Martha's Vineyard Ferry | New Bedford to Martha's Vineyard | Skip the Cape Traffic (2024)

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Schedules & Fares

2024 tickets are now available!
Traveling to Oak Bluffs from April 25- October 14, 2024
MV Commuter Books available for purchase at our New Bedford, or Oak Bluffs ticket desks.
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Now Offering Trip Protection - Click here for more info.

Direct Service from New Bedford

Start your vacation the moment you step aboard. We’ll cut out the traffic-jammed frustration and replace it with a relaxing and enjoyable cruise directly to Martha's Vineyard. The entire experience is not only the most convenient way to get there, it’s also the most enjoyable and scenic.

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May 24 & 27, July 3- 4, September 2, 2024 (Holiday)

Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

To Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

New Bedford, MA

Arriving

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

7:50am

8:45am

8:20am

9:15am

10:15am

11:10am

11:00am

11:55am

2:30pm

3:25pm

3:45pm

4:40pm

6:30pm

7:20pm

From Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Arriving

New Bedford, MA

8:55am

9:50am

9:30am

10:25am

11:30am

12:25pm

12:30pm

1:25pm

3:45pm

4:40pm

5:00pm

5:55pm

7:45pm

8:35pm

October 11, 2024 (Holiday)

Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

To Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

New Bedford, MA

Arriving

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

6:00am

6:55am

8:20am

9:15am

11:00am

11:55am

2:50pm

3:45pm

6:30pm

7:20pm

From Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Arriving

New Bedford, MA

7:10am

8:05am

9:30am

10:25am

12:30pm

1:25pm

4:00pm

4:55pm

7:45pm

8:35pm

June 28- August 30, 2024 (Fridays)

Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

To Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

New Bedford, MA

Arriving

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

6:00am

6:55am

7:50am

8:45am

8:20am

9:15am

10:15am

11:10am

11:00am

11:55am

2:30pm

3:25pm

3:45pm

4:40pm

6:30pm

7:20pm

From Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Arriving

New Bedford, MA

7:10am

8:05am

8:55am

9:50am

9:30am

10:25am

11:30am

12:25pm

12:30pm

1:25pm

3:45pm

4:40pm

5:00pm

5:55pm

7:45pm

8:35pm

June 29- September 1, 2024 (Sat- Sun)

Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

To Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

New Bedford, MA

Arriving

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

7:50am

8:45am

8:20am

9:15am

10:15am

11:10am

11:00am

11:55am

2:30pm

3:25pm

3:45pm

4:40pm

6:30pm

7:20pm

From Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Arriving

New Bedford, MA

8:55am

9:50am

9:30am

10:25am

11:30am

12:25pm

12:30pm

1:25pm

3:45pm

4:40pm

5:00pm

5:55pm

7:45pm

8:35pm

October 14, 2024 (Holiday)

Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

To Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

New Bedford, MA

Arriving

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

6:00am

6:55am

8:20am

9:15am

11:00am

11:55am

2:50pm

3:45pm

From Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Arriving

New Bedford, MA

7:10am

8:05am

9:30am

10:25am

12:30pm

1:25pm

4:00pm

4:55pm

July 1- August 29, 2024 (Mon- Thurs)

Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

To Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

New Bedford, MA

Arriving

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

6:00am

6:55am

8:20am

9:15am

10:15am

11:10am

11:00am

11:55am

2:30pm

3:25pm

3:45pm

4:40pm

6:30pm

7:25pm

From Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Arriving

New Bedford, MA

7:10am

8:05am

9:30am

10:25am

11:30am

12:25pm

12:30pm

1:25pm

3:45pm

4:40pm

5:00pm

5:55pm

7:45pm

8:40pm

September 3- October 10, 2024 (Mon- Fri)

Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

To Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

New Bedford, MA

Arriving

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

6:00am

6:55am

8:45am

9:35am

2:00pm

2:50pm

From Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Arriving

New Bedford, MA

7:10am

8:05am

12:30pm

1:20pm

5:30pm

6:20pm

September 7- October 13, 2024 (Sat- Sun)

Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

To Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

New Bedford, MA

Arriving

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

8:45am

9:35am

2:00pm

2:50pm

From Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

Departing

Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Arriving

New Bedford, MA

12:30pm

1:20pm

5:30pm

6:20pm

Parking is Easy with Seastreak!

Available during Peak Season

Valet Parking

$30 / per calendar day

Convenient valet parking is available at our New Bedford terminal. With our SMS valet service, you no longer need to make reservations ahead of time via our website.

Available April 25- October 14, 2024

Valet Parking Address
49 State Pier
New Bedford, MA 02740

*Dockside parking is available through April 24, 2024 at this address; all cars must be removed by 6 PM on April 24, 2024.

Available During Peak Season

Offsite Parking

$15 / per calendar day

Offsite parking is available at the Whale’s Tooth parking lot. Complimentary shuttle service is provided between the lot and the pier. Passes may be reserved ahead of time through Seastreak, or purchased at the Whale’s Tooth parking lot booth (subject to availability).

There is a special $5/per calendar day rate for 6 AM Same-Day MV commuters. You must present a MV 40 trip, 20 trip, or 10 trip commuter ticket to the gate attendant to receive rate. Cannot be reserved ahead of time.

Available April 24- October 14, 2024

Whale’s Tooth Parking Lot Address
532 Acushnet Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740

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Fares

2024 tickets are now available!
Traveling to Oak Bluffs from April 25- October 14, 2024
MV Commuter Books available for purchase at our New Bedford, or Oak Bluffs ticket desks.

Fares

2024 tickets are now available!
Traveling to Oak Bluffs from April 25- October 14, 2024
MV Commuter Books available for purchase at our New Bedford, or Oak Bluffs ticket desks.

One Way

$45

Infants (2 and Under)

All passengers need a ticket to board

Free

Child (3 - 12)

$25

Island Resident

Cannot be purchased online; requires government issued picture ID to receive rate; must be Fulltime resident.

$33

Military

Cannot be purchased online; requires government issued picture ID to receive rate; limit 2 per ID.

$33

Bike or Scooter, Non-Electric

$7

Electric Bike or Scooter

$14

Round Trip

$79

Infants (2 and Under)

All passengers need a ticket to board

Free

Child (3 - 12)

$48

Island Resident

Cannot be purchased online; requires government issued picture ID to receive rate; must be Fulltime resident.

$66

Military

Cannot be purchased online; requires government issued picture ID to receive rate; limit 2 per ID.

$66

Bike or Scooter, Non- Electric

$14

Electric Bike or Scooter

$28

Same-Day Round Trip

$50

Infants (2 and Under)

All passengers need a ticket to board

Free

Child (3-12)

$30

Bike or Scooter, Non- Electric

$14

Electric Bike or Scooter

$28

10 Trip Martha's Vineyard Leisure

Expires after 1 year from the date of purchase. Cannot be shared by more than 2 people. Exchange fee applies to bookings. Can only be purchased in person at a ticket office.

$350

40 Trip Martha's Vineyard Commuter

Discounted 40 one-way trips. Departure restrictions apply. Expires in 60 days from the date of purchase. Can only be purchased in person at a ticket office. Departure restrictions apply.

$720

20 Trip Martha's Vineyard Commuter

Discounted 20 one-way trips. Departure restrictions apply. Expires in 60 days from the date of purchase. Can only be purchased in person at a ticket office. Departure restrictions apply.

$420

10 Trip Martha's Vineyard Commuter

Discounted 10 one-way trips. Departure restrictions apply. Expires in 60 days from the date of purchase. Can only be purchased in person at a ticket office. Departure restrictions apply.

$230

Trip Protection (Per Ticket)

$-

One Way Trip Protection (Per Ticket)

$5

Round Trip Trip Protection (Per Ticket)

$10

Same-Day Round Trip Trip Protection (Per Ticket)

$10

Exchange Fee (Per Ticket)

Applied when the departure date, and/or time of a ticket is changed by the customer after the initial purchase. Any changes to your reservation must be made before the departure date. Please reach out to 1(800)BOATRIDE (262-8743) with your order ID # to make any changes.

$-

One Way Exchange Fee (Per Ticket)

$5

ROUND TRIP EXCHANGE FEE (PER TICKET)

$10

SAME-DAY ROUND TRIP EXCHANGE FEE (PER TICKET)

$10

To purchase commuter books, please visit our New Bedford, or Oak Bluffs ticket desk during business hours.

*From June 28- September 1, 2024, a $5 Surge Fee will be applied to One Way, Round Trip and Same- Day Round Trip Adult and Child tickets purchased for the 7:50 AM, 8:20 AM, 10:15 AM and 11:00 AM departures on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

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Between New Bedford & Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Port and Shuttle Locations at a Glance

  • New Bedford, MA
  • Martha’s Vineyard, MA

Seastreak Ferry Terminal at New Bedford

49 State Pier - New Bedford, MA 02740View Map

Ticket Office Hours

Effective June 28, 2024:
Mon- Fri- 5:00 AM- 7:00 PM
Sat- Sun: 6:30 AM- 7:00 PM

Directions, Nearby Amenities, Additional Details

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Port Features
  • Bike Rack

  • Covered Waiting Area

  • Enterprise Rentals

  • Free Daytime Parking

  • Handicap Accessibility

  • Refreshments

  • Restrooms

Seastreak Ferry Terminal in Oak Bluffs, Martha's Vineyard

1 Seaview Avenue - Oak Bluffs, MA 02557View Map

Ticket Office Hours

Effective June 13:
Mon- Fri- 6:45 AM- 8:00 PM
Sat- Sun- 9:00 AM- 8:00 PM

Directions, Nearby Amenities, Additional Details

View This Port

Port Features
  • ATM

  • Bike Rack

  • Handicap Accessibility

  • Mass Transit Connection (Vineyard Transit Authority Busses)

  • Restrooms

Route Policies

Before you head to Martha’s Vineyard, there’s a few things you should know. Have a look at the policies for this route so there’s no surprises at the dock.

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What is trip protection?

New Bedford customers who purchase trip protection are able to refund their ticket(s) and parking pass up to two hours before their planned departure time. If your ticket is for a departure earlier than 9:30 AM, you must notify Seastreak by 5PM the day before travel. Trip protection prices are per-ticket and dependent on the ticket type (one-way or round trip), and for which island your ticket has as its destination. The trip protection waives the exchange fees normally assessed for date, or time exchanges. Your exchange must be made within the same time period listed for trip protected refunds (see above). Waiving of exchange fees is limited to one exchange; any additional changes to the date, or time of a ticket will incur a per-ticket exchange fee. Once the boat has sailed tickets are not refundable, or exchangeable, and the value is forfeited; the ticket will be marked as a no show, and you will be required to make a new reservation. Trip protection cannot be added to an order after the purchase is completed and is not refundable.

Are taxes included in the fare price?

Express Ferry Service fares include all applicable fuel surcharges and Commonwealth of MA embarkation fees.

Do infants or children need a ticket to board the ferry?

Yes, for children age 12 and under. Please see the regular and holiday child fares onour page.

What is your refund policy for this trip?

ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, unless Trip Protection is purchased (please see terms below). Exchanges can be made for a fee prior to the intended date and time of departure. Once the boat has sailed, tickets are not exchangeable, and the value is forfeited; the ticket will be marked as a no show, and youwill be required to make a new reservation.

For passengers traveling betweenNew Bedford, and Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket:Passengers who need to make changes to their reservations will be charged a per-ticket service fee.

Trip Protection Terms: New Bedford customers who purchase trip protection are able to refund their ticket(s) and parking pass up to two hours before their planned departure time. If your ticket is for a departure earlier than 9:30 AM, you must notify Seastreak by 5PM the day before travel. Trip protection prices are per-ticket and dependent on the ticket type (one-way or round trip), and for which island your ticket has as its destination. The trip protection waives the exchange fees normally assessed for date, or time exchanges. Your exchange must be made within the same time period listed for trip protected refunds (see above). Waiving of exchange fees is limited to one exchange; any additional changes to the date, or time of a ticket will incur a per-ticket exchange fee. Once the boat has sailed tickets are not refundable, or exchangeable, and the value is forfeited; the ticket will be marked as a no show, and you will be required to make a new reservation. Trip protection cannot be added to an order after the purchase is completed and is not refundable.

What happens if the ferry is cancelled?

Over the last two years of operation we have had very few instances where we have needed to cancel all of our trips due to weather. If a weather cancellation should take place during a departure you are booked on, we make every effort to contact you using the telephone number and email address provided in your reservation and arrange the most efficient way possible to get you to or from the island.

New Bedford Departures: Ticketed passengers who have not yet departed from New Bedford will be offered either an exchange for a ticket on a different day or a refund for any unused tickets.

Can I bring my car, motorcycle, moped, or motor scooter?

Seastreak ferries are designedto carrypassengers and are not equipped to carry vehicles.Coast Guard regulations do not allow us to transport engine powered vehicles or gasoline.

Do you accept stand-by reservations?

If a departure is sold out, we will try to accommodate passengers that wish to stand-by for boarding. If you would like to stand-by for a sold-out departure, you must purchase a ticket for the next available boat in the ticket office. Stand-by passengers are boarded on a first-come, first-serve basis from the stand-by line located at the boarding gate. All stand-by passengers must be parked and present at the terminal in the stand-by line when unclaimed reservations are released. Unclaimed reservations will be released 3-5 minutes prior to departure after all ticketed passengers have been boarded.

What happens if the ferry is delayed due to weather?

Seastreak cannot guarantee any trip lengthas travel times may vary due to weather, tides, sea conditions, and/or other unforeseen circumstances. Seastreak at its sole and absolute discretion reserves the right to cancel any scheduled trip and/or substitute another vessel without liability if it becomes necessary for any reason. Seastreak does not guarantee that the service shall depart or arrive at the time stated in the schedule and will not be liable for any additional travel costs incurred by the passenger as a result of any cancellation or delay.

Do you offer group discounts?

Yes, we love groups and will do everything possible to accommodate their needs! Please give us a call to speak with our group sales coordinator at 1-800-BOATRIDE (1-800-262-8743).

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