Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour

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(3,160 reviews)
Boston, USA

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12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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!

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
Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day-Trip Excursion
See all 6 Martha's Vineyard Towns during your island tour (MUST PURCHASE Island Tour option)
15-minute stop to view the Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah (MUST PURCHASE Island Tour option)
50-minute stop to explore downtown Edgartown at your leisure (MUST PURCHASE Island Tour option)
3-Hour Narrated Martha's Vineyard 44 passenger Bus Tour (MUST PURCHASE Island Tour option)
Narration during Mini Coach Bus Ride
Gratuities
Meals (dining options available on Martha's Vineyard)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Departure Point: Provided Boston Hotel Pick-Up Locations: The Bostonian Hotel, Boston Harbor Hotel (must be hotel guest), Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston Marriott Long Wharf, The Colonnade, The Dagny Boston, DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Downtown (must be hotel guest), Fairmont Copley Plaza, Hilton Boston Back Bay, Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Hotel AKA Back Bay, Hyatt Regency Boston, Intercontinental Boston, The Liberty (must be hotel guest), Omni Parker House, Renaissance Boston Seaport District, Revere Hotel Boston Common, Seaport Hotel Boston, Sheraton Boston, W Boston, The Westin Boston Seaport District. For those who do not require hotel pick-up, please meet at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf main entrance (must be confirmed as your pickup location)

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Meeting point

*For those who do not require hotel pick-up, please meet at the  Marriott Long Wharf Hotel main entrance (must be confirmed as your pickup location). Boston Marriott Long Wharf, 296 State St, Boston, MA 02109, USA

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    Tour through Downtown Boston with narration as your guide makes their morning hotel pickups.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Enjoy the scenic views as you travel over the World's widest sea level canal. Our own Cape Cod Canal!

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Travel through the charming Town of Falmouth, Cape Cod on the way to the ferry.

    Admission ticket free
  • 2

    See beautiful Falmouth Harbor as you are dropped off at the Island Queen Ferry. Enjoy Cape Cod's most pleasurable passenger ferry experience during your 35 minute sail to Martha's Vineyard.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Enjoy your sail through Nantucket Sound while en route to Martha's Vineyard.

    35 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    You will arrive in the beautiful town of Oak Bluffs at 935am during our summer months. If you do not purchase our 3 hour tour, you may spend as much time as you wish in this town.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA)

    This is a must-see during any visit to Martha's Vineyard. Over 300 beautifully decorated gingerbread cottages. Explore and take as many pictures as you wish.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Another must-see in Oak Bluffs. The Flying Horses Carousel is the oldest continuously operating carousel in the country (since 1884).

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7

    While taking our 3 hour island tour (or spending the day on your own) be sure to visit this charming town.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    While on our 3 hour island tour you will stop and view the Gay Head Cliffs and lighthouse. SIMPLY AMAZING!!!!

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9

    This stop is seasonal for us as it is only done when we use the Steamship Authority Ferry Service. Usually both early Spring and late October.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10

    This Ferry service is one of the ferries that we use for our day trip to Martha's Vineyard. Usually it is in April/May and late October.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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