Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour
Description
We are proud to offer Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day trip. Since 2011 we have been Boston's #1 day trip service to the island. Our professional guides, approved Boston Hotel pickups and newer air-conditioned mini-coaches will help provide you with the personalized passenger experience that our guests truly deserve. Transportation to the island has never been this easy! You will also receive complimentary snacks, bottled water, island guidebooks and a discount card with some island perks! Once on the island, explore on your own or upgrade with our 3 hour fully narrated island tour. Let us help you Discover Martha's Vineyard!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Tour through Downtown Boston with narration as your guide makes their morning hotel pickups.
Enjoy the scenic views as you travel over the World's widest sea level canal. Our own Cape Cod Canal!
Travel through the charming Town of Falmouth, Cape Cod on the way to the ferry.
See beautiful Falmouth Harbor as you are dropped off at the Island Queen Ferry. Enjoy Cape Cod's most pleasurable passenger ferry experience during your 35 minute sail to Martha's Vineyard.
Enjoy your sail through Nantucket Sound while en route to Martha's Vineyard.
You will arrive in the beautiful town of Oak Bluffs at 935am during our summer months. If you do not purchase our 3 hour tour, you may spend as much time as you wish in this town.
This is a must-see during any visit to Martha's Vineyard. Over 300 beautifully decorated gingerbread cottages. Explore and take as many pictures as you wish.
Another must-see in Oak Bluffs. The Flying Horses Carousel is the oldest continuously operating carousel in the country (since 1884).
While taking our 3 hour island tour (or spending the day on your own) be sure to visit this charming town.
While on our 3 hour island tour you will stop and view the Gay Head Cliffs and lighthouse. SIMPLY AMAZING!!!!
This stop is seasonal for us as it is only done when we use the Steamship Authority Ferry Service. Usually both early Spring and late October.
This Ferry service is one of the ferries that we use for our day trip to Martha's Vineyard. Usually it is in April/May and late October.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Departure Point: Provided Boston Hotel Pick-Up Locations: The Bostonian Hotel, Boston Harbor Hotel (must be hotel guest), Boston Marriott Copley Place, Boston Marriott Long Wharf, The Colonnade, The Dagny Boston, DoubleTree by Hilton Boston Downtown (must be hotel guest), Fairmont Copley Plaza, Hilton Boston Back Bay, Hilton Boston Park Plaza, Hotel AKA Back Bay, Hyatt Regency Boston, Intercontinental Boston, The Liberty (must be hotel guest), Omni Parker House, Renaissance Boston Seaport District, Revere Hotel Boston Common, Seaport Hotel Boston, Sheraton Boston, W Boston, The Westin Boston Seaport District. For those who do not require hotel pick-up, please meet at the Boston Marriott Long Wharf main entrance (must be confirmed as your pickup location)
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Provided Boston Hotel Pick-Up Locations: AKA Back Bay Hotel, Boston Harbor Hotel (MUST BE A HOTEL GUEST), Colonnade, Dagny Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Boston (Washington Street), Fairmont Copley Plaza, Hilton Back Bay, Hyatt Regency Avenue de Lafayette, Intercontinental Boston, 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
- Please note: PICKUPS ARE ONLY PROVIDED AT HOTELS THAT ARE ON THE LIST.
- Priority seating is available upon request
- There is walking involved on this day trip
Reviews(3,270)
Was a carefree and seamless experience. Our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable about the City of Boston as well as Martha’s Vineyard
Our trip was amazing. Thatch was an excellent drive, safe and on time. Info was great for learning about Boston and area. Ferry was great and team super friendly. Paul on the island was excellent the info was amazing for our 1st time there. Just would’ve like a bit more time to explore Oaks Bluff: Over all well worth it.
Make sure to take a jacket and umbrella. It rained all day and got chillier by the hour. It was a good trip other than the rain.
I'll start with saying that the bus ride to Cape Cod and the ferry to Martha's Vinyard were very enjoyable. The driver on the bus, Johnny Boston, was very helpful and very funny. The trip across Cape Cod Bay was confortable and the scenery was beautiful. However, the bus trip around Martha's Vinyard was the most horrible tour I've ever taken. We confirmed the day before that we could take my husband's scooter with us. And then they called us after we were on the first bus from Boston to Cape Cod to tell us that they wouldn't be able to accommodate it on the second bus on Martha's Vineyard. They said that we'd have to leave it by the bike racks. My daughter couldn't find the bike racks anywhere. She decided to try to leave it with the Harbor Master, who was kind enough to let us. The very rude bus driver on Martha's Vineyard almost left my daughter behind as she was crossing the street. She had to run to catch up to the bus. The driver was so rude to her when she caught up to us. Then he proceed to require absolute silence as he gave us a first row seat to a racist-inflected monotone monologue. The tour itself on Martha's Vinyard was not at all interesting. The driver spoke continuously pointing out things which we mostly could not even see for the trees and telling stories with no relevance. In fact, 90% of the tour was just trees. When we got a glimpse of the coast line. It was impossible to get a photo because the driver was gong so fast. The stop at the lighthouse was so short that it was impossible to have the time to climb to the top to enjoy the view. All in all, this tour was a horrible experience and a waste of time and money.
Thank you for your review. You were told that there would be no room for a scooter on the island tour bus and you chose to take it anyway. Your description of a small fold-up scooter was not very accurate. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
The Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day trip with the Optional Island Tour was excellent! I did this tour with my 4 girlfriends as part of our Boston girls trip. The pickup at the Marriott Longwharf Hotel was on time (6:15 am) and the bus driver was very pleasant and conversational as she drove us to Falmouth to catch the ferry. The Ferry was on time and a pleasant scenic ride to Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard. The best part was the 3 hour island tour. Our driver/guide was very knowledgeable. He grew up in Martha's Vineyard and gave lots of historical information as well as interesting personal stories about the island. After the tour we had some time to shop and have lunch (Nancy's Restaurant was excellent). Then it was time to catch the ferry back to Falmouth, and the bus back to the Marriott Longwhsrf. I highly recommend this excursion.
Thank you for your extremely detailed 5 Star review of Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day trip. I'm very happy to hear how much that you and your girlfriends enjoyed your day on the island. I sincerely appreciate your HIGH RECOMMENDATION! Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Both the driver to the ferry and Tom, our tour driver on the island, were extremely knowledgeable and excellent guides. The weather was perfect and the highlight for me was when Tom pointed out Barack Obama's (he lives on MV) motorcade turning in front of us on his way to the golf course!
Thank you for your EXCELLENT 5 Star review of Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day trip. I'm glad that you enjoyed your day. It sounds like you have a great story to tell. Thanks for sharing. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
This was our first time going to MV and was worth investing money into this. We only wish the day was a bit longer since time flies when having fun but truly such a good experience.
Thank you for your wonderful 5 Star review of Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day trip. I'm glad that you enjoyed your day and appreciate you sharing your experience. Your feedback is duly noted. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
Very informative, excellent driver, safe and fun. Ferry ride was smooth on time and comfortable. Enough time to enjoy, shop and eat. Very well organized!
Thank you for your EXCELLENT 5 Star review of Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day trip. I'm glad that you enjoyed your day and appreciate you sharing your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
It was was a wonderful experience. Joe, our guide/driver was a wealth of information on our drive from Boston to Martha’s Vineyard. Tom, our guide on the island did an excellent job telling us about the island. Having been born on the island gives him a true insight into the island.
Thank you for your EXCELLENT 5 Star review of Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day trip. I'm very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed Tom's island tour and the information provided while enroute to the ferry. I appreciate you taking the time to share your wonderful experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
We had an amazing day with our guide Jeffrey. He was very friendly, helpful, and attentive to everyone in our group. He made sure we were comfortable and answered all of our questions. The tour was fun, informative, and well organized. Definitely a five-star experience!
Thank you for your 5 Star review. I'm glad that you enjoyed your day and appreciate you sharing your experience.
