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How far in advance do we need to purchase tickets for the boat to Nantucket?

aeroparrot wrote:How far in advance do we need to purchase tickets for the boat to Nantucket?

If you're taking the fast ferry over (meaning not taking your car) it's not that hard to make a reservation a day or two in advance and it's not super expensive. You can TAKE the car ferry wtihout a car but it takes longer.

SO much to do, if we're flexible we can play it by ear.

(and Jack I was just kidding - you DO know that right?)

C-Dawg wrote:I was just telling Marilyn about possible plans to go to Nantucket on Friday between the shows.......she "was" planning on coming down Friday afternoon.....that may be changing

Tell her she needs to get that pesky "work" thing out of the way!

ScarletB wrote:

aeroparrot wrote:How far in advance do we need to purchase tickets for the boat to Nantucket?

If you're taking the fast ferry over (meaning not taking your car) it's not that hard to make a reservation a day or two in advance and it's not super expensive. You can TAKE the car ferry wtihout a car but it takes longer.

SO much to do, if we're flexible we can play it by ear.

(and Jack I was just kidding - you DO know that right?)

Ok. Thanks. I know for the Vinyard that you needed to make a reservation ahead of time if you wanted to take your car. Just wanted to see if it was the same for Nantucket.

aeroparrot wrote:

ScarletB wrote:

aeroparrot wrote:How far in advance do we need to purchase tickets for the boat to Nantucket?

If you're taking the fast ferry over (meaning not taking your car) it's not that hard to make a reservation a day or two in advance and it's not super expensive. You can TAKE the car ferry wtihout a car but it takes longer.

SO much to do, if we're flexible we can play it by ear.

(and Jack I was just kidding - you DO know that right?)

Ok. Thanks. I know for the Vinyard that you needed to make a reservation ahead of time if you wanted to take your car. Just wanted to see if it was the same for Nantucket.

For your car it IS kind of the same, should be more in advance than a few days. But you don't really need a car, there's a great bus system and there are always cabs, and a lot of stuff is within walking distance from the ferry but the Box is definitely NOT.

. . . Booked Saturday night at Red Roof Inn again, just in case the date is good.

Fruitcake14 wrote:

C-Dawg wrote:

Fruitcake14 wrote:
Yeah that was kinda scary

I have no idea what you're talking about

That day was hilarious...

I'm glad you think so. Hell, I'm glad you still talk to me.

MacPhin wrote:

TommyBahama wrote:

drunkpirate66 wrote:Nantucket will always be my favorite summer time party spot.

I may have to consider joining in this year.

My advice is pretty simple: Look at the Chicken Box schedule and book a cheap room somewhere by the harbor for when Grace Potter is playing (Wailers and Entrain close seconds). If the weather is nice and Grace is playing it is the best time to go. Rent a bike (like 25 bucks for 24 hours) and check out the south beaches like Cisco and Surfside. Get a cheeseburger at the Rose and Crown . . . great way to spend 2 - 3 days cheap.

i want to go out there when i have more time....Going from the Show on Thursday down to the Hyannis area....beach it...Trader Ed's...maybe a little Black Cat for Dinner....maybe over to the 19th hole more drinks...and who knows from there!!...Then get up early to get to GW for a Sat show!!.....Beachcomber would be nice...but i don't want to hang there all day and a bit out of the way!!![/quote]

oh tommy it's not that far and it's so worth it... hanging on the beach with great scenery and beach ...with an excellent bar... what's another 40 minutes????? i say beachcomber by day and trader ed's late afternoon or dinner??? of like i said in the post above...if mac plays, all bets are off.[/quote]When drinking 40 minutes is far....i don't need to deal with that.

Aero . . . whoever . . .

DON"T take a car to Nantucket. Not worth it. Way too expensive! And you don't need one. Rent a bike for next to nothing from one of the shops in the harbor or just take a cab for 6 bucks anywhere on the island. What is it now? 600$ to take a car over . . . and you need to book months in advance in the tourist season. If it is just you - no car - just show up! I have never made a reservation: never needed one. Park in one of the residences next to the Steam Ship Authority and it is like 10 bucks a day to leave your car. Pound some beers at Trader Eds and off you go!

As for the Beachcomber . . . BEST bar in New England not named the Chicken Box! 15 bucks to park but you get a 15 dollar pass to eat - - - free and easy. I could spend 50 hours straight at Cahoon Hallow and the Combah' without even realizing it! Some great bands play there too!

drunkpirate66 wrote:Aero . . . whoever . . .

DON"T take a car to Nantucket. Not worth it. Way too expensive! And you don't need one. Rent a bike for next to nothing from one of the shops in the harbor or just take a cab for 6 bucks anywhere on the island. What is it now? 600$ to take a car over . . . and you need to book months in advance in the tourist season. If it is just you - no car - just show up! I have never made a reservation: never needed one. Park in one of the residences next to the Steam Ship Authority and it is like 10 bucks a day to leave your car. Pound some beers at Trader Eds and off you go!

As for the Beachcomber . . . BEST bar in New England not named the Chicken Box! 15 bucks to park but you get a 15 dollar pass to eat - - - free and easy. I could spend 50 hours straight at Cahoon Hallow and the Combah' without even realizing it! Some great bands play there too!

Wasn't planning on it. How close are the lots to the ferry terminal? I was thinking of parking the car in one of the lots and walking over to the ferry.

Wow, the Birdie was right. He never lets me down.

Steele1161 wrote:Wow, the Birdie was right. He never lets me down.

We love the Birdie too! It's a lot of fun following the rumors & see which ones pan out. Now we have to start planning the road trips!

Anybody know why GW is so early this year? I had already sketched out my summer with the thought that the GW show would be late August / Labor Day like it has been the last few years. This is really turning my world upside down, especially because I can't make the Saturday show now due to a wedding...

Jimmy does not want to do anymore GW 3:00 shows on Saturday. He is looking to stay away from another hurricane show.

I'm in for the 27th

Big Green PH wrote:Anybody know why GW is so early this year? I had already sketched out my summer with the thought that the GW show would be late August / Labor Day like it has been the last few years. This is really turning my world upside down, especially because I can't make the Saturday show now due to a wedding...

It's not unprecedented that he comes this early to Great Woods, the first time I saw Buffett at Great Woods was a July show (I think it was July) in 1994.

aeroparrot wrote:

Big Green PH wrote:Anybody know why GW is so early this year? I had already sketched out my summer with the thought that the GW show would be late August / Labor Day like it has been the last few years. This is really turning my world upside down, especially because I can't make the Saturday show now due to a wedding...

It's not unprecedented that he comes this early to Great Woods, the first time I saw Buffett at Great Woods was a July show (I think it was July) in 1994.

you are right he used to play june back in the early 90's the only GW show we missed was in 92 when Mrs was due with our first late june recall june in the 80's as well

I think he did June shows at GW 3 years ago if my memory is correct. More often than not, however, he comes around Labor Day. Sorry about your scheduling conflict.

mysharks wrote:This is great news. He played June a few years ago at Great Woods. Any word on tix limits?

Live Nation website says 4 ticket limit.

MonumentBeach wrote:I think he did June shows at GW 3 years ago if my memory is correct. More often than not, however, he comes around Labor Day. Sorry about your scheduling conflict.

My very first JB show (I'm a late bloomer but I'm catching up fast) was in June at GW, I think it was the Salty Piece of Land tour