Ferry Boston/P'Town
 

We are spending 5 days in Boston and have opted not to rent car after reading many posts. However, we do want to spend some time on Cape Cod and a while ago someone suggested the ferry from Boston to Provincetown. Clean? How fast? How big?<BR>Have any fodorites used this service? Any pros/cons? <BR><BR>Also- looking for good "new england lobster dinner" whilst in Provincetown- any recommendations? <BR><BR>Thanks!

Ghu- If someone does drop the soap perhaps they should pick it up and use it to clean your mind!<BR><BR>Lora- we have taken the ferry from Bos-Ptown and it makes for a fun daytrip ansd is convenient. Nothing fancy, just snack bar (gets crowded).<BR><BR>As for lobster in ptown- check out the lobster pot on commercial st.

There are a few ferrys going to P-town from Boston. I have taken the 90 minute ferry and found it really fun, quick, and a pretty ride.

The drive to P town is about 115 miles and will take close to 3 hours. The ferry takes 90 minutes. If you intend spending all your time in P town a car would be a hinderance. Take the ferry.

How crowded does the ferry get? We are planning on going on a Friday morning returning Friday night. Do we need to buy tickets in advance?<BR><BR>Also- any other suggestions for a good lobster restaurant? (although by it's name- the lobster pot may seem fitting!)<BR><BR>Thanks for all the help!

When are you going? Ptown is a summer weekend spot for lots of people in Boston, so that makes the Ferry crowded. After Labor Day, less of a problem. You can reserve tickets in advance.

Lora,<BR><BR>If you are going just for the day, you definitely want the Fast Ferry.<BR><BR>You could leave Boston at 8am and arrive in P-town at 9:30am. The return from P-town leaves at 3:00pm and 7:30pm. The fast ferry only runs through Oct 8. Fridays will be less crowded than Sat/Sun.<BR><BR>The Lobster Pot is very casual but VERY good. Water view is limited. Some of the other places with great views serve mediocre food.<BR><BR>My wife and I were in P-town about 10 days ago and ate at the Lobster Pot.

We are planning to be in Boston from Wed Aug 28- Sunday Sept 1. <BR><BR>Thinking about Ptown Ferry on Friday Aug 30, day trip only. Will look into advance booking.<BR><BR>Lobster Pot- would prefer better food and mediocre view than reverse.<BR> <BR>

Where can I find a schedule for the ferry? As well as departure locations...etc<BR>Thanks!

Try doing a Google search on Provincetown ferry!!!!!

Apparently there are at least two feryy services to P-town.<BR><BR>http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/provincetown/schedules.htm<BR><BR>I only know of people that have taken this one.<BR><BR>http://boston-ptown.com/fares.html