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History & Heritage

From early rowboat ferries to today’s motorized barges, the crossing between Edgartown and Chappaquiddick has always been the lifeline connecting two worlds just 527 feet apart.While our vessels and technology have evolved—from hand-paddled skiffs in the early days to our modern barges—the core mission of the ferry has never changed: providing safe, year-round passage for island residents, emergency personnel, and visitors alike. As we launch our new website, we invite you to explore our history, check current schedule updates, and keep an eye on our live harbor webcams before your next trip across!

Fares

Passenger: $5 round-trip. Car and driver: $17 round-trip. Bike and rider $8 round-trip. Moped (includes operator): $10 round-trip. Motorcycle (includes operator): $10 round-trip.

VINEYARD SEA HISTORY

Available at island book stores.

Chappy Gear

coming soon.

Ferry Schedule

Winter: Continuous operation from 6:30 am to 10:00 pm, then 11:00 pm to 11:15 pm

Summer: 6:30 a.m.– midnight

On call after hours for emergencies only

Summer Schedule: starts on the Thursday before Memorial Day and continues through the Saturday in mid October when the MV Derby ends.

Winter Schedule: starts on the Sunday after the MV Derby ends and continues through the Wednesday before Memorial Day.