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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

Wed 25 Sep

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Starting at $115.00

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Wed 25 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)

joseluisestrada415

Oct 2019

New England Tours was the name of the company that toured us. It was an amazing experience. I highly, highly, highly recommend the 3 hour driving tour that you can add on for when you get to Martha's Vineyard. You get to see so much more that you will not be able to see even with the full 6 hours you get on the island. The pickup stops are so easy due to the convenience of the public transportation stops being nearby. And Boston has amazing public transportation. We did our tour September 30th, which was perfect because peak tourist season was ending and we pretty much had the island to ourselves. Only thing is that some stores may not be open due to low foot traffic. But you will be fine for the most part. I highly recommend going around this time of the year. The weather was perfect, especially when we went to the oldest lighthouse on the island (which you have to pay to get in) i believe it was $4 or $6 per adult to get in but it is definitely worth the experience especially on a very clear beautiful day!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for the AMAZING 5 Star review! I am happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your day with us. Our 3 hour narrated island tour is certainly a great way to see and hear about the history of this wonderful island. September certainly is a great time to go to Martha's Vineyard and a beautiful time of the year in New England. Your high recommendation is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing New England Trips. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Sandy_L

Oct 2019

Instead of seeing, the tour is hearing about the sights. Drive by without visiting or seeing. It is a waist of time and money. The Kennedy Library was the only interesting sight.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for taking the time to review us. I am not sure exactly what you expected. A bus tour is just that, a bus tour. Did you not get out of the bus for almost an hour to explore Edgartown and for 15 minutes to view the Gay Head Cliffs? This was a 3 hour tour with 2 stops totaling an hour out of the vehicle. Usually when you take a bus tour you are given history by an informed professional tour guide (which ours certainly is). Our tour is exactly as described, perhaps a private tour may have been a better option for you if you wanted to get out and explore more of the sights. I am sorry that you didn't enjoy our tour as much as the vast majority of our guests Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

John_W

Oct 2019

Very enjoyable. Great 3 hour tour of the whole island. We learned a lot had had a great guide who had always lived on the island which made it even better.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for the GREAT 5 Star review. I am pleased to know that you enjoyed your day with us. Thank you for spending it with New England Trips! Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.