I learned some new information about “The Lawn on D” and Quincy, MA. I enjoyed Tim’s running, humorous commentaries, worthy of the best stand-up comedians. Here’s my contribution to Tim’s modification of the “Dancing Queen” lyrics: “Oooh, you can SING, you can jive, having the TOUR of your life . . .” Tom, our guide in MV, is a national treasure trove of local information about the island and its visitors and seasonal citizens, both famous and longstanding, Native American residents. As a former Texan, (the mainland State that welcomed Juneteenth as our country’s newest federal holiday), I was heartened by Tom’s personalized knowledge of African-Americans’ contributions to MV’s formation and continuing legacy—from Rebecca and William to Michelle and Barack. If I could rate New England Tours (NET) beyond the five-star scale, I would give it 19 stars! Steve, I would have called you myself, but since you probably get a lot of Tim’s “Call Steve” phone calls, I’ll just leave my glowing review on TripAdvisor.com. Personally, I am loathe to gift any company a perfect review, so I will mention the only negative criticism of the NET: those food discount cards at Oak Bluffs are NOT discounts at all. On a positive note, Tim and Tom are tour experts such that they were both able to navigate our group out of heavy traffic and onto alternate routes. I see now why our repeat tourists had so many great things to say about Tom and Tim! (Farol & Mylene)

Response from Host

Jun 2021

WOW!! Your review certainly deserves 5 stars!! BRAVO!! Though in not giving your review a perfect review, our company is NEW ENGLAND TRIPS not New England tours. But that's ok. In all seriousness, thank you for taking the time to go into such detail regarding your experience. All I can really say is that we try our best to ensure our guests enjoy themselves. Our guides are what makes this company what is, which is by far the best option in Boston for day trips outside of the city. Thank you again for sharing your day trip experience with whomever reads this review. Hopefully some day you'll get to try out one of our other New England Trips! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Patrick_L

Jun 2021

Tom was so informative during our 3 hour tour . Beautiful sights very breathtaking . I would recommend this tour.

Response from Host

Jun 2021

Thank you for this 5 star review of Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard day trip. Martha's Vineyard is certainly a beautiful place and Tom is an amazing guide. Your high recommendation is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.