SeaStreak

Mechanical problem and the schedule 5:45 boat was cancelled and we are asked to stay for the 8:15 boat. What a waste of time. Will never take this boat again.

For me, this is pretty much the only way to travel to and from MV during the summer. Sure, it’s a bit pricier but a) you’re guaranteed a seat and b) you avoid all that awful Cape traffic. It’s worth the $ 20 extra to avoid the hours of painful traffic and costly parking. Only an hour from New Bedford Harbor to Oak Bluffs or Vineyard Haven, it’s a blessing!
You purchase your tickets either online or at the ticketing counter, although I highly recommend using the website (antiquated as it is) as that will insure your spot on the boat.
The boat itself is fine — slightly worn but super efficient and the seats are relatively comfortable. There are a few table/​booth areas that seat 6 people, otherwise they’re bucket seats in pairs of two or rows of three. There’s plenty of room for luggage and bicycles, too, and they even have a snack bar that serves beers to get you into the holiday mood. Nice!
I like how orderly and efficiently the staff runs things — boarding and exiting is done in an organized and timely way, and the staff has always been friendly and casual, which contrasts to the somewhat brusk Woods Hole crew.
In short, I love using this vessel to get to MV over the summer months. I only wish it ran all year!

By far, the most fun, easiest and relaxing way to travel between NYC and the Vineyard.
I’ve used the SeaStreak for a number of years now and although I haven’t flew into the Vineyard yet, I’ve been told by those that have that the SeaStreak is the best way to get into the Vineyard if you’re just trying to have a weekend/​a few day get-​away.
The boats are immaculate. The bars are well stocked. The views (whether it’s NY or MA bound) are fantastic. Plus who in the hell wants to sit in traffic on a Sunday night on I-​95? NOT ME!
Think about it this way; do you want to be sitting on 95, crammed in bumper to bumper traffic, inhaling exhaust fumes from that 18 wheeler in front of you or do you want to be sitting on the top deck of the SeaStreak, taking in some sun, sipping on a beer, reading a book perhaps and enjoying beautiful views of the Long Island Sound and Vineyard Sound?
Pretty easy choice, if you ask me. Oh and if you book ahead, round trip prices aren’t too steep!