Port of Nantucket

Nantucket’s harbour is an essential connection between the island and the mainland. Passenger ferries, vehicle services and cargo movements share the waterfront with fishing vessels and recreational boats, placing everyday transport alongside the island’s visitor economy.

A dredged entrance channel leads from Nantucket Sound towards the town harbour near Brant Point. The Steamship Authority carries cars and trucks as well as passengers, while other operators provide passenger links, including seasonal services from additional mainland destinations.

The town’s wharves and marina facilities bring arrivals close to shops and accommodation. Nantucket Boat Basin serves visiting yachts nearby, adding a leisure-boating role to a harbour that also receives the vehicles, fuel and supplies needed by residents and businesses.