Ferries to Plymouth MA

Ferries from Plymouth MA to Provincetown, operated by Captain John Boats.

Ferry routes from Plymouth MA

Every route from Plymouth MA at a glance.

Ports and terminals

Plymouth MA

Town port

Terminals: State Pier, 77 Water Street, Plymouth MA 02360

Plymouth ferry port lies in the US state of Massachusetts, on the bay south-east of Boston. From here the fast ferry sails to Provincetown at the tip of Cape Cod, on roughly four days of the week and up to 2 times a day; the crossing takes about 1.5 hours. The route is operated by Captain John Boats.

Getting there and the terminal

Departures are from the State Pier, 77 Water Street, in Plymouth's historic harbour. According to the operator's timetable the ship leaves Plymouth at 9.00 and is in Provincetown at 10.30, with the return at 16.30 arriving at 18.00. For parking, Captain John Boats refers you to the town's parking authority; no operator-owned car park at the pier is listed.

Check-in

Captain John Boats asks you to be at the pier about 60 minutes before departure so that ticketing and boarding are unhurried. On board there are indoor seats and an open deck, as well as a food and drink service.