Nantucket
Nantucket, United States
Island of Massachusetts, United States. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
Why visit: Alcatraz in the bay, the Channel Islands, and the barrier islands of the Atlantic coast.
- ›Book the ferry ahead in summer
- ›Check the last return sailing before committing
- ›Look for seals, seabirds and whales in season
- ›Take everything you need — island shops are limited and pricey
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Best time
May – September; winter crossings are rough and often cancelled
Weather
Four distinct seasons — warm to hot summers of 25–32°C, cold winters that drop below freezing across the north, and mild spring and autumn months that are the best time to travel.
Entry fee
Ferries ~₹2,000 – 4,000 return; Alcatraz ticketed and books out weeks ahead
Hours
Ferry timetables are seasonal
Est. budget
₹3,000 – ₹8,000
Duration
Half to full day
Nearby attractions
No other destinations within 25 km. Try a wider radius.