By Ferry
Steamship Authority
South Street Dock - Hyannis, MA & Steamboat Wharf - Nantucket, MA
Car ferry information and reservations: 508-477-8600; TDD 508-540-1394
Nantucket Ticket Office - Day of Sailing Information: 508-228-0262
Hyannis Ticket Office - Day of Sailing Information: 508-771-4000
Traditional Ferry
- Operates year-round
- Carries vehicles; car and truck reservations required
- Carries passengers, bicycles (for a fee) and pets
- No passenger reservations required
- Secured parking for a fee in Hyannis
- Approximate 2 hours and 15 minutes cruise time
High-Speed Ferry: 508-495-FAST (3278)
- Reservations highly recommended
- No vehicles; limited bicycle space for a fee
- Secured parking for a fee in Hyannis with free shuttle service
- Approximate 1-hour cruise time
Hy-Line Cruises
Ocean Street Dock - Hyannis, MA & Straight Wharf - Nantucket, MA
Hyannis office: 508-778-2600
Nantucket office: 508-228-3949
Fast Ferry Line: 800-492-8082
- Year-round, high-speed catamaran ferry; approx. 1-hour
- Seasonal ferry service May-October; First-class section available.
- Carries passengers, pets, and bicycles
- Approx. 1 hour and 45 minutes cruise time from Hyannis
- Parking fee at Hyannis location
- Seasonal inter-island service between Nantucket & Martha’s Vineyard
Freedom Cruise Line
Route 28, Saquatucket Harbor - Harwich Port, MA & Straight Wharf - Nantucket, MA
Information/schedules: 508-432-8999
- Seasonal high-speed ferry service May-October
- Additional service upon request
- Carries passengers, bicycles, and most pets
- Parking in private lot available; free parking for day trips.
- Approximate 1 hour and 10 minutes cruise time
By Private Boat
When arriving by private boat, Nantucket offers some of the finest marina and mooring services on the East Coast including: