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    Hy-Line Cruises - High Speed Ferry Service

    304 Reviews
    #2 of 15 Outdoor Activities in Hyannis
    Boat Tours & Water Sports, Outdoor Activities, Tours
    Ocean Street Dock, 220 Ocean St, Hyannis, MA 02601
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    “Great for a day trip”

    If you are visiting Martha’s Vineyard for the day this is the only way to get there. The boats are... read more

    Reviewed yesterday
    Sue H
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    London, United Kingdom
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    “High speed â›´ ferry to Greek Islands! 🌴 ”

    The ferry’s are very clean and organized, I would NOT opt for a slow ferry and upgrade to a high... read more

    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Sherry J
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    High-speed ferry service to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard; the only mid-Cape departure point to both islands. Hyannisport Harbor Cruises past the Kennedy Compound, Deep-Sea Fishing and Cape Cod Canal Cruises.

    About Hy-Line Cruises - High Speed Ferry Service

    High-speed ferry service to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard; the only mid-Cape departure point to both islands. Hyannisport Harbor Cruises past the Kennedy Compound, Deep-Sea Fishing and Cape Cod Canal Cruises.
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    304 reviews
    • Excellent59%
    • Very good27%
    • Average7%
    • Poor4%
    • Terrible3%
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    Ocean Street Dock, 220 Ocean St, Hyannis, MA 02601
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    Reviewed yesterday via mobile
    Great for a day trip

    If you are visiting Martha’s Vineyard for the day this is the only way to get there. The boats are clean, plenty of seating,good parking and a well organised harbour. It is not high season yet ( only just) so it wasn’t too busy -...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    High speed ⛴ ferry to Greek Islands! 🌴

    The ferry’s are very clean and organized, I would NOT opt for a slow ferry and upgrade to a high speed. The ferry from Athens to Mykonos takes about 3 hours and if you opt for the super early option, you can have breakfast on...More

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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Great experience

    Boat was very nice. Bar and snacks available. Friendly crew! I would recommend the trip out to Nantucket if you are in the area

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Hyannis is not a place to bring kids.

    My husband and I just got back from a weekend trip to Nantucket using the Hy Line Crusies high speed service. There was some pros and some cons from our experience. Our captain was a great guy that seemed like he did had complete control...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    A nice trip

    We travelled to Martha’s Vineyard on the high speed ferry. The trip left on time in both directions and the ride was very pleasant. The seats were comfortable and food and drinks were available for those that were interested. My only minor complaint would be...More

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Nantucket sleigh ride

    We lodged in Hyannis about a hundred yards from Hy Line. We travelled on a lovely day to Nantucket. The ferry was busy so you’d beat book early not just rock up to be safe. The ferry was very fast. Comfortable. It had a bar....More

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    Reviewed 4 weeks ago
    It worked for us!

    We booked our tickets and parking spot ahead of time for our trip from Hyannis to Nantucket. We got there a 1/2 hour before departure time and had no issues at all. We left on time both ways and the trip was about an hour....More

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    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Love the Hy-Line

    There are only two words to describe the Hy-Line - unparalleled greatness. Reading some of the random negative reviews makes me laugh. If you want rude or lazy employees ride the other ferry service to Nantucket, the one that crashed into the rocks at night...More

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    Reviewed May 19, 2018
    Sweet Ride to Martha's Vineyard

    A Busling Place indeed......the ferry port that is. Parking on-site was $25 but it was secured. The ferry we had taken took about an hour from port to Martha's Vineyard. It was extremely foggy but the ride was smooth as there was very little wind...More

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    Reviewed May 17, 2018
    Very Poor Customer Service

    I came all the way from North Carolina in hopes that I could explore the two famous islands, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. A friend and I both decided that Hy-Line cruises would be a great fare based on the google searches that returned these results....More

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    Jim-ACK
    May 20, 2018|
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    Response from Bob and Joan | Reviewed this property |
    Actually booked right off their website and then just picked up the tickets after parking our vehicle............
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    Response from Carol M | Reviewed this property |
    There are plenty of place to park around the area for all different prices as well as private homes that charge 15-20 a day. Get there early and drive around to look for the best deal. If you are paying in a metered or timed... More
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