You can travel to Nantucket via ferry or airplane.
If traveling by ferry, you can drive to Hyannis, MA where both the Hy-Line and Steamship ferries to Nantucket are located. Make sure to take the fast ferry which is an hour long ride and to show up early so you can park and unload your luggage. Reservations for ferries and parking are now available for both Hy-Line and Steamship.
The Steamship Authority
https://www.steamshipauthority.com
Parking for Steamship is located at 30 Brooks Road.
Hy-Line Cruises
Parking for Hy-Line is located at 183 Iyannough Road.
If you prefer to fly, Cape Air offers flights from Logan Airport in Boston as well as Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis directly to Nantucket.
Cape Air
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We recommend staying as close to downtown as you can. Below are our recommendations for hotels that vary in price and distance to town. Since it is peak season, please keep in mind that rates will be high. If you are planning to travel to our wedding in a group, we strongly recommend using Airbnb and Vrbo for best rates. The sooner you book the better!
The Nantucket Inn is offering a block of 20 rooms for our wedding weekend. The room rates are below:
Thursday:
- King room: $299
-Double queen room: $349
Friday & Saturday:
- King room: $419
- Double queen room: $469
The last day to book for this block is April 14, 2025.
When booking over the phone mention the Cowden/Hardy wedding.
Please note, this hotel is located outside of town - and is across the street from the airport. Hotel shuttles into town are available.
10 minute walk to the center of downtown.
6 minute walk to the center of downtown.
5 minute walk to the center of downtown.
4 minute walk to the center of downtown.
2 minute walk to the center of downtown.