Take a day trip to Martha's Vineyard in the comfortable and convenient transportation of a mini coach. Leave the hassle of driving up to someone else as you relax on your 1.5-hour ride to Falmouth, where you will board the ferry for Martha's Vineyard. Once at Martha's Vineyard, you will have time to explore the beautiful island on your own. Upgrade and add on a 2.5-hour island tour.
Get picked up from your Boston hotel in a mini-coach for a comfortable and relaxing 1.5-hour ride to Falmouth. Water and a light morning snack will be provided.
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.
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.
Upgrade to a 2.5-hour narrated island tour to get an initial overview of the island. On the tour you will have a 30-minute stop at the Gay Head cliffs in scenic Aquinnah, where the first lighthouse was built. 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 3.5 hours to explore Martha’s Vineyard on your own.
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.
Schedule details
Day Trip to Martha's Vineyard
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Departure Point:
Your Boston hotel or South Station
Departure Time:
- 6:30am - 7:30am
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Hotel pickups commence prior to this time
Return Details:
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Tour options:
Day trip to Martha's Vineyard
Day trip with 2.5 Hour island tour
Additional information
Day Trip to Martha's Vineyard
Inclusions:
- Roundtrip transportation from Boston to Martha's Vineyard
- Roundtrip ferry service on the Island Queen Ferry
- Light snacks and water
Exclusions:
- Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Please note: In the special requirements field at check out add your hotel name
Itinerary:
Please note: For departures from April 3-May 23 and October 15-October 30 ferry service will be provided by The Steamship Authority.Ferry schedules and locations may vary slightly. Times will be advised during reconfirmation.
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