How to Take a Ferry to Martha's Vineyard

Martha's Vineyard is a small island that sits seven miles off the Coast of Massachusetts. It's such a fun place to visit, accessible and absolutely beautiful. You can get there by your own personal boat or small aircraft. Most people get to Martha's Vineyard by ferry Service. Read on to discover what you need to know if you'd like to take a ferry over to Martha's Vineyard.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Decide whether you'd like to take your car along. Getting around the Vineyard once you've arrived is easy. There's a public bus service that shuttles people around the Vineyard. Bikes are a great way to get around in the warmer weather, too.

2. Choose where you will leave your car if you don't take it on ferry. There are a number of parking lots that are off site of where ferry leaves from in Woods Hole.

3. Pick how long you plan to stay and purchase round trip tickets accordingly. You can easily enjoy what the Vineyard offers in a day trip.

4. Consider current weather conditions. The ferry ride takes about forty five minutes one way. The boat is spacious and most seats are located outdoors. There is a snack bar with beer and wine available for purchase on ferry. The best time to take the ferry to the Vineyard is when the water is calm and the sun is shining.

5. Learn about the six different villages that make up the island of Martha's Vineyard: Aquinnah, Chilmark, W. Tisbury, Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs and Edgartown. Reading up about your destination is a great way to spend your ferry ride.

Tips & Warnings

• Planning ahead is important when visiting the Vineyard because it gets super crowded in the summer, and space is limited.
• Be flexible.
• Bring cards or a good book for the Ferry ride.
• Go with a bunch of friends.
• Avoid taking the ferry in extreme temperatures. You don't want it too hot or too cold.