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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)

weym0uth

Nov 2019

A very well organised trip. Picked up from our hotel on time. Transport comfortable with comfort break. Given tickets for return trip ferry and times. Driver gave local interest information as we went. Tour of Martha's Vineyard was enjoyable. Tour guide spoke very quickly so quite tricky to catch everything he was saying. Many shops closed at this time of year but still very interesting.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you for the 4 star review. As Boston's #1 day trip service to the island since 2011, we take great pride in even the smallest details. From the hotel pickups, to the snacks to the envelopes we try to provide our guests with a seamless day trip experience. Thank you for choosing New England Trips! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Crystal_Z

Nov 2019

I really enjoyed the ease of this trip. After you pay for it, all you have to do is show up at the pickup location. The bus driver had muffins and bottled water in the morning, and bags of chips with bottled water on the way back. The driver drops you off at the ferry and explains everything very clearly on what to do and what time to be back at the ferry. The driver also tells you what to do should you have any questions while there or if you miss the ferry on the way back. Call Steve! My friend and I decided to be on our own rather than to buy the offered tour of the island. We had no problems filling the free 6 hours. We had a great meal, shopped, and took pictures of the Gingerbread houses. I'd definitely recommend this trip to anyone interested in going to Martha's Vineyard.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you for taking the time to write this GREAT 5 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard day trip. Your detailed description of our trip is perfect! Our goal on this trip is to provide Boston visitors or locals a safe and easy way to get to Martha's Vineyard from Boston. Since I started this company with one bus back in 2011 that is what we consistently have done. We were the first company to offer a trip to Martha's Vineyard (Boston's "ORIGINAL" Martha's Vineyard day trip). Copycats have come and some have gone but we have remained Boston's #1 option to the island since we began! Just ask any Boston concierge or the Visitor's Bureau (people that know Boston and are located here)!! I am happy to hear that you had such a great day on the island! Your RECOMMENDATION IS GREATLY APPRECIATED! If you are ever back in Boston be sure to take one of our other excursions! All you have to do is call Steve! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Willie B

Nov 2019

Great day trip! Kristen was great!!! Pickup was on time and on schedule, had morning snacks available with water and even stopped at McDonalds for a light breakfast before heading to Cape Cod to catch ferry to Martha's Vineyard. It was unseasonably rainy and cold due to a subtropic storm, but but the ferry ride on the Island Queen was still enjoyable although the waters were choppy. Enjoyed the gingerbread houses at Oaks Bluff and the whaling mansions at Edgartown. This was a great tour and we are so glad we went. Highly recommend New England Tour!!!!

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thank you for the GREAT 5 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard day trip. Kristin is a fantastic guide that we are lucky to have as part of our team. I am so happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your day! Oak Bluffs and Edgartown certainly are must see towns while visiting the island. Your HIGH RECOMMENDATION of New England Trips is greatly appreciated! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.