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/

Hy-Line Fall Ferry Schedule Set

Hy-Line Cruises is the first of Cape Cod's three ferry lines to change to its fall sailing schedule to Martha's Vineyard. View the current schedules here: http://www.vineyardferries.com/

Hy-Line's Summer Ferry Schedule to the Vineyard!

Beginning today, June 28th, Hy-Line Cruises offers a new summer ferry schedule from Hyannis to Martha's Vineyard! Check it out here: http://www.vineyardferries.com

Island Queen July 4th Ferry Schedule Update

Due to Falmouth Fireworks on July 4th, both the 8:00 p.m. ferry departure from Falmouth and the 8:45 p.m. departure from Oak Bluffs are cancelled.

Find Martha's Vineyard Ferry Schedules at VineyardFerries.com

The quickest way to find your ferry from Cape Cod to Martha's Vineyard (and back) is www.vineyardferries.com! Get complete current ferry schedules from Woods Hole, Hyannis and Falmouth to the Vineyard!

Hy-Line Cruises Offers High-Speed Ferry Special for Martha's Vineyard Residents

Round-Trip to Hyannis aboard high-speed ferry Lady Martha for only $20
And kids for only $10!

2014 Resident Card discount is valid for the following departures only:

MAY 24 – JUNE 27: MVY to HYA 10:35am | HYA to MVY 5:25pm & 7:45pm

JUNE 28 – AUGUST 31: MVY to HYA 9:20am & 11:40am | HYA to MVY 5:50pm & 8:05pm

SEPTEMBER 1 – OCTOBER 12: MVY to HYA 10:35am | HYA to MVY 5:25pm

OCTOBER 13 – 26: all departures to & from

SIGN-UP BONUS:  Learn how you can receive a FREE round-trip ticket on Lady Martha when you receive your Card!

To get the Hy-Line Resident Card, please fill out the resident card application (below) in its entirety. Please allow up to 5 business days for processing.

Resident Card must be presented at time of ticket purchase | Valid for 2014, subject to renewal  |
Travel on other departures are full fare | Prices subject to change without notice | Non-transferable | Not valid with other discounts or specials

Get full details and apply for Martha's Vineyard Resident Card here.