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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)

mimicar31

Nov 2019

The trip was informative but the driver could have been more entertaining. We ate at Linda Jeans restaurant and would highly recommend. We had Boston Cream Pie and it was excellent!

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you for the 4 star review. I am pleased to know that you had a 4 star day though we always strive for 5! Sincerely. Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

aseidershenke

Nov 2019

This was an amazing trip. The beauty of New England is difficult to describe. The tour was perfect size, the drivers were spectacular (the driver that took us to the ferry and the drive on the island(. The history of Cape Cod and the beauty of it all. Recommend to all!

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you so much for this AMAZING 5 Star review! New England certainly is a beautiful part of the U.S. It is also a wonderful area to be raised in. We strive to provide our guests with the perfect day trip to Martha's Vineyard. I am happy to hear that you had such a great day and decided to share your recommendation with our future guests! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

BabyBoomer64traveler

Nov 2019

Took a tour of Martha Vineyard with a tour of the island. Spend most of time on the bus, short stops for picture taking, get a bit to eat, and little of shopping. We were confined to certain area. Could not see Kennedy house or Obama home - roads were off limited. Time could have spend go to Salem or other tourist area for less money.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you for taking the time to review your trip. Just to clarify, our three hour island tour makes 2 stops as advertised in Edgartown and at the Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah. Edgartown is a 50 minute stop while we stop at the Cliffs for about 15 minutes. The rest of the time on the tour is spent touring Martha's Vineyards 100 square miles. Our tour is fully narrated by the best Island tour guides around so the tour is not all visual. Celebrity homes are usually hard to see which is the reason that most celebrities choose them. I do apologize for you not being able to view them. After the tour is completed you have approximately 2 and a half hours of free time to do as you choose. You are certainly NOT confined by us to a specific area. There are public buses, taxis, Ubers, bikes. Free time is just that, your free time to do what you please. It is what you make of it. You definitely could go to other tourist areas around Boston for less money but they are not Martha's Vineyard and do not require a bus trip and a ferry. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.