Getting Here
Things to consider…
Traveling to Nantucket can be a beautiful journey, but made even smoother with a little advanced
planning. During the high season, June through September, it is advisable to make ferry, plane
or car rental reservations well in advance of your arrival. If you're considering bringing a
vehicle with you, Steamship Authority advanced auto reservations for the summer open up in
January. Island weather, especially fog and wind, throughout the year often impact ferry and
plane schedules, so keep an eye on weather conditions! For more detailed information regarding
the current weather, please visit ACK Weather.
There are only two ways to get to Nantucket, by sea or by air.
By sea
There are two companies operating the Hyannis-Nantucket route. Both Hy-Line Cruises and the
Steamship Authority offer fast ferries, which get you to Nantucket in one hour. The
Steamship Authority also offers the "slow boat" options which can also transport
vehicles. Ferry services also operate between Nantucket-Harwich, Nantucket-Martha's
Vineyard, Nantucket New Bedford, Nantucket-NY/NJ.
For more information and current schedules, please visit the links below:
By air
There are many commerical and charter flights available to Nantucket departing from Boston, JFK,
Westchester County, Hyannis, Martha's Vineyard and New Bedford. The code for Nantucket
Memorial Airport is "ACK".
