Focus Local on Martha's Vineyard

The Steamship Authority operates ALL day, EVERY day from Woods Hole on Cape Cod. The trip between Woods Hole and Martha’s Vineyard takes 45 minutes, and bicycles and pets are welcome. The ferry has refreshments, restrooms and WIFI. Passengers can walk onto ANY of the Steamship ferries without reservations, year-round. You MUST make an advanced reservation for your car. You can do that on the Steamship Authority website, or call the reservation line 508.477.8600. 

Please note that parking is NOT available at the Steamship Authority ferry terminals, so don’t drive all the way to the terminal if you plan to walk-on the ferry. The Steamship Authority has convenient and safe parking lots, with shuttles that will take you and your luggage to the ferry, free of charge. The SSA website has all the information you need regarding parking, shuttles and more.​ 

Ferries dock in the village of Vineyard Haven year-round. Mid-May through mid-October, some ferries are scheduled to dock in Oak Bluffs. Land in the wrong spot? No worries! Taxis and the public bus are located at the ferry terminals. 

Beginning in May, passenger ferry service is available from Falmouth, Hyannis and New Bedford in Massachusetts, Quonset Point in Rhode Island, New York City and Northern New Jersey.  (But there is no ferry service from Boston).

Not sure which ferry to take? Visit  VineyardFerries.com to view a list of ferries including current schedules, pricing, and purchase information. 

Looking to turn your trip into a weekend on the island?

We have reserved a room block at the SummerCamp Hotel in Oak Bluffs for your convenience. Rooms are available at $368 per night and available for booking until Monday, May 6th. You DO NOT have to book for two nights to utilize the room block.  

To make a reservation please call (508) 693-6611and let the staff know that you are booking with the Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts room block.

Please note that Guests will need to pay a 50% deposit upon booking. The deposit is refundable if you cancel up to one week before minus a $25.00 cancellation fee.  

Proceeds from this evening will support Focus Local, a comprehensive campaign to fund the relentless pursuit of health equity in sexual and reproductive health care in Massachusetts and our local partner in health care, Health Imperatives. The sponsorship levels available are:

Protector Level ($5,000)
Includes 4 tickets to Focus Local on Martha's Vineyard

Advocate Level ($2,500)
Includes 3 tickets to Focus Local on Martha's Vineyard

Partner Level ($1,000)
Includes 2 tickets to Focus Local on Martha's Vineyard

Single Ticket ($125)
Single ticket to Focus Local on Martha's Vineyard