Nantucket Auto Rental offers convenient car rentals on the island, with a range of vehicles for exploring beaches, town, and beyond. Renting a car provides flexibility and freedom to experience Nantucket at your own pace.
The Steamship Authority connects Cape Cod to Nantucket with traditional and high-speed ferries from Hyannis. The only ferry carrying vehicles, it offers year-round service, frequent departures, and a reliable way to reach the island.
Nantucket Reds is the signature apparel collection created by Murray’s Toggery Shop on Nantucket. Known for its faded red canvas pants and classic island style, the collection includes clothing and accessories inspired by Nantucket tradition and coastal living.
Nantucket By Water offers a wide range of harbor cruises and private charters designed for families, couples, and groups looking to experience Nantucket from the water. From sunset and cocktail cruises to oyster tours, fishing trips, and narrated harbor adventures, each excursion blends scenic views with a relaxed island atmosphere. Departing from Straight Wharf, it’s one of the most versatile and approachable ways to explore Nantucket by boat.
Barrett’s Tours is Nantucket’s oldest tour company, offering historic bus and van tours, wedding transportation, private charters, and ferry and airport transfers. Founded by Chester Barrett as a horse and buggy tour operation, the company continues to provide narrated island tours focused on Nantucket’s history, scenic landmarks, and local stories. Daily tours depart from Federal Street with both scheduled and private transportation options available.
The Maria Mitchell Aquarium & Sea Shop is a seasonal marine science center located directly on Nantucket Harbor. Operated by the Maria Mitchell Association, the aquarium features locally collected marine species, interactive touch tanks, educational exhibits, and family friendly science programming focused on Nantucket’s coastal ecosystems. Visitors can explore local sea life while learning about the island’s marine environment through hands on experiences and marine ecology programs.