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“ 95 PER calendar day (so even though we were less than 48 hours on Nantucket , we paid 3 days of parking. ” in 40 reviews

“ This location of Hy-Line Cruises is located in Hyannis, MA on the mainland. ” in 3 reviews

“ We went later in the day at 4pm and there were only 7 other people on the top deck with us. ” in 4 reviews

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High-Speed Ferries to Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard. With our frequent daily departures all summer, let us whisk you away to the islands of Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard in only one hour. While onboard, enjoy freshly made food from our snack bar also featuring local beer, wine and spirits. Check us out online for schedules, reservations, parking information and specials or download our FREE app for the convenience of reservations on the go. …

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First time to travel to Martha's Vineyard. Traveling on the Hy-Line was the perfect start. Great service. A special shout out to Michelle. She answered questions, took photos and is a great representative for your company. Oct 2 / party of 5

This location of Hy-Line Cruises is located in Hyannis, MA on the mainland. It was the starting point for us, on our trip to see the two neighborhood islands of Martha's Vineyard (MV) and Nantucket on the same day. By using Hy-Line and paying a higher price than the competitors, one can cut the journey time in half (basically the one-way trip is about an hour). One can buy tickets and parking on-line. Parking your car at Hyannis can be difficult, would recommend to prepay for a remote lot spot ($17) and take the complementary shuttle to the pier...the spots will sell out/be full during the busy summer. We needed to catch the 6:10 AM ferry to Nantucket ($48 each person), and they make it very clear that it would be safest to be checked in 30 minutes before departure. We got to the remote parking lot (we parked at lot 8) at 5:05, and most of the spots were already taken (probably for folks staying overnight at Nantucket or MV). It got full later in the day, but for our early slot, we found a spot. A shuttle was already headed towards the pier, and it stopped to see if we needed a ride. We had already prepaid (and put the printed receipt on the dash), so we were good to go. It's about 1.5 miles from the pier, so got there by 5:20. The office opened at 5:25, and provides air conditioned waiting areas if you don't want to wait outside. There were a lot of people already waiting, mostly workers who needed to get to the island to start their day. There is plenty of security milling around the area. Everybody started to get into the main lline around 5:40 and they let us on at 5:50, with an ontime departure of 6:10am. We sat in the lower deck, which had the snack bar (hot breakfast, beverages, alcohol). Most of the seats were facing forward, 3 in a group at the sides with the center having tables facing each other (would be great to play cards with friends, which is what some folks were doing) It's a big ship, and most of the seats were full (day workers). I would guess that this is probably the most crowded one of the day. If you sit inside, there isn't much sway, and I didn't see anybody look uncomfortable from motion sickness. The ship can really move, and we got into Nantucket around 7:15am. People with luggage had placed them in carts before boarding the boat. These same carts were made available when disembarking, to pick up your bags. As we disembarked, the folks wanting to do the opposite trek were already in line, ready to board. And the cycle began again....

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Appreciate the heads up about the cancelation at 8 pm when we had somewhere to be in the morning, causing us to have to find alternate travel and missing half of a concert. Update: was able to get in stand by an hour later. Staff friendly.

Fun ride. Comfortable seating. Good views. Suggest eating or beverage consuming beforehand. There is only 1 counterperson for entire boat and she is swamped. Very long line. Then after a long wait u pay $3.25 for a soda which is 4 sips and an entire cup of ice. I don't mind paying extra in a resort but give me what i pay for please. Good stuff : I don't think we could've had a more pleasant boat ride up and down the Hudson in the Catskills. Many things to see. Sweeping vistas all around and the boat is set up in such a manner that you can see everything. We will definitely do this again. Next time we get to the Catskills.

Very easy to schedule online and get access to. It was very confusing that if you pre-pay the parking there's no one their to direct you on getting a printed pass so I left our printed itinerary on the dashboard. Convenient shuttle from the lot to the dock. They also are up charging $3/ person if you change as a fuel surcharge which I didn't agree with since I had paid ahead and just was moving to an earlier boat upon the return.

This was my first time taking this ferry to Martha's Vineyard. It is not easy traveling with a toddler, but the company was so accommodating. We arrived at the parking lot and I noticed we just missed a shuttle to the boat. The dispatcher lady was on it, she called all the shuttle's and let them know we had to get to the shuttle asap to not miss our boat. We had to move so fast but between the shuttle, and the ticket we made it. It was a comfortable and beautiful ride.

First time taking the ferry from Hyannis to Nantucket. Purchase of tickets easy; boarding process smooth. Sat on outdoor upper deck for a beautiful journey to Nantucket for the day. Ran pretty much ontime (about 10 minutes late each way but no big deal.). We looked to change our return trip to an earlier ferry and we went to the ferry desk in Nantucket and were assisted easily and accommodated with no change fee. When getting off the ferry in Nantucket it's breathtaking! Checked it off my bucket list! Highly recommend.

Since they pretty much have a monopoly of passenger ferry services between Cape Cod & Nantucket, there really isn't much to "not like". Easy to book online, easy to board. They saw us with strollers and kids and always invited us for priority boarding. Has restrooms (some with changjng tables), snack bars, 3 floors with plenty of windows and some open deck areas. Even puke bags scattered around for anyone who needs them, although the boat is fast and large enough that even my sensitive MIL didn't feel any motion sicknesses. We spent the extra money to upgrade to "captain's view" for bigger spaces and comfortable seats but was probably not necessary as the boat seemed huge with lots of room to occupy. Main issue was that it was COLD. I guess its the luxury of high blast A/C when its hot outside...

Exceptional Service - A Class Act On our return trip from Nantucket to Cape Cod (July 6 on the 7:05 PM departure) my wife had a medical episode waiting to board, I called out to the crew and they summoned the paramedics. Before the paramedics cleared my wife to travel all the other passengers had boarded. The Captain told us not to worry, he would wait until the paramedics cleared my wife and boarded. To me, that went well above and beyond. Once on board the First Officer found us seats together. When we were about to deboard the First Office unexpectedly showed up and took us out a side exit so my wife would not have to wait in line to deboard. Hy-Line Cruises is defintely a class act

I took the hy-line from Hyannis to Nantucket for a weekend visit. It left on time and arrived exactly when it was suppose to. I changed my return trip twice and never had a problem doing it. The ferry was clean. There was a snack bar in back where I could get a cup of coffee for the trip.

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About Hy-Line Cruises... High-speed ferries to Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard from Hyannis, the only mid-Cape departure point to both islands. At hylinecruises.com you can check out our schedules and rates, specials, download complimentary insider guides and make reservations. Download our FREE Hy-Line APP for schedules and rates, and the ease of making reservations on the go. Aboard our fleet, enjoy the convenience of a full-service snack bar offering freshly made food and featuring local beer, wine and spirits. We’re proud to be voted ‘Best Boat Line’ by the Nantucket Inquirer and Mirror’s readers since 2004. TOLL FREE (800) 492-8082

My husband and I recently ventured to Nantucket for the day to enjoy its beauty. We climbed upon the early morning Hy-Line Fast Ferry to Nantucket and arrived from Hyannis Harbor in just about an hours ride. The Hy-Line Cruise to Nantucket comes highly recommended for many reasons...the friendly service, many amenities (breakfast bar in the morning and a bar outdoors on our ride home), the option of staying inside the ship in the air conditioning with TV's to watch to help pass the time or you can ride outdoors on the deck and enjoy the scenery. Although we didn't bring along any luggage, we saw the speed of the staff to unload the ship of its passenger's belongings, bike's and suitcases were lined up on the pier in a matter of minute's, quite impressive to watch! Overall a wonderful experience!

It was the best "experience" we had on our vacation - the hi speed ferry to Martha's Vineyard.... amazing sightseeing, fantastic hour...

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As the only ferry to Martha's Vineyard from Hyannis, we take pride in offering you the convenience of frequent daily departures aboard our high-speed ferries!

Loving the Vineyard since 1971, check out our website for terrific specials, or sign up for our newsletter! High-Speed Ferry Service is available May through October from Hyannis to Oak Bluffs as well as direct Inter-Island service from Oak Bluffs to Nantucket. We look forward to welcoming you aboard for your fabulous trip to Martha's Vineyard!

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Experience Cape Cod, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard With Hy-Line Cruises

Family owned and operated since 1962, hy-line offers something for everyone to enjoy while visiting the cape and islands., sponsored content.

Hy-Line Cruises  is a family owned and operated ferry company on Cape Cod that has been around long enough to know what you want when you’re on vacation. How do travelers describe the Hy-Line experience? Convenient, reliable, enjoyable, effortless, and stress-free. Hy-Line takes pride in the service they offer to the hundreds of thousands of travelers they carry each year on their ferries, sightseeing cruises, and fishing trips. Whether you want to get away and spend some time on the islands, or you are looking for a fun way to spend a few hours on the water while you’re on the Cape, Hy-Line Cruises has everyone covered.   

Nantucket: The Little Grey Lady of the Sea

Nantucket holds a special place in the hearts of the Hy-Line crew – they’ve been providing seasonal ferry service since 1973 and year-round service since December 1995. Nicknamed “The Little Grey Lady of the Sea,” the quaint island of Nantucket is located 30 miles south of Cape Cod and is just a quick  1-hour trip aboard their high-speed ferries .

With its unspoiled charm and natural beauty, it is easy to see why so many travelers flock there summer after summer. Nantucket is easy to navigate by foot, bike, or car, as it is only fourteen miles long and three and a half miles wide, making it perfect for a day trip or a longer stay. 

No matter where you are on the island there are so many things to see and do! With its gorgeous beaches, delicious restaurants and ice cream shops, numerous historical locations, museums, and the fun and interesting stores that line Main Street, Nantucket has a little bit for everyone.

When cruising into Nantucket Harbor you will pass Brant Point Lighthouse, completed in 1759. Many visitors love to take photos of the lighthouse from the boat, or you might choose to walk to this lighthouse which is a very short distance from Hy-Line’s ferry terminal. They say when you leave Nantucket and round Brant Point, throw a penny in the water and it will guarantee your return!

Martha’s Vineyard: Artsy Culture with New England Charm

Only an hour away on  Hy-Line’s high-speed ferry , Martha’s Vineyard is twice the size of her sister island, Nantucket, at almost 100 square miles. Where Nantucket is mostly flat and sandy, Martha’s Vineyard has woods, fields, hillsides, and the breathtaking Aquinnah Cliffs. Along with its natural beauty, the island also boasts delicious, fresh seafood, hundreds of great retail shops, farmers markets, breathtaking beaches, and a friendly island culture.

Martha’s Vineyard is a beautiful island, consisting of six towns with magnificent coastline. The six towns of the island retain their own character and style. The “down island” towns of Vineyard Haven, Oak Bluffs, and Edgartown are shopping havens with attractions and restaurants to suit every taste. The “up island” towns of Menemsha, Chilmark, and Aquinnah are quaint, quiet places reminiscent of the island’s maritime past. 

To get a good sense of the island, you can either take a bus tour of each town from one of the many operators in Oak Bluffs or rent a car or bike for a little more flexibility. If this isn’t your speed, don’t worry; there is plenty to do within a short walking distance from the boat. Oak Bluffs offers colorful gingerbread cottages, the tabernacle of Camp Meeting Association, the serenity of Ocean Park with views of the Atlantic Ocean, and a busy main street full of restaurants, ice cream and candy stores, and shops full of anything you could possibly want or need. The town is also home to the Flying Horses Carousel, the oldest working platform carousel in the country, which is a must-see. Try your luck at grabbing the brass ring for a free ride!

Martha’s Vineyard is a bustling island with so much to offer—you’re sure to love your time there.

Hyannis: Centrally Located Near the Cape’s Best Things to Do

Hyannis has been Hy-Line’s home since 1962 when they first started as a sightseeing boat operating  Hyannis Harbor Tours , out past the Kennedy Compound in Hyannisport. These sightseeing trips still operate today, highlighting the history of local area landmarks with live commentary. There’s a little more fun in the summer with specialty trips such as sunset cocktail cruises, ice cream floats, and musical bingo.

Also at the Ocean Street Dock are  Cape Cod Fishing Trips  on Nantucket Sound. Whether you’re a novice or a hearty fisherman, Hy-Line has trips for everyone. Manned by their helpful and attentive crew, both fishing vessels are Coast Guard inspected and certified for your safety. 

With its picture-perfect Main Street, beautiful harbor, and attractions to please every age, Hyannis is considered the hub of Cape Cod for good reason. Hyannis proves to be a great home-base while visiting Cape Cod, for all these reasons and so much more. 

Cape Cod Canal: A National Civil Engineering Landmark

This man-made canal is the widest sea-level canal (without locks) in the world. It was built to create more efficient nautical trade routes, opening in July 1914. Passage through the canal is safer than having to maneuver around the dangerous shoals and unpredictable currents surrounding the Outer Cape, saving ships more than 160 miles of travel. From Onset, a village of Wareham, hop aboard  Cape Cod Canal Cruises , the Canal’s only sightseeing cruise. Climb aboard the Viking for a two or three-hour sightseeing cruise featuring live commentary about the fascinating history and points of interest along the Canal, or in the summer choose from more options like a family cruise where kids ride free, or a live music cruise.

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Hy-Line Cruises is a family-run operator based in Massachusetts, USA, boasting the second largest ferry and cruise passenger service from Nantucket to Hyannis and Cape Cod to the nearby island of Martha’s Vineyard.

The company began in 1962 under the name Hyannis Harbor Tours, and was operated by brothers Richard and Robert Scudder, with sightseeing trips as their primary focus. Although the business still offers tours, Hy-Line Cruises now operates a top-quality ferry service and has been voted the ‘number one boat line’ for the last twelve years by Nantucket’s local newspaper. From its humble beginnings, operating just one boat with three employees, Hy-Line Cruises is now staffed by over three hundred and fifty people, including a hundred year-round workers.

Free Wi-Fi is available on board their large, high-speed catamarans, so a comfortable and enjoyable journey is guaranteed every time. It’s also worth noting that, due to laws held by the local ferry authority, all of Hy-Line Cruise’s vessels are passenger only.

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Young Cape Cod students learn what it takes to be sea captains aboard Hy-Line Cruise ferry

The engines revved and the boat surged forward as seven students crowded at the windows squealing with delight and watching the scenery go by.

On the first Friday of every month, the students at the Cape Cod Christian Academy get together for an out of school “Fun Day” activity.

Last Friday, the activity was a tour of the Vineyard Lady, one of the boats operated by Hy-Line Cruises in Hyannis , so students could learn what it takes to become a sea captain.

And as a special treat, Captain Mike Lambias took the students out for a short cruise.

The “Fun Day” outings are designed to be a time to connect with members of the school community, something to do together, said Dr. Tracy L. Waters, founder and head of the school.

It is a way to provide the students with some hands-on experiential learning while also establishing and building partnerships with and among parents, Waters said.

Sometimes the “Fun Day” outing might be as simple as packing up picnic lunches and going to the park for a few hours.

At other times, the school has gone to museums, such as the Air and Space Museum, where students were able to see an actual flight simulator.

Students have also gone to Taylor Bray Farm , the Museum of Natural History in Brewster , the Cape Cod Museum of Art and Plimouth Patuxet Museums .

Often the outings are designed to address specific student interests.

For example, one student dreamed of becoming an airline pilot, so Waters' husband Buster Waters — also co-founder of the school — took several students to the Chatham airport to show them what it is like to fly a plane. Buster Waters contacted his friend, Murray Scudder, business manager at Hy-Line Cruises, to arrange this most recent trip.

During the tour, Lambias explained that the Vineyard Lady is a catamaran with two keels and two separate diesel-powered engines.

One of the students noted that the anchors are used to stabilize the boat, whereupon Lambias told of a time that he went out in sunny, calm weather that turned into a violent storm and that he needed the anchors just for that purpose.

In the pilot house, he explained that it took him about five years to become a boat captain and that he started out as a captain’s mate and then captained sight-seeing boats before piloting the Vineyard Lady to and from Martha’s Vineyard five times a day.

He also showed the students the instruments he uses to navigate the boat and pointed out the GPS system.

“It works just like in a car,” he said. “I set it to my destination and then just follow the route. It’s just like a car, but on water.”

He showed the students the radar system and two of the boys immediately started asking questions and were quickly able to identify other boats and places along the shore.

“You can see other boats. And if I see these trails I can tell if the boat is moving,” Lambias explained.

He showed them the emergency radio system and explained why that was important when going out to sea.

Finally, the part all the students were wondering about came when Lambias announced he was taking the Vineyard Lady out.

Two best friends Dominic Delosantos and Alex Thonus crammed together at one window and were fascinated by watching people walking along the beaches on shore.

Dominic said he liked it when the boat went fast, but he also liked it when it slowed down so he could see the sights.

Alex said he really liked being in the pilot house.

At one point another boat passed going the opposite direction.

All of the students, and their parents too, ran from one side of the boat to the other to get a look.

At another point everyone went to the stern of the boat and watched the wake of the waves that the two propellers made.

Quinn Cavicchi, like most of the students, said his favorite part of the trip was going fast.

Marcela Ramos agreed, but added that she liked learning about the GPS.

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The interior decoration of Medvedkovo station is devoted to the severe and unforgiving nature of the Russian North. On the walls one sees eight metallic bas-reliefs with a polar bear on an ice floe, the hunt for snow gooses, reindeer sledding and more.

This is one of the most lavishly decorated stations on the Orange Line. The walls have 48 mosaics devoted to Russian cities that surround Moscow, including their coats of arms. Near each mosaic stands the name of the city.

There’s a large colorful mosaic of girls in traditional Russian dresses above the entrance to the platform. The image on the opposite side depicts medieval Russian horsemen and a chronicler. This image is devoted to the ancient epic Slavic poem,   The Tale of Igor's Campaign .

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This station brings one to the largest botanical garden in Europe, and the station’s interior decoration is devoted to the topic of natural beauty. On the walls, one sees metallic bas-reliefs with simple images of flowers, apples and grapes.

Rizhskiy Railway Station is located at this metro stop. From here, trains travel to the Latvian capital. No surprise that the station, which was designed by the Soviet Latvian architects, was dedicated to that Baltic country and its capital, Riga.

The yellow and brown colors epitomize different kinds of amber that is plentiful in the Baltic Sea region. On the columns one sees images related to Latvia: Riga’s port, the Latvian Academy of Science, the Central Market (one of the largest in Europe), Old Riga and more.

Tretyakovskaya

This station leads to the famous State Tretyakov Gallery, the foremost repository of Russian fine art anywhere in the world. The station walls are decorated with the bronze bas-reliefs of Russian artists, sculptors and icon painters. Above the portal on the way to the escalators one sees a large image of the Tretyakov Gallery.

This station brings you to the famous Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy (VDNKH) – one of the world’s largest exhibition centers. During the Soviet period it represented the best industrial achievements of all Soviet Republics. Today, it offers visitors a wide range of activities, from shopping to shows and skating, and other sport activities.

Despite its name, the station is modestly decorated. At the exit one sees a huge modern (1997) ceramic image. Made according to traditions of the Old Russian style of Gzhel, the image depicts the 19 th   century market, as well as several Russian monasteries. 

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Next section of Moscow metro Line 11 opens

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RUSSIA: Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin opened a 10·5 km metro line on February 26. The line from Delovoy Tsentr to Petrovsky Park with five stations will initially be operated as part of Line 11.

Construction started in November 2011. Later this year the line is due to be extended from Petrovsky Park to Nizhnyaya Maslovka. The northeastern section of Line 11 is scheduled to open next year, with completion of the route in 2023.

When completed, Line 11 would form a 69 km ring. This would incorporate the existing 3·3 km line between Kashirskaya and Kakhovskaya. The Delovoy Tsentr – Khoroshyovskaya section would then be operated as a branch, before becoming part of the future of Line 13 in 2025.

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Moscow metro reaches Khovrino

2018-01-03T11:10:00Z By Railway Gazette International

RUSSIA: Line 2 of the Moscow metro was extended by 2·9 km on December 31, with the opening of a northern extension from Rechnoy Vokzal to Khovrino. Construction started in 2014, with Stroygazconsulting acting as main contractor. Khovrino station was built by SGK Avtostrada and Mostotryad-114, and is 14 ...

Moscow metro Line 8 extension opens

2017-03-16T14:25:42Z By Railway Gazette International

RUSSIA: Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin opened an extension of the western section of metro Line 8 on March 16. The 7·3 km southwestern extension from Park Pobedy to Ramenki adds three stations. Construction of the extension started in April 2013, and test runs commenced on December 30 2016. Already ...

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