Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston
Overview
New England Excursions is a veteran owned coach service to Martha's Vineyard. Our ease of booking, convenient pickup and drop-off locations and comfortable, air-conditioned coach will provide you with a memorable experience. Enjoy a short ride from Boston to Woods Hole where you will board the Steamship Authority with no lines or waiting in a holding area. With us, you will have time to enjoy breakfast and coffee from a local cafe before boarding. As always, round-trip ferry tickets, snacks, water, island maps, discount food cards and commentary are all included.
Island tour option; THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL BUS TOUR. A wonderful 3 hour, full island tour in one of our 14 passenger, air-conditioned, high-top vans is the best way to see the island. Tour goes through all 6 towns with stops along the way for snacks, pictures and restrooms. Our guides are the best in the business! Enjoy this intimate experience by asking questions and being part of the New England Excursions family.
Island tour option; THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL BUS TOUR. A wonderful 3 hour, full island tour in one of our 14 passenger, air-conditioned, high-top vans is the best way to see the island. Tour goes through all 6 towns with stops along the way for snacks, pictures and restrooms. Our guides are the best in the business! Enjoy this intimate experience by asking questions and being part of the New England Excursions family.
Inclusions
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- maps
- Discount food card
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Ferry Tickets
- Entry/Admission - Nobska Point Lighthouse
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape Cod, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Falmouth, Falmouth, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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.
Stop At: Nobska Point Lighthouse, Nobska Road, Woods Hole, Falmouth, MA
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Steamship Authority Ticket Office, FALM, 51A01 045 000, Falmouth, MA 02543, USA
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vineyard Sound, United States
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Oak Bluffs, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
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
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Steamship Authority Ticket Office, FALM, 51A01 045 000, Falmouth, MA 02543, USA
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
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
Duration: 2 hours
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cape Cod, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Falmouth, Falmouth, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
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.
Stop At: Nobska Point Lighthouse, Nobska Road, Woods Hole, Falmouth, MA
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Steamship Authority Ticket Office, FALM, 51A01 045 000, Falmouth, MA 02543, USA
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vineyard Sound, United States
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Oak Bluffs, Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts
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
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Steamship Authority Ticket Office, FALM, 51A01 045 000, Falmouth, MA 02543, USA
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
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
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A maximum of 28 people per booking.
- Not wheelchair accessible, very sorry for the inconvenience
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Amily_H
September 2021
Such a great tour guide, Matt! Knowledgeable and funny all in one! Would highly recommend. Drive to ferry was ab 1.5 hours, ferry was 45 mins.
Such a great tour guide, Matt! Knowledgeable and funny all in one! Would highly recommend. Drive to ferry was ab 1.5 hours, ferry was 45 mins.Terry I
April 2022
My husband and I loved this trip. We had an excellent driver, Elaine, who provided a great narrative about the land marks along the way. She took us to several stops while traveling to the ferry. We got to see a beautiful 1775 original farm house in Cape Cod and we stopped at a light house fo...
My husband and I loved this trip. We had an excellent driver, Elaine, who provided a great narrative about the land marks along the way. She took us to several stops while traveling to the ferry. We got to see a beautiful 1775 original farm house in Cape Cod and we stopped at a light house for photos. Elaine was very entertaining. She took us directly to the ferry. We decided to take the additional bus tour of the island which was a real treat. Our tour bus guide was a native to the island which really provided a great insight to what the island was like in the past. He had very interesting stories about the famous people who visited and even had a home on Martha’s Vineyard. We are so glad we took this tour.Euphfee
April 2022
This was a fantastic day! Picked up exactly on time from our hotel by Matt, he then drove us safely to catch the ferry to Martha's Vineyard. On the way there, he chatted with the guests about the different areas we were passing through. The island itself was fantastic - we opted to do the tour th...
This was a fantastic day! Picked up exactly on time from our hotel by Matt, he then drove us safely to catch the ferry to Martha's Vineyard. On the way there, he chatted with the guests about the different areas we were passing through. The island itself was fantastic - we opted to do the tour there too, but we still had plenty of time to explore and take photographs at the various stop points. The island guide, Tim, was extremely knowledgeable about island life, and I enjoyed hearing his stories. After the tour, we had plenty of time to grab lunch and do some shopping before catching the ferry back to the mainland. A truly unique day, visiting somewhere I've always wanted to explore - thank you Matt, Tim and Team NEX. Highly recommend!H933KIglorias
April 2022
We had a memorable trip. It began with Matt and the new driver, Debbie. They both were diligent, considerate, and knowledgeable. They were able to provide historical information and emphasize the point of interests in Boston. Since our daughter was new to the area, she was given great informat...
We had a memorable trip. It began with Matt and the new driver, Debbie. They both were diligent, considerate, and knowledgeable. They were able to provide historical information and emphasize the point of interests in Boston. Since our daughter was new to the area, she was given great information about Boston and the surrounding areas. Our guide on the island exhibited the same. I highly recommend this trip and look forward to returning to the area. A salute to everyone.Mark_S
April 2022
Loved the MV driving tour. Our driver, Harry was great! The weather was beautiful, couldn’t ask for a better experience on MV.
Loved the MV driving tour. Our driver, Harry was great! The weather was beautiful, couldn’t ask for a better experience on MV.Haolis_A
April 2022
From pick up at our hotel and tour at Martha's Vineyard this activity was wonderful. Harry our guide at the Vineyard was spectacular!!
From pick up at our hotel and tour at Martha's Vineyard this activity was wonderful. Harry our guide at the Vineyard was spectacular!!