Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston
by New England Excursions
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$260Overview
This full-day coach tour lasts about 13 hours and begins with hotel pickup in Boston. Guests board a 12-14 passenger air-conditioned coach with live historical commentary while driving through Boston, then continue toward the Steamship Authority in Woods Hole. Along the way, the guide shares details about Plymouth, the Cape Cod Canal, Bourne, and local Native American reservations. The tour includes a short drive through Falmouth, passing downtown and coastal views of Vineyard Sound, followed by a 15-minute stop at Nobska Point Lighthouse for photos and a walk around the lighthouse grounds. Arriving at Woods Hole around 9:00 AM, guests have 30 minutes before the 9:30 AM ferry departs for Oak Bluffs. This time can be used to explore Woods Hole or enjoy breakfast and coffee at a nearby cafe. The ferry ride takes about 45 minutes with options to sit inside air-conditioned areas or walk the passenger deck for views of Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod. Round-trip ferry tickets are included. Upon arrival in Oak Bluffs, guests have approximately six hours to explore independently. Options include renting bikes, using local buses, rideshares, or adding a 3-hour island tour in a 14-passenger air-conditioned van covering all six towns with stops for photos and restrooms. The island tour is available as an add-on and led by local guides. The ferry back to Woods Hole departs Oak Bluffs at 3:45 PM, arriving about 4:30 PM where the original guide welcomes guests. The return coach ride to Boston takes about two hours, with the guide providing tips about Boston's food and events. Bottled water, snacks, discount food cards, live commentary, maps, ferry tickets, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Gratuities and the island tour (if selected) are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Boston
Guests are picked up directly at their hotel by a 12-14 passenger coach. The driver provides live historical commentary while traveling around Boston for about 30 minutes.
30 min
Cape Cod
The coach continues toward Woods Hole with live commentary covering historic sites such as Plymouth, Cape Cod Canal, Bourne, and Native American reservations during this 90-minute segment.
90 min
Falmouth
The tour includes a brief drive through downtown Falmouth, passing cedar shake houses and coastal areas overlooking Vineyard Sound.
Nobska Point Lighthouse
There is a 15-minute stop at Nobska Point Lighthouse offering photo opportunities, a walk around the lighthouse's outer house, and views from the nearby cliffs.
15 min
Woods Hole Steamship Authority
Arrival at Woods Hole is around 9:00 AM, providing 30 minutes before the 9:30 AM ferry. Guests may explore the town or visit a local cafe for breakfast and coffee.
30 min
Ferry from Woods Hole to Oak Bluffs
The ferry ride lasts 45 minutes with options for indoor air-conditioned seating or outdoor deck access for photos. Concessions and restrooms are available onboard. Round-trip ferry tickets are included.
45 min
Oak Bluffs
Guests have about six hours of free time on Martha's Vineyard for independent activities such as bike rentals, city buses, rideshares, or joining an optional 3-hour island tour covering all six towns with stops for photos and restrooms.
360 min
Ferry from Oak Bluffs to Woods Hole
The ferry departs Oak Bluffs at 3:45 PM and arrives at Woods Hole around 4:30 PM. Guests meet their original tour guide upon arrival.
45 min
Boston
The return coach ride from Woods Hole to Boston takes about two hours. During this time, the guide shares recommendations for Boston restaurants and events. The estimated return time to Boston is 6:30 PM.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston
by New England Excursions
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$260Overview
This full-day coach tour lasts about 13 hours and begins with hotel pickup in Boston. Guests board a 12-14 passenger air-conditioned coach with live historical commentary while driving through Boston, then continue toward the Steamship Authority in Woods Hole. Along the way, the guide shares details about Plymouth, the Cape Cod Canal, Bourne, and local Native American reservations. The tour includes a short drive through Falmouth, passing downtown and coastal views of Vineyard Sound, followed by a 15-minute stop at Nobska Point Lighthouse for photos and a walk around the lighthouse grounds. Arriving at Woods Hole around 9:00 AM, guests have 30 minutes before the 9:30 AM ferry departs for Oak Bluffs. This time can be used to explore Woods Hole or enjoy breakfast and coffee at a nearby cafe. The ferry ride takes about 45 minutes with options to sit inside air-conditioned areas or walk the passenger deck for views of Martha's Vineyard and Cape Cod. Round-trip ferry tickets are included. Upon arrival in Oak Bluffs, guests have approximately six hours to explore independently. Options include renting bikes, using local buses, rideshares, or adding a 3-hour island tour in a 14-passenger air-conditioned van covering all six towns with stops for photos and restrooms. The island tour is available as an add-on and led by local guides. The ferry back to Woods Hole departs Oak Bluffs at 3:45 PM, arriving about 4:30 PM where the original guide welcomes guests. The return coach ride to Boston takes about two hours, with the guide providing tips about Boston's food and events. Bottled water, snacks, discount food cards, live commentary, maps, ferry tickets, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Gratuities and the island tour (if selected) are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Boston
Guests are picked up directly at their hotel by a 12-14 passenger coach. The driver provides live historical commentary while traveling around Boston for about 30 minutes.
30 min
Cape Cod
The coach continues toward Woods Hole with live commentary covering historic sites such as Plymouth, Cape Cod Canal, Bourne, and Native American reservations during this 90-minute segment.
90 min
Falmouth
The tour includes a brief drive through downtown Falmouth, passing cedar shake houses and coastal areas overlooking Vineyard Sound.
Nobska Point Lighthouse
There is a 15-minute stop at Nobska Point Lighthouse offering photo opportunities, a walk around the lighthouse's outer house, and views from the nearby cliffs.
15 min
Woods Hole Steamship Authority
Arrival at Woods Hole is around 9:00 AM, providing 30 minutes before the 9:30 AM ferry. Guests may explore the town or visit a local cafe for breakfast and coffee.
30 min
Ferry from Woods Hole to Oak Bluffs
The ferry ride lasts 45 minutes with options for indoor air-conditioned seating or outdoor deck access for photos. Concessions and restrooms are available onboard. Round-trip ferry tickets are included.
45 min
Oak Bluffs
Guests have about six hours of free time on Martha's Vineyard for independent activities such as bike rentals, city buses, rideshares, or joining an optional 3-hour island tour covering all six towns with stops for photos and restrooms.
360 min
Ferry from Oak Bluffs to Woods Hole
The ferry departs Oak Bluffs at 3:45 PM and arrives at Woods Hole around 4:30 PM. Guests meet their original tour guide upon arrival.
45 min
Boston
The return coach ride from Woods Hole to Boston takes about two hours. During this time, the guide shares recommendations for Boston restaurants and events. The estimated return time to Boston is 6:30 PM.
120 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.