Steamship Authority Returns to Oak Bluffs

Beginning tomorrow (May 15), the Steamship Authority adjusts its schedule by changing four arrivals and departures from Vineyard Haven to Oak Bluffs. All of the times remain the same. View the SSA's new ferry schedule to Martha's Vineyard here.

Kids Ride Hy-Line's Traditional Ferry for FREE to Martha's Vineyard!

From Hy-Line Cruises . . .

Start making your summer family plans now & join us on our Traditional Ferries to Nantucket & the Vineyard where KIDS RIDE FREE! We are the only mid-Cape departure point to both islands, making it convenient to take the family to whichever island they choose. There are plenty of sights to see, fun to be had & memories to be made for the entire family...& the kids ride free all season! Traditional Ferry service to Nantucket begins May 16th & Traditional Ferry service to Martha's Vineyard begins May 23rd. We hope to welcome you & your family aboard this summer!

Hy-Line Service to Martha's Vineyard Starts Saturday

This Saturday, May 2nd, Hy-Line Cruises begins its high-speed ferry service to Martha's Vineyard! The Vineyard is easy to get to from the mid-Cape aboard Hy-Line's Lady Martha in just one hour! Relish in the beauty and serenity of the island in springtime... the crowds of summertime haven't yet arrived and the mild Vineyard weather is very enjoyable. It's also a great day trip for Mother's Day!

Reserve your ferry tickets online or call toll-free (800) 492-8082.

Upcoming Schedules Posted at VineyardFerries.com

With winter's deep freeze behind us, now is the time to think about your escape to Martha's Vineyard. Whether you're traveling next week, this summer or planning a fall getaway, find the ferry that will get you there at VineyardFerries.com.

SSA Travel Advisory

Steamship Authority Travel Advisory for Sunday, December 7, 2014 The National Weather Service is currently predicting sustained winds of 30 knots and gusts up to 45 knots out of the northeast for Nantucket on Sunday. Adverse weather and sea conditions could affect high speed passenger service when travelers are returning from Christmas Stroll Weekend on Nantucket. Accordingly, on Sunday, the Steamship Authority will run the M/V Nantucket (with a passenger capacity of 752) in place of the M/V Sankaty (with a passenger capacity of only 290). Trips with the M/V Nantucket will be leaving Nantucket at 9:15 AM and 2:45 PM in addition to the regularly scheduled departures of the M/V Eagle (with a passenger capacity of 799) at 6:30 AM, 12 Noon and 5:30 PM, weather permitting. We suggest that travelers check the Authority’s website at www.steamshipauthority.com for any travel alerts about service cancellations, or call the Authority’s customer service office at (508) 477-8600.

The M/V Sankaty will provide service between Woods Hole and Martha’s Vineyard in place of the M/V Nantucket for most of the day on Sunday. Extra trips with the M/V Katama will also be provided starting at 4:00 PM from Woods Hole to make up for the loss of vehicle-carrying capacity associated with the temporary reassignment of the M/V Nantucket to the Nantucket route. All vessels are expected to be back in position to resume their normal schedules on Monday morning.

Celebrating Halloween on Martha's Vineyard!

The Martha's Vineyard Chamber of Commerce details some of the best ways to celebrate Halloween on island this year! View post here

And, of course, here's the quickest way to find your ferry during Halloween Week!

Island Queen Switches to Fall Schedule

Island Queen's 35-minute ferry service between Falmouth and Martha's Vineyard transitioned to its fall schedule today. Ferry goers should note that Island Queen has three different sailing schedules in the fall: 1. Mondays-Thursdays, 2. Fridays, 3. Saturday, Sundays & Columbus Day. View the updated departure times here: http://www.vineyardferries.com/