Harwich Port - Nantucket
Ferry from Harwich Port to Nantucket
The eastern Cape's ferry to Nantucket - check the sailings and continue to the ticket
- Under 80 minutes
- Memorial Day to Columbus Day
- Free day parking at the harbour
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The crossing at a glance
Freedom Cruise Line sails from Harwich Port to Nantucket in under 80 minutes. The ferry runs from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend, with a morning departure from Harwich Port and an afternoon sailing back from Nantucket, which makes a full day on the island possible without staying overnight. It carries foot passengers, bikes and most pets.
Harbour and getting there
The ferry leaves from Saquatucket Harbor, 731 Route 28 in Harwich Port on the south coast of the Cape, east of Hyannis. Day parking at the harbour is free, and overnight parking is available for longer stays. The ticket office is open from 7:00 to 18:00 in summer and from 8:00 to 16:00 in spring and autumn. The Harwich Port guide has the details.
Check-in
Be at the harbour well before departure and collect your boarding pass at the office. With one round trip a day, a missed sailing means a missed day, so plan the drive along Route 28 with a margin.
Arrival in Nantucket
The ferry docks at Straight Wharf in Nantucket town, the harbour front beside Main Street. The Nantucket port guide covers the piers, and the afternoon sailing back to Harwich Port is shown in the departures on this page.
Tickets and alternatives
This page shows the current from-price; the prices page compares the routes. Outside the season, or for more sailings a day, Hyannis - Nantucket with Hy-Line runs year-round.
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Nantucket from the eastern Cape
Freedom Cruise Line sails from Saquatucket Harbor in Harwich Port to Straight Wharf on Nantucket in under 80 minutes. For anyone staying on the eastern Cape, it saves the drive to Hyannis, and the harbour has free parking for the day.
The ferry is seasonal, from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend, with a morning sailing out and an afternoon sailing back.
- Crossing
- under 80 min
- Operator
- Freedom Cruise Line
- Season
- Memorial Day to Columbus Day
- From price
- €58
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FAQ Harwich Port - Nantucket
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Harwich Port - Nantucket crossing.
How long is the ferry from Harwich Port to Nantucket? +
Under 80 minutes on Freedom Cruise Line's fast ferry. Departures for your date are in the timetable.
When does the Harwich Port ferry run? +
From Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend. Outside the season, Nantucket is reached from Hyannis year-round.
Where does the ferry leave and where do I park? +
At Saquatucket Harbor, 731 Route 28 in Harwich Port. Day parking is free; overnight parking is available. The Harwich Port guide has the details.
Can I bring my bike or my dog? +
Yes, bikes and most pets travel on the ferry. Cars do not; the only car ferry to Nantucket is the Steamship Authority from Hyannis.
What does the Harwich Port ferry cost? +
This page shows the current from-price; the prices page compares the routes. Book the sailing for your date, because the ferry has one round trip a day.
Off to Nantucket
Check the sailings for your date and continue to the ticket.