Ferry operator
Island Queen
The Falmouth to Oak Bluffs passenger ferry - the shortest crossing to Martha's Vineyard
- Oak Bluffs in about 35 minutes
- Up to seven sailings a day in summer
- Pets travel free
- 35-minute crossing from Falmouth
- Parking 200 yards from the pier
Route and rules
The Island Queen is the passenger ferry from Falmouth Harbor to Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard, the shortest crossing to the island at about 35 minutes. It sails one route, in season only.
Route
Falmouth - Oak Bluffs runs in 2026 from 22 May to 12 October in three timetables: spring from 22 May to 18 June and autumn from 8 September to 12 October with three sailings on weekdays and five at weekends, and summer from 19 June to 7 September with seven a day, from 9:00 to 18:00.
Check-in and tickets
Arrive at least 30 minutes before departure. Reservations that are not checked in 15 minutes before departure are released. Tickets are non-refundable; a reservation can be moved to another sailing until 30 minutes before departure or exchanged for a gift card.
Parking, bikes and pets
The Island Queen's parking is 200 yards from the dock in Falmouth, paid per calendar day in cash; the fee is on the prices page. Bikes, paddleboards and kayaks travel on board, and pets go free, leashed or in a carrier. The ferry carries no cars; those cross with the Steamship Authority from Woods Hole.
Contact
The Island Queen's office number is 508-548-4800. 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 Island Queen
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Island Queen.
How early do I need to be at the dock? +
At least 30 minutes before departure. Reservations not checked in 15 minutes before departure are released to other passengers.
Can I change my ticket? +
Tickets are non-refundable, but a reservation can be moved to another sailing until 30 minutes before departure, or exchanged for a gift card.
Can I bring my dog, my bike or my kayak? +
Yes. Pets travel free, leashed or in a carrier; bikes, paddleboards and kayaks go on board.
Where do I park? +
At the Island Queen's parking 200 yards from the dock, paid per calendar day in cash. The fee is on the prices page.
When does the Island Queen run? +
In 2026 from 22 May to 12 October. Spring from 22 May to 18 June, summer from 19 June to 7 September, autumn from 8 September to 12 October, each with its own timetable.
Sail with the Island Queen
Check the sailings for your date and continue to the ticket.