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Martha's Vineyard Day Trip from Boston with Island Tour Option

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Begin with pickup from select Boston hotels followed by relaxing drive to Falmouth, Massachusetts. Water and a morning snack provided on the trip.Arrive at the Island Queen Dock to board the ferry (ticket included) to Martha’s Vineyard. Enjoy a brief mini-cruise across Vineyard Sound to the island. From there, enjoy ample time to explore Martha's Vineyard at your leisure.For an introduction to the island, an optional tour is available. Visit the Gay Head Light, an iconic island lighthouse in Aquinnah. Travel through the beautiful historic village of Edgartown and learn about the area’s history from a guide. After the tour, you have free time to continue to explore the island on our own.Board the ferry for an afternoon departure and cruise back to Falmouth, where a return shuttle awaits to take you back to Boston and drop-off at select hotels.

Overview

Begin with pickup from select Boston hotels followed by relaxing drive to Falmouth, Massachusetts. Water and a morning snack provided on the trip.

Arrive at the Island Queen Dock to board the ferry (ticket included) to Martha’s Vineyard. Enjoy a brief mini-cruise across Vineyard Sound to the island. From there, enjoy ample time to explore Martha's Vineyard at your leisure.

For an introduction to the island, an optional tour is available. Visit the Gay Head Light, an iconic island lighthouse in Aquinnah. Travel through the beautiful historic village of Edgartown and learn about the area’s history from a guide. After the tour, you have free time to continue to explore the island on our own.

Board the ferry for an afternoon departure and cruise back to Falmouth, where a return shuttle awaits to take you back to Boston and drop-off at select hotels.

Itinerary

  • Downtown

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

    15 minutes
  • Cape Cod Canal

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

  • Falmouth

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

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

    35 minutes
  • Oak Bluffs

    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
  • 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
  • Flying Horses Carousel

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

    15 minutes
  • Edgartown

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

    50 minutes
  • Gay Head Light (Aquinnah Light)

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

    15 minutes
  • Nobska Point Lighthouse

    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
  • 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 Included

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

296 State St, Boston, MA 02109, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Ride from Boston to Cape Cod aboard air-conditioned minibus
  • Enjoy ocean views on a cruise between Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard
  • Spend hours exploring Martha's Vineyard at your leisure
  • Narrated Island tour upgrade with stops in Edgartown and Gay Head Cliffs
  • Inclusions

    • 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

    Exclusions

    • Gratuities
    • Lunch (dining options available on Martha's Vineyard)

    Additional Information

    • 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
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Provided Boston Hotel Pick-Up Locations: AKA Back Bay Hotel, Boston Harbor Hotel (MUST BE A HOTEL GUEST), Colonnade, Dagny Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Boston (Washington Street), Fairmont Copley Plaza, Hilton Back Bay, Hyatt Regency Avenue de Lafayette, Intercontinental Boston, 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
    • Please note: PICKUPS ARE ONLY PROVIDED AT HOTELS THAT ARE ON THE LIST.
    • Priority seating is available upon request
    • There is walking involved on this day trip

    Guide Languages

    • English

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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