Saturday about 9:00 am. Fascinating adventure. I booked through the Visitors Center. $15 included…read moretour and ferry ride over and back. Our guide was professional and very knowledgeable about island nature and history. She gave us ideas for future visits and current events of the island. Can't wait to go back!

Great Island to visit with very rich history. Our tour guide was actually a descendent of the…read moreoriginal residents. Only one small convenient store so you might want to bring some snacks. Also, as with many of the islands, you will need your bug spray.!

It was a great day on the water with the Amelia River Cruises & Charters company at the helm…read more It was my first time visiting Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach and wanted to get an overlay of the area and the river cruise seemed like the perfect thing to get an overview of the area. And I wasn't wrong! The tour lasted about 90 minutes (and it leaves promptly FYI) and takes you along the shoreline of Amelia Island - past the shrimping boats and past a Civil War era fort - before heading towards Cumberland Island National Seashore. This is where the true fun of the tour was for me. I had no idea really the history of the island and found it fascinating how the Carnegies and Rockefellers and more of the country's elite used this random Georgia seashore as their private escape. The history of both Cumberland and Amelia Islands is incredibly fascinating and the guides for both the Florida and Georgia sides respectively were well informed and personable. Plus - you'll very likely see a ton of great wildlife throughout including dolphins and wild horses and pigs. It's a great way to spend an afternoon in the area and a fabulous introduction to Cumberland Island National Seashore/Park.

Really nice boat Super friendly tour guides…read moreStunning g views of fort an horses on Cumberland Island Wonderful sunset.! Good pricing!

I have never been on a car ferry and now I can check that off of my list ;)…read more You drive up and get in line as you are being loaded onto the ferry in the order you lined up. Try to get in first couple of lines as the ferry is small and can fit only the first fifteen cars. We paid $8 for a truck on a Saturday.

Taking the ferry is a wonderful alternative to additional highway driving. The staff are efficient…read moreand the ferry has run right on time each time I have been on it. The actual ride is only ~5 minutes, with 15 minutes between each trip to accommodate time to load and unload the ferry. The only downside for me is if the wait is crowded and I can't tell if I will make the ferry or have to wait for the next one, but it's a beautiful spot to be stuck in.

Awesome stop on the free ferry that will take you right into downtown Savannah. Because it goes…read moreright into downtown there's usually to get on the free ferry, but it's very convenient to anywhere downtown.

After a lunch with a view of the Savannah river, we went for a stroll along the River Walk. As I…read morewas walking, I saw a sign for The City Hall Landing-Savannah Belles Ferry. We did not go on a river cruise, but I still enjoyed standing on the ledge and having an unobstructed scenic view of the river. The sight of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge from afar was breathtaking to see. City Hall Landing serves as the ferry terminal where one can catch a free ride on The Savannah Belles Ferry across the Savannah River, connecting downtown's riverwalk with Hutchinson Island. The Savannah Belles Ferry has daily service. It doesn't run on major holidays. During our time at City Hall Landing, we also got a good look at Georgia Queen, this grand riverboat, docked nearby. The next time I go back to Savannah, I hope to go on a river cruise aboard The Savannah Belles Ferry or the Georgia Queen.

Free ferry available in Savannah. It will go from the Westin Hotel and Convention Center to Waving…read moregirl Landing and then also to City Hall, which is right in the middle of downtown Savannah. This is a wonderful option that the city of Savannah has for people to get around because driving in Savannah can get very congested. The staff were very helpful, but they also maintained and upheld boat safety. It's important to know what's going on in Savannah when you are there because if there's a big event at the convention center, get congested and you may be waiting over an hour to get on the ferry. There's a schedule that they have posted on their website, which is pretty accurate.

During the summer of 2024 I took a ride on the ferry and I had lots of fun and took lots of photos…read morethroughout the cruise. Saw Old Fort Jackson which was pretty cool and bought a bag of fresh hot popcorn at a reasonable price. Can't wait to come back here again!

Run by some really nice folks, this ferry trip might've been one of the highlights of our trip to…read moreDaufuskie. They slowed down so we could see some dolphins and shared with us interesting information about the region. Note: They offer golf cart packages but there are other options on the island so we decided to shop around to save a few dollars!

I coordinated a trip to Daufuskie Island with a group of friends who had never visited before…read more While we enjoyed parts of the experience, there were several issues that impacted our overall day. First, the ferry staff were wonderful. The captain and mate were both friendly, professional, and knowledgeable, and they truly made the boat ride enjoyable. However, the website information regarding ferry times was very confusing. Based on the schedule posted online, we believed we would have from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on the island, as it advertised: 9AM to 4PM 11AM to 6PM 1PM to 8PM *Seasonally 7 Hour Round Trip Unfortunately, we later learned we actually needed to be back at the dock by 7:15 p.m. This significantly reduced the amount of time we expected to have on the island. Several other guests on our boat also seemed confused about connections and return times, so clearer communication on the website would be very helpful. The most disappointing part of the trip was the golf cart rental. Our cart only traveled around 12 mph, making it difficult to fully explore the island within the limited time available. We were constantly being passed by other carts all day long, and the slow speed prevented us from seeing as much as we had planned. I would strongly encourage the golf cart company to better inspect, maintain, and update their carts so visitors can fully enjoy the island experience. Daufuskie itself is beautiful, and the ferry crew provided excellent customer service, but clearer scheduling information and better-maintained golf carts would greatly improve the overall experience.

I arrived 10 minutes before the ferry was leaving, and I'm grateful the park ranger was able to…read morecheck me in and also sell me a poncho, which was HUGE lifesaver since it rained all two days I was on the island. Had a nice conversation with the ferry crewman who told me about growing up in St Marys.

First, there is no other way to Cumberland Island, so it's this or nothing…read more Cost: 45.20 for a round trip with fees and all (you have to purchase a round trip, can't purchase one way). The ferry is basic, nothing fancy. On the way there, I rode up top, very windy and a little cool, but fine views (you face inward on top, toward the other row of passengers). On the way back, I rode on the second deck outside, less windy, views comparable, but you didn't have to look around like on top. You were already facing out toward the water. There is also an inside with booths/tables/benches and a food/drink bar. The staff here were so personable and fun. And very professional. They've been doing this a very long time. I felt safe while also having a great time. You have no other choice but to choose this ferry if you're wanting to go to Cumberland Island, but I'm totally okay with that.

Definitely a cool find while I was in St. Mary's on business. While not overly huge, was…read morenonetheless pleasant and a great place to chill for a bit.

Highly recommend a Day trip to Cumberland Island, what a…read morebeautiful and magical place! The trip is awesome, you need to book the ferry in advance and there is a 15 dollars fee to enter the park, which you have to pay when picking up your ferry tickets, so be aware of if. The ferry ride was pleasant and not too long, about 40 mins, you need to pack and bring all your necessities with you to the island, so be mindful of your needs and prepare in advance. Once on the island there are multiple trails and the wild horses are everywhere in the Dungeness area. The beach is absolutely amazing, but note that in the summer time is not recommend to hike from Dungeness to Seacamp beach using the beach side itself, due to heat. Rather you should hike using the main road, which gives you plenty of viewing opportunities with the horses. Park rangers do a wonderful job stopping by and checking on visitors, offering rides and helpful direction, kudos to them. It's a wonderful day trip, plan accordingly and enjoy!

This review is a few years belated but I saw it in my drafts and had gone to the trouble of writing…read moreit so FWIW.... We took their new express service the day it began. They allowed our 90lb dog which was very kind in the close quarters of a speedboat! There is a whole procedure of parking away from the terminal (since it is so crowded nearby) and boarding at the terminal dock. They were mostly on time and had a helpful friendly attitude. My child fell asleep on the ride so it was smooth and calming enough! My only negative was we'd have appreciated more departure options and flexibility to change times if needed (provided there is room). We had trouble finding a lot of info on things to do with kids on Daufuskie (we learned there is not a lot for them; it is more for Boomers to drink) so we would've valued being able to return sooner, but it is what it is. Just the only drawback we had with service options. But we definitely recommend to others.

The new ferry operator "Low Country Ferry" was put together and operated by a very inexperienced…read moreperson. Not sure how they were able to get this contract. But the fact they bid $375K versus the previous experienced operators ' $ 1M shows how Beaufort County picked the lowest bid versus the most qualified operator. My recommendation for anyone wanting to get to Daufuskie is use Island Head or other operators.

Beautiful, untouched, and pristine are just a few of a bounty of words that could be used to…read moredescribe this wonderful place. Amazing and awesome are a couple others. Not a lot of people make it to Ossabaw Island. For one there is no regular ferry service nor is there a road that runs to the island. This is on purpose. Sandy Torrey West, whose family has owned the island since the 1920's, sold the island to the state in 70's as a Heritage Preserve with the understanding that Ossabaw would "be used for natural, scientific and cultural study, research and education, and environmentally sound preservation, conservation and management of the Island's ecosystem". That means that unless you go there for one of the few deer / hog hunts the state puts on or you go there for an event you probably aren't getting there. If you have a boat you can park it off the beach and come up on the beach, but it's illegal to go past the high tide line of the island. I believe the island sees less than 2000 people a year on it. It shows too. I got to check the island out for myself after going on a service trip with the Georgia Conservancy. We arrived on Friday by a special ferry, worked on cleaning up the large spanish style Torrey West mansion and the clubhouse/grounds Saturday, and left Sunday. During this time we took full advantage of the clubhouse that was built in the 1880's and recently revamped. We also hung out with the feral donkeys that are on the island, as well as took an hour long ride through the forest and marsh to check out the beach. We saw armadillos, wild hogs, alligators, and lots of shore birds. It's amazing how wild and unspoiled the island is. No trash, no noise, no people. Just wilderness. The ride through the interior of the island made me think of Jurassic Park. Just huge old live oaks with spanish moss hanging down and lots of palmettos scattered about. Interesting tidbit is the road that we went down is possibly oldest continously-used dirt road in the country. Mrs. Torrey West has moved off the island at age 103 and the Ossabaw Island Foundation will soon be in the process of slowly renovating her house as they already have for the clubhouse and bunkhouse. There are also some slave cabins that are slowly being restored as well. Long before Mrs. Torrey West and family lived here there were 4 plantations on the island. If interested in seeing and staying on the island yourself look on the Ossabaw Island Foundation website, they manage the cultural and education aspects of the island, and check out the calendar. There are often writing or artist workshops which is what Sandy Torrey West wanted for her island. The Island is ridiculously beautiful and I am so thankful to Sandy Torrey West and other wealthy land owners like her on the Georgia coast who thought that the best thing for their islands would be conservation for future generations. I have been to Cumberland which I always thought was untouched, but Ossabaw beats Cumberland out by a mile. The unspoiled nature of the island is something that can only being experienced by being there. *Google Eleanor Torrey West for more info on how this island came to be. The story behind her life and love of the island is quite interesting.