Ferry or Flight- Hyannis to Nantucket

We are in Cape Cod mid to late September and thought we would like to fly over to Nantucket. Is there any need to reserve a parking space at the airport, or do you think we would be better taking the sea trip? This is our first visit , so any help would be appreciated.

thanks

Maria Merritt

Ferry or Flight- Hyannis to Nantucket

Thirty miles out to sea. By air: Cape Air and Nantucket Airlines - www.flycapeair.com. I believe flights are from Boston, and other off Cape locations and otherwise you go in to the Hyannis airport. Island Air may offer daily flights from Hyannis too. Flight time is 20 minutes. When you arrive you%26#39;ll be at the airport so you might want to know how you%26#39;ll get around. Take a look at www.shuttlenantucket.com. Of course you can rent a car, a moped or a jeep for four-wheel drive if any are left.

The easiest ferry is the one from Harwich and they have free parking for daytrippers. www.nantucketferry.com.

Hope it helps. Have fun.

Ferry or Flight- Hyannis to Nantucket

We like to take the ferry over - it%26#39;s very relaxing and the views of Nantucket as the ship enters the harbor are magnificent!

Flying back is more convenient because you can leave any time you like and not worry about the ferry schedule.

We park our car at the airport in Hyannis, take a taxi to the ferry dock, and take the ferry over. Coming back, we take a taxi to the airport on Nantucket.

fyi - I think the website for the harwich ferry is actually www.nantucketislandferry.com.

The problem with the harwich ferry is that they are not flexible about the times you can travel. I believe there are 3 ferries a day, but if you buy a ticket on a 1pm ferry, your return time is already determined and they don%26#39;t let you switch. That way they guarantee each boat is filled and not everyone tries to get on the last boat of the day. In Hyannis they don%26#39;t do this, so you can go and come back whenever you like. If you are going to take the slow boat, it take about 2 hrs 20 minutes and is very reasonably priced. The fast boat take about an hour. If you are planning to take the fast boat and its a nice day, I%26#39;d recommend flying from Hyannis for about 15 dollars more than the fast boat. It is a gorgeous way to see the area and the island as you approach overhead is unbelievable. They are 9 passenger planes, though, so don%26#39;t do this if you afraid of flying. But if you like adventure, it%26#39;s a great way to see ACK from the air. Once you get the airport, a cab to town is about $9.

September is one of the best times to visit Nantucket. Have fun!