Martha's Vineyard Daytrip from Boston with Ferry, Optional Tour

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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
15-minute stop to view the Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah (Island Tour option)
50-minute stop to explore downtown Edgartown at your leisure (Island Tour upgrade)
3-Hour Narrated Martha's Vineyard 44 passenger Island Bus Tour (option available at checkout)
Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day-Trip Excursion
See all 6 Martha's Vineyard Towns during your island tour including Vineyard Haven & Aquinnah
Narration during Mini Coach Bus Ride
Gratuities
Lunch (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: AKA Back Bay Hotel, Boston Harbor Hotel, Colonnade, Dagny Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Boston (Washington Street), Fairmont Copley Plaza, Hilton Back Bay, Hyatt Regency Boston, Intercontinental 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 *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)

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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

    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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