Homecoming Is Best Part of Winter Passage to Mainland
Pulling out of Vineyard Haven.
Pulling out of Vineyard Haven.
Ferry Martha's Vineyard docks in her Island port.
Ferry Martha's Vineyard docks in her Island port.
Embarking.
Embarking.
Room to move.
Room to move.
Your choice where to sit.
Your choice where to sit.
Warmer January than usual, but still chill on the upper deck.
Warmer January than usual, but still chill on the upper deck.
Familiar view leaving the harbor.
Familiar view leaving the harbor.
Alabama rides out the winter months.
Alabama rides out the winter months.
Rounding West Chop en route to the mainland.
Rounding West Chop en route to the mainland.
Settled in for the ride with the best view on the boat.
Settled in for the ride with the best view on the boat.
Cars await passage in Woods Hole.
Cars await passage in Woods Hole.
Construction continues.
Construction continues.
Passengers.
Passengers.
Temporary ticket office.
Temporary ticket office.
Whether they are traveling to Boston, the Caribbean or simply Cape Cod, winter travelers from the Vineyard all have one thing in common: the homecoming. The trip back to the Island is like the cherry on the vacation sundae. It's always so nice to come home.