Plan your Martha's Vineyard Vacation
Plan
It might take a few extra steps to get here, but it really is easier than you think.
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GETTING HERE:
Because Martha’s Vineyard is an island, the first thing you need to do is figure out how you’re getting here. And you’ve got two choices: boat or plane, unless you plan on swimming. |
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FERRY:
Year-round ferry service is provided 365 days by the Steamship Authority in Woods Hole (a charming little village in Cape Cod, MA), and they are the only ferry service that is equipped to bring vehicles over to the Island – so if you plan on having your car with you, you must reserve a space with the Steamship Authority well in advance of your trip, since there is only a limited number of cars that can come over on each ferry. Seasonal ferry service for passengers only is available from mid-May into the fall from Falmouth, Hyannis and New Bedford in Massachusetts; North Kingston, Rhode Island; New York City; and Northern New Jersey. Not sure which ferry to take? Visit VineyardFerries.com to view a list of ferries including current schedules, pricing, and purchase information. |
PLANE:
Cape Air flies direct between Boston’s Logan Airport and Martha’s Vineyard year-round, and seasonal service is available from Hyannis and Nantucket Massachusetts; Providence, RI; Westchester, New York; and Washington D.C. JetBlue and Delta also offer seasonal service direct from JFK in New York. 
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PRIVATE TRAVEL:
Looking for more exclusive travel options? Private car service is a great stress-free option to whisk you away to any of the ferry terminals on your own schedule. Private boat charters can be booked with Beamish Charters, Island Time Charters, Plan-Sea Adventures, and Redhead Charters. Private air travel can be booked with Tradewind Aviation, which operates a shuttle service between Martha's Vineyard and White Plains, NY, along with its private charter service; and Jannus Air, which operates an on-demand air charter seasonally to and from Martha's Vineyard for travel throughout New England and the Northeast. |
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WHERE TO STAY:
Now that you know how you’re going to get here, your next step is to decide which town to stay in.
Martha’s Vineyard has six small towns, each with their own distinctive personality, attractions, stories, and varieties of places to stay. The three port towns of Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, and Edgartown are easily accessible and have concentrated town centers easy to explore on your own by foot. The three other towns are more rural and are located “Up Island,” and are perfect for those looking for an even quieter getaway. Learn more about each town by visiting our Towns Page.
The Island offers so many lovely overnight accommodations to choose from. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the choices, let one of our Reservation Services help. For no charge to you, they’ll help you find a great place to stay!
AROUND THE ISLAND:
If you’re not able to or don’t want to bring your car over, no problem! Getting around the Island is made easy with our numerous car rental agencies, our public bus system, bike rentals, moped rentals and tours.
Now that you know how you’re going to get here, your next step is to decide which town to stay in.
Martha’s Vineyard has six small towns, each with their own distinctive personality, attractions, stories, and varieties of places to stay. The three port towns of Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, and Edgartown are easily accessible and have concentrated town centers easy to explore on your own by foot. The three other towns are more rural and are located “Up Island,” and are perfect for those looking for an even quieter getaway. Learn more about each town by visiting our Towns Page.
The Island offers so many lovely overnight accommodations to choose from. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the choices, let one of our Reservation Services help. For no charge to you, they’ll help you find a great place to stay!
AROUND THE ISLAND:
If you’re not able to or don’t want to bring your car over, no problem! Getting around the Island is made easy with our numerous car rental agencies, our public bus system, bike rentals, moped rentals and tours.
OTHER HELPFUL RESOURCES:
Now that you've got the basics covered be sure to peruse the rest of our website to checkout all of the Restaurants, Shops, Activities and all of the other finer details our website has to offer!
