Seasoned Vineyard visitors, Vineyard summer home owners or those that are coming to vacation in a Martha’s Vineyard vacation rental, advance car ferry reservations are a very good idea when you’re trying to get across with your car during the peak summer weeks. It can seem like a daunting task, but if you follow what is written below it will truly help simplify it!
This year,
advance car ferry reservations are required for all
Fridays through Mondays from June 22 to September 3, 2012 as well as for Memorial
Day weekend ( May 25 – 29) and Columbus Day weekend (October 5 – 8). While not
required, weekend reservations for the rest of June and
September aren’t a bad idea. The Steamship Authority has a handy document with
all its
ferry
reservation policies, rates and schedules.
At 8 a.m. January 17th - Advance
car reservations for this summer go on sale
online
at the
Steamship
Authority Website It can often be a “race to the finish” so do not
hesitate to act early.
You will need a profile number to be able to book online with the Steamship
Authority. If you don’t have one already, set that up in advance, it’s a big time-saver.
On January 24th (a week later than
online)
- Reservations by phone will be taken. Be
sure to get the name of the ticket agent you speak to.
HINT: If you can’t get your first choice of
date and/or time, DO buy a ticket and put your name on the waiting list, most
travelers have learned they end up doing ok going that route.
Do not hesitate to call us at Sandcastle Vacation Home s (dba Sandcastle
Realty Inc.) with any questions or concerns. We have been in this business for
a long time and are a great resource!