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Steamship Authority

· Woods Hole, MA

Why you should go…

The Steamship Authority runs the primary vehicle and passenger ferry service to Martha's Vineyard from Woods Hole and to Nantucket from Hyannis, including high-speed passenger boats. It's the main way to bring a car to either island.

  • #ferry
  • #martha's vineyard
  • #nantucket
  • #woods hole
  • #cape cod

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Steamship Authority, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

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