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.

Options

When booking, you can choose the ferry to Provincetown or the ferry to Salem. Both depart from Long Wharf in Boston. Here are the details of each:

Ferry to Provincetown

Located at the tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown is accessible via a ferry from Boston in just 1 hour and 30 minutes. Departing from Long Wharf, you will board a catamaran with indoor and outdoor decks for a pleasant crossing to MacMillan's Wharf.

Once there, you can explore the town, visit craft shops, climb dunes, relax on the beach at Herring Cove, and stroll along bike paths. Notable sights include the Pilgrims' Monument, a 77-meter granite statue honoring the early European settlers. The ferry to Provincetown leaves daily at 9 am and 2 pm.

Ferry to Salem

The ferry to Salem is ideal for visiting one of the most renowned cities related to witchcraft. The vessel is 28 meters long with two decks. You can board this ferry at Long Wharf for a 50-minute journey across Massachusetts Bay to Salem.

In Salem, you can visit various attractions at your leisure, including the Witch Museum, the Salem Walkway, the Peabody Essex Museum, the House of the Seven Gables, and the old Salem Port Customs House. The ferry to Salem leaves daily at 9:30 am, 11:45 am, 2:30 pm, 5:30 pm, and 8:30 pm.