The trip between the two islands takes approximately 1 hour so plan your connections accordingly. It was built in 1950 by maryland drydock company and was a ferry for the woods hole, martha s vineyard and nantucket steamship authority, primarily on the martha s vineyard run, until march 5, 2007, when it was replaced with the new mv island home. We are planning a camping trip in early to midjune with our 26 travel trailer. Run by the state of massachusetts, the steamship authority departs from woods hole in cape cod yearround and is the only ferry to martha s vineyard that can accommodate cars. And parking is a cinch, just 200 yards from the dock. Tour marthas vineyard edgartown, massachusetts youtube. All summer through labor day weekend, the seastreak ferry makes a weekly round trip between manhattan and oak bluffs, marthas vineyard. Of particular importance to the vessel s future was the november announcement that the woods hole, marthas vineyard and nantucket steamship authority granted an operating license authorizing the. The steamship authority is the ferry service that operates yearround, and transports cars, motorcycles, trucks and rvs of all sizes.
This 15room boutique hotel is located right at the center of edgartown, a minutes walk from dozens of shops and restaurants. Marthas vineyard is actually quite a large island at 87 square miles, so its good to have a transportation plan before you get there. Vineyard harbor motel offers comfortable rooms, a private beach and an incredible location. Marthas vineyard fast ferry is only minutes from i95 and is the most convenient and time saving ferry to marthas vineyard we will save you hours in travel time each way. Marthas vineyard ferry new bedford to marthas vineyard. Sail away from falmouth to the island of marthas vineyard aboard the island queen ferry relax with the sea and sky and wind on a delightful 35minute minicruise across the sparkling waters of vineyard sound off the coast of massachusetts. How is the ferry service with accommodating such a vehicle. The editor of the magazine, nicki miller, and the art director, alley moore, challenged me to try skippering the ferry myself, and we ran that story as a sidebar. The marthas vineyard ferries is a rock band, created by elisha wiesner kahoots, bob weston shellac, volcano suns, mission of burma, and chris brokaw. Ticketed passengers that are on martha s vineyard at the time of the cancellation will be transferred on a seastreak ferry which will arrive in new bedford, ma, where they will then be transported via motor coach to grand central station nyc and the highlands ferry terminal. You have to drive down to cape cod and take a ferry from either woods hole or hyannis. From there, its a 40minute ride to martha s vineyard. We offer low rates for daily, weekly and monthly rentals.
The weekend guide to marthas vineyard, massachusetts. The ferry operates yearround from woods hole on cape cod, about an 80mile drive from boston. Ubers are an option, though they are quite expensive, so if youre planning to get to a variety of areas on the island, id recommend another form of transportation. Tom dunlop talks about jaws, martha vineyard and his. The steamship authority is trying to minimize website crashes and timeouts this year, but those have been issues in previous years. We invite you to check out our discount commuter book.
Our new fast ferry ava pearl is the the most advanced highspeed ferry in the country. The trip between woods hole and marthas vineyard takes 45. While you cant drive to martha s vineyard, there is one way to get the family car to the island. Traveling frequently on the highspeed ferry between hyannis, nantucket and marthas vineyard. There is only one ferry service that transports vehicles and rvs to and from marthas vineyard. Every ferry schedule from every port servicing marthas vineyard. Highspeed service between nantucket and marthas vineyard. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. Marthas vineyard car rental oak bluffs vineyard haven. Bringing your car to marthas vineyard l oak bluffs hotel. How far is it from marthas vineyard island to nantucket. Route and schedule information for the seastreak ferry service between new bedford and oak bluffs, marthas vineyard, ma. Additional charges per person will apply for any passengers over 2. Steamship authority is a fast and economical way to get to the island.
Island queen is another great option from falmouth, with only a halfhour trip time. This alternate transportation option will be offered at the time of cancellation in exchange for their martha s vineyard. The mv islander was a 201foot 61 mlong ferry formerly operated by the woods hole, martha s vineyard and nantucket steamship authority ssa. The marthas vineyard times is an independently owned weekly community newspaper, published by the mv times corp. Marthas vineyard island to nantucket one way to travel. This service offers both high speed and traditional ferry service from midcape to oak bluffs. Get to mv by ferry marthas vineyard chamber of commerce. The ultrarich are hoping to escape the coronavirus pandemic by fleeing to summer homes on marthas. Marthas vineyard island to nova scotia 7 ways to travel. Open year round, vineyard harbor motel is a convenient 10minute walk from the ferry terminal. Marthas vineyard ferry new bedford to marthas vineyard skip. Best way to get from boston to marthas vineyard mom life.
Driving edgartown main street, martha s vineyard september 2018 edgartown is a town located on martha s vineyard in dukes county, massachusetts, united states. Tickets for the interisland fast ferry to nantucket can be purchased directly from hyline cruises at the following link. For the majority of travelers, a marthas vineyard ferry is the most convenient, most affordable way to make the short trip from cape cod to the nearby island of marthas vineyard. Hi, which site should we use less expensive to book ferry rides from west yarmouth to marthas vineyard and nantucket. The 10ride ferry pass cards for adults, children ages 512, students and senior citizens are available for.
Getting to marthas vineyard is half the fun when you sail aboard the island queen. Contact seastreak marthas vineyard for details tel. Seastreak ferry terminal at oak bluffs, marthas vineyard. The steamship authority operates all day, every day from woods hole on cape cod. He chalked up problems with the refurbished ferry, called the marthas vineyard, to hiccups from its overhaul. All marthas vineyard ferry schedules and prices getting from cape cod woods hole hyannis falmouth and nantucket by boat, new bedford, rhode island new york nyc and nj ferries to marthas vineyard, docking ports and parking information. Martha s vineyard magazine, edgartown, massachusetts. For our wedding anniversary, linda and i went to martha s vineyard. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. Some years ago, i wrote a feature story about the ferry for marthas vineyard magazinein fact, the idea to write a book came from reporting and writing that story in 2007. Rhode island fast ferry service to marthas vineyard and. The steamship authority in woods hole massachusetts is the only ferry bringing cars to marthas vineyard. Enjoy our enclosed lounge, outside decks and fullservice snack bar. The distance between marthas vineyard island and nantucket is 29 miles.
Connect with friends, family and other people you know. It is the only ferry service which provides transport for vehicles to and from marthas vineyard. Perfect for spurofthemoment trips, the most scenic and most popular means of getting to martha s vineyard is by ferry. This was just before memorial day, so not everything was open yet. The ferry takes about 45 minutes and there are two types of fares.
The marthas vineyard returned to vineyard haven harbor at about 1. Our fast ferry to marthas vineyard arrives in oak bluffs harbor just steps away from hyline cruises interisland fast ferry to nantucket. Getting to marthas vineyard marthas vineyard chamber. Its located on the harbor in vineyard haven within walking distance to the ferry, unique shops, great restaurants and perfectly placed to explore the island. This alternate transportation option will be offered at the time of cancellation in exchange for their martha s vineyard to nycnj departure ferry ticket.
Marthas vineyard ferry reservations for summer 2019 go on sale. Sailing schedules are subject to changes without notice, all trips are 105 minutes in duration and may vary in length due to tide and weather conditions. However, we did do a lot, and saw a lot in three days. Marthas vineyard steamship authority ferry schedule. Tuesday, january 7, 2020 through monday, january, 2020. The least expensive option is definitely taking the bus. Martha s vineyard, massachusetts ferry ride vintage sign 12x18 art print, wall decor travel poster by lantern press in stock. Just 35minutes to the vineyard although you may wish it were longer. We established the first successful fast ferry to the island of marthas vineyard 15 years ago. We are the only ferry to marthas vineyard that truly avoids all the cape cod traffic.
We have served martha s vineyard island and its visitors for over 25 years. Marthas vineyard fast ferry is only minutes from i95 and is the most. Depart from quonset point in north kingstown, rhode island and start your getaway vacation or daytrip hours earlier on the largest, most luxurious fast ferry to the island. Enjoy a quick 95minute ride with incredible scenery down narragansett bay and through vineyard sound. There are 7 ways to get from martha s vineyard island to nova scotia by car ferry, bus, plane, ferry or car. Beginning in may, passenger ferry service is available from falmouth, hyannis and new bedford in massachusetts, quonset point. Wealthy virus refugees flock to marthas vineyard and. Ferry marthas vineyard is back in service the martha. The only marthas vineyard ferry from hyannis, cape cod, operating seasonally. From new bedford, massachusetts, a fast 1hour ferry travels to marthas vineyard six times a day in season late mayoct. Hyline cruises from hyannis on cape cod to oak bluffs. Marthas vineyard fast ferry seasonal highspeed ferry service between quonset point, rhode island and oak bluffs, marthas vineyard. Plan your trip to nantucket with a stop at marthas vineyard.
The island queen ferry also leaves from falmouth during the summer and early fall, arriving in oak bluffs on martha s vineyard after a 35minute trip. Come aboard the ava pearl and experience the newest most advanced fast ferry in the country offering all businessclass amenities and stateoftheart advanced ride. Hyline cruises runs fast ferries out of hyannis, which is especially convenient if youre linking your marthas vineyard trip with a visit to the cape cod mainland. In the summer season, passengeronly ferry service is available from the ports of falmouth and hyannis on the cape and traveling to oak bluffs on marthas vineyard.
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