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)

Leslie J

Oct 2019

We had a great day out on this tour. The highlight was the optional 3 hour trip around the island with Tom as our driver and guide. He was amazing with a wealth of local knowledge and anecdotes. Tom has lived on the island all his life and I doubt you’d ever find someone more qualified to lead this tour. Thanks Tom!

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for the EXCELLENT 5 Star review! A day trip from Boston To Martha's Vineyard is certainly a wonderful way to spend a day of your Boston vacation. You are 100% correct when you state that you'd never find someone more qualified to tour the island with. On behalf of Tom and everyone at New England Trips we thank you for spending the day with us. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

DayTrip65133816608

Sep 2019

First of all, this was day 3 of our trip and I was tired. But, it was our 29th wedding anniversary, so I was excited to spend the day at a unique location with my husband. It was our first visit. We were picked up at 6:20 by Elaine. Elaine is very nice and I love her accent. It was a little too early in the morning for me to be responsive much less attentive, but I appreciate her cheery demeanor. Her accent is authentic! She gave us our envelope with our tickets, however, she didn't mention the free water and muffins and a map. So we learned that later after the trip had already started. We arrived on time to the ferry. It was a beautiful morning and it was a nice trip. Elaine had given us great tips, like to use the bathroom on the boat instead of thinking to wait when it stopped. And also not to eat during the excursions of the tour. wait until that was over so that the tour would not be behind, etc. The driver, Anthony, held the logoed sign for us to effectively find the bus. He was nice, however, I was expecting a native, Bostonian. Anthony is from Jamaica so it took awhile for me to get used to his accent. He was very knowledgeable about the island, and he had many stories to tell. However, again, I was very tired, so the constant narration during sometimes no-man's land was just.....too much. I really don't like tours where you see just entrances of the places---not the buildings itself, and I got to the point where I just got tired of hearing about the Kennedy's. Edgartown was a quaint area. And Gay Head was a beautiful view. I would have appreciated if Anthony would have been handy to take photos of couples, like us. It's hard to ask people and it would be a nice gesture. But he kinda disappeared. Not that I was looking for him, however, he wasn't at the Gay Head view to make the offer. We got back to our starting point; I didn't know that we could have taken the Martha's Vineyard metro bus to get to, say, Edgartown. We were given two discount cards for restaurants. One was for one that was closed for the season and the other was a quaint place, but overcrowded with football fans for any tourists to be in the place. We found a spot and walked around. I'm glad we went, but Martha's Vineyard wasn't what I was expecting. We could have rented bikes and rode around; however, again, being day 3 of our Boston trip, my legs were already spent by walking so much. No one wished us a happy anniversary. That would have been nice touch, as well.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

First of all , Happy Anniversary! I'm not sure that anyone was made aware of the fact that it was your anniversary. Anthony is from Jamaica, but a wonderful tour guide just the same, with as much if not more knowledge than a lot of islanders. Most tour guides do stay with their bus when guests are out of it to watch over guests belongings. Perhaps you would have enjoyed this tour a bit more if it was on day one of your visit, as it is a very long day. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

cherylhD980MM

Sep 2019

Very nice tour. Bus driver/tour guide was great. The added 3 hour tour of the Island was nice and very informative. Wish we would have had more time to spend in Edgartown which was lovely and less time in Oak Bluffs which was a bit of a disappointment. Edgartown had much nicer shops but we only had enough time to go in a couple.

Response from Host

Oct 2019

Thank you for the VERY NICE 4 star review. Since our tour is just 3 hours with a lot to see, we are limited how much time we can spend in one town. Remember, you did have about 2 and a half hours of free time after the tour and you certainly could have taken a taxi or bus back to Edgartown if you had wished to. (10-15 minutes away by taxi) Thank you again for taking the time to review us. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

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