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Nantucket, Massachusetts

Getting to Nantucket boat basin

Nantucket lies just 26 miles south of Cape Cod. Once known mainly for its whaling port, Nantucket is now a popular destination amongst travelers longing for something more out of a vacation. Its beautiful landscape features magnificent beaches, windswept moors, salt marshes, and coastal dunes. Set against all this beauty is Nantucket Boat Basin, a full-service marina that offers seafarers a unique glimpse of the island. The Boat Basin offers visitors the opportunity to explore historic architecture, beaches, and activities like biking, fishing, and shopping.

Nantucket Boat Basin Directions

To get to Nantucket Boat Basin from the west, you'll pass along the Cross Rip Channel, which lies between Cross Rip Shoal and Horseshoe Shoal. It's best to stay within the channel markers during this part of your journey. As you enter Nantucket Harbor, you'll pass Tuckernuck Shoal on your starboard side. You'll also see a red and white "NB" bouy. Proceed down the channel with Brant Point Lighthouse to your starboard side. Please observe the "No Wake" buoys near Brant Point Lighthouse. Nantucket Boat Basin will be on the west side of the harbor.


Cruising Distances to other Harbors

 
  • Hyannis - 26 nm
  • Vineyard Haven - 29 nm
  • Woods Hole - 33 nm
  • Newport- 71 nm
  • Block Island - 80 nm
  • Montauk Point - 89 nm
  • Boston - via Cape Cod Canal - 94 nm
  • Boston - around Cape Cod - 105 nm
  • Sag Harbor - 114 nm
  • New York City - 196 nm
  • Atlantic City - 246 nm
 
 
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