Boston: Martha's Vineyard ICONIC Small Group Day Escape w/Ferry
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Boston, USA
- 12 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Small Group Sightseeing Bus Tour on the Island(Only if option selected)
- Small Group Tour Size with Max of 12 Travelers
- Entrance fee - Roundtrip Island Queen Ferry
- Travel with an expert Tour Guide/Driver Guide for a Smooth and Insightful Journey
- Ride in Comfortable and Professionally Maintained Vehicles (vehicle based on number of guests)
- Meals, Food and Drinks
- Sightseeing Bus tour on the Island(If option not selected)
- Gratuities (15% - 20% Recommended)
- Personal Expenses
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.
Operating hours.6:15 am
Itinerary
Boston (Pass By)
Cape Cod Canal (Pass By)
Falmouth (Pass By)
1
Island Queen
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Nantucket
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Oak Bluffs
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Marthas Vineyard Sightseeing
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Flying Horses Carousel (Pass By)
Edgartown (Pass By)
Gay Head Lighthouse (Pass By)
Nobska Point Lighthouse (Pass By)
6
The Steamship Authority Pavillion
1 hour • Admission Ticket Included
Boston (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Infants must sit on laps
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Travelers under 18 must be with an adult. Pregnant travelers allowed if under 24 weeks.
- Tour duration includes visit times, travel, traffic, and driving between locations.
- Please verify your name and contact details; errors may incur additional costs.
- Please note: Cash is required during the tour for certain attractions, shops, and tickets. Guests are advised to prepare sufficient cash in advance.
- For multiple bookings, please provide all confirmation numbers after booking to ensure you travel on the same bus.
- By selecting an option and completing your booking, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to the tour's full product description, including all details about itinerary, included and excluded fees. Your payment indicates your acceptance of these terms.
- Tickets & Admission: Third-party attraction tickets or city passes are not accepted. All admission tickets must be purchased during booking or from your guide on the day of the tour.
- Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and water for hydration. A valid reachable phone number is required for safety and trip communication.
- For individual special needs, tour operator may not be able to guarantee it. For special reasons, please confirm with the tour operator whether your special request is feasible after your booking is confirmed.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 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
4.8
based on 27 reviews
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Kerrie_W, Jul 2026
Explore the whole island. Don’t just stay near the ferry drop off. Make sure to see the cottages. Super cute
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Angela_M, Jul 2026
The driver Willy was very accommodating, and organized. Everything was on schedule.
The scenery was amazing.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
elsy_h, Jul 2026
Paco our driver was great and on time to pick us up in the morning and when we returned from the tour. The tour guide, Jonathan, was really nice and very knowledgeable of the island. Would recommend this trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Roseanne_H, Jul 2026
This tour was very informative, not rushed, very enjoyable. Having a guide that was born and raised on Martha’s Vineyard, made the tour more personal. Along the route people would recognize John and wave. Both John, our guide, and Paco our van driver from Boston, were courteous and friendly.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Candi_C, Jul 2026
Was a great and easy way to get from Boston to Martha’s Vineyard.
We had a very nice guide, who was timely and polite.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
CARMELA_Q, Jul 2026
Welll worth the full day tour which included the drive to the ferry and the 3 hour tour of Martha’s Vineyard. Our driver Pan was punctual, had drinks and snacks for the group and provided essential information to get us to and from the island. Tour is definitely worth it.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Gina_S, Jul 2026
Wonderful Experience. A special "thank you" to Pan for a safe drive and an extra stop to the Lighthouse. The views were in incedible. Pan has a great personality. He was able to kindly answer all our questions. Also, Pan went out of his way to drop off at the "Cheers Bar" on the way back so we didn't have to pay for another Uber. Thank you Pan for a wonderfl day!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Jean_M, Jun 2026
Excellent tour… would highly recommend this tour. Great communication between Paco our first guide, punctual, attentive, caring, informative and professional. Gave us up-to-date information on how our day would go ie ferry times etc. and meeting John our other guide once on Martha’s Vineyards. Paco was a steady driver too, especially as roads were busy on return journey home.
John was a great guy, again, knew his stuff, kept us on schedule, gave us loads of information, showed us how the other half lived lol … great host! This tour was over 12 hours ~ it flew in!! Don’t think twice, just book it! Oh, a wee drink & bag of crisps are thrown in too!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Sondra_T, Jun 2026
We did this tour without the on site Martha's Vineyard tour. That was a separate tour with another tour group once you arrive in the island. The to and from the ferry was just basically a Uber or Taxi ride. Our driver, Paco, never talked to us. We stopped three times on the way: once to show us the site of a canal (it was a vape break for him), McDonalds for a 50-minute breakfast, and to a lighthouse. The 50 Minute breakfast was 5-10 minute drive to the cute town of Woods Hole (I think that was the name) where we caught the ferry, and we could have gone there to grab a bite at one of the very cute coffee and pastry shops there. At the 3rd stop, he just said, "this is a lighthouse," and we got out, walked to see it, got back in the van and left for the ferry. We enjoyed our day on Martha's Vineyard, but the way home is the worst part. When we got back to the van, he started asking if I would do a review for him, which isn't unusual, and I said we would. However, when we got in the van to wait for the others, he asked us again, and I explained that I would when I got the reminder for it like I usually do, but he said, "No, can you give me a 5-star review and don't go past that page yet, but let me take a picture of it to send to my company." I told him that was strange, that I'd never had a tour operator as to take a pic. Felt pressured to give 5 stars, he took a pic, but then I backed out to complete the review later, and I'm glad I did. He vaped the entire way back, changed his speed between 55mph to 75mph randomly (on the highway so there were no speed limit changes), and worst of all, his phone was on a split screen, part was the map, but the other part was a video game he was playing. I have video of both the vaping and then video playing. When we got closer to Boston, he stopped playing the video game, but he turned on the soccer game and started watching that. Several times his car alert notified him to keep his hands on the wheel.
The Martha's Vineyard tour portion was offered by a separate company on the island; so the other people in our van who did that tour said it was great.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We deeply apologize for any inconvenience or frustration you may have experienced during your journey.We are currently conducting a thorough internal investigation into the situation you described.We will reply to you when we have further information. Thank you for your understanding.
Renee_B, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful experience on our Martha’s Vineyard excursion! Our driver, Willy, was exceptional—knowledgeable, friendly, and truly went above and beyond to make sure my husband and I had a fantastic day. He kept us informed every step of the way, providing timely updates on pickups, ferry schedules, and exactly where to meet our guide on Martha’s Vineyard.
The ferry ride itself was beautiful and a relaxing way to begin our adventure. Upon arrival, Mark from Martha’s Vineyard Tours & Excursions was waiting at the designated meeting point, ready to welcome us. His enthusiasm for the island was contagious, and his deep knowledge came from more than 60 years of living there. We learned so much and gained a real appreciation for the island’s history, culture, and charm.
While it was a long day, it was absolutely worth it. For first-time visitors to Martha’s Vineyard, this tour is an excellent way to experience the island and make the most of your visit.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
hbuzinski, Jun 2026
Beyond his control, driver was late. He told us his tours go over and we were all hungry by that point. We did some driving around, then went to get lobster rolls, then more driving around. The rolls were good, but not great. The vineyard was pretty and the driver thorough. I got a good nap in. Island is pretty, but I liked Kennebunkport much better as there is way more to see and do on that excursion.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback about the excursion. We truly appreciate your honest comments, as they help us improve our services.
We have looked into what happened on that day. While the driver was indeed late due to circumstances beyond his control, our tour guide immediately contacted the excursion provider’s customer service as soon as the issue was noticed. A replacement driver was arranged and arrived approximately 25 minutes later.
We understand your frustration, especially being hungry and feeling that the itinerary lacked direction. Please know that your comments about the pacing of the tour, the quality of the lobster rolls, and your preference for Kennebunkport have been carefully noted and shared with the relevant team.
That said, we are glad to hear that you enjoyed the vineyard, found the driver thorough, and managed to get some rest during the trip. We also appreciate your honest comparison between the two destinations.
We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience caused by the delay. Please be assured that we will continue to work with our local partners to ensure a smoother and more enjoyable experience for our guests in the future.
Thank you again for your valuable feedback.
Tony_P, Jun 2026
Absolutely worth it. the drive up isn't bad, you don't really notice it because there's stuff to look at. marginal way in ogunquit was the surprise of the day, the views are incredible, didn't want to leave. kennebunkport was nice for a quick walk around. portland old port we had like 2 hours which was enough to grab lunch and wander a bit. lobster was fresh, ate way too much. portland head light was a nice ending, super photogenic. tour guide was really sweet and patient, gave us good tips throughout the day and made sure everyone was doing okay. solid trip overall
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Mark_P, May 2026
Took this from Boston and the ferry ride alone was honestly one of the best parts. Nantucket Sound was super pretty and the 35 min crossing flew by. Oak Bluffs is exactly what you see in photos, those gingerbread cottages don't even look real in person. Got to ride the Flying Horses Carousel which was a fun little throwback. Edgartown's the kind of place you wanna just wander around. Guide knew her stuff and didn't rush us at any of the stops.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Azalieh_N, May 2026
Great experience all around and had a great time seeing all the sights. The bluffs and light houses were beautiful
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
GUS_L, Apr 2026
Absolutely loved this! Smooth ferry ride, easy pace, and plenty of time to soak in Oak Bluffs and Edgartown. The gingerbread cottages and lighthouses made for the perfect day away from the city.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
Mars_z, Apr 2026
Great trip overall! Everything went smoothly and the itinerary was well planned. It was a super convenient way to visit multiple places without any stress. Would definitely book again!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for your feedback! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed the service
we've provided! We look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit!
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