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

Wed 25 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)

Marlene_H

Oct 2019

Too early and too long to spend in the island with not much to do and see. This tour is over-priced, I think.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for the 4 star review. It is a long day, as there is a lot of travel involved to get to Martha's Vineyard from Boston. I disagree with your notion that the trip is overpriced as you are paying a little over $100 for a roundtrip 75 mile bus ride (each way) and a roundtrip ferry ride. Not to mention narration, complimentary snacks bottled water, island guidebook and hotel pickup. Do you realize an Uber or taxi one way would be considerably more than that roundtrip cost? I am glad that you enjoyed the day enough to give us 4 stars. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Homer_S

Oct 2019

We had an outstanding experience. We were picked up at the Marriott Wharf One by an absolutely superb driver (Joe?). He kept us entertained the entire time thru amazing stories of points of interest along the way. Upon arrival, we boarded a bus for the island tour. Joe, the driver, was outstanding. Wonderful commentary for the entire trip around the island. Points of interest were covered in detail and the information was via a personal perspective. Ate lunch at Cafe' de Villa, a place in full chaos because most eateries and shops on the island had shut down for the weather season. Returned to docking, awaited our return ferry. Returned to the bus for ride home and experience another outstanding driver who spoke only when necessary as most of the passengers where napping due to exhaustion. It was a long day, but worth more than what we paid.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for the OUTSTANDING 5 Star Review! I am very happy to hear that you and your family enjoyed your day with us. I appreciate you taking the time to write such a detailed review. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Jody_L

Oct 2019

There were good and bad on this trip. The bus ride from Boston was good. Loved the ferry trip. There is nothing better than a morning ride in the sun on a ferry boat. Absolutely wonderful! The optional tour was the problem. When you get up at 5:00 a.m. in the morning to make the tour on time, there isn't anything open for breakfast. Yes, you can eat on the Ferry, but it isn't the same as a nice, sit down breakfast. We found a great Turkish place with an amazing breakfast with Turkish coffee. This didn't leave much time to walk around and photograph. We didn't realize how much time it would take to get back to the bus. We were 5 minutes late and we were left there. Yes, I know it was my fault. But 5 minutes? All the other tours we took from Boston were nice about it as we were waiting up to 15 minutes for stragglers. If we had been told to be prompt or given some warning, we would have been prompt. So we missed the optional bus tour around the Island and were refunded 1/2 of $80 price for both of us. Was this a blessing in disguise? I don't know. We did get a chance to do a lot of walking and exploring on our own. That was nice. But being left after 5 minutes really spoiled the whole tour for me.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for taking the time to review your trip. I do apologize for you being left behind and did give you a courtesy refund of 50% even though you were late for the bus departure. For you to state that you were not told of the possibility of being left behind if late is certainly not accurate. Our island bus tour was sold out that particular morning so 42 of the 44 passengers were on time and well aware of the departure time. Not only were you told by Tom your island tour guide that he was leaving at 1100 (not 1105) , you were also told by Kevin (your driver to the ferry) that our tour is on a schedule and doesn't wait for guests that are not on time. Tom's usual timing is arrival in Edgartown by 10 am, you are given 50 minutes and told to be back by 1050 and that he is leaving at 1100 regardless of if you are back or not. I believe that 10 minute cushion is more than fair as this is a shared tour and every minute a guest is late cuts into other guests free time at the end of the day. To me that isn't being courteous and fair to the guests that are on time. I am sorry if your tour was spoiled but we certainly didn't want to spoil it for the 42 that were on the bus awaiting your return. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

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