SAILING ONTO MV
Most visitors to Martha’s Vineyard have the pleasure of beginning their Island visit aboard one of several ferries that carry passengers from New Bedford, Rhode Island, and Cape Cod. Year-round, car and passenger ferry service is provided by the Steamship Authority which travels to both Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs. It is the only ferry service which provides transport for vehicles to and from Martha’s Vineyard.
In September, passenger-only ferry service is available from the ports of Falmouth and Hyannis on the Cape and traveling to Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard. Fast ferry service, also for passengers only, is available from Quonset Point, RI and New Bedford, MA.. You will find details on fares, schedules and the need to make reservations prior to travel, described within each of the listings below.
Please note: You do not need a car during your visit. There are ample taxis and Ubers and most of the weekend’s events are even within walking distance. All of the weekend’s events will take place in Oak Bluffs. The island is not large, so if your ferry docks in Vineyard Haven, it is just a short taxi ride to each of the listed hotels. There is parking available at each of the ferry terminals on the mainland. Leave ample time for parking before your ferry if you choose to travel without your car.
More information on how to get around once you’re on island can be found here.
The Steamship Authority
1 Cowdry Road, Woods Hole, MA 02543 Tel: 508-477-8600
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The Steamship Authority provides the only year-round passenger and vehicle ferry service to the island of Martha’s Vineyard. A 45-minute trip from Woods Hole, MA to Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs.
Island Queen Ferry
75 Falmouth Heights Road, Falmouth, MA 02540 . Tel: 508-548-4800 . Email: info@islandqueen.com
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Sail away from Falmouth to the island of Martha’s Vineyard aboard the Island Queen Ferry… relax with the sea and sky and wind on a delightful 35-minute mini-cruise across the sparkling waters of Vineyard Sound off the coast of Massachusetts. The Island Queen is the only cruise ship sailing regularly from Falmouth Harbor to Oak Bluffs, centrally located, easy to get to… and with no hassle parking. Leave your car behind, secure in the spacious paved lot 200 yards from the dock. Delight in the island, and enjoy a wonderful ferry to Martha’s Vineyard!
Martha’s Vineyard Fast Ferry – (Rhode Island to MV)
1347 Roger Williams Way, North Kingstown, RI 02852 Tel: 401-295-4040 Email: info@vineyardfastferry.com
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We operate the newest most luxurious fast ferry to Martha’s Vineyard. The “Ava Pearl” offers all Business Class seating with interior luggage areas and the most advanced Ride Control System in the world offering the smoothest ride possible.
Depart from Quonset Point, Rhode Island and avoid all the Cape Cod traffic – we will save you 3-4 hours in travel time each way!
Closest daily ferry to Connecticut, New York & New Jersey.
Dockside parking $10/day
Seastreak Martha’s Vineyard
New Bedford, MA 02740 & Oak Bluffs, MA 02557 Tel: 800-262-8743 . Email: contactnb@seastreak.com
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The most convenient and luxurious way to get there!
Leave the stress of getting to Martha’s Vineyard behind, and relax onboard one of our luxury catamaran ferries while we cruise you there. Whether coming from or through New Jersey, New York City, Boston, or New Bedford, there’s no better way to get to and from your island escape than Seastreak. Once you’re aboard, your vacation begins. In Martha’s Vineyard, we’ll drop you off or pick you up at Oak Bluffs.
INFORMATION GATHERED FROM THE MARTHAS VINEYARD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and MVOL.