Travelers take the 9:30 AM ferry from Woods Hole Ferry Terminal on Cape Cod (Woods Hole is just south of Falmouth, MA) for the crossing to Oaks Bluff township on Martha’s Vineyard Island. Arrival is about 10:15 AM. There you meet up with Pilgrim’s Tom Moore who will already be on the island ahead of everyone. Tom meets people with a “Pilgrim” sign at the dock. From there you will share the cost of taxis or a shuttle van to get to the beach. Share cost varies each year as rates increase. For 2024 the ride share cost will be $35.00 (cash) per person. Arrival at the beach itself is late morning. (***Note: We are working on a possible card debit option. DETAILS PENDING.

Bring everything you need for several hours on the beach. This beach is remote and there are no services and no life guards. This area has experienced rip tides, so please be cautious.

Pack a cover-up jacket, or sweater, or similar, in the event of a cool sea breeze or too much sun, sunscreen (SPF 15 or 30 recommended), bathing suit for off-beach movements, snacks and lunch, and plenty of liquid refreshments. We also recommend some good sandals or sneakers for a short crossing over a rocky area of the beach to the traditional nude-use area.

Late afternoon the taxis or van return to the beach drop-off spot to pick the group up for the return trip to town at a pre-arranged time. Travelers can then elect to return to the mainland by ferry or remain on the island for some touristing, dinner, or other entertainments, then taking a later ferry home. (Watch your ferry schedules and time !!) Some people return to the mainland and visit Woods Hole or other Cape Cod offerings as well.

Overall estimated cost for the trip including parking, round trip ferry, and the cost of taxi share runs about $60-$70 per individual on the average. Those car-pooling and sharing parking will have a less per-person cost of course. This is comparable with a day-visit to area naturist RV parks.

As stated, those participating in the group trip are responsible for a $35/per person taxi/van ride share arranged by the trip coordinator (cash please.)

There is a plan for public transit travelers from the Boston area. Not that easy, but possible. Ask for details and we will have someone contact you. It is possible, but you have to be downtown Boston VERY EARLY to make bus connections for Woods Hole.

Alternate Ferry service is available from Quonsett Point in Narragansett, RI but the RI ferry usually arrives at a different time and different dock. Anyone using this ferry needs to let Tom know so he can meet that boat and hold the group till everyone is there from both ferry crossings.

Get a ferry schedule! Don’t get stuck on the island! Last ferry returns to the mainland around 8:30 PM.

You must register with us at the e-mail address appearing below so we can have a head count for on-island transportation estimates. Please send name, reply e-mail address, number of people in your group (1, 2, 3, etc.), and a contact cell phone number. Tom will need your phone number in the event of last minute changes, bad weather, or if you get lost, etc. We will give you Tom’s number in return if you have any questions.

Any inclement weather announcements or changes will be posted to our announcement line at 617-336-8286 as soon as we know, or sent via e-mail as soon as we have details in hand. Rain date is usually the following Sunday unless the weekend is a weather wash-out. Always call or e-mail to validate this will happen.

Post Script - In 2006 (over a 15 years ago) the town announced a plan for enforcing its standing anti-nudity ordinance ($50 fine - non-criminal offense akin to a parking ticket). However, in the years since, the anti-nudity signs came down and there has been no evidence of enforcement since then. The location appears to be status quo as far as nudity is concerned.