Letter to the staff
August 16, 2026
I want to thank all of the captains and crew of the ferry who supported me through the purchasing process. It has been a long
I want to thank all of the captains and crew of the ferry who supported me through the purchasing process. It has been a long
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
The 2026 Chappy Point to Point Road Race took place on Sunday, June 28, on beautiful Chappaquiddick Island. This five-mile point-to-point race, beginning near Wasque
After decades of dedicated service, longtime co-owners Peter Wells and Sally Snipes have officially passed the wheel of the iconic Chappy Ferry to Captain Brian
Traditional late run for New Years Eve. $10 additional non-refundable fee per person. Sign-up and pay-up in advance with ferry captain on your way to
Dec 25th, Ferry runs only on the hour from 7 am to 6 pm. Night schedule is normal winter times.
Beginning Sunday October 20th, continuing for at least ten days and perhaps twenty days, only one ferry will be serving Chappaquiddick Island. Expect long delays
Here’s a view from beneath the Edgartown ferry ramp of the ON TIME III departing the slip for Chappaquiddick Point. Photographer: Erik Gilley, maintenance manager
coming soon.
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.