This tour of Martha's Vineyard is amazing. In about three hours, we got an interesting glimpses and…read moreexperiences on the island. Our tour guide, Stan, gave an interesting & informative presentation of the island's history and qualities. He's lived on the island from childhood & brings many personal insights of the island and its inhabitants. Stan's the Man! Dee-Dee of HomeGrown Tours was superbly helpful when she contacted us about a need to reschedule our tour for earlier in the day. She asked how we were getting to the island and shared a much better way to get to Oak Bluffs. Very glad she went the extra effort to make our trip more enjoyable. Among the stops on the tour were Menemsha where we enjoyed seafood soup samples & had seafood sandwiches from Menemsha Fish Market. The stop at Aqinnah (Gay Head) Cliffs was stunning with the views of the ocean, beaches below, multicoloured cliffs, and a lighthouse. Another memorable stop was at Orange Peel Bakery. Oh, what trip on Martha's Vineyard wouldn't mention Jaws filming sites. Stan pointed out several of the key locations, including "the Jaws Bridge", providing back stories about the filming. I highly recommend HomeGrown Tours.

Took a day trip to MVI with friends who had planned a tour of the island. Unfortunately, when we…read morearrived on island, she couldn't remember who she had booked with. That's OK. I made a few phone calls and Deedee arranged to meet us for an afternoon tour. She is a very enthusiastic MV host. We got a fun tour of things you would expect and some you would not. The narration, history and stories of local life were non-stop. We had a great time. She really is a pleasure to work with and saved the day for us. Give Deedee a call if you are planning a trip to MVI.

Fantastic! Reserve them & you won't be disappointed. From Sue making the reservation process easy…read moreto Paul's amazing knowledge sharing on the tour, it was an A+ experience! Choose this company now!

Very disappointing experience -- poor communication and unacceptable customer service…read more Our experience with Martha's Vineyard Excursions was disappointing enough that I believe prospective customers should know what happened before trusting an important day on the island to this company. This was a special family trip. My brother and family had flown in from North Carolina to visit, and we went to considerable lengths to plan a memorable Martha's Vineyard experience together. We traveled from Duxbury, coordinated the ferry and transportation, and arrived early for our scheduled 10:30 a.m. tour. When we arrived, three tour vans were present, but no one clearly explained which vehicle belonged to our group. We had to figure that out ourselves. It was approximately 88 degrees, sunny, hot, and humid. Our guide, Jim, was initially friendly. At about 10:25, he told us we were waiting for a passenger who was approximately 10 minutes away. At 10:35, after our scheduled departure time, we asked for an update. We were then told that we were actually waiting for two passengers and that the tour would begin when they arrived. We continued waiting. Approximately ten passengers who had arrived on time sat in the van with the air conditioning off while we waited for people who had not arrived for the scheduled departure. After another 20-25 minutes, I approached Jim and asked what was happening and why everyone who had arrived on time was still being required to wait. That is when a frustrating delay became an unacceptable customer-service experience. Rather than acknowledging the inconvenience, apologizing, or providing a meaningful update, Jim became dismissive and passive-aggressive. His response essentially communicated that he had already explained the situation and that we should stop asking, continue waiting, or leave. Several passengers were visibly frustrated, and another passenger also complained. My brother attempted to explain that Jim's treatment of customers was inappropriate, but his concerns were met with the same lack of professionalism. After more than 45 minutes of waiting, we decided to leave rather than begin what was supposed to be an enjoyable family experience under those circumstances. As we were leaving, the two passengers everyone had apparently been waiting for finally arrived. I understand that people are occasionally late. What I do not understand is requiring approximately ten customers who arrived as instructed to wait for an extended period in a hot vehicle, providing inadequate communication, and then treating them dismissively when they reasonably ask when their scheduled tour will begin. The unmistakable impression was that accommodating two significantly late passengers mattered more than honoring the time and experience of the customers who arrived on time. I spent 21 years in the military, and one lesson that has stayed with me is simple: you never know what another person has gone through to be standing in front of you. You do not know how far someone traveled, what sacrifices they made, what challenges they may be dealing with, or why a particular day with their family matters to them. That is why courtesy, communication, and basic human dignity matter. In our case, family had flown from North Carolina and we had traveled from Duxbury specifically to spend this day together. A simple apology, periodic updates, air conditioning while customers waited, and a reasonable policy for late passengers could have prevented nearly all of this. Instead, we walked away frustrated, embarrassed, exhausted, and without the experience we had carefully planned. I believe Martha's Vineyard Excursions should provide a full refund and review both its departure procedures and customer-service expectations. Based on our experience, I cannot recommend Martha's Vineyard Excursions. Visitors have limited time on Martha's Vineyard, and I would strongly encourage prospective customers--especially families planning a special trip--to consider other options.

My wife and I took the Blue Book Tour with Heather and Delrose and it was absolutely amazing!! It…read morewas our first trip to Nantucket and my wife Judy is a huge Elin Hilderbrand fan. I planned it because of how much she enjoyed Elin's books, andI have never read a book but Heather made the tour absolutely wonderful with all the facts and stories about the books and the island. In addition it was just fabulous seeing so much of the island in such a relatively short time. Additionally, DelRose was an amazing driver on the tight streets and navigating the bus like a small car, and she as well added stories which was so informative. I loved the Chicken Box stop because I wanted to go there, without knowing about the books and it didn't disappoint at all!! It truly highlighted the beauty of Nantucket. We met another couple celebrating their 25th anniversary and it was just so neat to see how much it meant to Elin's fans. Heather made this tour very personal and you could truly feel her and Elin's passion about Nantucket. I would highly recommend this tour, you will not e disappointed!!!! I even watched the 5 Star Weekend when we got home!

Very disapointing. To start they are very disorganized. You have to go to the office to 'check…read morein'. Why they don't just have you check in with the bus driver like literally every other bus tour I've been on, I don't know, but that's there policy, and so be it. Anyway, I go to the office and there is literally nobody there. As I'm waiting another person from the same tour I'm going to be on comes in. We both end up waiting another 5 minutes before someone shows up. We are then walked to the bus, 5 minutes later than are scheduled start time (although we did go about 20 minutes past are scheduled end time, which almost made someone be late for the ferry). Delaraose was out tour guide. And don't get me wrong, she's nice and full of energy, Ibut just didn't like her style. It was along the lines of "There are 3 cemeteries in Nantucket and 1 Elementary school...." and then a couple minutes asking questions about what she just said and expecting everyone to shout back the answer, over and over. It just got annoying after a couple times. The rest of the group seemed into it though. So mileage may vary. The overall point remains though that the company as a whole is disoragnized and not worth it.

My husband and I had the best time with Julia and Ryan on their Oyster Farm Tour. Captain + Oyster…read morefarmer Ryan custom built the coolest boat to tour around Katama Harbor. The BYO private tour took us to their oyster farms and taught us about sustainable oyster farming. We learned so much and then got to enjoy the fruits of their labor - fresh oysters literally plucked and shucked before our eyes, Julia's take on Oysters Rockefeller- topped with crunchy bbq chips - and fresh seared scallops made on the boat. Truly the best (and most delicious) experience on MV! We had a blast eating, drinking and boating around. 10/10 experience that everyone should take advantage of!

I've visited Martha's Vineyard on several occasions and this past trip was my favorite, thanks to…read morethe Signature Oyster Farm tour. My girlfriends did it over the summer and decided to treat our group this past weekend because it was so fantastic. It was so interesting and the oysters were incredible. If you are ever in MV, do yourself a favor to book this your. It was an absolute blast and will be one of the most memorable times.

My sister and I enjoyed a wonderful tour of Edgartown with Jim Rivard. He was so informative, had…read morea great sense of humor and really made our tour interesting and enjoyable. The price was great and the pace was very relaxing. I would recommend a walking tour with Jim if you are visiting Edgartown!

Fantastic Getaways does an amazing job at organizing day trips, and also extended stays at prime…read moredestinations, for us on Cape. Their tour guides are engaging and knowledgeable. Lunches - when offered on day trips - check each to see - are tops. Tips are included for every server, even the bus driver, so you know costs beforehand: no surprises, most trips are 'all-inclusive.' (Exceptions are disclosed . . . ) Have not traveled since before Covid, so I'm psyched to start again. (Note: masks required on buses, but any savvy traveler will be fully vaccinated.) PS: Trips are reasonably priced. They're ethical, fair, personable: go for it!

The whole trip. From pick up to delivery. Breathtaking views of Newport Rhode Island. Wonderful…read morelunch at the mo

This is a long overdue review for Meaghan in Oak Bluffs! She…read moreis incredibly helpful, knowledgeable, kind, and really takes the time to understand what you need. She makes the whole process of planning a trip and getting on the Hy-Line feel so easy and seamless. The worst part of traveling can sometimes be dealing with people who don't want to be helpful, and Meaghan has been the complete opposite of that (the whole Hy-Line staff this summer has been INCREDIBLE!). She is such a bright, welcoming face (and voice when on the phone!), and she has made every interaction we've had this summer a genuinely pleasant one. A fam favorite MV employee!

Good, fast way to get to Martha's Vineyard (Oak Bluffs) from Hyannis/Barnstable area of Cape Cod…read more The twin hull Vineyard Lady really zips through the water once she clears the harbours. Yeah, it costs a bit more than some other ferries (such as the ones from Woods Hole) but is quite convenient. Simple but comfortable seats onboard on two levels. You can buy snacks & beverages onboard. Great views of the two harbours. Note: The Hy-Cruises ferry docks a few blocks away from where some ferries dock. Remember where to get the ferry for the return trip from Oak Bluffs. Hy-Line offers several parking options. Parking by the ferry docks is iffy but they have plenty of offsite parking at or near 183 Iyannough Road. Shuttle buses will take you to & from the ferry station. You can purchase parking online at the same time you buy the ferry tickets. IMPORTANT: GPS will misdirect you if you put in 183 Iyannough Road. After looking at map apps, I had the GPS take me to Adventure Cafe (225 Iyannough Road) and went down the side street by it, down Transportation Avenue. Looked for the Hy-Line Cruise Parking Lot signs and the parking attendants directed me to a parking spot.

Chris gave us an amazing one and a half hour tour on an overcast rainy day with so much history…read more We walked away learning so much and we bought a book to further cement on our education on the subject. A must do while on the island.

Me and my family had a WONDERFUL TIME! Our tour guide was very insightful and entertaining. We felt…read moremore connected to the island by knowing so much more of it's history.