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    No, that's not the boat - waiting at the City Hall landing
    Gerry T.

    This Ferry is great for folks trying to get to and from River Street and the Savannah Convention center. It's free, safe, seemingly clean and the wait is only about 20 mins. It's Good for business travelers, I've seen them disembark with their carry-on and check in luggage. They're quick, coming from the City Hall landing to the Convention Center and then to the landing by the Marriott, in just 15 mins.? To be honest, it's only like a 10 minute walk from the Marriott, back to the City Hall landing, so I'd rather walk down River St. and enjoy the stores and sweets. But it's fun to try it at least once and there's no cost to you so I can see this being fun for first timers or families with little kids. Hip hip hooray for this boat service!!

    Aswathi C.

    provides free passage across the Savannah River between downtown's riverwalk and Hutchinson Island, home of the Savannah Convention Center and Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. The City Hall which is a full limestone and granite structure with the gold leafed copper dome is viewed best from the Savannah belles ferry while in the river. We got into the ferry (it's free) at the City Hall Landing area. It took us to the Savannah Convention Center(which was closed) and Westinn area which is on the other side of the river. There is a model of Ogelthorpe's liberty ship there.

    Diana G.

    While I'm historic Savannah, you may or may not need to use the ferry, but this is a great plus for tourists. I had to use it four times per day while I was there and I thought it was the best thing ever. It took about 3-5 minutes to go from city landing to the convention center/ Westin. The Ferry runs about every 20-30 minutes and it is rarely late. If you leave from waving girl, it will first stop at city landing prior to the Westin across the river. They did close it down for a while on one morning due to poor visibility because of the fog. Did I mention the ferry is free. For those that don't need to use it, I still suggest you get on it for a quick tour down the river.

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    Preeti M.

    Best things in life are free - and that certainly includes the lovely Savannah Belles Ferry ride ! The four beautiful "belles" or ferry boats are named after four remarkable Savannah women - Juliette Gordon Low (founder of the American Girl Scouts) , Mary Musgrove (Native American woman who played a crucial role in the founding of Savannah), Susie Taylor King ( gained freedom from slavery at age 14 and served as a nurse during the civil war) and Florence Martus (the waving girl of Savannah). The "belles" or ferry boats are charming historic vessels, maintained well and cared for well by the crew. The ferry operates between 3 docks - Trade center landing at Hutchinson Island near the Westin, the Waving girl Landing at Morrell park and the Savannah Riverwalk center at City Hall. I highly recommend just enjoying the ferry between these docks and the view from of beautiful Savannah from ferry - there's nothing like it! The ferries operate from 7 am till 10 pm daily - it's free. You can carry bicycles as well. The ferry ride is one of the reasons I love Savannah! I could never tire of taking the ride .

    Mei L.

    The ferry has three stops Marriott Riverfront, Convention center and Hyatt Regency. The ride is very pleasant and it is free. The boat leaves every 20 mins and it is on-time. It seems very history and spacious inside the boat. I highly suggest to try it if you are visiting Savannah as the scenery is very beautiful.

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    Lori R.

    How cool is it to hop a boat whenever you want to cross the river?! We stayed at the Westin in April and even though the ferry is "free", you pay a resort fee for the privilege. Totally worth it! We found the ferries to be on time (the Westin gave us a brochure with scheduled times and it was easy to plan accordingly). The boats stopped at the Marriott, as well as the Hyatt. Pleasant and quick ride. Ferry got crowded, but it was comfortable. Loved it!

    Eric S.

    It runs about once an hour or seems to. If your not in a hurry it's a great way to get across the river without the drive over the bridge.

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    This is the easiest recommend ever. The complimentary water taxi alternating between The Westin and River Street is perfect!

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    Savannah Riverboat Cruises

    Savannah Riverboat Cruises

    3.2
    (527 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    We did the sightseeing riverboat cruise and overall had a really enjoyable experience. It was a…read morerelaxing way to see Savannah from a different perspective while learning about the riverfront and the Port of Savannah. The narration was informative, and seeing the massive cargo ships and waterfront activity was a unique experience. The boat was spacious, with both indoor seating and outdoor viewing areas. We ordered the chicken tenders and fries, and they were surprisingly good--definitely above average for food on a sightseeing cruise. We also opted for the 42 oz souvenir drink, which was well worth it if you plan on enjoying a few drinks during the cruise. It lasts the full three-hour experience, and the bartender was fantastic--friendly, personable, and made a great drink. Unfortunately, it rained during part of our cruise, which likely impacted the experience since we couldn't spend as much time outside taking in the views. Of course, the weather isn't something the company can control, and there was plenty of indoor seating to stay comfortable. Overall, this was a fun and worthwhile experience that I'd recommend to first-time visitors, couples, and families. Between the scenic views, interesting narration, better-than-expected food, and excellent bar service, it was an enjoyable way to spend a few hours on the Savannah River. I'd definitely return--hopefully on a sunny day next time.

    Had a good time on the Savannah Riverboat Cruise…read more Honestly, the best part was being able to get out on the water, walk around the boat, and see Savannah from a different perspective. There was some history mixed in along the way, which was interesting, and the whole experience was relaxing. The food was probably the weakest part for me. It was served buffet style with fried chicken, mac and cheese, mashed potatoes and gravy, plus fruit. It wasn't bad, but it was all pretty lukewarm and just didn't leave much of an impression. That said, I don't think people are booking this for the food anyway. You're booking it for the views, the boat, and the experience. We had fun, enjoyed the ride, and I'm glad we did it.

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    Paddles don't run, but a fun concept. 6/5/24
    Paddles don't run, but a fun concept. 6/5/24
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    Ossabaw Island

    Ossabaw Island

    5.0
    (1 review)
    15.9 mi

    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.

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    Pristine beach with only our group on it for its 13 mile entirety
    Pristine beach with only our group on it for its 13 mile entirety
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    Feral gas huffing donkey
    1880s clubhouse. There are 2 upstairs rooms of bunbes inside as well as a large living room and kitchen. Bathrooms also.

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    1880s clubhouse. There are 2 upstairs rooms of bunbes inside as well as a large living room and kitchen. Bathrooms also.

    Savannah Belles Ferry - ferries - Updated August 2026

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