Now Offering Trip Protection - Click here for more info.
Service from New Bedford
Start your vacation the moment you step aboard. We'll cut out the traffic-jammed frustration and replace it with a relaxing and enjoyable cruise to Nantucket. The entire experience is not only the most convenient way to get there, it’s also the most enjoyable and scenic.
Don’t miss Nantucket’s famous Daffodil Festival April 25th-28th!
Select a date
September 3- October 13, 2024 (Daily)
Nantucket
To Nantucket
Departing New Bedford, MA | Arriving Nantucket, MA |
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8:45am | 10:45am |
2:00pm | 4:00pm |
From Nantucket
Departing Nantucket, MA | Arriving New Bedford, MA |
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11:15am | 1:20pm |
4:15pm | 6:20pm |
*All departures from September 3rd- October 13th (excluding October 11th) will stop in MV before arriving in Nantucket, or New Bedford.
May 24 & 27, July 3-4, September 2 & October 11, 2024 (Holiday)
Nantucket
To Nantucket
Departing New Bedford, MA | Arriving Nantucket, MA |
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9:00am | 10:40am |
2:00pm | 3:40pm |
5:20pm | 7:20pm |
From Nantucket
Departing Nantucket, MA | Arriving New Bedford, MA |
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11:15am | 12:55pm |
4:30pm | 6:10pm |
7:45pm | 9:45pm |
May 25-26 & October 14, 2024 (Holiday)
Nantucket
To Nantucket
Departing New Bedford, MA | Arriving Nantucket, MA |
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9:00am | 10:40am |
2:00pm | 3:40pm |
From Nantucket
Departing Nantucket, MA | Arriving New Bedford, MA |
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11:15am | 12:55pm |
4:30pm | 6:10pm |
Parking is Easy with Seastreak!
Valet Parking
Convenient valet parking is available at our New Bedford terminal. With our SMS valet service, you no longer need to make reservations ahead of time via our website.
Available from April 25 - October 14, 2024
Valet Parking Address
49 State Pier
New Bedford, MA 02740
Offsite Parking
Offsite parking is available at the Whale's Tooth parking lot. Complimentary shuttle service is provided between the lot and the pier. Passes may be reserved ahead of time through Seastreak, or purchased at the Whale's Tooth parking lot booth (subject to availability).
Available April 25 - October 14, 2024
Whale's Tooth Parking Lot Address
532 Acushnet Avenue
New Bedford, MA 02740
Fares
2024 tickets are now available!
Fares
2024 tickets are now available!
One Way
Infants (2 and Under)
All passengers need a ticket to board.
Child (3-12)
Island Resident
Cannot be purchased online; requires government issued picture ID to receive rate; must be Fulltime resident.
Military
Valid for both active members and Veterans; cannot be purchased online; requires government issued picture ID to receive rate; limit 2 per ID.
Bike or Scooter, Non-Electric
Electric Bike or Scooter
Round Trip
Infants (2 and Under)
All passengers need a ticket to board.
Child (3-12)
Island Resident
Cannot be purchased online; requires government issued picture ID to receive rate; must be Fulltime resident.
Military
Valid for both active members and Veterans; cannot be purchased online; requires government issued picture ID to receive rate; limit 2 per ID.
Bike or Scooter, Non-Electric
Electric Bike or Scooter
Same-Day Round Trip
Infants (2 and Under)
All passengers need a ticket to board.
Child (3-12)
Bike or Scooter, Non-Electric
Electric Bike or Scooter
10 Trip Nantucket
Expires after 1 year from the date of purchase. Cannot be shared by more than 2 people. Exchange fee applies to reservations.
Exchange Fee (Per Ticket)
Applied when the departure date, and/or time of a ticket is changed by the customer after the initial purchase. Any changes to your reservation must be made before the departure date. Please reach out to 1(800)BOATRIDE (262-8743) with your order ID # to make any changes.
Round Trip Exchange Fee (Per Ticket)
One Way Exchange Fee (Per Ticket)
Same-Day Round Trip Exchange Fee (Per Ticket)
Trip Protection (Per Ticket)
One Way Trip Protection (Per Ticket)
Round Trip Trip Protection (Per Ticket)
Same-Day Round Trip Trip Protection (Per Ticket)
Between New Bedford & Nantucket, MA
Port and Shuttle Locations at a Glance
Seastreak Ferry Terminal at New Bedford
49 State Pier - New Bedford, MA 02740View Map
Ticket Office Hours
Effective September 3, 2024:
Mon- Fri- 5:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Sat- Sun: 7:00 AM- 3:00 PM
Directions, Nearby Amenities, Additional Details
Port Features
- ATM
- Covered Waiting Area
- Handicap Accessibility
- Paid Daily/Seasonal Parking
- Paid Parking
- Restrooms
- Valet and Offsite Parking
Steamship Authority Terminal
1 Steamboat Wharf - Nantucket, MA 02554View Map
Ticket Office Hours
Effective September 3, 2024:
9:00 AM- 5:00 PM, Daily
Directions, Nearby Amenities, Additional Details
Port Features
- ATM
- Bike Rack
- Covered Waiting Area
- Handicap Accessibility
- Refreshments
- Restrooms
- Retail
- Wifi
What is trip protection?
New Bedford customers who purchase trip protection are able to refund their ticket(s) and parking pass up to two hours before their planned departure time. If your ticket is for a departure earlier than 9:30 AM, you must notify Seastreak by 5PM the day before travel. Trip protection prices are per-ticket and dependent on the ticket type (one-way or round trip), and for which island your ticket has as its destination. The trip protection waives the exchange fees normally assessed for date, or time exchanges. Your exchange must be made within the same time period listed for trip protected refunds (see above). Waiving of exchange fees is limited to one exchange; any additional changes to the date, or time of a ticket will incur a per-ticket exchange fee. Once the boat has sailed tickets are not refundable, or exchangeable, and the value is forfeited; the ticket will be marked as a no show, and you will be required to make a new reservation. Trip protection cannot be added to an order after the purchase is completed and is not refundable.
Are taxes included in the fare price?
Express Ferry Service fares include all applicable fuel surcharges and Commonwealth of MA embarkation fees.
Do infants or children need a ticket to board the ferry?
Yes, for children age 12 and under. Please see the regular and holiday child fares on our Routes & Schedules page.
What is your refund policy for this trip?
ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE, unless Trip Protection is purchased (please see terms below). Exchanges can be made for a fee prior to the intended date and time of departure. Once the boat has sailed, tickets are not exchangeable, and the value is forfeited; the ticket will be marked as a no show, and you will be required to make a new reservation.
For passengers traveling between New Bedford, and Martha’s Vineyard, or Nantucket: Passengers who need to make changes to their reservations will be charged a per-ticket service fee.
Trip Protection Terms: New Bedford customers who purchase trip protection are able to refund their ticket(s) and parking pass up to two hours before their planned departure time. If your ticket is for a departure earlier than 9:30 AM, you must notify Seastreak by 5PM the day before travel. Trip protection prices are per-ticket and dependent on the ticket type (one-way or round trip), and for which island your ticket has as its destination. The trip protection waives the exchange fees normally assessed for date, or time exchanges. Your exchange must be made within the same time period listed for trip protected refunds (see above). Waiving of exchange fees is limited to one exchange; any additional changes to the date, or time of a ticket will incur a per-ticket exchange fee. Once the boat has sailed tickets are not refundable, or exchangeable, and the value is forfeited; the ticket will be marked as a no show, and you will be required to make a new reservation. Trip protection cannot be added to an order after the purchase is completed and is not refundable.
What happens if the ferry is cancelled?
Over the last two years of operation we have had very few instances where we have needed to cancel all of our trips due to weather. If a weather cancellation should take place during a departure you are booked on, we make every effort to contact you using the telephone number and email address provided in your reservation and arrange the most efficient way possible to get you to or from the island.
New Bedford Departures: Ticketed passengers who have not yet departed from New Bedford will be offered either an exchange for a ticket on a different day or a full refund.
Can I bring my car, motorcycle, moped, or motor scooter?
Seastreak ferries are designed to carry passengers and are not equipped to carry vehicles. Coast Guard regulations do not allow us to transport engine powered vehicles or gasoline.
Do you accept stand-by reservations?
If a departure is sold out, we will try to accommodate passengers that wish to stand-by for boarding. If you would like to stand-by for a sold-out departure, you must purchase a ticket for the next available boat in the ticket office. Stand-by passengers are boarded on a first-come, first-serve basis from the stand-by line located at the boarding gate. All stand-by passengers must be parked and present at the terminal in the stand-by line when unclaimed reservations are released. Unclaimed reservations will be released 3-5 minutes prior to departure after all ticketed passengers have been boarded.
What happens if the ferry is delayed due to weather?
Seastreak cannot guarantee any trip length as travel times may vary due to weather, tides, sea conditions, and/or other unforeseen circumstances. Seastreak at its sole and absolute discretion reserves the right to cancel any scheduled trip and/or substitute another vessel without liability if it becomes necessary for any reason. Seastreak does not guarantee that the service shall depart or arrive at the time stated in the schedule and will not be liable for any additional travel costs incurred by the passenger as a result of any cancellation or delay.
Do you offer group discounts?
Yes, we love groups and will do everything possible to accommodate their needs! Please give us a call to speak with our group sales coordinator at 1-800-BOATRIDE (1-800-262-8743).