When coming to Cape Cod, there are many day trips and fun activities to choose from when deciding how to spend your time with us. We at The Old Harbor Inn love helping our guests not only to figure out what to do while they are here but also to help them get where they want to go. For some, they enjoy staying on shore in Cape Cod and exploring our lovely Chatham and the neighboring towns. However, some, for one reason or another, love exploring our islands, like Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Getting to Nantucket from Chatham is very easy and it all depends on how you want to get there. Let us at The Old Harbor Inn show you how getting to Nantucket can be simple and easy as well as the perfect day trip from Chatham.
The first way to get to any island is usually by boat. Getting to Nantucket can take some time since it’s 25 miles off the coast of Cape Cod. The most popular way to get to the island is by ferry. This makes getting to Nantucket a breeze as well as fun. The high-speed ferries can take 60 to 90 minutes to make the trip and can accommodate just about any requests you have. You can choose to bring a bike or even your car if you need to. However, if you do plan on bringing your car, be sure to make a reservation for it as far in advance as you can since space is usually limited. While on the ferry be sure to relax and enjoy the ride to Nantucket. Also, cars only go on the traditional ferries which are slower and will take you about 2 hours to reach the island.
One company you should consider using is the Freedom Cruise Line in Harwich Port. Located only 10 minutes’ drive from The Old Harbor Inn this cannot be more convenient and easy. The ride is less than 80 minutes from Harwich Port and you will be dropped off in downtown Nantucket where you can shop, dine, go to the beach, or visit their famous Whaling Museum. Sailing from picturesque Saquatucket Harbor in Harwich Port, you will avoid the parking and traffic hassles of Hyannis. Parking is convenient and free for day-trippers. This is a seasonal ferry from late May to late September.
Another option to consider especially offseason is Hy-Line Cruises in Hyannis. They run year around and offer a variety of travel times. They are focused on amazing service and customer comfort in not only their vessels but their docks as well. Be sure to stop by their Hi-Line Landing for all your needs before getting to Nantucket. They have an amazing coffee shop, complete with a wonderful view of the docks as well as an ice cream shop and an unbelievable cocktail menu.
If you want to take a more scenic route, there is another way of getting to Nantucket, it’s by plane. Getting to the island by plane is the fastest way of getting there. Don’t think that this method is only reserved for the wealthy. Taking a quick plane ride is something anyone can afford with one-way tickets starting at $99, it’s easy to see why so many would rather spend a few dollars and save so much time. It’s easy to book a ticket on the Cape Air website.
As you can see, when coming to Chatham, you really can get to anywhere you wish easily. Getting to Nantucket from Chatham is a quick and beautiful ride either by boat or plane. When we have visitors who want to spend a day in Nantucket, they love returning to the Inn and having afternoon tea and freshly baked cookies. Our outstanding service entices our customers to always choose us when they are in the area. They love staying in our newly renovated rooms because not only are they so comfortable they are decorated in a true Cape Cod style which our visitors love. Each morning starts with a delicious homemade breakfast served by our friendly staff, the perfect wayto start each day exploring Cape Cod. Contact us today at 508-945-4434 and book your trip to Cape Cod.
