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    Hy-Line Cruises - High Speed Ferry Service

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    #2 of 16 Outdoor Activities in Hyannis
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    Open Now: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
    Ocean Street Dock, 220 Ocean St, Hyannis, MA 02601
    Open today: 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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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.
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    Ocean Street Dock, 220 Ocean St, Hyannis, MA 02601
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    Most Helpful Positive Review
    Reviewed June 18, 2012
    Great ride, find alternate parking

    The ride in to Nantucket lived up to its promise... we made it from Hyannis to Nantucket in just over an hour (we took the 9:10am ferry). Check in and boarding was a breeze in and back. The ride back (leaving Nantucket at 10:00 pm)...More

    5  Thank John D
    Most Helpful Critical Review
    Reviewed July 6, 2016
    Disaster with Hy-Line Cruises

    Our family of 4 was scheduled to take the Hy-Line ferry from Hyannis to Martha's Vineyard on June 19th. We had booked this months in advance and were packed and ready to leave on June 18th to head to the Cape Cod area. The day...More

    6  Thank pam201160
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    All reviews martha's vineyard day trip oak bluffs smooth ride plenty of seats ticket counter great trip before departure return trip comfortable ride snack bar hi speed comfortable seating outside seating fast boat both ways quick trip
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    Reviewed 1 week ago
    Ferry Ride to Marthas Vineyard

    This is a typical ferry ride where you get on and have to vacate your vehicle while traveling. Trip does not take very long.

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    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Visit to Martha’s Vineyard

    Speedy sailing from Barnstable on Cape Cod to Oak Bluffs on Martha’s Vineyard. Refreshments on the ferry to buy if required. We sat outside at the back to enjoy the full windy experience. The ferry ran on time on the outward and return journey. The...More

    Thank babfab
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    No standard of service from certain employee

    I have absolutely no problem with the hyline ferries service in general they have been great to me over the years, but today I was extremely taken aback by the red head lady at the snack bar, who TWENTY minutes before the boat docked closed...More

    Thank hdhdbcjgi
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Great way to see the islands

    We were very impressed with the efficiency and speed of this ferry service. We took the Cross Sound Ferry to see both Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard in one day. One of their roaming staff on the morning trip to Nantucket helped book us a bus...More

    Thank 50statetraveler
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    High Speed Ferry to Nantucket

    Hy-Line Cruises is a High-Speed Ferry Service to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard and is located in Hyannis Harbor in the village of Hyannis, Massachusetts. This company offers hourly, high speed ferry service to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. I took the high sped ferry to Nantucket...More

    Thank rockyjoe
    Reviewed October 11, 2018 via mobile
    Excellent service!

    This was the 4th time we have used this ferry to visit Martha's Vineyard. We have never had any complaints with any of our trips. We only went as passengers (didn't take our car- rented one there). Very professional and efficient service. We parked on...More

    Thank Andrea L
    Reviewed October 10, 2018 via mobile
    Ferry trip to Nantucket

    Took from Hyannis to Nantucket. Check in was quick and easy. Parking was very accessible and reasonably priced. Ferry left on time. Had to change reservation. No issues experienced. You check luggage and that was quickly available.

    Thank pmccahill95
    Reviewed October 9, 2018
    Amazing trip

    We booked our trip to Martha’s Vineyard via Hy-Line Cruises and had an amazing day. We stayed at a hotel at Hyannis Harbour, so the Hy-Line Cruise ticket office and Ferry landing was only 2 minutes walk away. We bought the tickets the day before...More

    Thank Crissy666
    Reviewed October 8, 2018
    Over and back in half a day

    I planned a trip to the island (Nantucket) to take my wife to dinner at our favorite restaurant. To do so, since we live off-island, we needed to depend on Hy-Line to deliver on time. They've done this with our trips in the past and...More

    Thank bk3104
    Reviewed October 4, 2018 via mobile
    Over the Sea to See

    We took two Hi-Line ferries whilst visiting both Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. The booking of tickets and check in were all straight forward with complimentary porters on the dockside with luggage carts to take any bags you don’t want to carry on board. The service...More

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    May 20, 2018|
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    Response from BobandJoan | 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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