lora

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?
Have any fodorites used this service? Any pros/cons?

Also- looking for good "new england lobster dinner" whilst in Provincetown- any recommendations?

Thanks!

sandy

Ghu- If someone does drop the soap perhaps they should pick it up and use it to clean your mind!

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).

As for lobster in ptown- check out the lobster pot on commercial st.

Mike

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.

rqf

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.

lora

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?

Also- any other suggestions for a good lobster restaurant? (although by it's name- the lobster pot may seem fitting!)

Thanks for all the help!

Mike

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.

Dick

Lora,

If you are going just for the day, you definitely want the Fast Ferry.

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.

The Lobster Pot is very casual but VERY good. Water view is limited. Some of the other places with great views serve mediocre food.

My wife and I were in P-town about 10 days ago and ate at the Lobster Pot.

lora

We are planning to be in Boston from Wed Aug 28- Sunday Sept 1.

Thinking about Ptown Ferry on Friday Aug 30, day trip only. Will look into advance booking.

Lobster Pot- would prefer better food and mediocre view than reverse.

jen

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

xxx

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

Dick

Apparently there are at least two feryy services to P-town.

http://www.bostonharborcruises.com/provincetown/schedules.htm

I only know of people that have taken this one.

http://boston-ptown.com/fares.html