SeaStreak, LLC

Caution Caution Caution! Bought a groupon round trip deal for $ 42 valid for departures on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday. We wanted to depart on Tuesday and return on Thursday. Sorry… SeaStreak, unlike every other airline and transportation site views a RT as two one way trips with two departures and no return! Therefore, the coupon is not valid and full fare is charges on both segments. This is the definition of false advertising. Luckily there are many alternatives to get to MV.

We enjoyed a round trip from New Bedford to Oak Bluff. The boat is small and compact but so convenient and priced fairly. We had a lovely ride through Buzzards Bay, Woods Hole and then, on to The Vineyard. It’s a great way to enjoy a quick escape.

This is about as good as it gets when it comes to sea travel. I initially dreaded visiting Martha’s Vineyard because I’m prone to sea sickness, but this modern vessel got us there in relative comfort and no time flat.
Loading and unloading was a breeze. We went over on a Friday with Obama on the island and some sort of fireworks spectacular planned for that night and it wasn’t terribly crowded on the boat, which tells me that it would rarely be too crowded or uncomfortable. It’s about a 45-​minute, mostly smooth journey each way.
The minor negatives I observed: On my one visit to the men’s bathroom (thankfully not because of sea sickness) it was a little messy with a lot of teepee everywhere. I was also hoping for more out of the extremely limited selection at the snack bar, which all seemed to be foods that turn my already sensitive stomach.
Minor quibbles aside, I’d be glad to streak over to MV again in the future!

Great ferry route to MV. Smooth ride with on time departures and arrivals. I really like that you have the option to go to Oaks Bluffs or Vineyard Haven.
The big advantage: the traffic to New Bedford is way better than battling traffic from Boston to the Cape to catch a ferry from there. There’s also a Dattco bus that you can take from Boston’s South Station, so you don’t need to drive to get to the ferry terminal. (Though you should read my Dattco review and proceed with caution… build in a big time buffer to account for late busses and pack light, since it drops you a half-​mile walk from the ferry terminal.)
The only downside to the Seastreak its price: $ 70 round trip is much more expensive than the Woods Hole ferry. And I agree with the other commenter, I wish they had direct routes from Boston!

I had taken the MV to NYC Sea Streak and thought that was the tits, but this route is even better!
Though I’ve only been going to the Vineyard for the last 4 – 5 years, I’ve been lucky enough to deal with the dreaded Cape traffic back to the mainland. Now that I’m living in RI, rather than deal with the larger, more busy Woods Hole terminal, this time around we traveled from NB and it was a joy. We jumped on the ferry late Friday night, had a few beers and glasses of wine, fed our dog a hot-​dog (which he loved, in case you were wondering) and there was hardly anyone on the ferry. The return ride was just as nice and relaxing! Nice staff, no where near the traffic Woods Hole gets and in no time, we were back in RI wishing we were still on island.
An 100 times better alternative than Woods Hole, but keep in mind this is only a passenger route.

The fast ferry to MV is the best way to get to the island. Leave the car behind if you can and avoid the long line and hassle. Park you car and catch the free shuttle to the terminal. The terminal is small but a wealth of information on the old whaling town. There is a small coffee shop in the terminal while you wait.

Why start a relaxing Vineyard jaunt off with the stress of traffic and the related unpredictability of timing, and the shuttling, the waiting…
To save the cost of a Black Dog t-​shirt?
When weighing time and money, I’m known to give up the time to save the money (I friggin’ clip coupons!) but I won’t blink twice on this one. Fast Ferry all the way — if not bringing the car. Easy, close shuttle in New Bedford, comfortable seats, room for luggage, windows all up the sides of the boat to enjoy the passing scenery. Though I do miss not being able to take in the fresh air.

I gotta be honest: this is not such an easy ride. But, given the alternative, I’ll puke a little to save two hours. For sure.
I am not a person who gets sea sick. Ever. However, the open waters between New Bedford and Martha’s Vineyard are somewhat… choppy, and my little tum-​tum was none to happy about it. Luckily, the ride is less than an hour and each and every seat provides full ocean view, so you can watch the horizon and get yourself together.
This ferry ride is the answer to so many prayers: a way to get to the Vineyard without having to torment yourself with sitting in gross Cape Cod traffic. Perfect! For me and The Hus, it’s fully worth the additional expense ($ 35 each way v. $ 7.50 from Wood’s Hole) because we save at the very least two hours and a whole lotta pissiness that may be detrimental to ones marriage. Eh-​hem.
The ferry offers nibblies and drinks for those so inclined. It also goes into either one of two ports: Oak Bluffs of Vineyard Haven, which is a nice option to have. The New Bedford port is small and clean, easy to get to from Providence and has a fantastically efficient shuttle and parking system (parking costs $ 12 per day). You can’t bring your vehicle on the boats as they’re passenger only, so if you need a car you’ll have to haul ass onto the Cape — sorry.
Sure, it’s pricey, but if you can afford it DO IT — you’ll save yourself stress and time.

Reliable, fast, clean, and awesome!
The ticket cost is $ 35, and this vessel does not bring cars. They will carry your pets and bikes :)
Restrooms are on the main deck, and the entire ride takes an hour.
One of my biggest recommendations is to take our your smartphone when you start to pass by land. Open up the map function. You will be able to see what land you are passing by, as well as your ferry route. It’s actually quite cool :)
There are drinks, snacks, and a full bar on board as well.
I found the chairs to be quite comfortable, and was pleased that there was a fold down table in front of me to place my food.

Here is the scenario. You want to go the Vineyard. It’s a hot Friday or Saturday midday in July. Needless to say the traffic to the cape is a mess. Options? Bite the bullet, gas up the car and hope tha the traffic eases by the time to get to the bridges. Say. screw it. I’ll go next weekend or option three. Beat all of the traffic, drive to New Bedford, take the N.E. Fast ferry to the Vineyard and save yourself two hours in traffic. Ding!
That’s right. This is a no brainer if your doing a overnight or even a day trip to the Vineyard. The fares are more expensive but you get to the Vineyard Haven in one hour! Massachusetts residents even get a discount on the ferry tickets.
The Ferry has a bar, sandwiches and outdoor seating. There is plenty of parking in their secure lot. Once you try this ferry to the Vineyard you will love it.

Very fast, relaxing way to get to M.V. for the day.
Great way to beat the Cape and/​or Bridge traffic. Caught the 8 am ferry to get us to Oak Bluffs in an hour. Enjoyed checking out the local fishing fleet, as my wife’s been watching «deadliest catch» nonstop this Summer.
Easy shuttle from the parking lot to the ferry.

quick and easy way to shoot over to Martha’s Vineyard for a day trip. A bit pricey but quite efficient.