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

Provincetown is located at the tip of Cape Cod. This ferry from Boston will take you there in just 1 hour and 30 minutes.

Departing from Long Wharf, you'll board a catamaran with an indoor and outdoor deck for a smooth crossing of Cape Cod Bay until you reach MacMillan's Wharf.

Upon arrival, you can explore the town, visit craft shops, climb the steep dunes, relax on the beach at Herring Cove, and stroll along bike paths while enjoying the views of the Atlantic Ocean.

Notably, you can visit the Pilgrims' Monument, a granite statue 77 meters high dedicated to the pilgrims who contributed to the area's development.

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

Ferry to Salem

The ferry to Salem from Boston is a great option if you want to visit one of the most witchcraft-related cities in the world. It is 28 meters long and has two decks for a choice of seating.

With your ticket, you can board the ferry at Long Wharf and sail across Massachusetts Bay. The journey takes just 50 minutes.

Once in Salem, you can explore the town at your leisure, visit the Witch Museum, walk along the Salem Walkway, learn at the Peabody Essex Museum, see the House of the Seven Gables, and visit the 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.