Boston - Provincetown
Crossing approx. 1 hour 35 minutes
From
€55
Provincetown ferry port
Ferries to and from Provincetown
Two seasonal routes to the tip of the Cape, both landing at MacMillan Pier
- Boston in about 95 minutes
- Plymouth in about 90 minutes
- Pier at the foot of Commercial Street
- Town, beaches and galleries on foot
- Morning out, afternoon back on both routes
Routes and tickets
Ferries to and from Provincetown
The two routes that serve Provincetown, with duration, sailings and the way to your ticket.
Prices per person, one way
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Route map
Provincetown routes on the map
The lines from Provincetown to Boston and to Plymouth. Click a line for duration and operator.
The Provincetown port guide
Table of Contents
Provincetown sits at the very tip of Cape Cod, and by road it is the end of a long drive down the Cape. By ferry it is a crossing of about an hour and a half from Boston or Plymouth, straight across the bay to MacMillan Pier, in the centre of town at the foot of Commercial Street.
The routes to Provincetown
Boston has the fast ferry of Boston Harbor City Cruises from Long Wharf, about 95 minutes, from 16 May to 12 October 2026, with a morning departure and extra early-afternoon sailings from Friday to Sunday in summer. See Boston - Provincetown.
Plymouth on the South Shore has Captain John Boats from Town Wharf, about 90 minutes, with a morning sailing out and an afternoon sailing back. See Plymouth - Provincetown.
MacMillan Pier
The pier is in the middle of the town's waterfront. Commercial Street, with the galleries, shops and restaurants, begins at its landward end, and the harbour beaches are a few minutes' walk in either direction. Both ferries use the pier, so check the signs for the Boston or the Plymouth boat when you go back.
Getting around
Provincetown is a walking and cycling town, and neither ferry carries cars. Bikes travel on a bike ticket on the Boston ferry; the dune and beach trails of the Cape Cod National Seashore begin a short ride from the pier.
Leaving Provincetown
The afternoon sailings back to Boston and Plymouth are in the timetable. In summer the return to Boston fills first, so book it together with the outbound.
FAQ Provincetown
Frequently asked questions
Questions about the ferries to Provincetown.
Where does the ferry arrive in Provincetown? +
At MacMillan Pier, in the centre of town at the foot of Commercial Street. Both the Boston and the Plymouth ferry use the pier.
How long is the ferry from Boston? +
About 95 minutes with Boston Harbor City Cruises from Long Wharf. See Boston - Provincetown.
How long is the ferry from Plymouth? +
About 90 minutes with Captain John Boats from Town Wharf. See Plymouth - Provincetown.
Can I do Provincetown as a day trip? +
Yes. Both ferries sail in the morning and return in the afternoon, and the town is at the pier. In summer the Boston ferry adds early-afternoon departures from Friday to Sunday.
Do the ferries run all year? +
No. The Boston ferry runs from 16 May to 12 October 2026, and the Plymouth ferry is seasonal too. Check the departures for your date in the timetable.