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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

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $115.00

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Sat 21 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)

ColinRH

Nov 2018

I am willing to admit that my impression of Martha's Vineyard might have been affected by having had a wonderful visit to Nantucket two days previously, where places were open, people were friendly and inviting, and it was clear why people love living and visiting there. MV did not present its best face to us: many places were closed (it was end of season in Nantucket too don't forget), and there was a very poor choice of places in Oak Bluffs to eat, or even have a cup of coffee while waiting for the ferry back to Hyannis. The trip around the island itself was interesting, but who cares really about all the famous and/or wealthy people who live(d) there? Can't help but say it comes in second when compared to Nantucket.

Meander62332047574

Nov 2018

It was a great day trip from Boston! We were so glad that we booked a tour for when we got to Martha's Vinyard.

Aint_Life_Great

Nov 2018

First, let me say we are not normally tour people, we prefer to go at our own pace. However, we only had 1 day available to see MV during our Boston trip, so this seemed like our best option. This was a 12 hr day - 7:00am-7:00pm. We opted to include the 3-hr guided island tour. PROS - Picked up and dropped off at our Boston hotel. Good way to see a lot of the island without having to rent a car & drive all day. Offered snacks and water on the shuttle to/from the ferry. Stopped half way for a potty break. CONS - Must follow the tour agenda. 3-hr tour was on an old school bus. NO STOP in Oaks Bluff, saw the gingerbread cottages while driving by. Way too much time in Vineyard Haven (least pretty town) at the end. Would have much rather had some of that time in Oaks Bluff. In hindsight, I would have probably been happier taking the shuttle/ferry service, then using the public buses to see the island. I was very disappointed that we had NO TIME at Oaks Bluffs and way too much time at my least favorite Vineyard Haven.

Response from Host

Nov 2018

Thank you for taking some of your valuable time to review our service to Martha's Vineyard from Boston. Martha's Vineyard is a very seasonal island, because of this, our trip changes quite dramatically from in season (mid May thru September) to off season (April and October). Since you took our trip in late October the only ferry operating that time of year (The Steamship Authority) docks in the town of Vineyard Haven thus that is where you spend a good portion of your time. During the summer the Island Queen ferry docks in the town of Oak Bluffs thus allowing our guests much more time to spend in that town. Thank you again for the review. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.