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Martha's Vineyard Daytrip from Boston with Round-Trip Ferry & Island Tour Option

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Overview

Join Boston's only award-winning, original, Martha's Vineyard Day Trip! Leave the trouble of driving to someone else and enjoy a day trip to Martha’s Vineyard from Boston. Then, take a short cruise to Martha's Vineyard then enjoy free time to explore or upgrade to add an island tour. Complimentary snacks, bottled water, island guidebooks and a discount card with island perks are provided during the drive.
  • Hassle-free ride from Boston to Cape Cod aboard air-conditioned Mini Coach Bus
  • Panoramic ocean views on a cruise between Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard
  • Spend hours exploring Martha's Vineyard at your leisure - beaches, shopping, and dining available.
  • Narrated Island Tour upgrade available with stops in Edgartown and Gay Head Cliffs

Why Travellers Choose This Tour

Explore the island at your own pace while someone else handles bus and ferry transport—or upgrade to a guided group tour.

What's Included

  • Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day-Trip Excursion
  • Round-Trip Transportation on our Air-Conditioned 24 passenger Mini-Coach Bus
  • Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off included at select Boston hotels
  • 3-Hour Narrated Martha's Vineyard 44 passenger Island Bus Tour (option available at checkout)
  • 50-minute stop to explore downtown Edgartown at your leisure (Island Tour upgrade)
  • 15-minute stop to view the Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah (Island Tour option)
  • See all 6 Martha's Vineyard Towns during your island tour including Vineyard Haven & Aquinnah
  • Drive through charming downtown Falmouth and along the Cape Cod Canal on the way to the ferry
  • 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
  • Narration during Mini Coach Bus Ride
  • 5.5 to 6 hours total time on the island (depending upon time of year)
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch (dining options available on Martha's Vineyard)

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • Boston Marriott Long Wharf
    296 State St, Boston, MA 02109, USA

    *For those who do not require hotel pick-up, please meet at the  Marriott Long Wharf Hotel main entrance (must be confirmed as your pickup location). Boston Marriott Long Wharf, 296 State St, Boston, MA 02109, USA

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

06:15 am

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Departure Point: Provided Boston Hotel Pick-Up Locations: Boston Harbor Hotel, Colonnade, DoubleTree by Hilton Boston (Washington Street), Fairmont Copley Plaza, Hilton Back Bay, Hilton Boston Downtown (Financial District), Hyatt Regency Boston, Intercontinental Boston, Liberty Hotel, Loews Hotel, 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, Wyndham Beacon Hill *For those who do not require hotel pick-up, please meet at the  Marriott Long Wharf Hotel main entrance (must be confirmed as your pickup location)

What To Expect

Begin with hotel pickup followed by relaxing drive by mini-coach from Boston to Falmouth, MA. Water and a morning snack and light commentary is provided on the trip.

Upon arrival in Falmouth, it’s off to 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 destination, Martha's Vineyard. From there, each passenger has ample time to explore Martha's Vineyard at their 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 leisurely cruise back to Falmouth, where a return shuttle awaits to complete this great island experience. Water and a light snack is provided on the trip back to Boston and your designated hotel.

Downtown

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cape Cod Canal (Pass By)

Falmouth (Pass By)

Island Queen

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Nantucket Sound

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Oak Bluffs

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA)

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Flying Horses Carousel

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edgartown

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Gay Head Light (Aquinnah Light)

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Nobska Point Lighthouse

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Steamship Authority Ferry Docks, Woods Hole

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Provided Boston Hotel Pick-Up Locations: Boston Harbor Hotel, Colonnade, DoubleTree by Hilton Boston (Washington Street), Fairmont Copley Plaza, Hilton Back Bay, Hilton Boston Downtown (Financial District), Hyatt Regency Boston, Intercontinental Boston, Liberty Hotel, Loews Hotel, 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, Wyndham Beacon Hill
  • Please note: PICKUPS ARE ONLY PROVIDED AT HOTELS THAT ARE ON THE LIST.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Malikah_D
Our tour guide Laurent was outstanding. He was very knowledgeable about Boston and Cape Cod. We learned a lot about the area. Martha's Vineyard was beautiful. The people were amazing, the food was delicious. We all had a wonderful time and are even discussing when we will go again.

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Martha's Vineyard
Rita_P, Sept 2023
The pick-up at Longwharf was great, and Elaine, our guide to and through Cape Cod was lovely and interesting. As was the ferry ride to Martha's Vineyard and back. Once on the island, Tom, our guide was interesting and very knowledgable. It was obvious that he loved his island and its way of life. But we were unable to see most of what he pointed out - partly because there was traffic backed up behind him and he had to whiz on by, and partly because the bus was large, tall and not at all conducive to sightseeing. And partly, I suppose, because there was little to see! The one stop that we would have really enjoyed more time at, the lighthouse, was only 20 minutes, barely long enough to quickly see the lighthouse and use the facilities.
Great trip to a beautiful island!
Joanna_Z, Sept 2023
I can really recommend this trip! The drive with Jennifer to the island queen ferry was great and funny. And the the 3 hours bus trip with Tom, our guide on the island was very educated, interesting and funny. Thank you for a great experience!
Ted and Melin's Vacation
Ted_L, Sept 2023
The drive to the ferry was memorable due to our driver Jennifer. She kept us informed and had us laughing without neglecting her driving duties. Ferry ride was a little choppy but still okay. Our tour guide was great. Who knew the island had so much history but Tom made sure we were educated about the island.
Fun experience.
Luis_R, Sept 2023
I enjoyed listening to its history. The views around the island were beautiful. That is all I have to say.
The Good, Bad, and the Ugly
Dennis_A, Sept 2023
The Ferry ride to and from the Island was a little rough for my wife and great for me.. Tom, the Island tour guide, was knowledgeable and fun. The converted school bus was awful. Edgartown was interesting. Having hours to ourselves in Oaks Bluff was not enjoyable. Need more time in Edgartown and less in Oaks Bluff. Jennifer, the New England Trip bus driver originating in Boston was terrific.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for your 4 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed both Jennifer and Tom. Most guests love the free time in Oak Bluffs to have an oceanfront lunch and visit the gingerbread cottages. Sorry if you did not. Thanks for the feedback. Kind Regards Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Perfect all day tour
David_M, Sept 2023
I had an entire day to fill and this was perfect! Even the hotel pickup and 90 minute drive to Falmouth was a pleasure with Elaine pointing out historical landmarks between pick-ups. The optional tour was a good idea. Tom drove us around in his big bus to different little towns and as a lifetime local her really knew his stuff. On the way back Elaine was able to take backroads to keep us out of most of the heavy traffic on the way back to Boston. Much appreciated. A good day all around.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for this PERFECT 5 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I am very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed Elaine, Tom and your day on the island. Like you said, it's the perfect way to spend a day! I appreciate you sharing your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Skip the tour
Dennis_J, Sept 2023
We enjoyed the bus ride and kind driver, Jenny, who was informative and funny. We also enjoyed the ferry ride to the island but were frustrated by our tour guide, Gorge. He was a very nice man and a safe driver but was very scattered in his presentation. We tried to listen attentively but he rarely finished a thought or sentence before pointing out something of no relevance: the Dairy Queen or some celebrity’s driveway. There were interesting points he gestured to: a craft fair, wildlife sanctuary or delicious smelling bbq restaurant, but we never stopped to explore those possibilities.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for your review. I'm sorry if you didn't enjoy Jorge's island tour. I think that it"s pretty clear what stops are included in the tour. He obviously can't stop somewhere else just because he's talking about it. I appreciate your feedback. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Great experience despite horrible weather
Olga_F, Sept 2023
Despite whole day raining and horrible traffic, we had a great time. Everything was well organized and in timely manner; in addition, our conductor Laurendt was excellent.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for your 5 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I am very happy that you were able to enjoy your day despite the weather. I'm glad that you enjoyed your time with Laurent as well. Thanks for sharing. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
A-MAZING!
Linda_P, Sept 2023
We enjoyed the rich history of the island. It was shocking to learn that there are no vineyards, few grapes and no wine ever produced!
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for this A-MAZING 5 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I am glad that you had a 5 star day and learned all about the island's history. Thanks for sharing! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Plus and Minus for Tour
GLENT_Y, Sept 2023
Pickup at hotel was on time 6:15AM. Return ran into significant traffic (due to forecast of storm). We returned to hotel 7PM. Enjoyed most was Island tour option, and island's history commentaries by island's bus driver. Caveat, there is no covered waiting area and very little sitting benches for Island Queen Ferry boarding/waiting area at Martha's Vineyard dock. For our tour, on return we stood waiting more than an hour in hot sun on September 14, 2023. Alas, I left my cap at hotel and we brought only one umbrella for 4 people.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for the 4 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your island tour. I am not exactly sure why you stood anywhere for an hour as we advise you to get back to the ferry boarding area 15 minutes before departure. You must have walked by a hundred shops where you could have purchased a new cap if you wanted. I hope that you didn't get a sunburn. Thanks for sharing your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Great trip and professionally run
Neil_H, Sept 2023
Great day trip from Boston- door to door service with pickup at our hotel. The vineyard is a quaint and quirky place. Driver Jen was excellent and the owner Steve went above and beyond to assist us during the tour when we left a phone on a bench at one of the stops- he called the restaurant nearby and got them to save it for us to return after the round island tour. Highly recommended tour.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for this GREAT 5 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I am happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your time with Jen and your day on the island. I'm glad that we were able to locate your phone as well. I appreciate your kind words and your HIGH RECOMMENDATION! Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Tom, Tom & More Tom. If you are coming for a Tour of MV you'll know more about Tom the bus driver
Kristin_L, Sept 2023
I don't give reviews but since I've now gotten 3 emails requesting one... here it goes. The tour of Martha's Vineyard I think would have been great if I had one of these other tour guides that sound so AWESOME! I'm pretty sure my tour guide was Tom. That was the name on the sign above the bus door. He never introduced himself so I could be wrong on his name. I know more about Tom's life than I do Martha's Vineyard. Tom shared numerous times how poor he was and that he had 3 jobs just to live on the island and would really appreciate tips at the end. We hadn't even started the tour yet. But I can tell you all about Tom. His wife is a phlebotomist at the hospital. However, his wife's family owns an oyster or scallop farm and lives next door to a house that Bill Clinton rented out every time he was in town for 8 years and the Clinton's never paid rent. Tom and his family were invited to the White House to be vetted for security reasons. While there his kids were wearing basketball jersey's because they went to a professional basketball game and were signed by the then president . He got a cheeseburger with Bill Clinton on the beach one time and his wife danced with Bill Clinton at a party art Ted Danson's house but Tom can't afford to live here. He is also very upset that when he was 16 years old and had long hair he and his friends were extras in the movie Jaws and he's never been paid a penny for that, which makes him very upset. He pointed out where Obama lives on Prospect drive for 4 years and that they have no idea just how the Chef died (we all know how the chef died.. give me a break) lol & how much the Obama girls hated being on the island. He showed us where Kamala Harris and Michelle Obama just had a fundraiser and raised a bunch of money for the island to buy back property so no one could build on it. He actually turned off on a dirt road to show us where the news people set up when the Obama's came to town.! That was exciting!!! He also pointed out where John Belushi's house was all boarded up after he overdosed on drugs. We learned that the 2 Kennedys deaths were exactly 30 years apart to the day on either side of the Island. Oh and Michelle Obama really liked the local library. Tom also sells scallops on Wed, Thurs and Fridays so he can afford to live on the island he also raises bees. I couldn't tell you anything about Martha's Vineyard, the history or anything for that matter. Oh wait.. he did mention something about Native Americans. This was my first time to the East coast and to Martha's Vineyard. I came because my Mom grew up going to Martha's Vineyard. She passed away a few years ago and I just wanted to learn about the island she talked about my entire childhood. I wanted to learn the history and to see the white houses with black shutters & the light houses that she loved so much. I did see the houses, one light house and I did have clam chowder for the first time. So, the trip wasn't a complete bust. I didn't think I had signed up for a political bus tour though. It was disappointing to say the least. I would just like to tell Tom... it's not all about him and asking for tips prior to starting the tour and then making the tour all about you and your family and your obsession with former presidents and famous people was exhausting. I honestly wouldn't recommend this tour with Tom to anyone. I am sad that he has to have 3 jobs and his wife 1 job to live on Martha's Vineyard and I probably wouldn't have given him a tip if I didn't feel that it was expected.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for the review. You are a very good listener. Sorry that you didn't enjoy the tour. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Free will travels
Mandy_W, Sept 2023
Eileen was a friendly safe driver, informative, entertaining and would definitely recommend her to anyone! The trip to Martha’s was a great time even though we didn’t take the tour with the group. We made our own trip out of it by renting a moped and went to eat at Biscuits, see Island Alpacas and lastly, Aquinnah Cliffs which was breathtaking. Worth every 40 minutes ride to there and back. I’d recommend this exact trip for anyone.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for this GREAT 5 Star review of Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day trip. I am happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your time with Elaine. It sounds like you had an amazing day renting mopeds and cruising around the island. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Great day trip
Cam_L, Sept 2023
Great informative tour bus to Cape Cod with Jennifer, clear instruction & easy demeanour. Excellent island tour with Tom who is a wealth of local information.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for your GREAT 5 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I'm happy to hear how much that you enjoyed Jennifer, Tom and your day on the island. Thanks for sharing. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Expectations exceeded
john_g, Sept 2023
Driver on Martha’s was excellent at pointing out relevant info with a touch of humour Oak Bluff was exactly what u would expect
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for your EXCELLENT 5 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I am very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your day with us and also that we exceeded your expectations. I appreciate you sharing your experience. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Bucket list item, ✔️
Janet_W, Sept 2023
Actually not part of Viator but after arrival to the island, we rented a mini cooper. That made us able to see the whole island on our own schedule. Wonderful! They were available just steps from the ferry.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for your WONDERFUL 5 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. Sounds like you had a great day. The best thing about our day trip is that you the guest makes your own decision on how you spend your day. I am glad that you enjoyed yourself as that's our goal! Also happy that you checked one off the bucket list! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Good trip for most part
Whitney_J, Sept 2023
Enjoyable trip for the most part. Drivers were very knowledgeable of the area. I would like to challenge the owner of this company to ride in the back row of this bus with their foot propped up on the wheel for the entire duration of the ride to confirm if this in an acceptable seat to sell. Tight fit and very uncomfortable.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for your 4 Star review. Unfortunately, I did not design the bus. These are standard mini-coach buses. The option would be not to sell those seats and then you or someone else would not have been able to enjoy Martha's Vineyard. Thanks for the feedback. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Martha
Bernard_F, Sept 2023
colorful houses, gazebo, and water fountains. Martha Vineyards has a lot of history. There is also a lot of shops.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for your 5 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your day with us and appreciate you sharing your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Loved him
marjoriejusko, Sept 2023
Very knowledgeable and nice man. Knew boston very well good history lesson. Loved him. And he was an excellent driver.kudos for that!!
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for your 5 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I am very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your guide. Thanks for sharing your experience! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
fun experience
Vivienne_v, Sept 2023
The whole day was great. Both the driver from Boston to the ferry vv and the tour on the island were great. Enough time to spend on the island and explore and do some shopping.
Response from Host, Sept 2023
Thank you for this GREAT 5 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I am happy to hear what a fun day that you had on the island and how much that you enjoyed our guides. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
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