Ferry to Provincetown or Salem

If you want to get to Provincetown or Salem quickly and comfortably, this ferry from Boston is your best option.

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You can choose the ferry to Provincetown or the ferry to Salem. Both depart from Long Wharf in Boston.

Ferry to Provincetown

Provincetown, located at the tip of Cape Cod, is reached in just 1 hour 30 minutes by ferry from Boston, making it the quickest option. The ferry departs from Long Wharf using a catamaran with indoor and outdoor decks, crossing Cape Cod Bay to arrive at MacMillan's Wharf.

Upon arrival, you can explore the town, visit craft shops, climb dunes, relax on Herring Cove beach, and stroll along bike paths. A notable sight is the Pilgrims' Monument, a 77-meter-high granite statue honoring the pilgrims who contributed to the area's development.

The ferry to Provincetown departs daily at 9 am and 2 pm.

Ferry to Salem

The ferry to Salem offers a visit to one of the most witchcraft-related cities in the world. The ferry, measuring 28 meters with two decks, departs from Long Wharf, sailing across Massachusetts Bay, and the journey takes just 50 minutes.

Once in Salem, you can explore at your leisure, visiting the Witch Museum, the famous Salem Walkway, the Peabody Essex Museum, the House of the Seven Gables, and the old Salem Port Customs House. The town has many attractions.

The ferry to Salem leaves daily at 9:30 am, 11:45 am, 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm, and 8:30 pm.