Plymouth - Provincetown
Ferry from Plymouth to Provincetown
Across Cape Cod Bay from the South Shore - check the sailings and continue to the ticket
- About 90 minutes
- Day trip with afternoon return
- Captain John Boats, since 1946
The crossing at a glance
Captain John Boats, in business in Plymouth since 1946, sails from Town Wharf to MacMillan Pier in Provincetown in about 90 minutes. The ferry runs in season with a morning departure from Plymouth and an afternoon sailing back, which makes Provincetown a day trip from the South Shore.
Departure from Town Wharf
The ferry leaves from State Pier at Town Wharf, 10 Town Wharf, on the Plymouth waterfront, close to the Mayflower replica and the harbour front restaurants. The Plymouth port guide covers the wharf and how to get there.
Arrival in Provincetown
MacMillan Pier is in the centre of Provincetown, at the foot of Commercial Street, so the town, the galleries and the beaches are on foot from the boat. Sailings back to Plymouth are shown in the departures on this page. The Provincetown port guide has the pier and the other ferry, from Boston.
Tickets and alternatives
This page shows the current from-price; the prices page compares the routes. From downtown Boston, Boston - Provincetown with Boston Harbor City Cruises is the alternative, in about 95 minutes.
Route portrait
Across Cape Cod Bay
Captain John Boats sails from Town Wharf in Plymouth across Cape Cod Bay to MacMillan Pier in Provincetown in about 90 minutes. For anyone on the South Shore it is the direct way to the tip of the Cape, without Boston and without the bridges.
The ferry is seasonal, with a morning sailing out and an afternoon sailing back.
- Crossing
- about 90 min
- Operator
- Captain John Boats
- Rhythm
- morning out, afternoon back
Next departures
FAQ Plymouth - Provincetown
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the Plymouth - Provincetown crossing.
How long is the ferry from Plymouth to Provincetown? +
About 90 minutes across Cape Cod Bay. Departures for your date are in the timetable.
Where does the ferry leave in Plymouth? +
From Town Wharf at State Pier, 10 Town Wharf in Plymouth, on the harbour front near the Mayflower replica. The Plymouth port guide has the details.
Can I do Provincetown as a day trip from Plymouth? +
The ferry sails in the morning and returns in the afternoon, which gives several hours in Provincetown. Check the departures on this page for your date; the ferry is seasonal.
Where does the ferry arrive in Provincetown? +
At MacMillan Pier in the centre of Provincetown, at the foot of Commercial Street. The Provincetown port guide covers the pier and the town.
What does the Plymouth ferry cost? +
This page shows the current from-price; the prices page compares the routes. With one round trip a day, book the sailing for your date.
Off to Provincetown
Check the sailings for your date and continue to the ticket.