Charting Our Course
The Packet Boat is shaped by a long tradition of moving people quietly and dependably across Cape Cod’s waters. What began as a practical way to travel has become a way to slow down, pay attention, and experience the harbor as it has always been known.
A Tradition on the Water
Before bridges and modern roads connected towns, packet boats carried people, mail, and goods between Cape Cod harbors. They were working vessels — shared spaces shaped by tide, weather, and the steady knowledge of those who knew the water well.
These crossings weren’t about speed or spectacle. They were about connection — making the water a pathway rather than a divide.
Carrying It Forward
Today, the Packet Boat continues that spirit in a modern way. Trips are guided by experience, conditions, and respect for the rhythms of the harbor. Some guests arrive with a destination in mind; others come simply to be on the water. Routes and pace are shaped together, allowing each crossing to follow the day rather than a fixed plan.
This undated archive photo shows Margaret on deck of a packet boat headed for Boston.