Nantucket - Martha's Vineyard
Ferry from Nantucket to Oak Bluffs
The inter-island ferry - check the sailings for your date and continue to the ticket
- About 70 minutes
- Direct, no mainland stop
- Three sailings a day in season
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The crossing at a glance
Hy-Line Cruises sails the inter-island ferry from Nantucket to Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard: direct, non-stop and in about 70 minutes. In season there are three departures a day, in the late morning, the early afternoon and the late afternoon. The ferry carries foot passengers and bikes.
Departure from Nantucket
The ferry leaves from Nantucket harbour, beside the town, where Hy-Line's ferries from Hyannis arrive. The Nantucket port guide covers the piers and the walk from the town. If you arrive on the morning ferry from Hyannis, the late-morning inter-island sailing makes a same-day connection to the Vineyard.
Check-in
Hy-Line asks you to be at the pier well before departure; on its mainland routes the rule is at least 45 minutes. Bikes travel on a bike ticket, and children have their own fare.
Arrival in Oak Bluffs
The ferry arrives in Oak Bluffs harbour. From there, the Island Queen sails to Falmouth and Hy-Line's high-speed ferry to Hyannis, so a loop over both islands and back to the mainland is possible. Sailings back from Oak Bluffs to Nantucket are shown in the departures on this page.
Tickets
This page shows the current from-price; the prices page compares the routes. The mainland ferries to each island are on Hyannis - Nantucket and Hyannis - Oak Bluffs.
Route portrait
Island to island
Hy-Line's inter-island ferry is the direct link between Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. It sails non-stop from Nantucket harbour to Oak Bluffs in about 70 minutes, without touching the mainland.
Three sailings a day in season make a two-island trip possible without going back through Hyannis.
- Crossing
- about 70 min
- Operator
- Hy-Line Cruises
- Frequency
- three sailings a day in season
- From price
- €29
Next departures
FAQ Nantucket - Oak Bluffs
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Nantucket - Oak Bluffs crossing.
How long is the ferry from Nantucket to Martha's Vineyard? +
About 70 minutes, direct and non-stop. Departures for your date are in the timetable.
Where does the ferry arrive on Martha's Vineyard? +
In Oak Bluffs, on the north-east side of Martha's Vineyard. The Oak Bluffs port guide has the harbour and the onward ferries to Falmouth and Hyannis.
How often does the inter-island ferry sail? +
Three a day in season, in the late morning, early afternoon and late afternoon. Check the departures on this page for your date; the ferry does not run year-round.
Can I take a car between the islands? +
No. The inter-island ferry carries passengers and bikes. There is no car ferry between the two islands.
What does the inter-island ferry cost? +
Bikes travel on their own ticket, and children have their own fare. This page shows the current from-price; the prices page compares the routes.
Over to the Vineyard
Check the sailings for your date and continue to the ticket.