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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

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $115.00

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Mon 23 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)

Francis S

Aug 2019

Had a blast from start to finish. We took the tour in Martha’s Vineyard as well and had an excellent experience.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you for the 5 STAR REVIEW! I am happy to hear that you had an excellent experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Amanda M

Jul 2019

We were collected by an airy mini van and lovely driver along with a few people from our hotel, everyone was friendly. The driver stops at the services and you can have a rest break on route and then on the ferry across to Marthas vineyard. There are plenty of stops, especially when you get on the island, very good tour and you get to have a little look at most of the towns. Trip went very smoothly, we did the 3 hour island tour, would strongly recommend doing that. ON the way there and back the driver provided refreshments and cookies on the way there and crisps on the way back. marthas vineyard was lovely, could have done with an overnight stop there, so pretty.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you for the FAB 5 star review. I am very happy to hear that you thoroughly enjoyed your day with us. No one does a Martha's Vineyard trip quite like New England Trips with a full 6 hours on the island, which is the perfect amount of time. We take great pride in the service that we provide to our guests and providing snacks and water is just one of our little ways of saying THANK YOU! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

valerie5646

Jul 2019

We got picked up promptly at our hotel in a small coach van and the driver Kristin was wonderful! So friendly and knowledgeable and had morning and afternoon snacks and water. She is a real gem! She made the trip there and back enjoyable! After the ferry ride which was good an on to the island tour we boarded a "renovated" school bus and I use the term renovated very loosely. I'll be honest I was greatly disappointed, Please know this tour is on an old school bus with roughly 50 people. Tours I have taken of other major cities have been on a small coach with about 12-16 people. I certainly should of done my homework better so I thought I'd write this revue. The island tour was good and Anthony the tour guide and driver was friendly and gave lots of info but I do have to say he was a bit hard to understand at times. All that being said the island is lovely and getting to see it was great and we were able to get to the beach for a short time also and had a great lunch at Nancy's Restaurant. I would still recommend this tour for sure just know what you are getting.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thank you for taking the time to write this 4 Star review. I'm happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with both Kristin and Anthony as they are both wonderful at what they do. Yes, the buses provided by our island tour partner are refurbished school buses. I am sure that you were never told anything different as we never hide this fact. There are no large luxurious coach buses on the island. As a company, New England Trips will bring anywhere from 50 to 100 or more visitors to the island on a daily basis. It is just not possible for us to have 8 to 10 small vehicles giving tours of the island without drastically increasing our guests cost. Perhaps if we had one small vehicle bringing visitors to the island we could provide a small vehicle for the tour as well. Our Island tour guides Tom and Anthony are both PHENOMENAL guides that help make this tour enjoyable for all! Your recommendation is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.