Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston
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Boston, USA
- 13 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Visit Martha’s Vineyard on a day trip from Boston to experience the island beauty without the hassle of booking ground and ferry transport. From hotel pickup and drop-off to included ferry tickets, snacks, water, and sightseeing maps, this Martha’s Vineyard excursion is designed for maximum time exploring, with the option to upgrade and include a guided tour of the entire island aboard a high-top, small-group van and explore all six towns on the island, indulge in lunch, and spend more time learning about scenic New England.
- Ground and boat transport get you to the Vineyard with one booking
- Customizable tour: choose between independent and guided options
- Early departure for more time on Martha’s Vineyard
- Ferry trip is a great chance to see the coast and marine wildlife
What's Included
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- maps
- Discount food card
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Ferry Tickets
- Island tour only available as an add-on
- Gratuity
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
We pickup from MOST ALL hotels in downtown Boston ONLY. Several in Cambridge, Seaport and South Boston. If you are not staying at a downtown Boston hotel, you may be asked to meet at one of the many pickup points within the city. We do NOT pick-up from airport location hotels, sorry. The tour coordinator will contact you 24 hours in advance to make arrangements. Thanks! Please call us if you were not given an exact time. International customers, please download WhatsApp for communication. We do not refund no-show customers.
Operating hours.7:00 am
Itinerary
1
Boston
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Cape Cod
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Falmouth (Pass By)
3
Nobska Point Lighthouse
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
4
Steamship Authority Ticket Office
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Vineyard Sound
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Oak Bluffs
6 hours • Admission Ticket Free
7
Steamship Authority Ticket Office
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8
Boston
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Guest will be notified one day prior to pickup with time and location
- It is the guest responsibility to check messages via voicemail, text, WhatsApp or email
- We do issue refunds for no show customers
- Our drivers have a strict five minute wait policy. The itinerary is meticulously crafted.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
based on 439 reviews
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BettyJo_C, Jul 2026
From the Hotel pickup by Matt to the island tour by Paul it was wonderful.. and fun and entertaining views exceptional
Jody_T, Jul 2026
Roury with New England tours was EXCELLENT!!! However when we got to Martha’s Vineyard … we were transferred to Martha’s Vineyard tour and we only had 2 stops for 10 min each. We would have wanted to stop in Edgar town instead of just driving through!!! Very disappointed in that. However the tour guide was great!!! Feel like I didn’t get the entire experience!
Stephen_R, Jul 2026
Matt was excellent - very knowledgeable entertaining and professional - the whole trip was very well organised and ran smoothly I would definitely recommend this tour company.
Joelle_K, Jun 2026
Both the driver and the tour guide were exceptional . Both knew so much about the city of Boston and the Island. It rained so hard on the way back. Our driver handled the road was calm and made the trip so enjoyable.
Vandana_R, Jun 2026
The Martha’s Vineyard trip was a memorable one. Rory our guide/driver was very punctual, very through with his explanation which made the bus ride enjoyable.
At the Vineyard, Mark was waiting for us and we toured the island in his minibus. Being a local he was very knowledgeable, giving us fun facts.
Shannon_R, Jun 2026
Amazing and well coordinated experience. The 3-hour guided tour was exceptional….learned a lot about MV.
Sandi_S, Jun 2026
Enjoyed the tour and saw the value of it for a first time visit. Tour guide is totally invested and loves the island. Not enough time to explore on your own or have a relaxing sit down lunch. We had an hour on our own after we disembarked before the tour finished.
Ronald_R, Jun 2026
Everything was great except the weather on the way back caused the Ferry to cancel and we had to spend the night on Martha’s Vineyard. Matt had no control over it but it was crazy! Otherwise, the tour itself was great.
Ashley_T, May 2026
We really enjoyed this trip. Matthew was a great host, entertaining and informative, made the trip to the ferry and back again very fun.
Ellis_M, May 2026
Communication with our driver Rory was very easy, he was incredibly friendly and helpful, explained everything and answered any question that we had. Everything was very easy and understandable.
Anita_C, May 2026
It was awesome experience the tour guide was fabulous gave a lot of gold nuggets about places to visit and eat…Be prepared for the weather!
Cara_C, May 2026
Matthew does an amazing job providing history about Boston and the surrounding area. He navigated us around traffic, taking alternative routes through picturesque towns.
We arrived in Woods Hole with plenty of time to shop a little and have a comfort stop before loading on the Ferry. The return trip was great and he provided us with a list of great restaurants in the Boston area.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Cara, thank you so very much for the review. I’m happy you guys enjoyed the day. As expert, regional guides, we know the ins and outs of the area. We do the best we can to provide a high value, safe, enjoyable experience. I’m happy you had fun in Woods Hole. We always strive to get our guest there early enough to have a coffee/breakfast and some light shopping at one of the many family owned establishments. We DO NOT and NEVER would we take our guest to Burger King or McDonalds, like other tour companies do. We value top pier experiences and that in our opinion, is not top pier. Same goes for our island tours. We ONLY use 12 passenger high top mini coach vans for tours. Never a school bus. The idea behind our tours is to make it intimate enough where you can be a part of our family, ask questions, delve in good local food, and shops, while giving you the freedom to explore on your own . We want to make your excursion as high value as we possibly can. Please be sure to call me next time you are in Boston for a 10% discount on whatever tour you decide to book in the future. Thank you.
Cynthia_P, May 2026
If you suffer a disabilty and need special accomodations, when you arrive at the island the tour driver will tell you he doesnt care, to get a better attitude and stop acting like a bitch. The three of us were removed from the van and left at the ferry. I am 62. I called the first driver crying and that company put me in touch with Sue who apologized and sent another driver to take my party around the island. Paul our new driver was great and very considerate.
Carolyn_C, Apr 2026
The driver to Martha’s Vineyard was very knowledgeable and friendly. He did recommend the tour on Martha’s Vineyard which was very helpful
Jeffery_T, Sep 2025
much confusion on pick up driver was 20 minutes down road, boss finally called him made him turn bavk to hotel for gursts that "may" be there. They were not. Barely made it to ferry. Return trip hit major congestion in Biston. Driver did not attempt alternate route or seek guidance just plowed into traffic and crawled thru Boston. we arrived at hotel 1 1/2 hours late. Spent 3 hours total on return trip. Company too automated and not organized
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hi, thanks for the review. I’m so very you had a bad experience with one of my drivers. In my opinion, he did all the right things;
1. He went back to a hotel to get a guest that said was outside waiting. It’s not his fault the guest left after his return.
2. Drove you safely from Cape Cod back to Boston without putting your lives at risk because of traffic.
I do question the “3 hour ride” part you mentioned though. In the 8 years we have been doing tours, it has NEVER taken more than 2 hours. And that’s with the most extreme traffic conditions.
I hope you had a great rest of your stay in Boston.
Donald_C, Sep 2025
Pick up can be as early as 6:30. Tour very informative and interesting Mat is very entertaining and certainly knows the area and history
Colin_W, Sep 2025
Guides were very knowledgeable about not only Martha’s Vineyard but Boston as well. Great job Matt and Jimmy! Had a great time!
Gill_O, Sep 2025
Great day. Definitely recommend it to everyone. Martha’s Vineyard is somewhere every visitor should see.
Pamela_R, Sep 2025
Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. Very convenient since they picked us up at the hotel. Courteous and on time.
PhilipBrian_G, Aug 2025
Including the optional on island tour there is lots of time spent in a minibus. BUT there's almost complete live commentary from the drivers. Timings and guidance ensured a smooth day from hotel pick up, across a ferry & back to the hotel. A long but great day.
connie_h, Aug 2025
Both Rory and Paul were very good tour guides for us. They were knowledgeable and personable and welcomed questions. It was a very enjoyable tour!
Remelle_S, Aug 2025
Our group had a disappointing experience.
1. The ride with our driver, Keith, from the hotel to Woods Hole and back was great.
2. We arrived at Martha’s Vineyard and discovered that the comfortable, air conditioned van we booked and paid for our island tour didn’t exist. We were told the tour was overbooked and now we had to ride in an old school bus with no air conditioning.
3. The sights we saw from the bus consisted mostly of trees and shrubs along the road.
4. We only made ONE stop at Gay Head Cliffs in Aquinnah. We made no other stops.
5. Your ads and “Tour Option Description” on the email I received was misleading.
6. We did not receive the tour experience you advertised and we paid for, so I am requesting a full refund for the cost of the add-on tour for the four adults in our party. We were looking forward to the tour and traveled a long way only to be disappointed.
The following review is from another group member that traveled to Boston and Martha’s Vineyard with us:
The tour was not as described. First of all, the tour was NOT on a comfortable, air-conditioned van. Instead, we were on an old school bus. When we inquired about the van, we were told that our tour had been overbooked and we had gotten bumped to another tour with another group. The tour guide was nice, however, most of his stories were morbid and depressing. The tour itself was not at all as expected. We only made one stop and that was at Gay Head Cliffs and Lighthouse in Aquinnah. We made no other stops! Most of what we saw were trees and shrubs on our tour. I would not recommend this tour to anyone visiting Martha’s Vineyard.
John_L, Aug 2025
It’s a three hour tour with limited time to explore. Our guide was very informative and knew a lot about the history of Martha’s Vineyard.
Lawyer_C, Aug 2025
It is an interesting, informative and enjoyable trip. The drivers/tour guides are knowledgeable and share it throughout the trip. They strive to inform and for everyone to be comfortable and respected.
Janice_M, Aug 2025
The NEX transportation was good. Keith gave a lot of information. Going to the Vineyard we sat in the very back seats and could not hear most of what he was saying. The Vineyard was beautiful. Edgartown was mostly shopping and restaurants. Oak Bluffs more things to see.
Mendi_L, Aug 2025
The tour guide getting us to and from the Ferry was amazing. However, the guide that actually drove us around Martha's Vineyard was not great for many reasons. He was extremely rude to passengers on the tour and when we stopped for little breaks, we were all unclear to how long the breaks were for. We had 2 young ladies on the tour that were talking very quietly amongst themselves during the tour. He let us all know that he didn't appreciate that. After one of the stops, we all waited outside the van because we didn't know if it was locked/unlocked. He made a rather snide comment about him having to open the door for us.
Danaya_S, Aug 2025
Keith was full of information about Boston & MV, he made sure everyone was familiar with ferry port before leaving us and gave many suggestions for things to do in Boston and on the island. NEX staff was always available when I called with questions and friendly. I would definitely use NEX again if in Boston.
Larry_P, Jul 2025
The trip was two parts, first a large van ride from Boston to Wood Hole, where we caught a ferry to the island. Once there you have the choice to tour the island on your own or join a second large van that takes you around the island. This is what we did. The tour was informative, but you don’t stop anywhere for an extended period of time. ( 2- 15 minute stops). Then you return to the ferry port, Oak Bluff, where we had lunch.
Andreas_P, Jul 2025
Our family had a great time. Our driver Rory was outstanding. Weather was great and the sights good as well.
Alberta_W, Jul 2025
Get the island tour, it was wonderful hearing the history and seeing it. Very comfortable van, knowledgeable tour driver.
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