Frequently Asked Questions

Question:

What is an “excursion” fare?

Answer:

Certain vehicles less than 22 feet in length originating from either Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket and traveling on a round-trip basis are eligible for island-to-mainland round-trip excursion fares in accordance with and subject to certain conditions. Generally, these fares are available only to residents of Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket who are traveling with their vehicles registered on the Island. Travel on an excursion fare may not be used for commercial or business purposes in either direction. In addition, individuals traveling on an excursion fare must start and complete their travel within a 31-day period. In other words, they must make their return trip to the Island no later than 30 calendar days after the date of the vehicle’s trip from the Island under the ticket’s first segment. Thus, if an individual leaves the Island on Friday, January 1, he or she must return to the Island by Sunday, January 31, in order for his or her return excursion-fare ticket to be valid. An excursion fare is for the transportation of the vehicle and its load, if any. The fare also includes transportation for up to two adults and two children who are passengers in the automobile. The children must be 12 years of age or younger. No additional passengers are included in the excursion fare.

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