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Wrong pick up point
You need to to check where your pick up point is On my ticket it gave the front of hotel as pick up. They actually picked up at back of hotel on another road. Missed the trip.
Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour
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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
Round-Trip Transportation on our Air-Conditioned 24 passenger Mini-Coach Bus
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
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off included at select Boston hotels
5.5 to 6 hours total time on the island (depending upon time of year)
Drive through charming downtown Falmouth and along the Cape Cod Canal on the way to the ferry
Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day-Trip Excursion
See all 6 Martha's Vineyard Towns during your island tour (MUST PURCHASE Island Tour option)
15-minute stop to view the Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah (MUST PURCHASE Island Tour option)
50-minute stop to explore downtown Edgartown at your leisure (MUST PURCHASE Island Tour option)
3-Hour Narrated Martha's Vineyard 44 passenger Bus Tour (MUST PURCHASE Island Tour option)
Narration during Mini Coach Bus Ride
What's included
Included
Round-Trip Transportation on our Air-Conditioned 24 passenger Mini-Coach Bus
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
Hotel Pick-Up/Drop-Off included at select Boston hotels
5.5 to 6 hours total time on the island (depending upon time of year)
Drive through charming downtown Falmouth and along the Cape Cod Canal on the way to the ferry
Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day-Trip Excursion
See all 6 Martha's Vineyard Towns during your island tour (MUST PURCHASE Island Tour option)
15-minute stop to view the Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah (MUST PURCHASE Island Tour option)
50-minute stop to explore downtown Edgartown at your leisure (MUST PURCHASE Island Tour option)
3-Hour Narrated Martha's Vineyard 44 passenger Bus Tour (MUST PURCHASE Island Tour option)
Narration during Mini Coach Bus Ride
Not included
Gratuities
Meals (dining options available on Martha's Vineyard)
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
4.5
3,299 reviews
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(3,299)
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Would not recommend after Labor Day
I would not go in the off season. The off season is after Labor Day. I went the day after. The island was shut down except for tourist shops. The cute boutiques were closed. The restaurants were only open at the port. The tour itself had time to shop at the main parts of the town, but the driver sped past the historical areas making it difficult to photograph and enjoy the island. A lot of time was focused on Jaws, when there is a vast history of the island.
Operator response
Thank you for your 4 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
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Martha’s Vineyard day trip
Worth every penny Fantastic trip from start to finish New England Trips did an amazing job and the service was top notch Everything was a perfect 10
Operator response
Thank you for your AMAZING 5 Star review of Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day trip. Here at New England Trips we all take great pride in the service that we provide our guests. I'm glad that you had such a wonderful day and also appreciate your kind words. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
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This was a great trip &...
This was a great trip & worth doing again! Very enjoyable!! The bus trip to the Ferry was full of history. The ferry ride to the Island so relaxing-the water & weather was perfect! Then the bus tour on the island was very informative as well. Both tour guides (Anthony & Jay) were great!!
Operator response
Thank you for your GREAT 5 Star review of Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day trip. I'm very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed your time with both Anthony and Jay along with your day on the island. Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
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Must do day trip
Martha’s Vineyard is a must! We really enjoyed the day and our guide was great although a bit too loud. The tour was interesting and our guide was entertaining It was an extremely long day especially as our hotel was not on the pick up route so out from 5.40 am and back at 6.30 It was disappointing that there was no WiFi or charging USB on either coach as our phones battery died after 13 hours. We were offered one bottle of water and a breakfast snack when the tour started and nothing on the island tour Regardless it was a must and good value for money
Operator response
Thank you for your 4 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I'm glad that you enjoyed your tour. (You certainly could've had another bottle of water and a second breakfast bar if you wanted). I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
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Perfect time for a visit ton Martha’s Vineyard
Very nice experience. Tour guides on the buses were knowledgeable and helpful. Weather (early September) was mild and sunny; very pleasant.
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful 5 Star review of Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day trip. I'm glad that you enjoyed your beautiful day on the island. Thanks for sharing. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
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Vineyard
Overall good value for a day trip to Marty’s Vineyard and the tour guide Johnny Boston was entertaining!
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful 5 Star review of Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day trip. I'm glad that you enjoyed your time with Johnny Boston and found our trip to be an overall good value. Thanks for sharing. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
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You don’t stay on your...
You don’t stay on your transfer vehicle for the whole trip. More Time could be spent on the island rather than rushing for an earlier return. Likewise, more Time could have been given at the stops on the tour.
Operator response
Thank you for your 4 Star review of our Martha's Vineyard Day trip from Boston. I am glad that you enjoyed your day and appreciate your feedback. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
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Martha’s Vineyard Trip and Tour
Our driver Jennifer was funny and a great driver! The shuttle was clean and comfortable. We made a pit stop and still made it to the ferry in time! Wish there had been some music or some historical content as we drove outside of Boston. Our M/V tour driver Anthony was also funny and a good driver and shared many interesting facts about M/V! I did wish we spent less time in Oak Bluffs — whether that was more time in another town or left M/V sooner. I had left my phone on the shuttle and called it in about 1 hour after we were dropped off but Steve (?) was readily available and I was able to get my phone that night! Thanks so much for your help!
Operator response
Thank you for your GREAT 5 Star review of Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard Day trip. I am very happy to hear how much that you enjoyed both your time with Jennifer and Anthony's Island tour. I am glad that we were able to retrieve your phone and get it back to you in a timely manner. I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Kind Regards, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
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Too much time at MV Disgusting MD’s
Be prepared to have something to do while visiting Martha’s Vineyard you’ll spend way too much time here. There is not enough to do no where to go. It can make for a long boring day. The trip should really cut the time you have there in half even with doing a tour it is a long, boring day. We arrived to the ferry way too early and sat on the ferry freezing waiting for the time for it to leave. The VERY worst part though was taking us to the most disgusting McDonald’s I have ever seen in my life. Taking us to McDonald’s period on a tour is shameful but this was horrible, the staff ignored us all, when giving our orders and asked for anything for example extra jelly, butter, etc. the employee obviously and dramatically huffed and rolled his eyes, no napkins, no straws, the trashcans were overflowing, there was not one single clean table to sit at….I could go on and on. This started the tour off on a very bad foot.
Operator response
Thank you for your review. You certainly are entitled to your own opinion as it's all yours. I'm sorry if you didn't enjoy the day as much as the overwhelming majority of our guests. Perhaps it just wasn't the tour for you. Regarding the early arrival we always allow time for unexpected occurrences on the highway as they do occasionally happen. For most of our guests this is a once in a lifetime trip and we'd hate for anyone to miss it because we didn't allow enough time to get to the ferry. The McDonalds stop is really meant to be a comfort/restroom stop. It is the only highway rest stop on the way with public restrooms. It just happens to have a McDonald's in it. We can't speak to the service or cleanliness of the McDonalds as it has nothing to do with our service. If you choose to order food or coffee there that's your choice. Our buses hold 24-28 passengers and we send multiple buses daily so unfortunately we are very limited to where we can stop. 25-75 people can't go piling into a cute little coffee shop or restaurant. It's just not a reasonable option for us. If we brought 6 or 8 people in a van our restroom/coffee stop options would certainly increase. I want everyone that takes our trip to have an amazing time on the island but I also realize that our main job is to safely get you there and back which we've done tens of thousands of times without incident since our inception in 2011. The rest is up to you. Sincerely, Stephen M. Belcastro President New England Trips Inc.
