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Nantucket ferry port
Ferries to and from Nantucket
Three ferry links to the outer island, all arriving in the harbour beside the town
- From Hyannis year-round
- From Harwich Port in season
- Inter-island ferry to the Vineyard
- Piers a short walk from Main Street
- Car ferry only with the Steamship Authority
Routes and tickets
Ferries to and from Nantucket
The routes that serve Nantucket, with duration, sailings and the way to your ticket.
Prices per person, one way
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Route map
Nantucket routes on the map
The lines from Nantucket to Hyannis, Harwich Port and Oak Bluffs. Click a line for duration and operator.
- Hy-Line Cruises
- Freedom Cruise Line
Hy-Line Cruises 1 hour
Check prices Hy-Line Cruises 1 hour 10 minutes
Check prices Freedom Cruise Line 1 hour 20 minutes
Check prices The Nantucket port guide
Table of Contents
Nantucket is the outer of the two islands south of Cape Cod. Every ferry arrives in the harbour on the north shore, beside Nantucket town, so the town, the shops and the bike hire are on foot from the boat. Three passenger routes and one car ferry serve the island.
The routes to Nantucket
Hyannis is the year-round link: Hy-Line's high-speed ferry in about one hour, with upwards of nine departures a day in summer, and the Steamship Authority's traditional car ferry in about two hours and a quarter. See Hyannis - Nantucket.
Harwich Port on the eastern Cape has Freedom Cruise Line's fast ferry in under 80 minutes, from Memorial Day weekend to Columbus Day weekend, with a morning sailing out and an afternoon sailing back. See Harwich Port - Nantucket.
Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard is reached with Hy-Line's inter-island ferry, direct in about 70 minutes, three times a day in season. See Nantucket - Oak Bluffs.
The piers
The ferries use the wharves along the town waterfront. Freedom Cruise Line docks at Straight Wharf, at the foot of Main Street; Hy-Line's ferries from Hyannis and to Oak Bluffs, and the Steamship Authority's car ferry, dock on the same harbour front a few minutes' walk apart. Check your ticket for the pier of your return sailing.
Cars and bikes
Cars come to Nantucket only with the Steamship Authority, and only from Hyannis. The high-speed ferries carry bikes on a bike ticket, which is how most day visitors get beyond the town.
Leaving the island
Sailings back to Hyannis and Harwich Port, and the inter-island ferry to Oak Bluffs, are shown in the timetable. On summer afternoons the last sailings fill first, so book the return with the outbound.
FAQ Nantucket
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the ferries to Nantucket.
Which is the fastest way to Nantucket? +
Hy-Line's high-speed ferry from Hyannis, about one hour, year-round. Freedom Cruise Line from Harwich Port takes under 80 minutes in season.
Where do the ferries arrive on Nantucket? +
In Nantucket harbour, beside the town. Freedom Cruise Line docks at Straight Wharf, at the foot of Main Street; the Hy-Line and Steamship Authority piers are on the same waterfront.
Can I bring a car to Nantucket? +
Only on the Steamship Authority's traditional ferry from Hyannis, which takes about two hours and a quarter. The high-speed ferries carry passengers and bikes.
Is there a ferry from Nantucket to Martha's Vineyard? +
Yes, Hy-Line's inter-island ferry to Oak Bluffs, direct in about 70 minutes, three times a day in season.
Do I need a car on Nantucket? +
The town is on foot from the piers, and the ferries carry bikes. For the rest of the island, the bike tickets make cycling the usual way around.