Founded in 1962, Hy-Line Cruises is a family-owned and operated ferry and cruise company. It operates a passenger ferry service between mainland Cape Cod and the islands of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket in Massachusetts. The company also operates sightseeing cruises and fishing charters. It conducts seasonal deep sea fishing trips in Nantucket Sound. Hy-Line Cruises offers private charters for various events, such as anniversary celebrations, corporate functions, birthday parties, fundraising activities and wedding receptions. The company has a staff of more than 100 employees. It offers a 137-passenger motor vessel for private charter. Hy-Line Cruises maintains its headquarters in Hyannis, Mass.