Falmouth - Martha's Vineyard
Ferry from Falmouth to Oak Bluffs
The shortest crossing to Martha's Vineyard - check the sailings and continue to the ticket
- About 35 minutes
- 22 May to 12 October
- Island Queen passenger ferry
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The crossing at a glance
The Island Queen sails from Falmouth Harbor to Oak Bluffs in about 35 minutes, the shortest ferry ride to Martha's Vineyard. In 2026 the season runs from 22 May to 12 October: the spring and autumn timetables have three sailings on weekdays and five at weekends, the summer timetable from 19 June to 7 September seven a day, from 9:00 to 18:00. The ferry carries foot passengers, bikes, paddleboards and kayaks.
Harbour and getting there
The Island Queen leaves from Falmouth Harbor on the south coast of the upper Cape, the first ferry port after the Bourne bridge. The parking is 200 yards from the dock and is paid per calendar day in cash; the fee is on the prices page. The Falmouth port guide has the details.
Check-in
Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Reservations that are not checked in 15 minutes before departure are released, so the margin matters on busy summer days. Reservations can be moved to another sailing until 30 minutes before departure.
Pets and bikes
Pets travel free, leashed or in a carrier. Bikes, paddleboards and kayaks go on board, which makes the Island Queen the ferry for a cycling day on the Vineyard.
Arrival in Oak Bluffs
The ferry arrives in Oak Bluffs harbour. Sailings back to Falmouth are shown in the departures on this page. The Oak Bluffs port guide covers the harbour and the other ferries there, including Hy-Line's inter-island ferry to Nantucket.
Tickets and alternatives
Tickets are non-refundable but can be moved or exchanged for a gift card. This page shows the current from-price; the prices page compares the routes. With a car, the Steamship Authority from Woods Hole, a few miles west, is the only way across.
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The short way to the Vineyard
The Island Queen crosses from Falmouth Harbor to Oak Bluffs in about 35 minutes, the shortest ferry ride to Martha's Vineyard. The parking is 200 yards from the dock, and bikes, paddleboards and kayaks travel on board.
The ferry runs from late May to mid-October, with up to seven sailings a day in the summer timetable.
- Crossing
- about 35 min
- Operator
- Island Queen
- Season
- 22 May to 12 October
- From price
- €15
Next departures
FAQ Falmouth - Oak Bluffs
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Falmouth - Oak Bluffs crossing.
How long is the Island Queen crossing? +
About 35 minutes. Departures for your date are in the timetable.
When does the Falmouth - Oak Bluffs ferry run? +
In 2026 from 22 May to 12 October. The summer timetable from 19 June to 7 September has seven sailings a day; in spring and autumn there are three on weekdays and five at weekends.
How early do I need to be at the dock? +
Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Reserved places that are not checked in 15 minutes before departure are released to other passengers.
Can I bring my dog, my bike or my kayak? +
Yes. Pets travel free, leashed or in a carrier, and bikes, paddleboards and kayaks go on board. Cars do not; the car ferries to the Vineyard leave from Woods Hole.
Can I change or cancel my ticket? +
Tickets are non-refundable, but a reservation can be moved to another sailing until 30 minutes before departure, or turned into a gift card.
What does the Island Queen cost? +
This page shows the current from-price; the prices page compares the routes and lists the parking fee at Falmouth Harbor.
Off to the Vineyard
Check the sailings for your date and continue to the ticket.