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Ferries & Water Taxis in Massachusetts

52 of the 954 marinas and boating businesses we track in Massachusetts are ferry services and passenger boats. Full listings for every city are on the Massachusetts page.

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25cities
954locations statewide

Ferry routes vary widely between scheduled vehicular crossings, seasonal island shuttles, and passenger-only urban water taxis. Choosing the right service depends on whether you are transporting a vehicle, traveling with pets, or needing a strict commuter timeline. Map pins show terminal docks, but they do not indicate reservation requirements, vehicle height limits, or seasonal sailing schedules.

Boston 10

  1. Seaport Elite Private Yachts

    200 Seaport Blvd, Boston, MA 02210-2030

    Call Website All Boston

  2. Provincetown Fast Ferry

    63 Long Whrf, Boston, MA 02110-3602

    Call Website All Boston

  3. Bay State Cruises

    175 Adams St, Boston, MA 02122

    Call Website All Boston

  4. Salem Ferry

    1 Long Whrf, Boston, MA 02110-3602

    Call Website All Boston

  5. Charlestown Navy Yard Ferry Terminal

    4 Constellation Wharf, Boston, MA 02129

    Mon–Fri 6:30am–8pm

    Call All Boston

  6. Norwegian Dawn

    1 Black Falcon Ave, Boston, MA 02210-2415

    Call All Boston

  7. Logan Airport Ferry Terminal

    Boston, MA 02128-2909

    Call All Boston

  8. Encore Premium Harbor Shuttle

    Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110

    All Boston

  9. Black Falcon Cell Phone Lot

    20 Fid Kennedy Ave, Boston, MA 02210-2408

    All Boston

  10. Little Mystic Boat Ramp

    Boston, MA 02129

    All Boston

Nantucket 4

  1. Hy-Line Cruises

    34 Straight Wharf, Nantucket, MA 02554

    Call Website All Nantucket

  2. The Steamship Authority Nantucket Terminal

    1 Steamboat Wharf, Nantucket, MA 02554

    8:00 am – 4:30 pm

    Call Website All Nantucket

  3. Sanford Boat Company

    13 Pleasant St, Nantucket, MA 02554

    Call All Nantucket

  4. Hyline Ferry Dock

    33 Straight Whrf, Nantucket, MA 02554-3539

    Call All Nantucket

Barnstable 3

  1. Steamship Authority

    141 School St, Barnstable, MA 02601

    Call Website All Barnstable

  2. Cape Cod Bay Charters

    186 Millway, Barnstable, MA 02630-1122

    Call Website All Barnstable

  3. Barnstable Harbor

    399 Millway, Barnstable, MA 02630-1102

    All Barnstable

Hyannis 3

  1. Woods Hole Marthas Vineyard Nantucket Steamship Authority

    30 Brooks Rd, Hyannis, MA 02601-2003

    Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

    Call Website All Hyannis

  2. Hy-line Cruises

    220 Ocean St, Hyannis, MA 02601-4735

    Call Website All Hyannis

  3. Grey Lady Ferry

    220 Ocean St, Hyannis, MA 02601-4735

    Call Website All Hyannis

New Bedford 3

  1. Cuttyhunk Ferry Co

    66 State Pier, New Bedford, MA 02740

    Call Website All New Bedford

  2. Whaling City Expeditions

    228 MacArthur Dr, New Bedford, MA 02740-7303

    Call All New Bedford

  3. Cuttyhunk Water Taxi

    NEWB-53-253, New Bedford, MA 02740

    Call All New Bedford

Oak Bluffs 3

  1. Hy-Line Cruises

    12 Circuit Avenue Extension, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

    Boat rentals
    Call Website All Oak Bluffs

  2. The Steamship Authority Oak Bluffs Terminal

    1 Seaview Ave, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

    Call Website All Oak Bluffs

  3. Rhode Island Fast Ferry

    10 Circuit Avenue Extension, Oak Bluffs, MA 02557

    Call All Oak Bluffs

Woods Hole 3

  1. Woods Hole Terminal

    1 Cowdry Rd, Woods Hole, MA 02543-1039

    Call Website All Woods Hole

  2. Martha's Vineyard Ferry - Woods Hole

    1 Cowdry Rd, Woods Hole, MA 02543-1039

    Call Website All Woods Hole

  3. Vineyard Ferries

    1 Cowdry Rd, Woods Hole, MA 02543

    Call All Woods Hole

Falmouth 2

  1. Falmouth-edgartown Ferry

    278 Scranton Ave, Falmouth, MA 02540-3401

    Call Website All Falmouth

  2. Island Queen

    75 Falmouth Heights Rd, Falmouth, MA 02540

    Call Website All Falmouth

Harwich Port 2

  1. Monomoy Island Excursions

    702 Rte 28, Harwich Port, MA 02646

    Call Website All Harwich Port

  2. Freedom Cruise Line

    702 Route 28, Harwich Port, MA 02646-1931

    Call Website All Harwich Port

Lynn 2

  1. Cape Codder Boat Company

    59 Newhall St, Lynn, MA 01902

    Call All Lynn

  2. Lynn Ferry Terminal

    Blossom St, Lynn, MA 01905

    Call All Lynn

Provincetown 2

  1. Dolphin Fleet

    307 Commercial St, Provincetown, MA 02657-2223

    Call Website All Provincetown

  2. Bay State High Speed Ferry Ticket Office

    Provincetown, MA 02657

    Website All Provincetown

Salem 2

  1. Salem Ferry

    10 Blaney St, Salem, MA 01970

    Call Website All Salem

  2. Boston Harbor Cruises

    10 Blaney St, Salem, MA 01970-5603

    Call Website All Salem

Chatham 1

  1. Chatham Boat Company

    174 Crowell Rd, Chatham, MA 02633

    Boat ramp
    Call Website All Chatham

Edgartown 1

  1. Chappy Ferry

    53 Daggett Ave, Edgartown, MA 02539

    Call Website All Edgartown

Gloucester 1

  1. Sambvca Charters

    8 Norwood Ct, Gloucester, MA 01930-3874

    Call All Gloucester

Hingham 1

  1. Hingham Commuter Boat

    Hingham Shipyard, 118 Fogg Way, Hingham, MA 02043-1628

    Call Website All Hingham

Hull 1

  1. Pemberton Point Ferry Terminal

    180 Main St, Hull, MA 02045-1018

    Call All Hull

Ipswich 1

  1. Ipswich Boat Launch

    65 East St, Ipswich, MA 01938-1352

    All Ipswich

Mattapoisett 1

  1. Maritime Boat Transport

    7 Maplewood St, Mattapoisett, MA 02739

    Call All Mattapoisett

Onset 1

  1. Viking Cruises Onset

    200 Onset Ave, Onset, MA 02558-1971

    All Onset

Pembroke 1

  1. Intercept Boat Co

    171 Mattakeesett St #90, Pembroke, MA 02359

    Call

Plymouth 1

  1. Plymouth to Provincetown Fast Ferry

    77 Water St, Plymouth, MA 02360

    Call All Plymouth

Tisbury 1

  1. The Steamship Authority Vineyard Haven Terminal

    1 Water St, Tisbury, MA 02568

    Call Website All Tisbury

Vineyard Haven 1

  1. Schooner Alabama

    Beach Street Ext, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568

    Call All Vineyard Haven

Winchendon 1

  1. Lake Monomonac Boat Rental- Copleys Boat Rental LLC

    453 Glenallen St, Winchendon, MA 01475-2244

    Call All Winchendon
Book vehicle spots early. Many island and long-distance passenger ferries require advance reservations for cars during peak summer months, while walk-on passengers can often buy tickets at the pier.

Also in Massachusetts

Good to know

Do I need to arrive early if I already bought a ticket?

Yes, most operators require vehicles to be in the boarding lane 30 to 60 minutes before departure. Walk-on passengers usually need to clear the gate 15 to 20 minutes prior to sailing. Late arrivals risk losing their reserved spot to standby commuters.

Are pets allowed on ferry crossings?

Policies depend on the specific line and duration of the trip. Many passenger ferries allow leashed dogs on exterior decks, while vehicle ferries often require pets to remain inside your personal car during the transit. Always check specific carrier rules before arriving at the terminal.

How much do passenger and vehicle ferry tickets usually cost?

Short commuter water taxis often cost under $10 per passenger. Longer vehicular crossings to islands typically range from $20 to over $100 depending on the size of the vehicle, the number of passengers, and peak seasonal pricing.

How to shrink wrap a boat?

To shrink wrap a boat, cover support structures with protective padding, lay the shrink film across the hull, heat-shrink it with a heat gun, and add ventilation ports. For large vessels or professional weatherproofing in Massachusetts, check the 52 marine service providers cataloged on MarinaAtlas.

What is a marine survey?

A marine survey is a detailed inspection of a boat's hull, mechanical systems, and overall condition conducted by a certified surveyor. Across Massachusetts, MarinaAtlas indexes 52 qualified marine operators and survey specialists to assist buyers and insurance companies.