Steamship Authority Discounts for Travel
Did you know that ten or more individuals traveling together as a group for student-related travel in connection with an island school or recognized island youth group enjoy a discounted rate? Group fares for spectators are also available. Reservations are required. Please call the Group Sales Office at (508) 548-5011 ext. 244 or 344, open Monday through Friday from
8:00 am 4:30 pm. You may also e-mail groups@steamshipauthority.com for additional details.
SENIOR CITIZEN DISCOUNTED FARES
The Steamship Authority offers discounted passenger fares for senior citizens (ages 65 or older) who are residents of Nantucket. In order to receive this fare, an individual must provide either a driver’s license (or other government issued identification showing his or her birth date and residential address) or their Steamship Authority Senior Discount Travel Card.
The Steamship Authority’s Group Sales Office issues Senior Discount Travel Cards to eligible individuals upon submitting an application. For more details, please contact the Group Sales Office by calling (508) 548-5011 ext. 244 or 344, open Monday through Friday from 8:00 am 4:30 pm. You may also e-mail groups@steamshipauthority.com for assistance.
1-DAY HIGH-SPEED PASSENGER EXCURSION FARE
Travel from Nantucket on the Steamship Authority¹s high-speed passenger-only ferry, the M/V Iyanough, round-trip on the same day and enjoy a significant savings. This discounted travel fare provides the perfect opportunity for island residents to travel to the mainland on our high-speed ferry for appointments, shopping, errands or a quick get-away to the mainland.
The round-trip rates are as follows:
Adults: $50.00
Senior Citizens: $40.00 (Eligibility restrictions apply.)
Children (ages 5-12): $25.00
Children under the age of 5 travel free.
Rates include a $1.00 town-mandated embarkation fee.
Travel must originate from Nantucket and the return trip must be made on the same day. This offer is valid now through January 3, 2012. These tickets are available for purchase at the Nantucket Terminal.
