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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

Tue 24 Sep

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Starting at $115.00

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Tue 24 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)

Rita P

Aug 2019

The trip was excellent but the private tour was anything but private. It was a bus full of people on a 3 hour tour of the island.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you for the EXCELLENT 4 Star review. The tour was private in the sense that it was made up of New England Trip guests only. It was not a public tour. Everyone that was on that tour was picked up from Boston that morning in a New England Trips vehicle. Sorry for the misunderstanding. ( Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

John O

Aug 2019

We took this trip as it was highly recommended. We are glad we did. It is hard to see everything in one day but it was well worth the cost and the bus driver was very helpful as we made the 90 journey from Boston. The decorated cottages were definitely the highlight of the area.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you for the NICE 4 Star review. I am glad that you enjoyed your day with us. The gingerbread cottages certainly are worth the trip! Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Mattb33408

Aug 2019

Hotel pick up was at 6:15am driver (Jay) was very prompt and had an envelope with my itinerary and necessary tickets in his hand as the bus door opened. He graciously offered a morning snack and bottled water. The ride from Boston to Falmouth Harbor was uneventful (@ 1 hour) we experienced minimal traffic. The ferry was at the dock when we arrived and we boarded quickly. The trip this was was a little longer that usual due to the strong winds. I sat on the 3rd deck and it was a beautiful ride. On the other side we met our island tour guide, Tom. He was a multi generational island native. I personally found him a little curt and boarder line rude but his vast knowledge of the island and it’s history out weighed his attitude. (Personally I do not need to know my guide/drivers politics and who they voted for) The island is beautiful and the stops and time allotted were very well planned. The Gay Cliff Overlook near the lighthouse was by far my favorite stop. At the end I did not eat at the heavily recommended restaurants that both drivers/guides spoke of, instead I relied on my tried and true Yelp app and non biased reviews. Overall I highly recommend this day trip if you have constrained time and want the “most bang for the buck” I did not understand the “rest break” during both rides on the mainland, it’s only a 60’ish mile drive and on the return I would have rather arrived back at my hotel 30 minutes earlier.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you for the 4 Star review. I appreciate your feedback Both Jay and Tom are great at what they do. Tom is who he is, and that is a true islander, having been born and raised on Martha's Vineyard. He is not a warm and fuzzy guy, and that's ok. As far as the 2 stops go, since it is such an early start, we try to let our guests purchase their morning coffee if they haven't yet had the chance. On the return trip we like to make a restroom break as it can be a long trip back with traffic. Your high recommendation is greatly appreciated. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.