Martha's Vineyard Daytrip from Boston with Round-Trip Ferry & Island Tour Option in Boston booking from $115.00

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

Sat 28 Sep

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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)

stephaniebU8819MN

Oct 2020

Very friendly, knowledgeable, and on time! Tom was amazing and was so gracious. His knowledge of the history of the island was truly amazing! We had an amazing day! The price was excellent as well. If we took an Uber from Boston and then the ferry by ourselves it would have cost about the same price...and that would not have included the private tour. This trip is an amazing bargain!!

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thank you for taking the time to write this EXCELLENT 5 Star Review! Tom certainly is an amazing tour guide and his knowledge of the island is matched by few. We believe our trip is very fairly priced. There is not a more convenient, better priced option (including the perks) to get to Martha's Vineyard roundtrip from Boston. I am glad that you and your wallet enjoyed your day with us! Thank you again! Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Theamir

Oct 2020

The tour involves lots of driving only. You are driven 2.5 hours to the ferry. You cross the ferry, another driver picks you up drives you around for 3 hours with lots of history. You get to get out twice to tour the lighthouse That’s about it. Than you are dropped off at the ferry site where you have time for lunch and get back to the other side where your tour operator picks you up and more driving. Basically you spent most of your time in the van. However the tour operators and the driver s were excellent. The service was wonderful.

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thank you for taking the time to review us. There are a few things that you failed to disclose, let me explain to ensure our potential guests get an accurate description of their day. 1. We pickup early to ensure we get to the ferry on a timely basis. 2. The drive to get to the ferry is approximately 75 miles and is not a 2.5 hour drive. We usually (based upon timing) will do some touring of the beautiful Cape Cod town of Falmouth on the way to the ferry and even make a stop at a lighthouse, which our guests usually love and appreciate. 3. You have 5.5 to 6 hours on the island based upon the ferry we are using that particular day. 4. Within the 5.5 to 6 hours on the island we offer an optional 3 hour narrated bus tour of the island. Key word being OPTIONAL. If you are someone that doesn't want to spend time in a vehicle then my suggestion would be not to take the island tour. Problem with that being the island is 100 square miles and you'd never be able to see all of it's beauty and learn about it's history without taking the tour. You would then miss out on the highlight of the majority of our guests day trip. What this review failed to mention, is you are out of the vehicle for an hour of the 3 hours exploring on your own during the tour. Thank you for letting our future guests know how wonderful our guides are. 5. After the tour you have approximately 2.5 hours of free time for lunch and whatever else you choose to do. Unless you have a very long lunch it is usually plenty of free time. 6. Once you take the return ferry we do need to drive you back to Boston as that is a necessary part of the journey. 7. All in all, to get to Martha's Vineyard from Boston involves some travel. We try to make it enjoyable for our guests and judging by all of our positive 4 and mostly 5 star reviews, we do a great job of it.. I appreciate your input, though perhaps your day would have been more enjoyable if you opted not to take the island tour as some do. There are many wonderful ways to spend your time on the island if you choose not to take the tour. Either way New England Trips would love to have any future guests join us on Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day Trip! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Odessa_B

Oct 2020

awesome tour, very informative, tour guides were nice and pleasant and assisted us with finding a pick up location since our hotel wasnt on the route

Response from Host

Oct 2020

Thank you for the AWESOME 5 Star review! Here at New England Trips we take great pride in being Boston's #1 day trip service to Martha's Vineyard since 2011. It all starts with wonderful guides and an awesome customer service staff! Thanks again for choosing to spend a day with us, I'm glad that you enjoyed it! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

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