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    Provincetown Fast Ferry

    4.1 (35 reviews)

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    Eva G.

    Took the Ferry into Salem in the am and then back to Boston pm. What a great experience and the view going back to Boston right before and during sunset was incredible! ( see photos) Note: If you are sitting up on top it can get chilly and your hair will be all over the place with the wind.

    Ferry bar
    Kay H.

    The ferry runs back and forth from Charlestown to the North end if you want to walk one way and ride back. Or even take the ferry both ways. The ferry drops you near the freedom trail area and the US constitution on the other end. Don't worry it only runs the two stops. The cost was $3.85 which was worth it since we walked to the Charleston area from the cruise ship area. Enjoy! PS. If you need a snack or drink the ferry offers items too. Make sure when you board, you pay at the bar for your ticket.

    Not as fast as me I bet
    Fox E.

    Wanna see my fast ferry? That's what I thought. I drove to Provincetown but then took the ferry back. It was a wonderful, speedy, luxurious ride right into the heart of dotntown Boston. It cost me 50, and it seems it's gone up since then, and this is the only reason it scores 4 instead of 5. I love riding on ferries, and this one is among the smoothest and quickest and most efficient I've been on anywhere.

    Inside of Ferry

    As the Ferry was already problematic to board as instructions weren't clear. The seating was absolutely horrid. Upon boarding the boat you are allowed to sit where you'd like. My partner & i obtained a booth in the rear right (if you facing the front) and while waiting for the boat to leave, and boat attendant approached our both and stated " excuse me gentleman, but you will have guests at your table". Before i could ask why, immediately the attendant brings someone with a wheelchair & another person and demand they sit at our table. Now before you jump to conclusions, i am a healthcare professional. There are so many adequate spots that are wheelchair accessible & safe for this person. From OPEN TABLES to many spaces on the boat that are MORE appropriate for this persons condition. Instead of being asked if we were okay with it, we were demanded that guests would be put & no options were given. After dirty looks the attendant asks rudely in front of the person with the condition if we would like new seats. all in on it's unprofessional, embarrassing, & rude. Being told thst other people are sitting at your table meanwhile there's an open booth and space for the person in the wheelchair as well as better safety. oh well.

    Upstairs cabin.
    Alexandra S.

    In the winter months those of us commuting from the 'burbs of Hingham into the city of Boston are lucky enough to call this our mode of transport. Once spring arrives, this big and bold boat will stop being part of the MBTA commuter fleet and will return to its main purpose of shuttling hoards of tourists from Boston out to Provincetown and back. But from November through March, this gorgeous and comfortable catamaran belongs to the Hingham commuters. It is capable of carrying up to 600 people on two large floors. Although it also has lots of outdoor deck capacity, most days during the winter it's too cold and windy to take much advantage of that, although there are always those like me who sometimes can't resist and so bundle up to catch some winters rays and sea sprays. The name of this boat is Salacia. In case you need a refresher on Roman mythology, Salacia was Neptune's wife. She was worshipped as the goddess of salt water. She wore a crown of seaweed and along with Mr. Neptune, rode around the ocean in a chariot drawn by dolphins. The name Salacia comes from the Latin word for salt which is "sal". On this modern day version of a "chariot" you can choose to sit on the upper or lower decks or floors. On the main floor there are televisions dotted throughout the cabin. These are generally tuned into news channels. The main floor is also where the bar is located. The main floor tends to be where the action is. Lots of chatting, cell-phone using, and in the evening, cocktail quaffing is going on. While the upstairs cabin has one television it's either not on or the sound is off. The upstairs is where I always sit. It is essentially "the quiet" part of the boat. Folks upstairs tend to read or talk softly or sometimes sleep. Hardly anyone will use a cell phone up there. For some reason, the upper deck is the haven for those wanting some peace and quiet although this probably isn't the case once this becomes the P-town tourist boat in the summer. Some mornings, I buy a cup of coffee on the boat. It's always surprisingly good and for a buck twenty-five,which includes a refill, it's a steal. In the evening, I might get myself a a drink. The bar is equipped to make basic cocktails and to serve very basic wines. The wine selection is mediocre though and this an area where the boat might want to upgrade. They sell snacks and other junk food on board as well. If you want something healthy to eat, you need to bring it yourself. The seats are padded and comfortable. You can sit in seats that come in rows like a theater or if you need to get some work done you can utilize the bench seating with tables. The Salacia has many bathrooms. There are at least 6 or 7 of them. They are quite clean, I'm happy to report. Something I love about all the commuter boats including this one is that you can bring your animals with you. I've met quite a few furry friends while commuting and my own dog was occasionally a passenger. The crew is a friendly and accommodating bunch who work pretty hard making the trips safe and trouble free. On this big and especially spacious catamaran, you don't feel like a typical MBTA sardined in passenger. This is a pretty darn luxurious way to travel. I have taken this boat to Provincetown precisely once since when we go we tend to drive or take our own boat but I can tell you this beauty is fast and efficient wherever you're heading. It's about a 40 minute ride to Boston from where I live and about 90 minutes to get to P-town from Boston. Although I don't have a crown of seaweed (yet) and unfortunately the boat is not powered by dolphins, I do feel like Salacia must have felt in her chariot as I am borne across the beautiful harbor every day. I love that I get to call this boat mine in the winter months.

    Leighann F.

    After taking the Provincetown Fast Ferry, I can't imagine another way of getting to P-Town. Sure, you could drive, but that means no morning mimosas on the way there. You could take the three-hour ferry, but why spend the precious hours on traveling when you can get there in half the time and have more fun? Buy your tickets in advance because they do sell out and be sure to get there early to lock down seating for your crew!

    Jeremy K.

    Although the prices are pretty steep, $79 for a round trip from the Boston harbor to Provincetown and back, the headaches you will save make it well worth it. Sure, it's a lot of money, but keeping in mind that it also takes half the time as the regular ferry, that means that you'll have an extra 90 minutes in P-Town. The ship is clean, the views from the boat are neat and even with the ship being sold out for the trips, we still had enough room without feeling cramped. But just like Leighann said, make sure you get there early because the lines form more than 30 minutes before the ships depart and securing a precious spot by a window will be difficult if you arrive later...

    Not a ferry!
    Matthew W.

    They canceled our ferry at the last minute and put us on a bus. 3 hours later, we still aren't there! Instead of a fast ferry we got a slow bus. They won't answer emails, and haven't refunded any of our ticket price. Bait and switch!

    Becky B.

    Fast but windy! Ladies bring a hair elastic if you sit outside:) My friend is able to get tickets from friends, so we take a yearly trip:)

    Exciting doodle weekend ahead!

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    Rode the ferry from Provincetown to Boston back in August. Wonderful and convenient for a very fair price.

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