Boston: Ultimate Martha's Vineyard 1-Day Small-Group Escape

Highlights

• Cruise across Nantucket Sound to Martha’s Vineyard on a scenic ferry
• Enjoy an intimate small-group experience capped at 12 guests
• Explore Oak Bluffs’ iconic gingerbread cottages and Camp Meeting grounds
• Stroll Edgartown’s elegant harbor town and historic streets
• See multiple lighthouses and coastal landmarks across the island

Description

Leave Boston behind and set out on a full-day journey to Martha’s Vineyard, one of New England’s most beloved islands. This experience blends scenic drives, ferry cruising, historic towns, and coastal landmarks into a thoughtfully paced introduction to island life—no stress, no guesswork, just pure coastal charm.

Travel through Cape Cod as the scenery shifts from city streets to beaches, waterways, and classic seaside towns. Pass the Cape Cod Canal, a remarkable engineering landmark that marks your transition into true coastal New England, followed by views of Falmouth, where relaxed harbor life sets the tone for what’s ahead.

Board the Island Queen Ferry for a smooth crossing across Nantucket Sound. With fresh sea air and open-water views, the ferry ride becomes part of the experience as anticipation builds for your arrival on the Vineyard.

Arrive in Oak Bluffs, one of the island’s most vibrant and recognizable towns. Explore the Martha’s Vineyard Camp Meeting Association, where colorful gingerbread cottages surround a historic tabernacle in a uniquely preserved setting that feels straight out of a postcard.

With the optional Martha's Vineyard Island sightseeing bus tour, pass the Flying Horses Carousel, the oldest operating carousel in the United States and a nostalgic island landmark. Travel to Edgartown, a refined harbor town known for white clapboard homes, tree-lined streets, and picturesque waterfront views. With time to explore, you’ll experience a quieter, more polished side of the Vineyard that highlights its maritime roots and timeless elegance. Continue to Aquinnah to visit Gay Head Light, perched above the island’s iconic clay cliffs. From this dramatic viewpoint, take in sweeping Atlantic views while learning about the area’s cultural and natural significance—one of the most striking landscapes on the island. Before returning to the mainland, stop at Nobska Point Lighthouse.

Relax on the ferry to the Steamship Authority ferry docks—a key hub of island travel—in Woods Hole, then drive back to Boston.

This full-day tour captures the essence of Martha’s Vineyard—ferry cruising, historic towns, iconic landmarks, and unforgettable ocean views—all in one seamless island escape.

Itinerary:
Boston → Cape Cod Canal (Pass By) → Falmouth (Pass By) → Island Queen Ferry (35 mins) → Nantucket Sound (35 mins) → Oak Bluffs (15 mins) → Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association MVCMA (60 mins) → Flying Horses Carousel (15 mins) → Flying Horses Carousel (15 mins) → Edgartown (50 mins) → Gay Head Light/Aquinnah Light (15 mins) → Nobska Point Lighthouse (10 mins) → Steamship Authority Ferry Docks, Woods Hole (60 mins) → Boston

Tour with Ferry

Tour with Island Sightseeting Bus Tour