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The Island Queen Ferry to Martha's Vineyard

The Island Queen Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard is a seasonal, passenger-only ferry service between Falmouth, Cape Cod & Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard.

As reservations are required, we recommend booking your reservation in advance at BOOK NOW or on the Island Queen App available on the Apple App Store and on Google Play.

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2026 FERRY SCHEDULE

Spring Ferry Schedule

May 22 - June 18, 2026

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, & THURSDAYS

Departs Falmouth

9:00AM
10:30AM
3:00PM

Departs Oak Bluffs

9:40AM
2:15PM
3:45PM

FRIDAYS

Departs Falmouth

9:00AM
10:30AM
3:00PM
6:00PM
8:00PM

Departs Oak Bluffs

9:40AM
2:15PM
3:45PM
6:45PM
8:45PM

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS and MEMORIAL DAY

Departs Falmouth

9:00AM
10:30AM
12:00 NOON
3:00PM
4:30PM

Departs Oak Bluffs

9:40AM
11:05AM
2:15PM
3:45PM
5:15PM

Summer Ferry Schedule

June 19 - September 7, 2026

DAILY SAILINGS

Departs Falmouth

9:00AM
10:30AM
12:00 NOON
1:30PM
3:00PM
4:30PM
6:00PM

Departs Oak Bluffs

9:40AM
11:05AM
12:35PM
2:15PM
3:45PM
5:15PM
6:45PM

EXTRA WEEKEND SAILINGS & LABOR DAY

FRIDAYS
Departs Falmouth

8:00PM

Departs Oak Bluffs

8:45PM

SUNDAYS
Departs Falmouth

7:30PM

Departs Oak Bluffs

8:15PM

LABOR DAY
Departs Falmouth

7:30PM

Departs Oak Bluffs

8:15PM

SCHEDULED CHANGE ALERTS

Due to the Annual Falmouth Road Race

Sunday, August 16, 2026

FALMOUTH
9:00AM and 10:30AM
Sailings are Cancelled 

OAK BLUFFS

9:40AM and 11:05AM
Sailings are Cancelled 

First available Sailings will be
12:00PM and 12:35PM respectively.

Due to the Annual Oak Bluffs Fireworks

Friday, August 21, 2026

OAK BLUFFS
8:45PM
Departure May Be Delayed 

This sailing will be delayed until
the Oak Bluffs Fireworks concludes. 

This sailing will depart on-time,
if the fireworks are cancelled for any reason.

Fall Ferry Schedule

September 8 - October 12, 2026

MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, & THURSDAYS

Departs Falmouth

9:00AM
10:30AM
3:00PM

Departs Oak Bluffs

9:40AM
2:15PM
3:45PM

FRIDAYS

Departs Falmouth

9:00AM
10:30AM
3:00PM
6:00PM
8:00PM

Departs Oak Bluffs

9:40AM
2:15PM
3:45PM
6:45PM
8:45PM

SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS and COLUMBUS DAY

Departs Falmouth

9:00AM
10:30AM
12:00 NOON
3:00PM
4:30PM

Departs Oak Bluffs

9:40AM
11:05AM
2:15PM
3:45PM
5:15PM

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Arrival Information

  • Please arrive at least 30-minutes prior to your chosen departure for passenger drop-off, vehicle parking and passenger check-in.
  • Reservations for passengers not checked-in 15-minutes prior to departure, may have their tickets released to other passengers. 
  • Parking (daily & overnight) is available on a first-to-arrive basis and is not reserved with your ferry booking.

Tickets are Non-Refundable

  • Reservations may be moved to another sailing date at no charge, or refunded to a digital Gift Card for use on a future reservation. 
  • Passengers who need to make changes to their reservation must do so within 30-minutes prior to departure, subject to availability.

Delays & Cancellations

  • Island Queen does not guarantee that the ferry will depart or arrive at the time stated on the schedule and crossing times may vary. 
  • Island Queen at its sole and absolute discretion, reserves the right to change or cancel any scheduled trip without notice or liability.
  • If a trip is cancelled by Island Queen, the unused portion of a reservation may be fully refunded or exchanged for a different sailing time or date, subject to availability.
  • Island Queen will not be responsible for any additional expenses incurred by a customer as a result of any change, delay or cancellation.