Steamship Authority Ferries
Steamship Authority operates 2 ferry routes covered by FerryConnect in United States. Compare crossing times, vessels and vehicle options below.
Steamship Authority Routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Vehicles | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woods Hole → Martha’s Vineyard (Vineyard Haven) | 45m | Cars & foot passengers | |
| Hyannis → Nantucket | 1h – 2h 15m | Cars & foot passengers | Book |
Steamship Authority sailing patterns
- Woods Hole → Martha’s Vineyard (Vineyard Haven)
Daily, year-round sailings from Woods Hole; the Steamship Authority says the trip to Martha’s Vineyard takes 45 minutes.
Seasonal schedules: 11 September – 22 October 2026, then 23 October 2026 – 5 January 2027. Ticket offices at Vineyard Haven (year-round) and Oak Bluffs (seasonal).
Source: Steamship Authority schedules page, checked 2026-10-02
- Hyannis → Nantucket
Daily, year-round Steamship Authority sailings from Hyannis: about 2 hours 15 minutes on the traditional ferries, or about an hour on the seasonal high-speed M/V Iyanough.
The high-speed passenger-only ferry runs 30 March 2026 – 5 January 2027.
Source: Steamship Authority schedules page, checked 2026-10-02
Vessels on these routes: Island Home, Martha’s Vineyard, Woods Hole, Iyanough (fast ferry), Conventional car ferries
Steamship Authority Network Map
2 routes on FerryConnect; 2 carry vehicles.