Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry
Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry
Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry
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8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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We operate the newest most luxurious fast ferry to Martha's Vineyard. The "Julia Leigh" offers all Business Class seating with interior luggage areas and the most advanced Ride Control System in the world offering the smoothest ride possible. Depart from Quonset Point, Rhode Island and avoid all the Cape Cod traffic - we will save you 3-4 hours in travel time each way! Closest daily ferry to Connecticut, New York & New Jersey. Dockside parking $15/day. Seasonal ferry service operating May through October.
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Caroline P
Pasadena, CA36 contributions
Jul 2022
Every trip on the fast ferry is a delight! Grab a beverage and feast your eyes on the beauty of the Cape and Martha's Vineyard. Fresh air seats are the best!
Written 5 October 2022
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Mark F
East Greenwich1 contribution
Aug 2022
Great experience. Being a native Rhode Islander I learned how much I didn't know about the history of Narragansett Bay. The ferry was great and the narrator was entertaining and informative for the whole hour and 45 minutes.
Written 2 September 2022
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Kevin R
New York City, NY3 contributions
Aug 2022 • Couples
Could not have enjoyed this experience more. The boat was comfortable and the narrator was fantastic the whole time. We learned so much about the lighthouses around Newport as well as a bunch of history about the Narragansett Bay in general. My fiance and I also brought our dog with us. We were a bit nervous to bring her, but the ride was so smooth and the crew and fellow passengers were so kind that we and our pup had an amazing time. Would highly recommend to anyone, whether you want to do the Lighthouse cruise or a longer cruise to Martha's Vineyard!
Written 20 August 2022
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Barry N
Coventry, RI3,471 contributions
Jul 2021
a great day trip to an outstanding Island off the coast but is a nice easy trip on the ferry going to Martha's Vinyard. The Vinyard a very busy place in the summer and there are things to see and places to visit all over the place. Stores that have everything you ever could want or need. Lots of junk as well but that is part of the fun.
Restaurants of every kind of food. Great bars. If you bring your bike or car you can get around the Island fast. But they have cabs and busses so you can get around.
Good for the entire family and the kids will have a ball here.The ferry is very easy to get to. and well taken care of. great crew. Nice seating. It is worth it just for the ride over and back to the mainland. Pritty much on time every day they run.
Restaurants of every kind of food. Great bars. If you bring your bike or car you can get around the Island fast. But they have cabs and busses so you can get around.
Good for the entire family and the kids will have a ball here.The ferry is very easy to get to. and well taken care of. great crew. Nice seating. It is worth it just for the ride over and back to the mainland. Pritty much on time every day they run.
Written 19 January 2022
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ktgybbs
1 contribution
Aug 2021
The staff was helpful and friendly. The boat trip was smooth. The captain was informative and everyone wore masks. I was glad we could take this when the Fast Ferry from NY to OB was cancelled last minute. I look forward to taking this trip again in the future.
Written 26 September 2021
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rbourgeois01
Wallingford, CT1 contribution
Jul 2021
Service to Martha's Vinyard is on time and smooth. The location in Rhode Island, while it has no frills, is accessible and not prone to traffic jams. Onboard staff is courteous and professional. And the trip is short: 95 minutes.
Written 23 September 2021
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councildist1
Coventry, RI1 contribution
Jul 2021
Easy booking and plenty of parking. Everytime we have used th M.V. Fast Ferry it is on-time almost to the minute. Ferry is very clean and the ride is great even in rough waters. Would HIGHLY recommend.
Written 21 September 2021
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tenormom
Fort Gratiot, MI23 contributions
Aug 2021
We had a day trip to Martha's Vineyard and Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry was the best service! Our trip over was a little rough and a little slower then we thought but it was a beautiful day and we really enjoyed our time on the Island. The crew was terrific and professional! Great memories and we will definitely enjoy a trip with Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry again!
Written 21 September 2021
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acentone
Yorktown Heights, NY1 contribution
Aug 2021
The ferry was clean, fast and provided beautiful views. The snack bar was well stocked and the help very knowledgeable. Such a great way to travel. I highly recommend it.
Written 21 September 2021
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JFJ50
Southwest USA15 contributions
Aug 2021
Very easy to make auto reservation online. Arrived 40 minutes early which was plenty of time - could have done 30 minutes. Embarking and disembarking process smooth.
Written 21 September 2021
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stephshell
Chattanooga, TN8 contributions
Are good and drinks available on the ferry? Or can you bring food aboard?
Michelle T
Mechanicsburg, PA5 contributions
Food and drinks are available. No outside food is allowed.
Nancy F
Wolcott, CT
if you purchase online tickets, but then have to cancel before your trip....what is the policy?
Leejnd
La Paz, Mexico92 contributions
From their website: ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. If a ticketed passenger fails make his/her scheduled departure time the tickets will be valid through the end of the operating season of the year stated on his/her ticket. Passengers who need to make changes to their reservations must do so within 24 hours prior to departure; we are unable to make changes the day of travel. All tickets purchased are valid for any scheduled ferry departure on a stand-by basis.
Where is the drop off location in Martha's vineyard?
RIFastFerry
North Kingstown2 contributions
The ferry arrives and departs from the Oak Bluffs Harbor which is within walking distance to downtown Oak Bluffs.
Can you take your car on this ferry?
RIFastFerry
North Kingstown2 contributions
Hi Jaime, if you are planning to travel to the island for a day trip or just a few days then you would want to leave your car on the mainland. During the summer months the island can be grid lock and therefore easier to travel on public transportation or by foot. If your traveling with your family and planning for a week long vacation then I would consider your vehicle but if not the easiest way to/from Martha's Vineyard is out fast ferry service from Quonset Point, Rhode Island which avoids all the Cape Cod traffic. We offer convenient dockside parking and we are only 8 minutes from Interstate 95.
Geoffrey R
London, UK9 contributions
How much does a cab cost from Newport ferry terminal to Quonset ferry terminal? How long does it take?
RIFastFerry
North Kingstown2 contributions
Just an update on the above questions, try an Uber it should be much less than your regular cab. Also the ferry trip only takes 95 minutes not 2.5 hours.
brian_trpadvsr
New York City, NY
How do you make a reservation? The phone number on your site says the reservation system should be updated by the end of April and its still not working.
RIFastFerry
North Kingstown2 contributions
Hi - our new website and reservation system should be rolling out in the coming days. Please keep checking back with us!
brian_trpadvsr
New York City, NY
how do you make a reservation? the vineyardfastferry website has said no 2017 trips are available for months now, are they just not open yet?
RIFastFerry
North Kingstown2 contributions
We will begin taking reservations in the next few weeks for the 2017 season. We are currently updating our website and reservation system.
Kelly M
17 contributions
Hello, I am planning a trip to Martha's Vineyard for the first time in July 2017. Staying at an Inn at Oak Bluffs. I will be driving from NH 93-S. I am unsure if I should take Fast Ferry from North Kingstown RI or MV Island Queen from Falmouth MA. I have never been, but I hear the traffic is heavy for the trip to Falmouth. Thoughts appreciated.
RIFastFerry
North Kingstown2 contributions
Hi Kelly! We are the only ferry company that truly avoids all the heavy Cape traffic. We offer convenient dockside parking for only $10/day and our new ferry "Ava Pearl" offers business-class seating & service and docks right in the heart of Oak Bluffs. Advance reservations are highly recommended as many of our trips do sell out since we only carry 150 passengers. If you have any further questions just let us know, we look forward to seeing on-board this season!
MSSCt
CT79 contributions
How fast does the ferry go?
RIFastFerry
North Kingstown2 contributions
The ferry travels at 30 knots or 34 mph.
Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry (North Kingstown) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry
- Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry is open:
- Sun - Sat 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Hotels near Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry:
- (13.90 km) Almondy Inn
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- (13.80 km) The Outlook Inn
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- (14.07 km) Serenity Inn Newport
- Restaurants near Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry:
- (12.25 km) Brickley's Ice Cream
- (14.50 km) Restaurant Bouchard
- (8.80 km) Rasa
- (13.50 km) Corner Cafe
- (14.58 km) Cru Cafe
- Attractions near Martha's Vineyard Fast Ferry:
- (0.01 km) Rhode Island Bay Cruises
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