Cape Cod Cruises

Cape Cod Cruises from Boston

Welcome to this beautiful vacationland, known for its dreamy beaches, dramatic cliffs, and picturesque small towns. Cape Cod is a crescent of land that stretches 90 miles into the Atlantic. You will fall in love with this charming land that has an unlimited supply of fresh air, ocean, clam shacks, seafood restaurants and ice cream shops.

There are many great shore explorations available and always try the harbor cruise and take the local historic tours.

Boston is a great starting point for a cruise to New England. You may want to add a few extra days at the beginning or the end and explore Boston, one of the most historic and walkable cities in the US.

Walk on the beach, collect seashells or relax on Cape Cod's golden beaches. Rent a bicycle for a ride along the shore with views of Cape Cod Bay and the islands.

Popular Cruise Stops on Cape Cod

Martha's Vineyard - Martha's Vineyard is a picturesque island off the coast of Cape Cod. A former whaling location and only 7 miles from the mainland it offers spectacular beaches with dramatic sunsets, and quaint towns with restaurants and shops. Most visitors prefer to explore the island on a bicycle, scooter or tourist-friendly public bus.

Provincetown - Located at the very tip of Cape Cod, Provincetown is a picturesque town with many restaurants and shops. The town is embedded in the spectacular landscape of the seashore where visitors can enjoy beaches, walking, bike trails, and lighthouses.

Nantucket - Nantucket Island is only 30 miles off the coast of Cape Cod. A former whaling town, it has preserved some of its original charm with over 800 meticulously-restored pre-Civil war homes, The wharves and cobblestoned streets remind you of the former whaling town and are lined with restaurants, high-end boutiques and steepled churches. Nantucket's 110-mile coastline is free and open to the public.

Plymouth - Plymouth is a beautiful and historic town north of the Cape and the home of Plymouth Rock, a symbol of America’s founding. This is where the Mayflower landed with its English pilgrims who helped found the nation. The town offers some of the best whale watching, dining, and shopping..

Woods Hole - A small harbor town, Woods Hole is the home-port for the island ferries. It offers fantastic beaches, many nature and historic attractions like gardens and museums. Once primarily a whaling and fishing town, it is now well known for its major marine research facilities including, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.

New Bedford - This former whaling town was the inspiration for the novel Moby-Dick. New Bedford continues to earn its living off the sea and is America’s #1 fishing port. Its large fishing fleet is known for its scallop fishery, which can be sampled at one of the many restaurants in town

Newport - Newport is world-renowned for its rich history, magnificent Gilded Age architecture, a vibrant art scene, miles of beaches, wonderful hiking trails, spectacular sailing and many festivals throughout the year. You can also find great food, excellent shopping, street fairs, sidewalk sales, and a luxury car museum. Be sure to leave some time to admire the magnificent mansions that dot the cliffs overlooking the ocean.