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Martha's Vineyard Ferry Information
Ports, Schedules, Fares & Parking

Ferries at The Pier in Hyannis

Ferries to Martha's Vineyard leave Cape Cod from three ports:

• Falmouth
• Woods Hole
• Hyannis
   

Cape Cod to Martha's Vineyard Ferry Info

In this guide you'll find information on sailing from each port, along with links to each ferry service's website for the most up-to-date schedules, reservations, and discount offers.

Ferries from Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard

Island Queen
Falmouth Harbor
75 Falmouth Heights Road
(508) 548-4800

Route: Falmouth Harbor to Oak Bluffs

Season: Island Queen sails seasonally only, from late May to mid-October.

Auto Transport: No

Schedule: During peak season, Island Queen has seven daily departures for Oak Bluffs, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Additional sailings on weekends. (See schedules.)

Crossing Time: Approximately 35 minutes

Round Trip Fares: $20 adult, $10 kids age 5-12, kids 4 and under Free / Additional charge to bring bicycle, surfboard, etc. aboard

Parking: Island Queen has 2 lots, both within easy walking distance to the dock. $15.00 per day.

More Info: No credit cards accepted. Cash and travelers checks only. Some pets allowed. Visit the Island Queen website for more details.

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Falmouth-Edgartown Ferry
Falmouth Harbor
278 Scranton Avenue
(508) 548-4800

Route: Falmouth to Edgartown

Season: Sails seasonally only, from Memorial Day to Labor Day

Auto Transport: No

Schedule: During the summer, four sailings daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., with additional return sailing on Friday. (See full schedule [PDF])

Crossing Time: About 50 minutes

Round Trip Fares: $50 adult, $30 kids age 6-12, kids under 6 Free /Additional charge to bring bicycle, surfboard, etc. aboard

Parking: Many options including onsite, offsite with shuttle, valet parking. From $15 per day and up.

More Info: Some pets allowed. Be sure to check the Falmouth-Edgartown Ferry website for discounts and special offers.

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Patriot Party Boats Water Shuttle
Falmouth Harbor
227 Clinton Avenue
(508) 548-2626


Route: Falmouth Harbor to Oak Bluffs

Season: Year round.

Auto Transport: No

Crossing Time: About 20 minutes

Fare: $12 each way

Parking: Various locations, from $10 per day.

More Info: Some pets allowed. See Patriot Party Boats for detailed ferry service info. Water taxi to Martha's Vineyard also available on call 24 hours a day.

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Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyard Ferry

Steamship Authority
Woods Hole Wharf
(508) 477-8600


Routes: Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs

Season: Sails to Vineyard Haven year round, and to Oak Bluffs seasonally from mid-April to mid-October

Auto Transport: Yes

Crossing Time: About 45 minutes

Schedule: Multiple daily sailings from 6 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. (See full schedule.)

Round Trip Fares: $16 adult, $8.50 kids age 5-12, kids age 4 and under Free, $8.50 active military with proper ID. Auto transport rates from about $135, depending on vehicle size. Additional charge to bring bicycle, surfboard, etc. aboard.

Parking: On-site at the terminal, and off-site with free shuttle service. $10-$13/day.

More Info: If you plan to take your vehicle on the Martha's Vineyard ferry, be sure to make your reservations as early as possible. (No later than January or February for vehicle transport on a summer weekend.) Some pets allowed. Be sure to check with the Steamship Authority for special fare and discount info.

Ferries from Hyannis to Martha's Vineyard

HyLine Cruises
Ocean Street Docks
Hyannis
(800) 492-8082

Route: Hyannis to Oak Bluffs

Season: High-speed ferry sails seasonally, from early May to late October.

Auto Transport: No

Crossing Time: About 1 hour. 

Schedule: Multiple daily sailings during the summer. (See full schedule.)

Round Trip Fares: $59 adults, $39 kids age 5-12, kids age 4 and under Free.

Parking: HyLine has its own lots near the pier ($20 per day in summer, less during the rest of the year). There are also a good number of privately owned lots within walking distance of the dock (costs vary). We prefer to park at the Hyannis Transportation Center on Main Street ($15 per day), then walk ($0) or take the trolley ($2, seasonal from late June to Labor Day) to the piers.

More Info: Some pets allowed. Be sure to check HyLine Cruises website for coupons and discounts.

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