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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

Sun 17 Nov

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Starting at $115.00

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Sun 17 Nov

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)

benm278

Oct 2022

Well worth the money. I wish i could have stayed longer on the Island. The lady driving the bus was really funny and a good story teller. The ferry was good also. Then the tour on the Island was brilliant I enjoyed every minute of it. Very interesting and informative about the history and the people living there.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for this AMAZING 5 star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I am very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your day on the island. Our guides are the best around and we are lucky to have each and every one of them as part of our team. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Bruce_S

Oct 2022

It was cold and rainy. The trip should have been canceled. I tried to cancel but you forced me to go because you wouldn't refund anything even though you knew it would not be a good day. Then we found out you canceled the next two days trips. Should have done that to ours too.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

I apologize if you did not have good weather on the day of your excursion. That is something that I can't control. It is my responsibility to our guests to operate the trip. We have customers that come from all over the world. For some, seeing Martha's Vineyard is the main reason that they came to Boston. We have a very fair cancellation policy of 24 hours prior to departure. It is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to cancel within that time frame. Why didn't you? To say we forced you to go is not true. We had quite a few guests that made the decision to cancel and were fully refunded because they followed the guidelines. I spoke with guests that same day that had a wonderful time. Do you think they wished that I had cancelled? Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

DANNY_S

Oct 2022

David P was very knowledgeable and interesting when giving us narrative on the way to the ferry at Cap Cod. Matt on Martha’s Vineyard was even more knowledgeable and also very interesting when narrating everything you ever wanted to know about Martha’s Vineyard. You really need to take both tours. That means adding the Martha’s Vineyards island tour when booking.

Response from Host

Oct 2022

Thank you for this REALLY GOOD 5 star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I am very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your time with both Dave and Matt. They are both exceptional guides. I really appreciate your advice to our future guests! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.