Ferry operator
Hy-Line Cruises
High-speed ferries from Hyannis to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard and between the islands
- Nantucket in one hour, year-round
- Oak Bluffs in season
- Inter-island ferry
- Terminal at 220 Ocean Street, Hyannis
- Nantucket fast ferry all year
Routes and rules
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Hy-Line Cruises is the high-speed passenger ferry operator of Hyannis. It sails to Nantucket all year, to Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard from May through October, and between the two islands in season. Three of the seven routes on this site are Hy-Line routes.
Routes
Hyannis - Nantucket is the main route: about one hour, year-round, with upwards of nine departures a day in summer.
Hyannis - Oak Bluffs takes about an hour as well and runs from May through October, with three to four sailings a day.
Nantucket - Oak Bluffs is the inter-island ferry: direct, non-stop, about 70 minutes, three times a day in season.
Check-in and parking
Hy-Line asks you to arrive at least 45 minutes before departure. Its Hyannis terminal is at 220 Ocean Street, with parking on site and at the off-site lot at 183 Iyannough Road, a mile away, where a free shuttle runs to the pier in season; allow 45 to 60 minutes if you use it. The Hyannis port guide has the shuttle dates and the overflow lot; parking fees are on the prices page.
On board
The ferries carry bikes and e-bikes on a bike ticket. Pets are welcome, except in the Captain's View lounge, the upgraded seating on the Nantucket route. Fares are split into adult and child, with children from 5 to 12 and infants from 0 to 4, who travel free but need a ticket.
Contact
Hy-Line's parking and terminal line is (508) 815-2221. Questions about a booking made through this site go to the seller named in your confirmation; the contact page explains who to ask for what.
FAQ Hy-Line
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Hy-Line Cruises.
How early do I need to be at the Hy-Line terminal? +
At least 45 minutes before departure, and 45 to 60 minutes if you park at the off-site lot on Iyannough Road and take the shuttle.
Does Hy-Line carry cars? +
No. Hy-Line's ferries carry passengers and bikes, including e-bikes. Cars go with the Steamship Authority.
Can I bring my dog? +
Yes, the ferries are pet-friendly, except in the Captain's View lounge on the Nantucket route.
Which fares does Hy-Line have? +
Adult and child fares, with children counted from 5 to 12 and infants from 0 to 4 travelling free on a ticket of their own, plus bike tickets and the Captain's View upgrade on the Nantucket route. The prices page has the amounts.
Where does Hy-Line sail from? +
From the terminal at 220 Ocean Street in Hyannis, and between Nantucket and Oak Bluffs on the inter-island route.
Sail with Hy-Line
Pick your route and check the sailings for your date.