Boston to Provincetown Ferry: 90-Minute High-Speed Catamaran

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Duration1h 30m

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Skip the Drive: Boston to Cape Cod in 90 Minutes by Water

You board in downtown Boston, spend 90 minutes on a high-speed catamaran with views of the harbor islands, and arrive in Provincetown ready to explore galleries and beaches. The boat has air conditioning, a concierge desk, and restrooms; you just need to arrive 30 minutes early and book your return ticket separately if you're heading back the same day.

1h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Ferry trip and Provincetown visit

Board Provincetown Fast Ferry Salacia
Enjoy 90-minute high-speed ferry ride
Explore Provincetown art galleries and shops
Visit landmarks and picturesque beaches
Return by ferry to Boston

The Experience

You could spend three hours in a car on Route 6, or you could board the Salacia—one of the largest and fastest catamarans in North America—and watch the Boston skyline shrink behind you while you're still sipping your coffee. The ferry leaves from Boston Harbor and reaches Provincetown in 90 minutes, traveling at speeds up to 40 knots. The boat has both climate-controlled indoor seating and open decks, so you're not trapped in one spot for the whole ride.

The Salacia is built for this route. It's got ride stabilization so the water doesn't throw you around, restrooms on board, and a full-service concierge desk where staff can help you plan what to do once you land. During the crossing, you'll see the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park slip past—the kind of view you don't get from a highway. The boat fills up, especially on weekends, so you need to arrive 30 minutes before departure or you'll miss it. That's the one real constraint: no showing up five minutes early and hoping for the best.

Provincetown itself sits at the Cape's northern tip and has galleries, restaurants, shopping, and beaches that justify the trip on their own. The ferry gets you there without dealing with parking, traffic, or the mental math of whether you've left enough time. If you're doing a round trip, you'll need to buy two separate one-way tickets—one from Boston, one from Cape Cod on the way back—so budget for that when you're planning.

What’s included

Ferry ride aboard the high-speed catamaran Salacia.
climate-controlled indoor seating and outdoor decks.
ride stabilization for a smoother crossing.
onboard restrooms.
full-service concierge desk to help plan your Provincetown visit.
views of Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park during the sail.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Boston Harbor City Cruises

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to reach Provincetown without driving—the ferry trades a three-hour car ride for 90 minutes on water, and the fixed schedule means you don't have to think about parking or traffic timing.