All veterans and active-duty military personnel travel free on Veterans Day
Honoring all veterans and active-duty military
In honor of all United States military personnel – including active duty military personnel, veterans who have been honorably discharged, and retired military veterans can travel as a passenger for free on all Steamship Authority ferries on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025.
All veterans, including active duty, military veterans, and retired military veterans, who have a valid military ID showing their active duty, honorable discharge or retired status can travel as a passenger for free on all Steamship Authority ferries, including both traditional ferries and the Nantucket high-speed ferry, on Veterans Day. Veterans with a Real ID indicating their veteran status may also use this as a method of identification.
This free travel offer is valid only for the active duty military person, veteran or retired military veteran and does not include the passage of a vehicle or any additional passengers.
If you are in active duty or are a veteran traveling on November 11, 2025, you can pick up your complimentary passenger ticket at any Steamship Authority ticket office.
From all of us at the Steamship Authority, we thank all military personnel for their service.