Hy-Line Cruises, Barnstable

Not all of us are lucky enough to have a boat to cruise on along Cape Cod, but luckily enough, the Scrudder family is more than willing to welcome you aboard. At this family-owned cruise company, a fleet of boats is waiting to take you on high-speed ferries to the surrounding islands, as well as relaxing sight-seeing cruises down the Cape Cod coast. Here's a look at some of the cruises you can take with Hy-Line Cruises:

• Cape Cod Canal Cruises: Set sail on the majestic Cape Cod canal, which is a National Historic Civil Engineering Landmark. As you pass through, you'll get a view of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Bourne Bridge, and other Cape Cod landmarks as a live tour guide provides you with history and points of interest.
• Deep Sea Fishing: Whether you're a master with the tackle or a newbie at the bait, Hy-Line's fishing cruises can provide entertainment for the whole family. The cruise takes you out on Nantucket Sound, where scup, tautog, and sea bass are plentiful.
• Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, and Inter-Island Ferries: Visitors looking to spend a day on one of these New England islands can catch a ferry, which run on high-speed boats for a fast and easy ride.