W hether you’re visiting the Island for the first time, are a regular, are coming for the day or a month there are many resources available to help you plan a perfect experience! GETTING HERE Because Martha’s Vineyard is an island, the first thing you need to do is figure out how you’re getting here. And you’ve got two choices: boat or plane, unless you plan on swimming. FERRY Year-round ferry service is provided 365 days by the Steamship Authority in Woods Hole (a charming little village in Cape Cod, MA), and they are the only ferry service that is equipped to bring vehicles over to the Island – so if you plan on having your car with you, you must reserve a space with the Steamship Authority well in advance of your trip, since there is only a limited number of cars that can come over on each ferry. Seasonal ferry service for passengers only is available from mid-May into the fall from Falmouth, Hyannis and New Bedford in Massachusetts; North Kingston, Rhode Island; New York City; and Northern New Jersey. See all Ferry Service Page 9. PLANE Cape Air flies year-round and direct between Boston’s Logan Airport and Martha’s Vineyard. Seasonal service is available from Hyannis and Nantucket Massachusetts; Providence, RI; Westchester, New York; and Washington D.C. Jet Blue, Delta, and American Airlines also offer seasonal service direct from JFK in New York. See all Air Travel Page 13. PRIVATE TRAVEL Looking for more exclusive travel options? Private car service is a great stress-free option to whisk you away to any of the ferry terminals on your own schedule (see page 15). Private boat charters can be booked with select Boat Charter Companies (Page 67). Private air travel can also be booked with several airline companies (Page 15). WHERE TO STAY Now that you know Max Bossman how you’re going to get here, your next step is to decide in which town to stay. Martha’s Vineyard has six small towns, each with their own distinctive personality, attractions, stories, and varieties of places to stay. The three port towns of Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, and Edgartown are easily accessible and have concentrated town centers easy to explore on your own by foot. The three other towns are more rural and are located “Up Island,” and are perfect for those looking for an even quieter getaway. For more information on the towns, see page 22 and visit MVY.com/towns. The Island offers so many lovely overnight accommodations to choose from. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the choices, let one of our Reservation Services help (Page 6). For no charge to you, they’ll help you find a great place to stay! See all accomodations page 32. AROUND THE ISLAND If you’re not able to or don’t want to bring your car, no problem! Getting around the Island is made easy with our numerous car rental agencies, public bus system, bike rentals, and tours (Page 17). For fun activities to do while you’re here, see Play (recreation) Page 58, and On the Water Page 66. For more information on planning your trip, please visit MVY.com 2019 -20 Travel Guide 5 PLAN
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