A Look Back at the Fourth of July

The Inquirer & Mirror's Nicole Harnishfeger recaps 2015 Fourth of July festivities on Nantucket here.

Nantucket Film Festival Opens Today!

Make plans to attend the 20th Annual Nantucket Film Festival, June 24-29! Now that we've rolled into the summer season, it's a good idea to book your ferry in advance. Find the schedules and contact info here.

"Book It" To This Weekend's Annual Festival!

Let the 2015 Nantucket Book Festival begin! It runs June 19th through the 21st. Find your ferry to this year's event here.

Traditional Ferry Schedules Expand This Week

On Wednesday, June 17, the Steamship Authority will double its traditional ferry trips between Hyannis and Nantucket. SSA ferries will depart from both Hyannis and Nantucket at 6:30 a.m., 9:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The voyage lasts two hours and 15 minutes. Hy-Line Cruises will expand its traditional ferry service on Saturday, June 20. You'll find the complete summer high-speed and traditional ferry schedules for both Hy-Line and the Steamship Authority here.

Traditional Ferry Summer Schedules

The high-speed ferry schedules to and from Nantucket are set for both Hy-Line Cruises and the Steamship Authority from now through Labor Day, however, the traditional ferries offered by each line will expand as the official start of summer approaches. The current ferry schedules are posted here, the same page reflecting the updated summer traditional ferry schedules can be viewed here. Happy sailing!

Hy-Line's Webcam: The Next Best Thing to Being There

UPDATE: Hy-Line is upgrading to a new high-definition, continuous stream webcam! We'll update you next week when it's rolling!

You know you're a Nantucket Island enthusiast when you find yourself punching up Hy-Line Cruises' webcam several times a day. What's that? You didn't know that Hy-Line's website features a webcam that operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week? See for yourself right here! For those who have traveled through Hy-Line's Hyannis dock before, it's a most welcome sight. You can "virtually" smell the harbor as you watch ferry riders pull in to the temporary parking lots to unload luggage on to the blue rolling carts before boarding. For those planning their first trip aboard Hy-Line's ferries, the webcam gives you a nice visual of what you can expect when you arrive. Enjoy!

A frame shot from Hy-Line's webcam on Thursday, June 4th. 

Hy-Line Rewards Program

Whether you plan to ride Hy-Line's ferries to and from Nantucket one time this summer or multiple times, NOW is the time to enroll in the Hy-Line Rewards Program! Earn one point for every dollar spent and for every 500 points you receive $10 in Hy-Line Bucks good on all Hy-Line services, including tickets, snack bar and parking. Receive special Birthday Bucks on your birthday, too! Learn more about Hy-Line's Rewards program here or fill out the official Hy-Line Rewards Program form here.