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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

Thu 26 Sep

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Starting at $115.00

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Thu 26 Sep

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)

Wander628262

Jul 2020

This tour was absolutely AWESOME! Kevin picked me up on time with a bus with socially distanced seating, available masks and hand sanitizer! Kevin provided all the info needed for our day trip with water and a snack! He stopped to give us a short break and dropped us off at the ferry. Tom who picked us up at Martha’s Vineyard was INCREDIBLE as he has lived on the island for years and knew EVERYTHING about the island!!! I would give this tour 10 stars if I could....And thanks Steve for recommending the optional island tour of Martha’s Vineyard!

Response from Host

Jul 2020

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this Incredible 5 Star Review! Here at New England Trips we have taken numerous safety measures to try and ensure both our guests and our guides well being. We want our guests to feel confident that we are doing our best to try and keep them safe. I am so happy that you had such a wonderful day, as that is what we strive for. Both Kevin and Tom are great guides, Kevin being a Bostonian and Tom a true islander, you really get the best of both worlds with those two. Hope to see you again soon on another New England Trip! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

sdavie2

Jan 2020

Firstly, I can't fault New England Tours, they were excellent.They picked us up at our hotel, they gave us water and snacks. The driver was lovely, informative and outstanding. On the way we stopped at a light house at Cape Cod. I've always wanted to go to Martha's Vineyard but we went in late October 2019 and therefore it was out of season. The bus tour on the island is not by New England Tours. I think it's by Martha's Vineyard tours. For the first stop we were there for about 30 minutes, I would have preferred longer. The town is gorgeous with all the little gingerbread houses. The second stop was a bit pointless, just with a lighthouse and that's it. The rest of the tour is just looking at houses and it does not cover the whole of the island. So you are spending 2 hours on the bus which isn't that comfortable. I would have liked to seen parts of the island where 'Jaws' was filmed, but we just quickly drove through the area with the beach and the Jaws bridge. After the tour of the island we were dropped back at the area by the port in Martha's Vineyard and basically there was nothing to do and nothing was open. We had a quick bite to eat in a cafe that was open to kill time. We ended up getting an earlier ferry back to Cape Cod and having a little walk around that area to wait for the coach back to Boston. I think the tour on the Island could be improved so much. In fact I think it would have been better if the driver on New England Tours took their bus over and did the tour and more stops on the Island were included. I'm glad I went on this trip and to Martha's vineyard, but I don't really think you should expect it to be amazing.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Thank you for taking the time to write this review. Our trip is quite different in the spring and fall then it is during the summer months. Martha's Vineyard is a very seasonal island, thus shops and alot of restaurants close accordingly. We do continue making the trip so that guests (like yourselves) still have the opportunity to go to the island on what may be their ony lifetime visit to Boston. As you can see if you look at past reviews, they are quite different during the summer months. (mostly all 5 stars) Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Dolores T

Nov 2019

Very organized trip. All staff was friendly and courteous throughout the process of the trip. The bus ride was comfortable and we had an excellent, knowledgeable tour guide. Great Experience!

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you the GREAT 5 Star review. We take immense pride in the service that we try to provide to each and every one of our guests. I am very happy to hear that you enjoyed your day with us. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.