Falmouth - Oak Bluffs
Crossing approx. 35 minutes
From
€15
Falmouth ferry port
Ferries from Falmouth
The Island Queen to Oak Bluffs - the shortest crossing to Martha's Vineyard
- Oak Bluffs in about 35 minutes
- 22 May to 12 October
- Parking 200 yards from the dock
- Arrive 30 minutes before departure
- Bikes, kayaks and pets on board
Routes and tickets
Ferries from Falmouth
The Island Queen route from Falmouth Harbor, with duration, sailings and the way to your ticket.
Prices per person, one way
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Route map
Falmouth on the map
The Island Queen's line from Falmouth Harbor to Oak Bluffs. Click the line for duration and operator.
The Falmouth port guide
Table of Contents
Falmouth is the first ferry port after the canal bridges, on the south coast of the upper Cape, and the closest mainland harbour to Martha's Vineyard. The Island Queen sails from Falmouth Harbor to Oak Bluffs in about 35 minutes, from 22 May to 12 October 2026.
The route from Falmouth
Oak Bluffs is the Island Queen's only destination: about 35 minutes, up to seven times a day in summer, with bikes, paddleboards and kayaks on board and pets free. See Falmouth - Oak Bluffs.
The dock and parking
The Island Queen leaves from Falmouth Harbor. Its parking is 200 yards from the dock and is paid per calendar day in cash; the fee is on the prices page. Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure, because reservations that are not checked in 15 minutes before departure are released to other passengers.
Getting to Falmouth
Falmouth is reached over the Bourne Bridge and down Route 28, the shortest drive of any Cape ferry port from Providence and the west, and only a little longer from Boston than Hyannis. Allow time for the bridge on summer weekends.
Woods Hole and the car ferry
The Steamship Authority's terminal in Woods Hole, a few miles west of Falmouth Harbor, is the only place on the Cape where cars board a ferry to Martha's Vineyard. The Island Queen carries passengers and bikes; anyone with a car chooses between leaving it in Falmouth and taking the Island Queen, or driving to Woods Hole for the Steamship Authority.
FAQ Falmouth
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the ferry port in Falmouth.
Where does the Island Queen leave? +
From Falmouth Harbor on the south coast of the upper Cape. The parking is 200 yards from the dock; the fee is on the prices page.
How early should I be at the dock? +
At least 30 minutes before departure. Reservations that are not checked in 15 minutes before departure are released.
Can I take a car to the Vineyard from Falmouth? +
Not on the Island Queen. The Steamship Authority's car ferries leave from Woods Hole, a few miles west.
Can I bring my bike or my dog? +
Yes. Bikes, paddleboards and kayaks travel on board, and pets go free, leashed or in a carrier.
How often does the ferry sail? +
Seven times a day in the summer timetable from 19 June to 7 September 2026, three times on weekdays and five at weekends in spring and autumn. Departures for your date are in the timetable.