Plymouth MA - Provincetown
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Plymouth ferry port
Ferries from Plymouth
Captain John Boats to Provincetown from Town Wharf on the Plymouth waterfront
- Provincetown in about 90 minutes
- Morning out, afternoon back
- Town Wharf, State Pier
- Captain John Boats, in Plymouth since 1946
- Wharf on the harbour front
Routes and tickets
Ferries from Plymouth
Captain John Boats' route from Town Wharf, with duration, sailings and the way to your ticket.
Prices per person, one way
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The Plymouth port guide
Plymouth on the South Shore is the third mainland port with a ferry to Cape Cod. Captain John Boats, in business here since 1946, sails from Town Wharf across Cape Cod Bay to Provincetown in about 90 minutes, with a morning departure and an afternoon sailing back.
The route from Plymouth
Provincetown: about 90 minutes to MacMillan Pier, in the centre of town. See Plymouth - Provincetown.
Town Wharf
The ferry leaves from State Pier at Town Wharf, 10 Town Wharf, on the harbour front beside the Mayflower replica and the waterfront restaurants. The wharf is in the middle of Plymouth's historic waterfront, so the town is on foot before and after the sailing.
Alternatives
From downtown Boston, the fast ferry of Boston Harbor City Cruises sails from Long Wharf to Provincetown in about 95 minutes. The island ferries to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard leave from the Cape's own ports.
FAQ Plymouth
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the ferry port in Plymouth.
Where does the ferry leave in Plymouth? +
From State Pier at Town Wharf, 10 Town Wharf, on the Plymouth waterfront near the Mayflower replica.
How long is the crossing to Provincetown? +
About 90 minutes across Cape Cod Bay. See Plymouth - Provincetown.
Can I do Provincetown as a day trip from Plymouth? +
Yes. The ferry sails in the morning and returns in the afternoon, and MacMillan Pier is in the centre of Provincetown.
Does the ferry run all year? +
No, it is seasonal. Departures for your date are in the timetable.
Is there a ferry from Plymouth to Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard? +
No. The island ferries leave from the Cape, from Hyannis, Falmouth, Woods Hole and Harwich Port.