Beautiful Martha's Vineyard located seven miles off the coast of Cape Cod is a quick ferry ride from multiple locations.

Year-round passenger and auto ferry service is provided by the Steamship Authority:

The Steamship Authority provides year-round passenger and auto (the only ferry that accommodates autos) ferry service from Woods Hole on Cape Cod virtually all day long.

Advanced reservations are needed for cars, especially June through August, but passengers never need a reservation.

Travel distance is 7 miles, and the trip takes approximately 45 minutes. The ferry has WIFI, refreshments and indoor and outdoor seating to enjoy the beautiful views of Vineyard Sound.

Ferries dock in Vineyard Haven or in Oak Bluffs mid-May through mid-October.
Either port works as the ports are no more than 10 minutes apart.

Visit the www.steamshipauthority.comfor current schedules, fares, directions and parking information.

Traveling on the Steamship Authority With a Car:

July is peak travel season to and from the Vineyard and July weekend reservations sell out very quickly.

If you are planning on bringing a vehicle to the island, it is VERY important that you book your vehicle reservation as early as possible to get your desired travel days/times.

Vehicle reservations open on January 12, 2017 and we strongly recommend you book your vehicle reservation as early as possible.

If you have not traveled to Martha's Vineyard on the Steamship Authority with your car, you'll need to create a User Account before you make your vehicle reservation.

Creating a User Account

• 1.On the Steamship Authority website, click New User? to create a New User account.
  You'll need to the Make, Model, Year, State registered and License plate number of the vehicle you will be traveling with.
• 2.Once your user account has been completed, click the Reservations tab on the menu and the Reservations link.
• 3.Click the Start Planning Your Trip Now button.

Booking a Vehicle Ferry Reservation - 2017 Ferry Schedules will be available January 12, 2017

1.Sign in to your account.

2.Click the Book Now button on the Dashboard.

3.Follow the steps on the site to book your reservation

Questions about your reservation?

Call the Steamship Authority @ (508) 477-8600 and press 2 for Martha's Vineyard

Traveling Without a Car on the Steamship Authority:

If you are not taking your car to Martha's Vineyard:

Parking

Off-site parking lots are located in:

Falmouth

On Palmer Avenue

Thomas B. Landers Rd

Bourne - on Route 28A in the village of Cataumet

Based on the volume of cars in each parking lot, you will be directed to one of the above lots.

Current/real-time parking lot information is readily available by:

Logging onto the Steamship mobile website at m.steamshipauthority.com

Calling the Steamship Authority parking information line at (508) 457-7275 (PARK)

Tuning into 1610 AM on your radio

Free Shuttle Bus Service between off-site parking lots and the Steamship Authority ferry:
If you park your car in one of the off-site parking lots, the Steamship Authority provides a Free shuttle bus service back and forth between each lot and the ferry terminal.

Steamship Authority Parking Fees

2016 Parking rate was $15/day (any part of a day is charged the full daily rate)

Traveling Without a Car – Other Ferry Service Options

Seasonal passenger ferry service is provided from many other ports, including:

Island Queenfrom Falmouth on Cape Cod, Massachusetts to Oak Bluffs.
This scenic trip takes 30 minutes from Falmouth Harbor to Oak Bluffs, bicycles are permitted, and parking is available nearby.

Falmouth-Edgartown Ferry from Falmouth on Cape Cod to Edgartown.
This 72 foot luxury fast ferry is the only ferry that sails into Edgartown Harbor.Cruise the waters of Vineyard Sound for a 75 minute trip to Edgartown.

Hy-line Cruisesfrom Hyannis on Cape Cod, Massachusetts to Oak Bluffs
This service offers both high speed and traditional ferry service from mid-Cape to Oak Bluffs. Fares, and schedules vary, and parking is available nearby. Bicycles are permitted for an additional fee.

SeaStreakfrom New York and New Jersey as well as from New Bedford in Southeastern Massachusetts.
The New York to Martha's Vineyard service takes 5 hours with no connecting stops. WIFI, bar and refreshments and 12 large screen TVs available. The fast ferry service from New Bedford takes 50 minutes, and bicycles are permitted.

Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry from North Kingston, Rhode Island.
Fast Ferry service takes 75 minutes, bicycles and pets are permitted. There is secure dockside parking provided. C, snacks and refreshments onboard. Seasonal service May thru October. Reservations highly recommended.

For access to every ferry schedule from every port servicing Martha's Vineyard, visit VineyardFerries.comor visit the individual ferry websites for schedules, fares, parking and driving directions.

Wedding

All wedding events will be held in Oak Bluffs.

More information to follow.

Transportation to the Wedding

Transportation will be available to and from the wedding on Saturday from the downtown Oak Bluffs area (location to be determined).

Traveling without a Car on Martha's Vineyard

Taxi cabs and Uber are available to take you from the ferry terminals to your hotel/inn and anywhere you would like to go on the Island.

Rental Car Options

Hertz Rent-a-Car – 72 Airport Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA (508) 693-2402

Hertz Rent-a-Car – 29 Water St, Vineyard Haven, MA (508) 693-4196

Avis Car Rental – 71 Airport Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA (508) 693-2226

A-A Island Auto Rental – 4 Water St, Vineyard Haven, MA (508) 696-5300

Budget Car Rental Vineyard Haven, MA – 45 Beach Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA (508) 693-1611