Martha's Vineyard: Full-Day Journey from Boston
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270 Ratings
Boston
Embark on a full-day journey from Boston to Martha's Vineyard with New England Excursions. Experience the convenience of booking, comfortable transportation, and a memorable island tour. Join us for an intimate and engaging adventure!
Duration:
13 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Boston - Enjoy being picked up directly from your hotel’s front door. Our large 12-14 passenger coach will provide an outstanding customer experience. Live, historical commentary provided by your driver as you traverse around Boston.
- Cape Cod - While traveling to the Steamship Authority, enjoy engaging in full, live commentary by your driver/guide. Learning about historic locations such as; Plymouth, Cape Cod Canal, Bourne and local Native Americans reservations.
- Falmouth - Once on Cape Cod, your excursion includes a mini tour of Falmouth. We travel through downtown, view the marvelous cedar shake houses and travel the coast for views of the Vineyard Sound.
- Nobska Point Lighthouse - After a short trip around Falmouth, let’s take a beautiful visit at the Nobska lighthouse. This historic locations offers amazing picture opportunities, an outer house walk-around and cliff views.
- Steamship Authority Ticket Office - We arrive at the Woods Hole Steamship Authority at about 9:00am. That is 30 minutes before your vessel departs the terminal. This allows our guest plenty of time to explore town or stop in a local cafe for a coffee and a breakfast sandwich before boarding the 9:30am ferry to Oak Bluffs. We are the only company in Boston that offers this experience.
- Vineyard Sound - Your ferry ride from Woods Hole to Oak Bluffs is 45 minutes. While on-board you may enjoy inside, A/C seating or walk about the massive passenger deck for outstanding pictures of both Martha’s Vineyard and Cape Cod. Concessions and restrooms are on the ferry for your convenience. As always, round-trip ferry tickets are included.
- Oak Bluffs - Once on Martha’s Vineyard, all guest will have roughly 6 hours to explore at their leisure. You are welcome to rent bikes, take the city bus, order a ride share or take a 3-hour island with our affiliate partners (additional fee).
Those who wish to take the 3-hour tour option will be greeted by the tour directed at the Oak Bluffs harbor
- Steamship Authority Ticket Office - Your ferry leaves Oak Bluffs at 3:45pm. Relax after a bustling excursion of the island on your 45 minute ride back to Woods Hole. You will be greeted by your original tour guide in Woods Hole at 4:30pm.
- Boston - From Woods Hole to Boston is roughly a 2-hour ride. Feel free to offer feedback on your day to one of our expert drivers. We strive to get guest back in the Boston area for about 6:30 pm
Your expert guide will provide you with local Boston cuisine recommendations and events
What's Included
- Bottled water provided
- Professional driver/guide included
- Enjoy our selection of snacks
- Benefit from a discount food card
- Experience live commentary during the tour
- Receive helpful maps
- Ferry tickets included
- Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off service
What's Not Included
- Island tour only available as an add-on
- Food and drinks on the ferry and the island are up to the traveler unless specified otherwise
Additional Information
With deep roots in military service, New England Excursions offers top-notch coach services to Martha’s Vineyard. Our hassle-free booking process, strategic pickup and drop-off points, and the supreme comfort of our air-conditioned coaches assure a journey worth remembering. Enjoy a swift trip from Boston to Woods Hole, bypassing the usual hassle of queues and holding areas at the Steamship Authority. We ensure you have ample time to savor breakfast and a cup of coffee at a local cafe before embarkation. In the deal, you get round-trip ferry tickets, snacks, water, island maps, discounted food cards, and enlightening commentary.
Island tour option; OUR SERVICE IS MORE THAN A MERE SCHOOL BUS TOUR. Experience a fantastic 3 hour, comprehensive island tour in one of our 14-seater, air-conditioned, high-top vans. This is an excellent way to explore the island. Enjoy the tour across all six towns, with stops made for snacks, picture-taking, and restroom breaks. Our tour guides are unrivaled in their professionalism! Enjoy a personalized journey, asking questions and becoming a part of the New England Excursions family.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 28 people per booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible, very sorry for the inconvenience
- Guest may be asked to meet at a different location other than the hotel listed. This is to ensure smooth and timely departure from Boston.
Location
Boston
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(270 Ratings)
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Suzsco24
Jan 27, 2024
Martha’s Vineyard - Well Worth the Time & Money! - Such a great tour! Our guide in Boston was exceptional and provided very interesting information re Boston and during the drive to/from the ferry. Our Martha’s Vineyard guide was passionate about the island and shared many stories with us. Highly recommend this tour, including the tour on the island.
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Delores_b
Oct 9, 2023
Excellent Matha's Vineyard Day Trio with Island Tour - Great tour guides. Excellent tour a wealth of knowledge from the drivers.
Highly recommend the Island Tour.
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Joseph_h
Sep 27, 2023
Great experience - Keith was a great tour guide . He gave alot of information and made everyone enjoy the trip . Very memorable
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Jill_b
Sep 25, 2023
Super Trip - Matt told great stories about Boston and had a ton of wonderful restaurant recommendations. Greg was very knowledgeable about Martha’s Vineyard. Both had very comfortable vans. Just a great, well organized day!
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Peter_s
Sep 23, 2023
Martha's vineyard day tour, including taken around the island by bus - Enjoyed thoroughly, both sets of drivers, first to and from the ferry and the driver who took us round Martha's vineyard were really great and so informative. Highly recommend to anyone.
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Gladys_r
Sep 20, 2023
Highly Recommended - I'm happy to write this review. Greg was our tour guide and he has a vast knowledge of every single detail and story relate to the island. He paid attention to every detail including controversials topics but he delivered those with great professionalism. Kept us all engaged with his constant narrative.
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Anita_w
Sep 22, 2023
Sister trip - The trip to ferry to and from Martha's Vineyard was great. The van driver was engaging with all of the passengers, he was knowledgeable and fun. The guy who did the tour of Martha's Vineyard was underwhelming, he talked too fast and drove to fast, when he point out a land mark, we had already passed it. After a while I stopped trying to understand him and just looked at the beautiful island.
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Lynette_m
Sep 22, 2023
It was an awesome trip!... - It was an awesome trip! The ferry ride was very smooth ride. Our on land tour was with Michele. She was very knowledgeable of the area.
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Global32557843892
Sep 30, 2023
Not given correct info - Did not visit nobaska lighthouse as per schedule? Also info not quite correct for ferry trip could easily have missed return ferry
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Colette_b
Sep 20, 2023
Our Tour operator never showed up - Our tour operator never showed up. He says Viator never sent the reservation and Viator says he said he drove by and we weren’t there. We messaged the operator and they never responded. The phone number for customer help in the app was wrong and we had to Google Viator customer support to get the right number. Complete fail on all accounts.
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