Freedom Cruise Line

I love the concept, the free parking, the super nice crew but seriously, each and every time, we encounter rough seas. Today, it was seriously scary with huge swells and some rough riding conditions. On the way back, a group of about 10 spent the day at the brewery and continued on the way home. It was a drunken free for all. Not a nice day on the water but the crew made it pleasant.

Visited: Wednesday — September 18, 2013 — 8:50 AM
I arranged a Tuesday September 17 ferry ride to Nantucket for an 8:50 AM departure. The staff indicated that there was a same-​day round trip charge of $ 74.00. I was assured that no charges would be assessed unless I appeared and the scheduled departure was honored.
I had forgotten that a chilly, wind-​packed day was forecast for Tuesday. I decided to re-​schedule for the next day. I called early to re-​schedule but, was informed that the Tuesday excursion was canceled due to high winds. They accepted my request for the Wednesday excursion.
I arrived the next day at the recommended time of 8:10 — 8:20 AM for final arrangements. They re-​affirmed the precise departure time of 8:50 AM and directed me to the cruise line located across the street. It was odd to pay at one site and hazardous to walk across a busy street to board the cruise ship.
I had intentions of returning to my friend’s house to retrieve my forgotten cell phone but the firm reminder of the 8:50 departure squelched that action. Sure enough, we disembarked promptly at 8:50. I purchased a bottle of water for $ 1.50 and poor tasting coffee for $ 2.00. The crew was friendly and accommodating. Our captain offered a barely discernible greeting over the public address system.
The drone of the diesel engine induced a slightly sleepy state. We arrived in Nantucket as promised. It was a relaxing and event free experience. We were asked to return to the same location about 15 — 20 minutes early for the 4:10 return to Harwich Port. At exactly 4:10 PM, we disembarked from Nantucket and arrived precisely at the scheduled time of 5:30 PM.
I believe the round trip cost of $ 74.00 steep but, considering the professionalism and efficiency exhibited by the crew, it is a price I don’t regret paying.

We wanted to visit Nantucket for the day, but alas we were staying in Provincetown. That meant an hour drive to the ferry in Hyannis, $ 70+ per person round trip and $ 40 parking for the day. Hell no.
Luckily, we found Freedom Cruise Line which sailed on out of Harwich Port (a LITTLE closer than Hyannis) and offered free parking for daytrippers. I reserved my tickets over the phone and picked ‘em up when we arrived for the ferry. They don’t charge your card until you arrive, which gives you time to cancel if necessary. Also, it’s a high speed ferry so you get there in 75 minutes. Still expensive but better than the other options.
The ride over was a bit choppy (but NOTHING like the experience outlined in Ann P’s review, thank GOD) and on the way back, I slept like a baby.
As Ebay would say, A+++++ POSITIVE TRANSACTION.