Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour
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12 hours
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We are Boston's ORIGINAL Martha's Vineyard day trip and Boston's #1 day trip service to the island since 2011. 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!
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Downtown
Tour through Downtown Boston with narration as your guide makes their morning hotel pickups.
Cape Cod Canal
Enjoy the scenic views as you travel over the World's widest sea level canal. Our own Cape Cod Canal!
What‘s 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
Gratuities
Meals (dining options available on Martha's Vineyard)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Day Trip + 3-Hour Island Tour
Day Trip with 3 Hour Tour: Boston to Martha's Ferry Daytrip including Roundtrip Shuttle, Roundtrip Ferry, and 3-Hour Guided Island Tour.
Pickup included
Day Trip to Martha's Vineyard
Day trip to Martha's Vineyard (DOES NOT INCLUDE ISLAND TOUR)
Pickup included
Reviews
3,163 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unique tour to visit Martha Vineyard in one day
Jonathan H,,Mar 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Vert friendly & knowledgable driver to port; local driver informative & at times hilarious about Kennedys
A once in a life experience
chriselisbenn,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00On our trip to Equador we were very lucky to have Stalin Ona as our guide. He accompanied us from Quito to the Chimborazo and back. No matter what aspect of the trip it was, our well-being was always his top priority. He never tired to share his wide knowledge with us about the history, volcanology, flora and fauna, the various places we visited, the rich culture. We especially appreciated his warmheartedness.
Yaw
michelle S,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00I had never been before loved the ferry. I wanted to go to jaws sight but this was not included in tour. My fault for not reading the brochure ell enough and shops were typical for touristy area. Food fair and decent prices, the arcade was great while waiting for return ferry,
Too expensive-Taken advantage of!
L3038MWraymondw,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.007 days. Peak leaves -Everything overpriced! Hit us with $30 a day tolls,$30 a day car ins as they said ours won't cover. Hotels mostly $350-600 a night. Parking $25-30, lobster from $65 ea up and everywhere sweatshirts $60-$80! We won't go back. All in all cost us approx $4000. Talked into switching from Martha's vineyard to Nantucket. Boat ride for 2 round trip $190! Nice island but it's shop or eat. All too expensive-So we won't go back, but enjoyed our trip but feel raped!
A bit boring
Sharon W,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Nice scenery but it was boring The driver was ok personality wise but he drove too fast for us to see what he was talking about.
Tour Guide Non-Appropriate
Jeanette M,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Tour guide repeated himself and told stories that were very disturbing and prejudicial. Very rude...
Not much to see
jross10,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Not much to see on Martha's Vineyard. Best part of the tour was the shuttle driver to and from the ferry. It's a 2 hour drive from Boston to Woods Hole and our guide, Johnny Boston was both entertaining and informative. He helped the time pass quickly. Unfortunately once we got off the ferry the island itself was a big letdown. There is one scenic view, the Aquinnah Cliffs and lighthouse. Other than that it mostly looking at tree lined gravel drive ways that lead to unseen mansions of famous rich people and expensive boutiques in unremarkable small towns. There is a long rather boring beach where Jaws was filmed.
Not much to see
James R,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00Not much to see on Martha's Vineyard. Best part of the tour was the shuttle driver to and from the ferry. It's a 2 hour drive from Boston to Woods Hole and our guide, Johnny Boston was both entertaining and informative. He helped the time pass quickly. Unfortunately once we got off the ferry the island itself was a big letdown. There is one scenic view, the Aquinnah Cliffs and lighthouse. Other than that it mostly looking at tree lined gravel drive ways that lead to unseen mansions of famous rich people and expensive boutiques in unremarkable small towns. There is a long rather boring beach where Jaws was filmed.
Just book it you will not regret it
Lesley T,,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day out we took the tour around the island the driver was Tom couldn’t have asked for a better person Drive to and from and a stop for coffee and Something to eat Don’t sit near the wheels as the roads had pot holes which didn’t do my back problem any good all in all a better day then we thought Martha Vineyard was was 3 times the cost then we thought
Martha's Vineyard is a Must!
RamiSmith,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the history, the beauty, and all else about Martha's Vineyard. A very nice tour. Our driver Brian was engaging and accommodating if we need time for stops for the long bus ride to the ferry. He also shared information along the way. Our island tour guide Tom was very knowledgeable and very passionate about the island. He lives on a farm in the island and his family has lived there since the 1700's.
From US$129.00
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