Senior cards are sold only to those individuals who are 65 years of age and are yearround or seasonal residents of marthas vineyard or nantucket, or yearround residents of barnstable or falmouth, and present appropriate identification or a senior discount travel card. My time at steamship authority will be one of the easiest times i have ever had as an employee. Ssa revamps commuterbook policy news the inquirer and. Book your bus tickets from boston to woods hole today to take advantage of our. The ships pictured and described represent a sampling of the mid19th century deepsea fleet of the united states. Vh vineyard haven book your car rental in vineyard haven. If you are already enrolled as a commuter, please call 8004928082 to have your online. This means that the cro has the power to overrule the decision of any other personnel, except that the cro may not countermand a decision of the master of a vessel with respect to safety matters. Keating helps expedite funds to steamship authority the marthas. Steamship authority nears completion on administrative.
Tickets in the commuter books are not subject to the 50cent ferry embarkation fee. The steamship authority is redesigning its rfid commuter cards, while rolling back a 2007 policy that allowed multiple people to travel together at a discount by using the same multiride ticket book or commuter card. Best hotels near steamship authority, nantucket, massachusetts. There also is a 46ride adult commuter book colored white, that is good for a calendar month. Directions to our ferry terminals and parking lots the current status at each terminal including trip information delays, cancellations and diversions, vehicle. Among the changes recommended to the board is the elimination of the 5. Many new jersey commuters cross the hudson by ferry daily. If youre traveling with a group of 5 or more, or can merge with a few other guest groups, it will save you about 20% per ticket if you buy a commuter book of 10 oneway tickets in bulk. Steamship authority launches contactless ticketing. The 46ride commuter cards are available for purchase at the ticket offices and expire at the end of the calendar month in which it was purchased. The steamship authority also offers a traditional ferry or slow boat which you can bring your car on or walk on. Lamson said yesterday that dropping the buyer restriction on the 10ticket books could reduce boat line revenue.
The steamship authority, officially the woods hole, marthas vineyard and nantucket steamship authority ssa, is the statutory regulatory body for all ferry operations to and from the islands from the massachusetts mainland, as well as being an operator of ferry service from the mainland cape cod to the islands of marthas vineyard and. Boatline governors eye commuter book rules to change and. Steamship authority serving the islands of marthas. Marthas vineyard was known as an everyone signed community for several hundred years, and many deaf people view marthas vineyard as a utopia. The steamship authority, serving the islands of marthas. Steamship authority in woods hole steamship authority 1. Directions to our ferry terminals and parking lots the current status at each terminal including trip information delays, cancellations and diversions, vehicle standby status, parking and weather conditions. Boston airport bos to marthas vineyard island 4 ways to. Take the free steamship authority shuttle from the bourne stop to the steamship ferry in woods hole.
The steamship authoritys roots trace back to the 1833established nantucket steamboat company demand for regular steamship service between cape cod and nantucket increased following the opening of the cape cod railroads hyannisport station in 1854. As you approach hyannis, watch for the electronic parking sign, posted along route 6, or tune your radio to 1610 am. A continental breakfast is served each morning in the gourmet kitchen. Without this commuter status the steamship authority would not have been eligible for the cares act stimulus funding. Commuter tickets on steamship authority vessels just became a lot more flexible. Coast guard trying to determine cause of hyannis ferry crash. Ssa crew login enter your employee number and password. The same year, the company built a terminal near the rail station and renamed itself the nantucket and cape cod steamboat company. If you only have a day to experience nantuckets new england charm, maximize your time with this convenient package. Our 10ride ticket books for our highspeed ferry, the mv iyanough, are available for purchase at the hyannis and nantucket ticket offices and online. Steamship authority transportation service facebook. The free shuttle will get you back to bourne on saturday and sunday. Woods hole, marthas vineyard and nantucket steamship.
Woods hole the steamship authority is launching its eferry. How to take a ferry to marthas vineyard travel tips usa today. We also needed to keep the ships clean after all of the passengers got off. Published to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the steamship historical society of america.
Marthas vineyard includes the smaller adjacent chappaquiddick island, which is usually connected to the vineyard, though storms and hurricanes have separated them, as in 2007. The discounted 6ride auto book is available for purchase online by logging into your steamship authority account and expire 2 years from the date of issue nantucket 10ride highspeed ferry ticket books. Getting to marthas vineyard ferry the vineyard life. The ferry had been traveling at about 32 knots, or about 38 miles per hour, which was the maximum speed for that part of the harbor, said wayne lamson, general manager of the steamship authority. Rome2rio makes travelling from boston airport bos to marthas vineyard island easy. Founded in 1960, the steamship authority is the largest ferry service to the islands of marthas vineyard and nantucket from cape cod. The steamship authority has chartered a vessel to operate an abbreviated high speed ferry schedule for nantucket today.
Rather than hiring a car and taking the slow ferry, enjoy minibus transfers to hyannis, cross to nantucket in just an hour, and spend almost a whole day exploring independently by bus, car, or on foot. Find 82 listings related to steamship authority in hingham on. The boat line board of governors, meeting in woods hole tuesday, voted to allow tickets from its 10ride passenger books to be transferred among different passengers, and multiple tickets from the same book to be used by different passengers for the same trip. Shuttle not available back to the bourne stop on fridays. Jul 06, 2012 ride on board the steamship authority, which pulls out of woods hole, to travel to marthas vineyard. Find all the transport options for your trip from boston airport bos to marthas vineyard island right here. A free inside look at the steamship authority salary trends based on 1 salaries wages for 1 jobs at the steamship authority.
Anchorin distinctive waterfront lodging hyannis ma. The steamship offers them here and the hyline offers them here. We recommend uber or falmouth taxi at 5085483100, please call in. Our 10ride ticket books for our highspeed ferry, the mv iyanough, are available for purchase at the hyannis and nantucket ticket offices. A high rate of hereditary deafness was documented on marthas vineyard for almost two centuries. Steamship authority travel advisory nantucket service. One offsite lot its palmer avenue lot is located approximately four miles away at 286 palmer avenue in falmouth, ma 02540. Buy tickets for the steamship authority ferry at the departure terminal in woods hole. The discounted 6ride auto book is available for purchase online by logging into your steamship authority account and expire 2 years from the date of issue. Our primary goal was to maintain the ships as they sailed from cape cod to the islands. Boston airport bos to marthas vineyard island 4 ways. Steamship authority cancels ferry trips on marthas. Find all the transport options for your trip from boston airport bos to. The steamship authority, a semipublic agency that operates ferries from cape cod to marthas vineyard and nantucket, has been beset by troubles.
For example, the hyline offers a commuter book of 10 tickets 5 round trips, so if. Steamship authority ferry parking there are no parking spaces available at the steamship authoritys woods hole terminal, the steamship does offer offsite parking and free shuttle service directly to the terminal. Rooms feature 32 to 42inch flatpanel hdtvs, robes, gilchrest and soames bath amenities, large shower heads and makeup mirrors. Ferry service from cape cod to marthas vineyard and nantucket. Check out our new track, if i died tonight, streaming now. Find its reduced schedule from april 9 may 14 posted below. The cro has the authority to make dispositive resolution of complaints on behalf of the steamship authority. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. To save money, purchase a 10ride ticket book at the terminal. The least expensive way to get on island is to walk on the slow boat. Its walking distance to the steamship authority commuter vessel that travels to marthas vineyard andor nantucket. The steamship authority serving the islands of marthas.
The steamship authority provides yearround passenger and vehicle ferry. If you plan on bringing a car it is expensive and you will need to book well in advance, reservations open january 14. For additional information, dial 511 from your mobile phone. Its walking distance to the steamship authority commuter vessel that travels to. The steamship authority, serving the islands of marthas vineyard and nantucket. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Steamship authority nears completion on administrative building. Hotels near steamship authority, nantucket on tripadvisor.
When departing from boston south station to the steam ship authority in. Steamship authority transportation service facebook 434. Salaries posted anonymously by the steamship authority employees. Discounts are available for frequent travelers through the purchase of commuter books. Offering passengeronly service from hyannis to nantucket in under an hour. Tickets in our 46ride commuter lifeline cards are valid for passage only during the. Boston to marthas vineyard day trip with optional island tour. January 4 april 2, 2020 april 3 22, 2020 april 23 26, 2020 april 27 may 14, 2020 may 15 september 7, 2020 september 8 october 20, 2020 october 21 november 24, 2020 november 25 november 29, 2020.
Ride on board the steamship authority, which pulls out of woods hole, to travel to marthas vineyard. Woods hole the steamship authority has announced some changes to their upcoming winter and early spring schedules. We could take naps during our shifts and there was an incredible amount of down time. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world.
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