
Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston
Traveler rating
4.5/5
Based on 465 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston worth booking?
Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston is a 13-hour experience in Cambridge, United States, from $130 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 465 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (465)
- Duration
- 13 hours
- From
- $130 per person
We are a veteran owned coach service to Martha's Vineyard. Our ease of booking, convenient pickup and drop-off locations and comfortable, air-conditioned coach will provide you with a memorable experience. Enjoy a short ride from Boston to Woods Hole where you will board the Steamship Authority with no lines or waiting in a holding area. With us, you will have time to enjoy breakfast and coffee from a local cafe before boarding. As always, round-trip ferry tickets, snacks, water, island maps, discount food cards and commentary are all included. Island tour option; Unlike other tours, THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL BUS TOUR. A wonderful 3 hour, full island tour in one of our 14 passenger, air-conditioned, high-top vans is the best way to see the island. Tour goes through all 6 towns with stops along the way for pictures and restrooms. Our guides are the best in the business!
What you get
About this experience
We are a veteran owned coach service to Martha's Vineyard. Our ease of booking, convenient pickup and drop-off locations and comfortable, air-conditioned coach will provide you with a memorable experience. Enjoy a short ride from Boston to Woods Hole where you will board the Steamship Authority with no lines or waiting in a holding area. With us, you will have time to enjoy breakfast and coffee from a local cafe before boarding. As always, round-trip ferry tickets, snacks, water, island maps, discount food cards and commentary are all included. Island tour option; Unlike other tours, THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL BUS TOUR. A wonderful 3 hour, full island tour in one of our 14 passenger, air-conditioned, high-top vans is the best way to see the island. Tour goes through all 6 towns with stops along the way for pictures and restrooms. Our guides are the best in the business!
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 465 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
465 verified traveler reviews for Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Martha’s Vineyard Disappointing Tour
14 passengers plus driver in the van was unpleasant, cramped and claustrophobic with no chance for photo opportunity in 2 hours drive to the Ferry. Ferry ride was pleasant then we had a 20 minute sojourne to try and find our Island tour guide. Island tour went through nice spots but with minimal opportunity for phots. ( eg Here we have “whatever” and then passed by.) Oak Bluffs is very much a cheap seaside town and moving the group to Edgar Town would be more effective for enjoyable shopping. Ferry ride back was fine, 2 hour drive to hotel was unpleasant as noted before. Not a recommended tour.
via Viator
Good day out
Very relaxed well timed trip. Guides were well informed. Communication before trip was clear . Guide arrived on time
via Viator
Tours
We booked the tour to Martha’s Vineyard and had a good , interesting trip with Matthew, who is an excellent guide. We then booked a tour of Martha’s Vineyard through Matthew and that was with Martha’s Vineyard experiences. That guide was called Paul . It was a lovely tour and Paul was very knowledgeable and a nice guy but the trip took too long and we ended up with not enough time to relax and browse around Edgartown . In the end we left the island tour and caught the free bus back to oaks bluff ( very easy ) Without any free time the 2 tours could mean a whole day sitting in a mini bus . The tours are well worth doing to discover the area and island but find one that allows you to do what you want for some of the day .
via Tripadvisor
An amazing day trip to Martha's Vineyard from Boston!
A wonderful day trip from Boston. Great communication and simple booking process before our trip and the guide / driver was in touch in the days before. Easy pick-up and then a great drive through amazing scenery to catch the ferry. Our Martha's Vineyard guide then collected us and gave us a fantastic tour of the main towns on the vineyard and we were then left with plenty of free time to eat and shop and soak up the atmosphere of this amazing place before we returned to the mainland. A thoroughly brilliant day with two fantastic drivers / guides - highly recommended.
via Viator
Almost didn’t get to go name was not on list
Viator did not have my name on the list we had to basically hitch a ride with another van and it was over full. Did not start on time. But who took us in with Martha’s Vineyard company was excellent his name is John!
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 13 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 163
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 75
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cambridge.
How much does Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston cost?
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Prices start at $130 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cambridge usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston take?
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Plan for about 13 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cambridge is not rushed.
Is Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 465 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cambridge, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 13-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston?
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Around 163 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cambridge can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cambridge and add a light layer if any part of the 13-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cambridge within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cambridge?
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Cambridge runs student-led Harvard and MIT campus tours, revolutionary history walks, Charles River cruises and food tours through Harvard Square and Central Square. On Outty we rank every Cambridge experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Harvard University Campus Guided Walking Tour, Boston to New Hampshire Fall Foliage White Mountains Day Trip, Illustrious Schools: Group Tour of MIT And Harvard. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cambridge?
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April to June and September to October. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cambridge?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What happens to Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Cambridge. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
What do travelers say about Martha's Vineyard Day Trip with Optional Island Tour from Boston?
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Across 465 reviews averaging 4.5 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, photo opportunities. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
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