Strong results reported for Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket online summer vehicle reservation openings
FALMOUTH (February 16, 2024) – The Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority experienced robust demand during its recent summer reservation opening dates, indicating a strong summer 2024 season on the horizon for the region.
On February 8, 2024, the Authority opened its summer schedule on the Hyannis-Nantucket route. On that day, it processed 8,389 transactions representing more than $4.4 million in revenue. In 2023, the Authority processed 9,153 reservations during the entire day. In 2022, which was a record-setting year for summer auto reservations, it processed 9,499 transactions.
On February 14, 2024, the Authority opened its summer schedules on the Woods Hole-Martha’s Vineyard route. On that day, it processed 25,020 transactions representing more than $6.7 million in revenue. In 2023, the Authority processed 24,609 reservations during the entire day. In 2022, it processed 24,508 transactions.
The Steamship Authority defines a transaction as either a one-way or a round-trip automobile reservation.
“The recent reservation openings show a strong demand continues for travel to both Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard,” said General Manager Robert B. Davis. “We are pleased the recent improvements made by the Authority’s IT group and system developers led to successful opening days, and we are looking forward to another summer of providing service to our customers and the general public.”
Although many of the most in-demand summer travel weekends are at or near capacity, travelers are encouraged to use the Authority’s popular wait list feature if they are trying to book a currently unavailable time. Residents of both Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard who are in the Authority’s Preferred or Excursion programs are eligible to book spaces that are set aside each day for last-minute travel needs. More information can be found at www.steamshipauthority.com/residents.
Following the online openings, customers will be able to make summer reservations for either island via the phone and in person at terminals starting at 8 a.m. Tuesday, February 20, 2024.
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Since 1960, the Woods Hole, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Steamship Authority has served as the transportation lifeline to the islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard year round. The Steamship Authority is the largest ferry service to the islands and offers the most frequent daily departures for passengers, automobiles, groups and trucks. In 2023, more than 2.9 million passengers and more than 690,000 vehicles of all sizes were transported to and from the islands. Our U.S. Coast Guard-certified crews are committed to the highest level of safety at sea while our vessels offer comfort and convenience with spacious seating, free Wi-Fi and TV on board.