SAFE TRAVELS 2021
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YES, Martha’s Vineyard is open year-round!
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Updated December 9th, 2020
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While there are lots of ferry options May-October, the ONLY year-round ferry service and the ONLY service that carries cars, motorcycles and trucks is the Steamship Authority. The Steamship Authority operates ALL day, EVERY day from Woods Hole on Cape Cod to Martha's Vineyard. The trip between Woods Hole and Martha’s Vineyard takes 45 minutes and bicycles and pets are welcome.
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You are able to walk onto any of the Steamship Authority ferries without a reservation, however you must have an advanced reservation to bring a car, truck, motorcycle or RV. Many lodging, shops and restaurants are open through the December holidays, and of course our beautiful beaches, golf, fishing, biking, hiking and more are all open and ready to be enjoyed.
Effective Sunday December 13, 2020
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Massachusetts will revert back to Phase 3, Step 1 of its Reopening Plan. This will not effect lodging, home rentals, dining, retail and transportation as these industries already have strict guidelines in place. For the full list of the changes, please click here
Face Coverings Executive Order: A face covering is required in any public space, regardless of distancing.
Stay at Home Advisory: Stay home between 10pm at 5am. Activities such as going to work, running essential errands, and taking a walk are not subject to the Stay At Home Advisory.
Massachusetts Travel Order:
All visitors entering Massachusetts, including returning residents, who do not meet an exemption, are required to:
If your COVID-19 test result has not been received prior to arrival, visitors, and residents must quarantine until they receive a negative test result.
Failure to comply may result in a $500 fine per day.
Early Closure of Businesses Executive Order: The following establishments are required to close to the public (not to staff) by 9:30pm:
Gatherings Executive Order: All gatherings, in public and private spaces, must end and disperse by 9:30pm, except for religious and political gatherings.
The size for indoor gatherings at private residences is reduced to 10 (from 25)
The size for outdoor gatherings at private residences reduced to 25 (from 50).
Indoor gatherings at public spaces and venues (e.g. wedding venues) remains at 25 and outdoor gatherings at public spaces and venues (e.g. wedding venues) remains at 50 in
Phase III, Step 1 communities, and 100 in Phase III, Step 2 communities.
Fines for violating the order will be $500 for every person over the limit.
Continue to monitor updated information on Mass.gov/reopening.
Face Coverings Executive Order: A face covering is required in any public space, regardless of distancing.
Stay at Home Advisory: Stay home between 10pm at 5am. Activities such as going to work, running essential errands, and taking a walk are not subject to the Stay At Home Advisory.
Massachusetts Travel Order:
All visitors entering Massachusetts, including returning residents, who do not meet an exemption, are required to:
- Complete the Massachusetts Travel Form prior to arrival, unless you are visiting from a lower-risk state designated by the Department of Public Health.
- Quarantine for 14 days or produce a negative COVID-19 test result that has been administered up to 72-hours prior to your arrival in Massachusetts. Travelers from COVID-19 lower-risk States are not required to fill out the Massachusetts Travel Form and do not need to quarantine.
- As of December 8, 2020 the only low risk state is Hawaii.
If your COVID-19 test result has not been received prior to arrival, visitors, and residents must quarantine until they receive a negative test result.
Failure to comply may result in a $500 fine per day.
Early Closure of Businesses Executive Order: The following establishments are required to close to the public (not to staff) by 9:30pm:
- Restaurants may not seat diners or sell alcohol after 9:30pm (except for takeout/delivery)
- No Retail Alcohol and Adult-Use Marijuana sales after 9:30pm (retail stores may remain open to sell other products)
- Arcades & Other Indoor & Outdoor Recreation
- Indoor and Outdoor Events
- Theaters/Movie Theaters and Performance Venues (indoor and outdoor)
- Drive-In Movie Theaters
- Youth and Adult Amateur Sports Activities
- Golf Facilities
- Recreational Boating and Boating Businesses
- Outdoor Recreational Experiences
- Driving and Flight Schools
- Zoos, Botanical Gardens, Wildlife Reserves, Nature Centers
- Close Contact Personal Services (such as hair and nail salons)
- Museums/Cultural & Historical Facilities/Guided Tours
- Gyms/Fitness Centers and Health Clubs
- Indoor and Outdoor Pools
Gatherings Executive Order: All gatherings, in public and private spaces, must end and disperse by 9:30pm, except for religious and political gatherings.
The size for indoor gatherings at private residences is reduced to 10 (from 25)
The size for outdoor gatherings at private residences reduced to 25 (from 50).
Indoor gatherings at public spaces and venues (e.g. wedding venues) remains at 25 and outdoor gatherings at public spaces and venues (e.g. wedding venues) remains at 50 in
Phase III, Step 1 communities, and 100 in Phase III, Step 2 communities.
Fines for violating the order will be $500 for every person over the limit.
Continue to monitor updated information on Mass.gov/reopening.
