Boston - Provincetown
Crossing approx. 1 hour 35 minutes
From
€55
Boston ferry port
Ferries from Boston to Cape Cod
The Provincetown fast ferry from Long Wharf, on the downtown waterfront
- Provincetown in about 95 minutes
- 16 May to 12 October
- Long Wharf, downtown Boston
- Aquarium station on the Blue Line
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure
Routes and tickets
Ferries from Boston to Cape Cod
The Provincetown route from Long Wharf, with duration, sailings and the way to your ticket.
Prices per person, one way
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Route map
Boston - Provincetown on the map
The fast ferry's line from Long Wharf across Massachusetts Bay to Provincetown. Click the line for duration and operator.
The Boston port guide
Table of Contents
Boston's ferry to Cape Cod leaves from Long Wharf, on the downtown waterfront at the foot of State Street. Boston Harbor City Cruises sails the fast ferry from here straight across Massachusetts Bay to Provincetown in about 95 minutes, from 16 May to 12 October 2026. It is the only ferry from Boston to the Cape; the island ferries leave from the Cape's own ports.
The route from Boston
Provincetown: about 95 minutes to MacMillan Pier, with a morning departure and, from Friday to Sunday in summer, a second one in the early afternoon; the return sails in the late afternoon. See Boston - Provincetown.
Long Wharf
Long Wharf, 1 Long Wharf, is beside the New England Aquarium, where the Harborwalk meets State Street. Aquarium station on the Blue Line is a short walk; from Logan Airport the Blue Line runs directly to Aquarium. The Provincetown ferry shares the wharf with the harbour cruises, so follow the signs for the Provincetown boat.
Check-in and luggage
Be at the pier 30 minutes before departure. Each passenger may bring one suitcase and one carry-on; luggage over 45 linear inches is handed in and travels stowed. Bikes go on a bike ticket, pets travel on board, and there is no car deck.
The islands from Boston
There is no ferry from Boston to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard. The island ferries leave from the Cape: Hy-Line from Hyannis, Freedom Cruise Line from Harwich Port, the Island Queen from Falmouth and the Steamship Authority from Woods Hole. From Boston, the drive to Hyannis or Falmouth comes over the Sagamore or Bourne Bridge.
FAQ Boston
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the ferry from Boston to Cape Cod.
Where does the Provincetown ferry leave in Boston? +
From Long Wharf, 1 Long Wharf, at the foot of State Street on the downtown waterfront, beside the aquarium.
How do I get to Long Wharf? +
Aquarium station on the Blue Line is a short walk away; State Street on the Orange Line and Haymarket are within walking distance too. The wharf is on the Harborwalk.
How early should I be at the pier? +
Boston Harbor City Cruises asks for 30 minutes before departure.
What luggage can I take? +
One suitcase and one carry-on per passenger. Luggage over 45 linear inches is handed in and travels stowed. Bikes go on a bike ticket, and pets travel on board.
Is there a ferry from Boston to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard? +
Not from Boston. The island ferries leave from the Cape: from Hyannis, Harwich Port, Falmouth and Woods Hole.