Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour
Overview
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!
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)
- 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
- Complimentary Bottled Water, Snacks and Island Guidebooks
- Gratuities
- Meals (dining options available on Martha's Vineyard)
Meeting and Pickup
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)
296 State Street
Boston, MA 02109, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
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Downtown
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cape Cod Canal (pass by)
Falmouth (pass by)
Island Queen
35 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Nantucket Sound
35 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Oak Bluffs
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA)
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Flying Horses Carousel
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edgartown
50 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Gay Head Light (Aquinnah Light)
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Nobska Point Lighthouse
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Steamship Authority Ferry Docks, Woods Hole
1 hour Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-5491MARTHA
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- 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).
- 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.
- Complimentary Bottled Water, Snacks and Island Guidebooks.
- Gratuities.
- Meals (dining options available on Martha's Vineyard).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Boston to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Boston to Martha’s Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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)
- 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
- Complimentary Bottled Water, Snacks and Island Guidebooks
- Gratuities
- Meals (dining options available on Martha's Vineyard)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
