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

Mon 23 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)

MichiC2308

Aug 2019

This was a very well-organized tour. The two drivers were amazing. I received several confirmations from both the company and driver the day prior to our trip. Plenty of snacks and water were provided. We also made a short stop to grab breakfast and a bathroom break which was much appreciated since our pick up was at 6:15am sharp. We were also forewarned that the tour buses on the island were not luxury by any means. They were more like old school buses that had been converted. Regardless, we hardly noticed. Anthony was really great and we learned a lot. This is definitely an all day tour. We were on time however, we hit a lot of traffic on the way back. So don’t make prior commitments for that evening. We will definitely use this company again in the future.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you for the GREAT 5 Star review. This being our 9th summer, we have NEVER left a guest behind. We take great pride in the way that our trip is run from start (and before) to finish. It is the guide that makes the tour a great one! If you were in a beautiful coach bus on the island but had an awful guide, it wouldn't be enjoyable. One thing about our company, INTEGRITY is very important, we would never mislead a guest into thinking that they were going to get something that they were not. By doing the RIGHT THING and always taking the high road our business has continued to gain in popularity and thrive! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

djrakay

Aug 2019

First, I’ve read prior reviews and I know the owner will bash my review. It should have reflected this more prior to booking. I’m sure mine will too instead of met with trying to understand how to improve. Hotel pickup? Only if you stay at select hotels or you will be directed to walk upwards to half a mile at 6 am in the morning. If you call to ask for some place closer a rude person may pick up and tell you that they pick up at 30 hotels but none of which are apparently are between the both / west end where a lot of hotels are located. Probably the rudest person I encountered on a 10 day trip to Boston / east coast. Next, they cram the bus full which is fine, except when they don’t ask single riders to sit together so you and your wife have to sit in different areas of the bus. Happy anniversary, you go sit by this stranger. Oh and while trying to get a seat the driver just takes off leaving you grasping for bars trying to hold on and starts telling important details of the trip about what cards in an envelope mean and where to meet for our next excursion. We had over an hour ride. She didn’t need to talk about those while speeding off while we were trying to grab a seat. No respect to time. If you say the bus will be back at a certain time you may want to arrive close to that time. We arrived back over an hour after we were directed. We had to rush and pay extra money to get to dinner on time. Oh and we had to walk the half mile extra back to our hotel we weren’t planning on. Good thing walking wasn’t a problem for us. The optional tour was informative. If you want and to hear about random people’s houses and someone taking just to fill the time. Don’t get me wrong I had fun and the guide did a good job with the sites they were supposed to go and the time they had to fill. You are put on an old bus for this trip with no Ac and are fairly rushed through things. More time spent driving that exploring. You drive for what felt like 1.5 hours to go see a small lighthouse on the far side a Martha’s Vineyard. Not worth it although it is very pretty. All in all, not a bad day. Things were pretty well arranged. I just can’t get over the few bug missteps that can cause you to be thrown off for the day.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Hello and thank you for taking the time to write this review. I wouldn't call my responses bashing, the same way I wouldn't call your review bashing. You certainly are entitled to write your review in a public forum and I am entitled to respond. Sounds fair to me! I clearly remember our conversations (yes, conversations regarding hotel pickup) and saw this review coming before you ever stepped foot on our bus. I actually was expecting 1 star so you really must have enjoyed the trip. I remember you being very concerned about walking to the Bostonian in the dark at 630 AM from a few blocks away and me assuring you it would not be dark out. There are certainly quite a few expected exaggerations in your review that I could rebut but won't bother to. Thank you for saying that things were pretty well arranged and I'm actually glad that you had fun. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

inas288

Aug 2019

We can do a lot of things in martha’s vineyard. We can do biking, swimming on the beach, explore the island or just hanging around on the cafe/ restaurant there. A lot of goos seafood restaurant

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you for the 4 star review. There certainly is something for everyone on this trip. That is what makes Martha's Vineyard such a wonderful day trip from Boston. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

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