FerryRiders.com covers three Massachusetts ferry routes, to Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard and Provincetown, run by four operators. The Woods Hole, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority (Steamship Authority) carries cars and passengers to both islands. Hy-Line Cruises (Hy-Line), SeaStreak and Bay State Cruise Company carry passengers only.
Massachusetts ferry routes
Nantucket ferry
The Nantucket ferry runs from Hyannis on the Steamship Authority and Hy-Line, and from New Bedford on SeaStreak. Hy-Line's seasonal inter-island ferry links Nantucket with Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard.
Martha's Vineyard ferry
The Martha's Vineyard ferry runs from Woods Hole on the Steamship Authority, from Hyannis on Hy-Line and from New Bedford on SeaStreak. The Steamship Authority carries cars from Woods Hole by reservation only.
Boston–Provincetown ferry
Bay State Cruise Company runs the seasonal Boston–Provincetown fast ferry from Commonwealth Pier in Boston to MacMillan Pier in Provincetown.
Massachusetts ferry ports by island
Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard each have ferries from more than one mainland port. Hyannis has two ferry terminals. The Steamship Authority leaves from 69 South Street, and Hy-Line leaves from 220 Ocean Street.
| Port | Ferries to | Operators |
|---|---|---|
| Hyannis | Nantucket | Steamship Authority and Hy-Line, all year |
| Hyannis | Martha's Vineyard, at Oak Bluffs | Hy-Line, seasonal |
| Woods Hole | Martha's Vineyard, at Vineyard Haven and, in season, Oak Bluffs | Steamship Authority, all year |
| New Bedford | Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard | SeaStreak, seasonal |
| Oak Bluffs | Nantucket | Hy-Line inter-island ferry, seasonal |
| Boston | Provincetown | Bay State Cruise Company, seasonal |
The Steamship Authority carries cars from Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyard and from Hyannis to Nantucket.