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

Sat 21 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)

Idy S

Jun 2019

Though the staff is friendly and the group was organized, visiting Martha's vineyard isn't worth a tour. There is nothing to see but homes and the water. You're better off just going on the ferry and then renting a bike or car and aimlessly exploring than paying $100pp for this tour.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you for the review and YOUR OPINION. Keep in mind that Martha's Vineyard is an island, thus water is prevalent! How do you suggest that you get to the ferry? It is 75 miles from Boston. To say "you are better off just going on the ferry" is very misleading and not really accurate at all, as our trip originates in Boston. Have you or did you price other options to " go on the ferry"? Do those other options include hotel pickup, snacks, bottled water, island guides and roundtrip ground transportation packaged with the ferry for approximately $100? I am not going to disagree that renting a bike on the island is a great option to have. There are great scenic bike paths and convenient bike pickup locations close to the ferry. If you want to go from Boston to Martha's Vineyard there is no better option than New England Trips! The trip/tour is only as good as you make it. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

ChristineW3218

Jun 2019

If you do nothing else in Boston this is a MUST!!!! Fantastic insight into a community holding on to their 'island'. Go the whole hog book the additional 3-hour island tour, you won't regret it and it really is like stepping back in history. Definitely THE highlight of my trip!

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you for taking the time to write this Fantastic 5 Star Review. It is a great feeling to know that our day trip to Martha's Vineyard was the highlight of your Boston visit. The main reason that we are in business is to give visitors to our wonderful city of Boston a chance to experience other great New England destinations! Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

Maureen M

Jun 2019

I have just returned from a trip to Boston which was excellent. While staying in Boston I decided to go to Martha's Vineyard on a day trip, as I had heard a lot about it. Overall, the trip was not good value for money. When I was booking the trip, (which cost approximately $105), I was offered the option to up-grade to a three hour island tour which I opted for, and which cost an additional $45 approximately. Had I not opted for the upgrade, I would have seen very little of the Island, with a lot of time to spend in Oaks Bluff, with not a lot to do in the town. The return ferry trip only costs about $44 so I am not sure how the tour company arrived at a figure of $105 for the day trip. I feel the $105 should also include the trip around the island. The guide who picked us up from the Hotel tried to amuse us on the way to the ferry and was laughing at this own jokes, and I feel no one on the coach appreciated the jokes especially at 6.30 a.m. in the morning. However, the guide on the Island was very good and very informative and gave us a lot of information about the Island. Edgar town is a lovely town and i think we should have been given more time to spend there. When we stopped at the spectacular sea cliffs on the Island, I was expecting something wonderful, and I was a bit disappointed with same. As I am from Ireland I was expecting the cliffs to be as magnificent as some of the sea cliffs we have along the west coast and north west coast of Ireland. I think we should have also been given more information on the Gingerbread Cottages, and perhaps a little tour around same.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you for taking the time to write a review though I will say I strongly disagree with most, if not all of it. My feeling on reviews is that you certainly are entitled to your opinion as I am entitled to mine as a representative of New England Trips. So if you state yours either negatively or in a positive manner I have the privilige of being able to respond. This is what makes reviews great! So first let's discuss price. $105 includes round trip bus and ferry from Boston. It is over a 70 mile drive to the ferry each way. Do you realize that a public bus from Boston would cost you approximately $62 round trip? (no ferry, snacks, bottled water, or guide with or without jokes) A car service or taxi or shared transportation could cost between $120 to $200 one way. Please keep in mind that this is a business and other costs are associated with running it. Vehicle expenses such as fuel, maintenance, licenses, driver costs, etc and office expenses with computers, employees, etc are how we come up with our trip price. If you purchase a bowl of pasta in a restaurant, I am sure it would cost more than a $1 even though thats all you would pay for a box of pasta. As far as our guides go, we have the best around, all with their own personalities. Perhaps your sense of humor did not go well with your guides. For you to speak for the other 15 to 20 guests on your bus is not very fair in my opinion. As far as how your time on the island was spent, the 3 hour narrated tour is a $40 option. Alot of our guests will actually research the island a bit and decide which option is best for them. If you have a plan it is very easy to navigate. We do supply a complimentary island guide book for our each of our guests along with the information that our guides provide. We only have a limited amount of time to give you information so you really should look over the guide book on the drive to the ferry. This trip is a day trip with different guests from all parts of the world, each with different thoughts on how to spend their one day on Martha's Vineyard. It is not a 100,% guided tour with a generic itinerary for all. We make it easy for you to get from your Boston hotel to Martha's Vineyard. How you spend your day is up to you. We think that's the only way to run a successful trip (such as ours). As with most things in life you get out of it what you put into it. The large majority of our guests understand our tour/trip concept and judging by our review history and near 5 star rating appreciate the way our trip is run. Sincerely Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.

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