Category: Community

What is the Provincetown Fast Ferry like?

photo 2You are ready to start your Provincetown vacation and are in Boston figuring out how to make the trek to Ptown. One of the best options that you should consider is the Fast Ferry, offered daily throughout the season with many times to fit a variety of schedules. Two operators, Bay State Cruise Company and Boston Harbor Cruises, offer service from Boston right into the heart of Provincetown.

So what is a ride on the ferry like?

Well, the 90-minute trip is, in a word, delightful! Both operators have a very efficient system of loading and unloading that typically only takes 10 minutes. They are both very punctual and, outside of any weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, stay fairly true to the hour-and-a-half time frame.

What do I do on board?

Both companies offer food, beer, wine, coffee, and other refreshments on board for your pleasure. There is a bartender serving the entirety of the trip at the snack bar. The views are wonderful as you sail into Boston as well as into the Ptown harbor – definitely a huge plus of the trip. There are very limited plugs on board so don’t expect to be too “plugged in” but that just forces you to take in the beauty of the water. There is also wifi on board both that can be spotty but nice for checking email or a quick “connection.”

How can I get tickets?

Both companies offer tickets online or at their locations in Boston and Provincetown. Bay State Cruise Company can be found near the Seaport Convention Center and right off the pier in Provincetown sharing an office with the Chamber of Commerce. Boston Harbor is located near the Aquarium in Boston and right down from the pier in Ptown – both convenient locations. No matter which company you choose, the ferry is a quintessential Provincetown experience you are sure to enjoy!

Ptown’s Pilgrim Bark Park

CaptureLooking for a dog-friendly attraction in Provincetown?  A place where your dog can run unleashed in the fresh air of a fully fenced park?  Check out Provincetown’s Pilgrim Bark Park!

The Provincetown Dog Park Association opened Pilgrim Bark Park in 2008 and since, the park has been voted one of the nation’s top dog parks. Minutes from pet-friendly Cape Colony Inn, Pilgrim Bark Park is located on an acre of land at the intersection of Route 6 and Shank Painter Road in Provincetown.  The park offers plenty of parking and is easily accessible from Route 6 (East).  Bark Park is open to the public—rules and regulations are posted at the park as well as below.

If you want your dog to run free, head over to Pilgrim Bark where dogs can socialize off leash.  If you have a tiny pooch, don’t worry, the park even offers a section exclusively for dogs under 25 pounds.

You’ll be amazed at the park’s beautiful artwork created by local artists—sculptures which include a large bronze whale’s tail, fire hydrants (painted to look like canine versions of Provincetown’s police officers, fire fighters and public workers), three-tiered water fountains, a small scale version of the Pilgrims’ Mayflower ship and more!  Poop bag stations, kiosks, signage and a super-sized doghouse are just some of the amenities.

Cape Colony Inn is a proud sponsor of the park and thanks to donations by Cape Colony Inn and other donors/sponsors, the Pilgrim Bark Park is continuously being improved!

Pilgrim Bark Park Rules & Regulations:

  • Dogs MUST be licensed and vaccinated, and wear tags at all times
  • Dogs MUST be spayed or neutered
  • Dogs MUST be at least four months old
  • Dogs MUST be within view and voice control of owner at all times
  • Dogs MUST NOT be sick or suffering with parasites
  • Dogs MUST be leashed when outside the gated enclosure

Owners & Handlers:

  • MAY NOT bring animals other than dogs into the park
  • MAY NOT bring more than 3 dogs into the park at one time
  • MUST clean up after dog IMMEDIATELY
  • MUST IMMEDIATELY remove a problem dog (displaying aggressive behavior, mounting, excessive barking) from park WITHOUT DEBATE
  • MAY NOT bring food, alcoholic beverages or glass containers into park
  • MAY NOT smoke
  • MUST IMMEDIATELY stop dogs from digging and fill in any holes
  • MUST keep park gates closed at all times
  • ARE SOLELY responsible for injuries and damage caused by their dogs
  • MUST provide supervision to children under age 16
  • MAY NOT bring strollers, bicycles or any children’s toys into park