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Travelers Tips - Islanders


Excursion fares are available to individuals who submit a profile application (available on our downloadable forms page) to our Reservation Office. Upon acceptance, your profile number will either be updated or a new profile number issued. An identification card will be mailed to you.

To participate in the Preferred Program you must submit a signed application, copies of your vehicle registration(s) and proof of residence.

To participate in the Preferred Excursion Program, you are now required to be on your island town's Street List and you must submit a copy of your valid Massachusetts vehicle registration(s) with an island address and a copy of your valid Massachusetts driver's license with an island address. For additional information, please contact our Reservation Office at 508-477-8600.

For Martha's Vineyard travel only, the Blue Line Standby Program is available to all participants in the Islander Preferred and the Preferred Excursion Programs. The Standby Program is available in Vineyard Haven and Woods Hole only. The program will allow up to fifteen cars per day to be placed in a standby line during the Martha's Vineyard Reservation Only Periods.

For Nantucket travelers, Avis/Budget Rent-a-Car service is available at the Hyannis Terminal. Please call (508) 771-4554.

For more information about programs designed specifically for island residents, please download the following documents:

Travel Tips for Nantucket Residents

Travel Tips for Martha's Vineyard Residents

Martha's Vineyard Reservation Only Periods
From
Date
To
Date
Period
06/21/2013 09/02/2013 Every Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
07/03/2013 07/04/2013 Daily
10/11/2013 10/11/2013 Daily
10/14/2013 10/14/2013 Daily


Islander Excursion Fares between Martha's Vineyard & Woods Hole

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Round Trip
Item Period Amount Notes
Islander Excursion Fares (Autos)
Under 17' in length May 15, 2013-Sep 14, 2013 $92.00
Sep 15, 2013-Dec 31, 2013 $61.00
17' but less than 20' May 15, 2013-Sep 14, 2013 $112.00
Sep 15, 2013-Dec 31, 2013 $81.00
20' but less than 22' May 15, 2013-Sep 14, 2013 $122.00
Sep 15, 2013-Dec 31, 2013 $91.00
Extended Load beyond front or rear bumper Jan 1, 2013-Dec 31, 2013 $25.00
MOTORCYCLES
Motorcycles without Side Car or Trailer May 15, 2013-Sep 14, 2013 $52.00
Sep 15, 2013-Dec 31, 2013 $39.00
Motorcycles with Side Car or Trailer May 15, 2013-Sep 14, 2013 $71.50
Sep 15, 2013-Dec 31, 2013 $45.00


Islander Excursion Fares between Nantucket & Hyannis

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Round Trip
Item Period Amount Notes
Islander Excursion Fares (Autos)
Under 17' in length May 15, 2013-Sep 14, 2013 $220.00
Sep 15, 2013-Dec 31, 2013 $160.00
17' but less than 20' May 15, 2013-Sep 14, 2013 $250.00
Sep 15, 2013-Dec 31, 2013 $185.00
20' but less than 22' May 15, 2013-Sep 14, 2013 $270.00
Sep 15, 2013-Dec 31, 2013 $200.00
Extended Load beyond front or rear bumper Jan 1, 2013-Dec 31, 2013 $75.00
MOTORCYCLES
Motorcycles without Side Car or Trailer May 15, 2013-Sep 14, 2013 $125.00
Sep 15, 2013-Dec 31, 2013 $90.00
Motorcycles with Side Car or Trailer May 15, 2013-Sep 14, 2013 $185.00
Sep 15, 2013-Dec 31, 2013 $120.00
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