Why choose this tour ?

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; Unlike other tours, 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 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.


What makes Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston a unique experience ?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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.


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • With Island Tour
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    Our vans are comfortable and air-conditioned. This is a fully narrated, highly rated tour given by island professionals. Tours travel through all towns on the island with stops along the way.
    Pickup included
  • Martha's Vineyard Day Trip
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    Hotel pick-up and drop-off to include your ferry ticket and a marvelous day on Martha's Vineyard
    Pickup included
  • Driver/guide
  • Discount food card
  • Live commentary on board
  • maps
  • Ferry Tickets
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off

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

Special Instructions:

Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.

Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston

Please be advised..

  • This Tour is Provided by New England Excursions.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at America/New_York.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 350 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.

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