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K_and_I
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Feb 07, 2018

Cape Cod, Etc.

We're planning a trip to Cape Cod in early to mid October this year. I think I have the Cape part mostly planned out, thanks to suggestions here, but have a few questions about the "Ect" part of the trip. My DW and I would like to do a day trip to Nantucket and another day trip to Martha's Vineyard while we are in the area. It seems doable, but I'd like a little advice from those who live there or have experience. I'm thinking of staying mid-Cape, so the passenger ferry out of Hyannis seems most reasonable. We're thinking of using the bus system on both islands to get around. Does this seem like a reasonable plan? We are both mid-60's in age and can get around reasonably well, but don't want to over do it either. I welcome all suggestions.
TIA
  • vermilye's avatar
    vermilye
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2018
    mdcamping wrote:
    Sorry to hijack this helpful thread, we plan to be up in Eastham after labor Day weekend. Plan on doing 2 separate day trips. Seems the best valve for ferrys would be HyLine ferries to Nantucket and Island Queen to Martha's Vineyard? Plan on taking our trek road bikes.

    Mike
    Best value, as long as the bay is flat or you don't get seasick. The Hy-Line boats are smaller than most of those run by the Seaamship Authority. Cheaper (although not all that much) but "bouncer".
  • mdcamping's avatar
    mdcamping
    Explorer
    Feb 10, 2018
    vermilye wrote:
    mdcamping wrote:
    Sorry to hijack this helpful thread, we plan to be up in Eastham after labor Day weekend. Plan on doing 2 separate day trips. Seems the best valve for ferrys would be HyLine ferries to Nantucket and Island Queen to Martha's Vineyard? Plan on taking our trek road bikes.

    Mike
    Best value, as long as the bay is flat or you don't get seasick. The Hy-Line boats are smaller than most of those run by the Seaamship Authority. Cheaper (although not all that much) but "bouncer".


    Sounds like we will keep an eye on the weather and of course pack the Dramamine. Thanks for the advice.

    Mike

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