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Hy-line Hyannis Harbor Cruise

One-Hour Hyannis Harbor Cruise (no harbor cruises in winter) – Learn about the history of Hyannis and local area landmarks including Great Island, the Kennedy Memorial, St. Andrews-by-the-Sea, Squaw Island, Point Gammon Light, and the historic Kennedy Compound in Hyannisport. Live commentary. KIDS RIDE FREE on morning trips all season.

Reservations are the only way to guarantee available space. Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to departure to allow for drop-off, parking and ticketing. Click Here for schedules and to make Reservations. Reserved tickets can be picked up at the ticket office at any time after they are made, but must be picked up from the ticket office no later than 30 minutes prior to departure. Passengers who have not boarded or who are not ticketed and in line 15 minutes prior to departure may have their tickets released to standby passengers. Any reservations not claimed prior to the boat’s departure time will be considered a No Show.

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Lighthouse Harbor Tour on the Bay Spirit

The Lighthouse Harbor Tour is a narrated cruise that will pass a replica of Brant Point Light in Hyannis inner harbor, then continue to Point Gammon Light on Great Island, (weather dependent). From there we view the navigational tower at Bishops & Clerks. We then cruise to Hyannis Harbor Light and do a loop through the old Hyannis Harbor in Hyannisport where we see local homes including the Kennedy Compound.

Memorial Day weekend – Columbus Day click the “purchase tickets” button to see the calendar for available times and to purchase tickets. *tickets are not available until 2 weeks before.

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The Bay Spirit leaves from slip #1 at 180 Ocean St, Hyannis. That slip is directly across the street from the Black Cat Restaurant. Plan to park at the harbor 30 minutes before departure. Boarding begins 15 minutes prior to departure.

You don’t need to print tickets. Just check in with your name and you will get boarding passes.

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Each cruise requires a minimum of 6 passengers to depart. In extreme weather conditions, we may cancel. We do not consider rain extreme weather. If cruise is cancelled due to weather or too few passengers, your reservation will be refunded in full.

If You Cancel

If you need to cancel a reservation, you will receive a full refund, less a $3.00 cancellation fee, up to the day before departure at 5:00pm. On or after the date of departure, reservations are non-refundable. Please call to reschedule your trip for a future date.

It is our goal to provide our guests with an enjoyable experience. 
If weather conditions occur that will make the trip unacceptable for our guests, we will call the number you provide to cancel the tour. If this happens, we will try to put you on the first available excursion after the weather clears.

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Call us at 508-771-0107 or purchase your tickets online. Walk-up customers are welcome but we can’t guarantee there will be room available on board.

* Tickets aren’t available for purchase until 2 weeks prior to tour.

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Martha's Vineyard Island (Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts)

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Local Time 2024-05-10 19:26

Port Martha's Vineyard Island cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Martha's Vineyard Island, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Martha's Vineyard Island is located south of Cape Cod (Massachusetts USA) and is a flourishing summer leisure travel and vacation destination. It also includes the smaller Chappaquiddick Island. Both are usually connected, though hurricanes often separate them. Martha's Vineyard Island has total area of approx 227 km2 (88 mi2) and permanent population around 16,000, increasing up to 100,00 during peak summer tourism season. Island's ferry port is Oak Bluffs.

Cruise ships to Martha's Vineyard Island dock (anchor) at Oak Bluffs - port town on the northeastern coast. Aka "The Vineyard island", Martha's Vineyard is ranked USA's 58th largest and East Coast USA's 3rd largest (after Long Island and Mount Desert Island). The island was home to one of USA's earliest deaf communities.

Over 1/2 of island's homes are seasonally occupied. Studies show that the cost of living on the island is 60% higher than USA's average, house prices are 96% higher, the weekly wage is 71% of state's average, median home price is 54% above state's and median rent exceeds state's by 17%".

The island is accessible only by air or sea (ships and charter boats). The Dukes County-owned Martha's Vineyard Airport serves regular domestic flights (to NYC, Washington, Boston, Nantucket, New Bedford) and seasonal flights (to Hyannis, White Plains, Teterboro).  Ferries  to Oak Bluffs are operated by the companies Seastreak (fast catamarans between Martha's Vineyard and  New Bedford MA ), "Freedom Cruise Line" (departures from Saquatucket Harbor, Harwich MA) and "Hy-Line Cruises" (high-speed catamarans / cruiseferries departing from Hyannis MA to Nantucket Island year-round and to Martha's Vineyard Island seasonally).

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a wonderful interactive adventure for children.

AHOY MATES! Take your kids on a swashbuckling adventure, they’ll be spinning yarns about for years. With tattoos and sailor vests our crew of determined mates cast off on a childhood fantasy.

Our adventures are custom designed to make your experience a safe one. Our captains are United States Coast Guard licensed, trained in First Aid and CPR. The Sea Gypsy is USCG inspected vessel equipped with lifejackets for everyone on board. The railings are lined in mesh to ensure our little mates safety. Our goal is to provide summer memories your family will treasure for a lifetime!

We have a new schedule for our voyages! Our five trips now take place at 9:25, 10:55, 12:25, 2:15, and 3:45.

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I took my 3 year old daughter on this pirate adventure and we had a blast ! The crew members are lively and great with the children. I especially loved the epic music on board! My daughter had the most amazing time and couldn’t stop talking about it! By far one of the best things to do with your kids.

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Whether it’s Brunch, Lunch, Sunset Dinner or just a Cocktail Cruise, the S.S. Lobster Roll is the perfect setting for your special event! Contact us today to book your charter!

Come Join for a Mother's Day Lunch Cruise May 12th Boarding at 12:30 Cruising from 1:00 to 2:30 $52.00 per person.

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Relax and enjoy the spectacular views from the decks of the “Lobster Roll” dinner cruise ship. Glide through the calm waters of Sesuit Harbor and into the serene beauty of Cape Cod Bay with its incredible sunsets and picturesque coastline.

Let us tempt you with your choice of fine foods artfully prepared on board. Our state of the art galley has been designed to prepare the freshest menu items available.

Enjoy your favorite frozen drink, cocktail, wine or beer from either of the two upper or lower deck bars.

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TEMPLETON, MASS. (WHDH) - A Templeton boy was airlifted from a Carnival cruise ship after suffering a life-threatening illness hundreds of miles off the coast of North Carolina Saturday.

The Bridges were on a cruise ship heading from the Caribbean to New York, about 350 miles away from land, when 12-year-old Aiden got sick.

“Anxiety and scared, like the most scared I’ve ever been in my life,” said Angela Bridges, Aiden’s mother. “Wow, this is like the second worst thing that could’ve possibly happened, and it’s happening to my son right now.”

The United States Air Force flew a military helicopter to the ship and hoisted Aiden and Angela up inside, before flying them to a hospital in North Carolina. The helicopter was in the air for so long that the crew needed to refuel three times while still flying.

The Air Force said the rescue mission was a stunning success.

“To be able to help this family out and help this boy reach medical care feels good. The whole team feels good about it,” said Lt. Col. Dave Underwood, the mission’s commander.

From the ship, other passengers were clapping and cheering as Aiden was pulled skyward and flown to safety.

“I was just totally shocked and amazed how everything pulled together, and it was just astounding,” cruise passenger Marla White said.

Carnival Cruise Line said in a statement that the ship’s team worked with US Coast Guard and Air Force officials to adjust its course Saturday so a medical helicopter could help the ill guest.

Angela said she’s glad her son Aiden is recovering back on dry land.

“I feel really grateful and thankful for this situation turning out the way that it did, because of every person’s involvement,” she said by phone from her son’s hospital room.

A GoFundMe page for Aiden’s recovery was created by his mother.

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Prices include a town-imposed EMBARKATION FEE of .50 (one-way)

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May 24 - june 21, 2024, june 22 - september 1, 2024, september 2, 2024, september 3 - october 14, 2024, september 4 - october 14, 2024, october 15 - october 20, 2024, october 21 - october 27, 2024, ferry service from hyannis to oak bluffs, martha’s vineyard.

Our high-speed ferries will get you to Martha’s Vineyard in 1 hour!

Reservations are the only way to guarantee available space. Please arrive at least 45 minutes prior to departure to allow for drop-off, parking, and ticketing.

Hyannis is home to our main ferry terminal, where we depart for Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. We’ve been taking passengers to the Vineyard seasonally since 2005, offering high-speed ferries daily during peak season, we are your only mid-cape departure point to the Vineyard! With daily departures from May through October and 5-6 daily departures in the height of the summer, we’ve got your transportation needs covered. Just a quick hour trip is all that stands between you and this beautiful island. Check back here often to stay up-to-date on our latest Martha’s Vineyard ferry schedule!

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Man accused of stabbing 3 people on cruise ship headed to Alaska

Cruise ship attack: File photo. A cruise ship worker is accused of attacking two people and stabbing three others as the vessel traveled in Alaska. (Adobe Stock)

JUNEAU, Alaska — A cruise ship worker from South Africa is accused of stabbing three people with scissors and attacking two other people on board a liner traveling through Alaska, authorities said Tuesday.

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According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Alaska, Ntando Sogoni, 35, was arrested on Tuesday in Juneau, Alaska. He was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon within maritime and territorial jurisdiction.

Officials said that Sogoni was employed on the cruise ship and was observed attempting to launch one of the vessel’s lifeboats by other staff members, KTUU-TV reported. He was taken by security personnel to the ship’s medical facility to be evaluated, according to the television station.

The cruise ship worker was observed by other staff attempting to launch one of the ship’s lifeboats before the stabbing occurred. https://t.co/4ylbZoCCFN — Alaska's News Source (@AKNewsNow) May 8, 2024

According to federal prosecutors , Sogoni allegedly attacked a security guard and a male nurse inside the examination room. The suspect then allegedly went to another exam room where a woman was being examined.

Prosecutors said Sogoni grabbed a pair of scissors and stabbed the woman -- a U.S. citizen -- “multiple times” in the arm, hand and face. Sogoni also allegedly stabbed two security guards who attempted to intervene. One guard was stabbed in the head and the other one was stabbed in the back and shoulders, prosecutors said .

Sogoni was detained and held in the ship’s jail until he was arrested on Tuesday.

The incident occurred approximately 16.5 miles from Vancouver Island, KTUU reported.

According to an affidavit from FBI Special Agent Matthew Judy, Sogoni was recently hired by a cruise line and joined the ship, identified by The Associated Press as the Norwegian Encore, in Seattle on Sunday.

The ship left Sunday for a weeklong trip with scheduled stops in Alaska ports and in British Columbia, according to the news organization.

If convicted of the charges Sogoni faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each count, prosecutors said .

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Royal Caribbean Embarkation Tips for Your First Day

Posted on Published: 05/10/2024

Excited about your Royal Caribbean cruise? Usually, my cruise excitement is tempered a bit as I prepare for embarkation day – which can often be long and stressful.

However, there are some things to do to prepare for the day. Here are our Royal Caribbean embarkation tips for your first day.

We have been on complimentary media sailings on Royal Caribbean but have also paid our own way. This post contains affiliate links and a purchase/click through one of those links may result in a commission paid to us at no additional cost to you. All opinions are my own.

Before leaving for your cruise vacation, be prepared that it’s probably going to take a little time before you really feel like you are on vacation. Once you get these things out of the way, you are ready to have a great relaxing time on your cruise.

Check-In On the Royal Caribbean App

Most of the Royal Caribbean ships utilize the app, which is the best way for you to stay connected to all of the cruise happenings (in addition to the Cruise Compass). Well before your cruise, I recommend that you download the app and connect your reservations.

When it’s time to do online check-in on the app, you’ll be guided through the process. There are various things that you’ll need to input, including a front-facing photo of yourself, your passport information, and credit card information. Each of your family members will need to check in with their information.

Once you do all of this, you’ll be able to choose your port arrival time. The boarding time does need to be followed, so make sure you choose the best time that will work for your travel plans.

I prefer to arrive early so that I can get the boring things out of the way and start my vacation. But if you can’t make an earlier time, it’s best to choose the most accurate time.

You generally will have a 30-minute window to arrive. Keep in mind that you will need to fully pay for your sailing and complete your online check-in before you are able to choose a port arrival time.

The day before you sail, the app will alert you when it’s time to complete your health questionnaire. Check the Royal Caribbean website for exact details on this since they are always changing and updating.

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Organize All of Your Paperwork

Checking in at the port can be chaotic. You are usually wrangling multiple bags, kids, paperwork, etc. Because you’ll need to show them a variety of things, I recommend getting organized in advance.

I use a travel document organizer (here’s a reasonably priced option on Amazon.com ) to keep all my cruise documents in one place. You’ll want to add medical documentation, passports, and other necessities so that you can access everything as you need it. Make sure that it’s in your carry-on bag and is easy to grab.

Once you are in your stateroom, you can store this in the cruise ship safe. You may need some of the documentation on port days depending on the port, but it’s a good idea to keep these documents securely stored.

Pack a Day Bag for Your Cruise

Once you give the cruise porters your luggage outside the cruise terminal , you won’t see it again until later. Bags are usually delivered in the late afternoon, but they can sometimes arrive after dinner if you have an early reservation time in the main dining room.

Packing your cruise day bag is important so that you have everything you need for your first day. You’ll want to include all of your valuables, medications, and documentation. If you plan on visiting the pool deck, you’ll want a bathing suit, sunscreen, and other pool essentials. You may also want to pack a dinner outfit, especially if you are going to dine in a specialty restaurant and arrive at the terminal in very casual clothes.

Remember that you will have to carry this bag with you until your stateroom is ready, which is often 1-2 pm. So, if you have an early port arrival time, you’ll want to make sure the bag isn’t too heavy to lug along as you will need to bring it along everywhere you go.

Prepare Your Luggage

Your luggage will contain everything else you need for your cruise. Porters are available curbside at the cruise terminal, and you can hand off your largest items to them. These porters don’t work for the cruise line, so you’ll want to tip them separately.

Remember to add an ID tag to your luggage and the Royal Caribbean luggage tags. I like to use plastic covers to protect the printed bag tags (you can find them on Amazon here ). You’ll need to print these tags at home before you leave.

As you pack, you’ll want to review Royal Caribbean’s list of prohibited items while on board. If you pack any of these items, they will be held for you at the cruise port to pick up after your cruise is complete.

If you arrive the night before your cruise, you may want to separate your pajamas and the clothes you are going to wear on embarkation day. That way, you won’t have to dig through your packed luggage to get to the things you need.

Arrive the Night Before Your Royal Caribbean Cruise

Speaking of which, I highly recommend that you arrive the night before your cruise if you are going to fly. Flight delays and cancellations are always a risk, and staying overnight can help you avoid those risks.

We also had lost luggage when flying in for a cruise, and it took us until later the next day to retrieve it. Flying early can help if you have these issues.

When we traveled on the Odyssey of the Seas , we enjoyed our stay at the Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Marina Hotel . It’s close to the port and was very comfortable.

Checking In to Your Royal Caribbean Cruise

After handing off your luggage, you’ll enter the port. There are several different checkpoints you’ll pass, depending on the specific port. You’ll have to go through security, show all of your documentation, and provide any additional information that is necessary. Then, you may need to wait before boarding the ship or will be guided on.

You will have to show your SetSail pass (which serves as your boarding pass) on the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line app, so make sure your cell phone is fully charged and accessible. Once you reach your stateroom, your key cards will be on the door.

Do Your Muster Drill Early

Veteran cruisers know that the cruise ship’s security briefing can often be the most frustrating part of the sailing. However, one of the recent changes makes the muster drill easier to do. On Royal Caribbean, you’ll need to watch a security video on the app, listen to the sound of the emergency horn, and then visit your assembly station to check in.

Unlike in past years, there isn’t a dedicated time to check in for the muster drill. However, it will need to be done before the ship departs. We recommend that you go to your muster station as soon as possible after boarding so that you can check it off your list and have time to enjoy exploring the ship.

Unpack For Your Royal Caribbean Cruise

Once your statement attendant brings your bags, you’ll want to unpack. There’s usually plenty of room for everything to be put away, and you’ll want your clothes to be as unwrinkled as possible. After unpacking, you can usually store your bags under the bed.

Book Things Onboard

While you can pre-book and pre-purchase things like drink packages, soft drink packages, specialty dining reservations, an internet package, spa appointments, and shore excursions, these can also be purchased once you arrive.

Typically crew members will be walking around and stationed in common areas so that you can make your purchase. You may also be able to book certain activities as well as entertainment once you are on the ship’s WiFi.

Keep in mind, however, that the most popular activities and restaurants do book up in advance. So if possible, reserve these in the Cruise Planner before the first day of your cruise. You can also often get better pricing by booking before your cruise.

If this is your first cruise on a Royal Caribbean ship, you’ll want to do some research on the specialty restaurants available on your ship. These are not typically included in your cruise fare and have a separate cover charge.

They are a great experience though, and if it’s in your budget, I’d recommend you go to at least one. A dining package is available if you plan to mostly dine at specialty restaurants.

Explore the Ship On Embarkation Day

Royal Caribbean ships (especially the Oasis-class ships, like the Wonder of the Seas ) are packed with activities, restaurants, and more. So you’ll want to spend some time exploring the different things you can experience while onboard.

Once you’ve done these things, sit back and enjoy your cruise!

Considering a family cruise? Check out our  guide to family cruising , with posts about popular cruise terminals, cruise ships, and cruise lines, as well as tips for cruising.

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