Highly recommended! Very good ferry to Martha's Vineyard from Falmouth. Was clean, on time, offered on ship amenities like a bar, etc. seating was fantastic. Great job! read more

Island Queen - Public Transportation Near Me - Falmouth, Massachusetts

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Great way to get to the island. Parking is easy and you can bring bikes. Oak bluffs has a lot to offer as well.

My family always uses Island Queen when we go to the Vineyard and we absolutely love it! I'm the ferry departs from Falmouth and does round trips to Oak Bluffs. It is always punctual and the ride is about 30 minutes. At Falmouth, there's a flat rate parking fee for $20 for the whole day. Staff at the parking lot, on the dock and on the ferry are all extremely nice and friendly. Round trip per adult is $27. Kids under 12 round trip is $16. Highly recommend taking Island Queen to MV! Overall rating: 10/10 read more

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Cannot stress enough how much I was so thankful we booked this ferry to get to Martha's Vineyard instead of the steamship, which was our original plan. Happened to walk upon the ferry the day before we were headed to Martha's Vineyard. Spoke to the very nice staff who showed us the schedule and made us feel like more than just one of herd. I was happily surprised that the price was not much more than steamship authority, and the boat seemed more relaxing, and less stressful. The parking was far more convenient with the island queen than anywhere else and a stress-free event. Parking super close walkable distance to ferry as opposed to parking somewhere else and getting shuttled like the other places. Easily the best pedestrian choice!!! read more

Showed up and left on time...plan to pay an additional $20 to park if you're leaving from Falmouth.

I can not recommend this service too highly. Wemade the mistake of leaving our credit card at the restaurant just before boarding, and we would not have been able to go back and get it and still make the boat. Mike, the manager,took me in his personal vehicle to collect it, and all worked out beautifully. Truly above and beyond. I wish I could give them more than 5 stars. Also, if you are not taking a vehicle, this is the way to go. Easy parking, no buses. Great experience. Thanks to all. Richard read more

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Decided to take an impromptu trip to Martha's Vineyard from Cape Cod, so looked at options, and this looked like the best. Just 30 min ride, $27 RT, their own parking lot right down the street for $20. They recommend arriving 45 minutes before departure to get parking and check-in, which makes sense. We got on board half hour early and it was already filling up. Gorgeous day for a trip to the Vineyard! read more

The Island Queen Ferry is a ferry service to Martha's Vineyard (and back). The set sails from late May through mid-October, and departs from Falmouth Harbor and arrives at Oak Bluffs. It definitely feels like a mini cruise, where you can also purchase snacks and drinks. There are bathrooms on board and plenty of seats. There are many who bring their pups (needs prior approval) and their bikes (extra fee). Just note that it is first-come, first-board type of a deal, so getting there about 25-30 minutes is a must. Purchasing a ticket does not guarantee you a spot! Make sure you pay attention to the departing/arriving times to make most of your Martha's Vineyard trip! +one-way and roundtrip fares available +arrive earlier prior to boarding to guarantee a spot on the ferry +leaves at Falmouth; arrives at Oak Bluffs read more

The Island Queen is always on time. It's actually rather impressive; they always leave within one minute of scheduled departure. Everything that the Island Queen does is very, very poignant and professional. The Queen itself has plenty of seats, and doesn't feel crowded even at it's most busy. For those who need a drink during the 40 minute commute, the Island Queen does have soda, juice and alcohol. read more

Island Queen - Dock - Public Transportation Near Me - Falmouth, Massachusetts

Definitely a really nice and convenient way to visit Martha's Vineyard for the day. Parking was close, about two blocks away, the prices were very reasonable, and the ferry is VERY on time so do NOT be late or you will miss the boat. The boat ride over was smooth and fast, the bathrooms were clean, and there is a small snack bar on the ship. I sat on the middle level up front where there was shade and a nice breeze. read more

Island Queen - Public Transportation Near Me - Falmouth, Massachusetts

The ferry left exactly on time and the ride was smooth and steady. My husband tends to get seasick every time we're on any kind of boat, size doesn't matter, but not this time. I would recommend the island queen highly. read more

I use it From Marthas Vinyard To golf in Falmouth. The Vessel, Crew and Trip are Nice!!! Great Experience!!! read more

I had a awesome experience with taking this ferry ride to Marthas Vineyard. It was easy to find, parking is close by but cash only for parking they dont accept cards so be sure to have cash. Ticket purchase for the ferry was a breeze and the ferry arrives on time and leaves very quickly so you'd definitely want to be there on time! They have different levels as well as a small bar with snacks, wine, beer and spirits. The ride was smooth and peaceful. It took about 30 minutes to arrive. We took the last ferry back to the Cape, get there like 15 before the ferry arrives back, there was way more people going back than coming. read more

Island Queen - Nice!! - Public Transportation Near Me - Falmouth, Massachusetts

The Island Queen is a very comfortable ship. Great views of Falmouth Harbor. The ride over to Martha's Vineyard takes only about 30 minutes. No cars on this ferry. Lots of room for people, pets, & bikes. $22 round trip. The ferry was on time with convenient times. Highly recommended! read more

Island Queen - Public Transportation Near Me - Falmouth, Massachusetts

Only ferry service you can trust to get to the Vineyard. Thank god for Island Queen is all I'm going to say. Do your homework, and make your trip less of a nightmare! read more

I appreciate the IQ procedure for passengers to wear masks. It seems that the governors rule has a loophole, if you bring your own beer and alcohol on the ferry, you do not need to wear a mask, as your are drinking. This is not appropriate, and nor safe for the rest of the 90% passengers. IQ please review your rules. No one wants to see a spread. read more

This ferry was really nice. There was plenty of room and many seating options including inside, outside, on top, in the sun, and in the shade. They were very timely and it arrived earlier which was great. There was a nice snack bar and everyone was nice. My only complaint would be that there was no shaded waiting area on Martha's Vineyard. read more

"Cash Only?" Not Today Several Reviews state that the Island Queen is Cash Only ~ PLEASE NOTE THAT I BOUGHT TICKETS USING A MASTERCARD. I've ridden the Island Queen many times, & today was the least windy. It was a pleasant 73-degrees, & the day trip to Martha's Vineyard was most enjoyable. Tip:: On your Return Trip to Falmouth or Woods Hole, the next-to-last Ferry usually has room if you arrive 15-20 minutes early. On busy days, I suggest arriving 30+ minutes early for the LAST Ferry. read more

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Four for a comfortable, clean and quick ride from Falmouth to the Vineyard. A bonus star for helping to avoid the chaos of the SSA. The Island Queen is a smaller boat, but with a proper hull that can cut the chop which might otherwise have you reaching for Dramamine on flatter vessels. The inner cabins feature a few two tops, fours with bench seating and a standard snack counter, doling out dogs, chips and adult juice boxes. Yep, there's a plastic film on your cup o' Chardonnay, Buffy. Stab through with a straw, a la Capri Sun. Speaking of dogs, well behaved mutts are welcomed aboard. Tickets are purchased day of, and you can avoid return queues by opting for a round trip ($20 per adult, cash only). They'll suggest arriving 30-40 minutes before your departure, and I'd listen: the boat's float off on time, and prime commuter times will see a lengthy wait. Again, a smaller ship means less of a shitshow than the Steamship Authority, and as such, fewer spots. Covered waiting and a fully charged phone will help the wait pass. Once on board, enjoy the views and be docked within 33 minutes! read more

Island Queen - Well behaved dogs welcomed! - Public Transportation Near Me - Falmouth, Massachusetts

Comfortable. $20 round trip. Check website for departure times. Parking $15 and a couple blocks away. Cheap drinks on board. They serve food as well but I figured I'd wait for Martha's Vineyard to eat. read more

I had a great experience on the Yatch. The ride to and from Martha's Vineyard was smooth sailing. I'm not huge with being on boats and cruises but it was quick and relaxing. The price for an adult roundway trip was only $22. I've looked at other boats that goes to the island and they are way more expensive than the Island Queen in Falmouth, MA. Being that this was my first time on this yatch, I made purchase for two adults (Sister and I) and asked about their bike voucher. Apparently the lady did not clarify that the tickets for bikes and paddleboard was only IF you brought your own. I asked and she said "once you get to the island, you can get bikes there." Taking her words for it, I bought bike tickets as well along with the roundway tickets. We got to the otherside only to learn that this whole bike ordeal was only if you bring your own bikes. Okay, whatever, so I rented bikes for us to explore the island. That was fun! The lady from Anderson's bike shop told me that several other groups were misinformed and she advise that we ask for a refund when we get across. Fast forward, we're ready to leave, get on the Island Queen and get back on land. I waited in line, went to the counter lady and explain to her the misunderstanding and ask for a refund. The lady was so fucken rude. "I don't have time for this, we're trying to get as many people on the boat. Can you step aside, I'll help you later." she was completely nasty. I stepped aside and allowed three other parties go ahead. When the line was clear, I went back to her and reexplain myself. She looked at me and said, "I can't help you, you need to talk to the manager." And so I did. long story short, spoke to manager and he gave me a cash refund, okay fine. I felt that this lady thought she was more superior just because she was white. I'm not trying to pull the race card but as a minority, she spoke to me differently than she did when she helped the other white parties. read more

Island Queen! It's a decent sized boat, lots of room to walk around and great views heading towards Martha's Vineyard. Here's a fun tip. Stick your face out the size of the boat and you get a nice splash of ocean waters, but hold on tight and don't fall over! The wait for the ferry was decent I think it was about an hour long cause it takes 25-35 minutes for the ferry to get there and the same amount of time to get back. There was a food stand at the boat dock tho I didn't check it out which I'm sure the prices are quite high at tourists locations. There are also 2 vending machines for soft drinks. The thing I don't like is the parking. It is about a quarter mile down the road on a dirt lot. Which cost about $15 and about $20-25 for the ferry if I could remember for a round trip. There are restrooms at the waiting dock. It's decently clean from most public restrooms. Small line at the men's side. Huge line at the womens. Good luck! read more

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If you need a ferry out to Martha's Vineyard, this is not a bad way to get there, but there are a few things you need to know: *They are CASH ONLY - no cards at all. *They're not kidding when they say to show up 45 minutes before departure. Lines start even before that, and the boat does fill up! *Especially if sitting and/or your group sitting together is important to you - you need to show up early. Other than that - for $12/one way or $20/round trip, it's a clean, reasonably fast, smooth ride out to the islands. You can buy snacks onboard (also cash only), there are plenty of restrooms, and it's a beautiful view as you go. Overall definitely a good option, so long as you know what to expect. read more

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It's a smaller boat and would take you about 40 minutes to get from Falmouth to Oak Bluffs on Martha's Vineyard. On peak season, we understand now why we need to be there 40 minutes ahead of departure. There is a high chance of the boat being full up, and you having to wait for the next one. We barely made it for the 6:45 Sunday boat. And because we were close to the end of the line, as the boat ran 15 minutes late and so we got more late people arriving, we were lucky enough to get to board. We heard the call go up that the lines should go up so that no more people could board. Getting there and getting back, it was hard to find seating, so we spent most of the time standing. That was not very comfortable. But on the other hand, we don't know how to rush on the boat and start grabbing seats. I recommend the middle level or second floor of the boat. It's shaded and you still get a good breeze. If you head for the top floor, be warned the sun is quite strong! read more

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This beats all the craziness of the SSA. Easy to get tickets and the staff are efficient. This ride is a nice change to ride the steamship offers but don't look for the baggage cart.. There isn't one. read more

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This company has the very best customer service and friendly staff. I always got exceptional service. I had to make changes to my reservation, decided to change boats for a later departure. These people helped with a friendly voice and attitude every time!! ( honestly out around the cape that is rare) The other ferry company staff is not anywhere close to as friendly! Take the Island Queen!! read more

Fast and smooth ride. Boat left on time. The only thing I found annoying is that they want you to be there 45 minutes ahead, which is fine, but we got pushed to the back of the line. We were one of the first groups there but last to board. Frustrating since people who came after us boarded first. Seems like there could be a better system. read more

Organized shuttle ferry to MV. Easy, clear and comfortable. Lines get pretty long but just stay and usually everyone get on! Once you see land, I recommend going to the bottom floor to get out of the ferry faster. read more

It's hard to believe that the Island Queen has not adapted to the times and is stuck in the Dark Ages of cash and travelers checks as the only form of payment. Aside from that the Queen is a decent way to get back and forth between Falmouth and the Vineyard as long as you get there early. Some of the popular trips get sold out. This ferry does not take cars (see the Steamship Authority for that), and at $20 round trip, the fare is a little more expensive than the Steamship's. But you slip right into Oak Bluffs or Falmouth in rapid time, and the view across the water is lovely. If you are on the Vineyard as a year rounder or a long term summer visitor, sometimes it is nice to go off island for the day. Falmouth offers some shopping and dining that can be fun if you are feeling trapped on island. (This does happen, believe it or not.) Sadly, the Island Queen does not operate during the off season. Islanders enjoy going off on the Queen and it is also an easy way for Falmouth folks to get over for the day or for a longer trip. Don't forget about the Island Queen as you make your plans to visit the Vineyard or to leave it. read more

Service was friendly and I appreciated the flexibility with scheduling for tickets we bought online. On a busy Saturday, we had 12 PM tickets from Falmouth to Oak Bluffs and came early to see if we could possibly take an earlier ferry. They were extremely busy so we were prepared to wait until our scheduled time. To our surprise, after everyone was almost boarded, they welcomed 12 PM ticket holders onto the line. This was greatly appreciated and saved us the wait time. We stayed on the lower level deck. Although it was a bit hot, it was not as crowded and we arrived in good time. On the return, we came back a few hours earlier and the ferry was nearly empty. We stayed on the second level this time and it was such a pleasant ride back. It was open air and shaded. The ride was smooth, the view was amazing, and the breeze from the ocean was splendid. Again, the service was friendly and quick. We watched the captain pull in and out each time and he was very skillful at maneuvering the boat. Overall, a great experience! read more

$20 roundtrip. Cash only! During the July 4th weekend, this boat was crowded and not everyone could fit on the boat. The unfortunate ones like me had to wait 1.5 hours for the next boat. The waiting area is ok, they have some seats under the shade or you can sit under the sun like I did. There is also a toilet. The boat has 3 decks, I sat on the 2nd deck but went up to the 3rd deck to enjoy some sun and to take photos. The wind does get strong and I got chilly and had to wrap myself in the beach towel. I enjoyed glancing down at the rich people speeding past me on their luxury boats, waving to everyone around. read more

BRING CASH! ARRIVE EARLY! $15 for parking about 150 feet from the dock $20 for a round-trip ticket read more

So pleased with the service and ease of taking this ferry to and from MV. Wayyyy better experience than the RI Fast Ferry or Steamship Authority. Very recommended! Passenger only but can pay a fee to bring your bike or paddle board. Discounts for kids! read more

Great staff, fairly priced, clean boat, short scenic ride..what's not to love..I go a few times each year for the day...

Easy. Park down the road. Walk about 5 minutes. Get ticket. Fast boat ride - 30 minutes. DONE! Simple. Nice crew, clean ride. Cash only please! read more

I had never been to Martha's Vineyard before, so I can't compare this to any of the other ferry options. I had a good experience, though! We arrived about 45 minutes early, since we were traveling on Memorial Day and were worried about crowds. There were plenty of people on the ferry, but I needn't have worried - they can fit plenty of people on board! It was $15 for parking (which is a 2-3 minute walk down the street) and $20 for a round-trip ticket. Make sure you bring cash! The ride was pleasant despite the water being a little rough. It's nice that the first level is enclosed, as it was pretty chilly when we left in the morning. I was impressed by the number of people drinking Coronas at 9:30a. That's one way to start your beach day! I wish they had some more breakfast-y options (I was starving so I ate a hot dog), but you don't review a ferry for the food, now, do you? read more

A bit outdated with the cash or travelers check only policy (who even buys travelers checks these days?).. But reliable ferry service to the Vineyard. The Queen is always on time, and everyone is always friendly. $20 round trip... and $3.50 beers to pass the 30 minutes of time. Side note ladies- use the restrooms on land. The ones on the boat are too small and the doors don't stay shut when the boats rocking.. Hoping you can avoid the awkward grab of the door handle while trying to get yourself together I experienced. Still a fan and I always choose the Queen over the other Falmouth boat options when its in dock for the season. read more

More than a little surprised that parking in a remote lot, about 1/2 mile from the dock, was $15 cash. Then, to find out they didn't take credit cards for tickets was another blow. How convenient that they have an ATM right next to the ticket window that will charge you $2.50 for a withdrawal! IRS should take note of this business! The boat was spotless, and the ride fast and smooth. Restrooms were clean. Since this is why one takes a ferry in the first place, I averaged them out to 3 stars. read more

Sure it's the best way to get to MV. But forget that - best Bloody Mary you'll ever have. Custom made mix - and a an expert at the helm. The St. Regis (birthplace of the bloody) has NOTHING on this. Cheers. read more

Island Queen - The St. Regis (birthplace of the bloody) has NOTHING on this. Cheers. - Public Transportation Near Me - Falmouth, Massachusetts

The crew members are great, HOWEVER the lack of organization for loading and unloading on the boat is beyond frustrating. It would take probably $50 to fix this problem with rope lines and more crew members helping to organize the flow of customers. Instead, customers are left to their own devices and it quickly turns into a "survival of the fittest" competition to see who can get on the boat first. This is how it's been run for a decade or more, and for the sake of families with wheelchairs or strollers I hope they'll make a change in the future. read more