Arrival and airport access
Nearest airport
Martha's Vineyard Airport (MVY)
Ground access
Martha's Vineyard Airport supports seasonal and private aviation access.
Discover the destination
Welcome to Martha's Vineyard
Martha's Vineyard is a classic New England yacht destination with Edgartown, beaches, summer culture, seafood and island cruising appeal.
Superyacht Guide Award
Superyacht Guide Destination Star
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good yachting destination
Preliminary Superyacht Guide destination note pending full editorial assessment. Martha's Vineyard has recognised North American yachting, strategic, cultural, marina, expedition or itinerary merit but has not yet been assessed for a higher Destination Star rating.
Preliminary Listing
North America Destination
Editorial Review Pending
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026
Destination Stars are editorial ratings based on cruising appeal, marina access, hospitality, scenery, events, seasonality and available information.
Destination intelligence
Key facts at a glance
The essentials for planning a visit, cruising or shore-side operations.
- Region
- North America
- Local area
- Massachusetts / New England
- Country
- United States
- City / area
- Edgartown / Vineyard Haven
- Type
- New England island cruising destination
- Cruising area
- Vineyard Sound / New England
- Best season
- June to September
- Nearest airport
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Martha's Vineyard Airport
MVY - Charter appeal
- High island appeal
- Marinas
- 1 marinas in the destination area
Explore Martha's Vineyard
The destination guide
Martha's Vineyard is a classic New England yacht destination with Edgartown, beaches, summer culture, seafood and island cruising appeal.
Martha's Vineyard is included as a preliminary Superyacht Guide destination because it has clear relevance for North American yacht itineraries. These destinations may offer marina infrastructure, city access, cruising grounds, island routes, regatta heritage, luxury hospitality, expedition scenery, sportfishing, beach culture or strategic coastal-route value.
For owners and guests, Martha's Vineyard can form part of a wider itinerary involving harbours, islands, national parks, seafood, culture, private aviation, city events, sportfishing, refit support, wilderness cruising or seasonal coastal passages. Its current Destination Star rating is deliberately capped pending full editorial assessment.
Superyacht highlights
- Classic New England summer island
- Edgartown, Vineyard Haven and Oak Bluffs
- Beaches, restaurants and relaxed island culture
- Good pairing with Nantucket, Newport and Cape Cod
- Strong family and summer cruising appeal
Plan the visit
Travel, berthing and planning
Operational details and access information for the destination.
Marina and yacht access
Marina access
Edgartown and Vineyard Haven support yacht visits, with mooring and berth planning important.
Berthing
Summer mooring, tender and harbour arrangements should be planned in advance.
Planning details
Best time to visit
Summer is best for harbour life, beaches and island events.
Coordinates
41.389000, -70.512000
The waterfront
Marinas and berthing
Marina profile
Waterfront · Marina
Edgartown Marina
★★☆☆☆
2 Stars - Good marina standard
- Location
- Edgartown , United States
- Max length
- 45.00 m
Time ashore
Hospitality and experiences
Hotels and accommodation
Harbor View Hotel; The Charlotte Inn; Hob Knob; Winnetu Oceanside Resort
Restaurants
Edgartown restaurants, Oak Bluffs dining, seafood, farm-to-table venues and yacht hospitality
Attractions and places
Edgartown; Oak Bluffs; Vineyard Haven; beaches; lighthouses; Menemsha; island cycling
Events
Martha’s Vineyard summer season, film events, sailing and cultural festivals.