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Woods Hole – Martha's Vineyard ferry service
Year-round passenger, vehicle and freight ferry service on the 7-mile route from Woods Hole to Vineyard Haven, with seasonal service to Oak Bluffs.
Description
The Steamship Authority runs passenger and vehicle ferries from Woods Hole on Cape Cod to Martha's Vineyard. The 7-mile, roughly 45-minute crossing serves Vineyard Haven year-round and Oak Bluffs seasonally. Advance reservations are required for all vehicle travel, and crews are U.S. Coast Guard-certified.
Key features
- M/V Island Home: double-ended, 255 ft, up to 1,210 persons and 76 vehicles, top speed 16 knots, 32-minute crossing
- M/V Martha's Vineyard: 230 ft, up to 1,274 persons and 54 vehicles, typically 12 knots
- M/V Woods Hole: 235 ft, up to 453 persons and 55 vehicles or 10 freight trucks
- M/V Governor and converted freight vessels also serve the route
- Snack bars and free Wi-Fi on board
Specifications
| Route length | 7 mile |
|---|---|
| Crossing time | 45 minute (32 minutes on M/V Island Home) |
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