Boat and Plane Information




Steamship boat schedule
--for the regular boat (slower, cheaper ($16.50 ticket, or $8.50 for kids), a nice way to come if you have the time) is as follows, that time of year:

Leaves Hyannis--------> arrives Nantucket

  • 9:15 am----------> 11:30 am
  • 2:45 pm----------> 5 pm
  • 8:00 pm----------> 10:15 pm
For the reverse trip

Leaves Nantucket------->arrives Hyannis
  • 6:30 am--------------> 8:45 am
  • 12 noon--------------->2:15 pm
  • 5:30 pm--------------->7:45 pm
Steamship Authority South Street Dock, Hyannis, 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: 508-774-4000
  • 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 2.15-hour cruise time

For the regular Hy-line, you're more limited that time of year, but it's a nice, small boat. ($21.50 ticket, kids ride free) Leaves Hyannis--------> arrives Nantucket
  • 9:20 am---------------> 11:10
Leaves Nantucket------->arrives Hyannis
  • 4:10 pm---------------> 6:00 pm
Hy-Line Cruises Ocean Street Dock, Hyannis, MA
  • Hyannis office: 508-778-2600
  • Nantucket office: 508-228-3949
  • High Speed: 800-492-8082 or 508-778-0404
  • Traditional: 800-492-8082 or 508-778-2602
  • Carries passengers, pets, and bicycles
  • Approx. 1 3/4-hour cruise time
  • Parking fee at Hyannis location
For those who would like to come by boat but are interested in a faster ride, you can see the Hy-line fast boat schedule here (it's an hour long trip, tickets are $39 each way) And the Steamship fast boat schedule here (click the last link and scroll down). Hour long ride, tickets are $32.50 each way.

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