Daufuskie Island Day Trip: Round Trip Ferry Ticket

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Hilton Head Island

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Experience the beauty of Daufuskie Island with a ferry ride to Freeport Marina. Explore the island’s popular spots, including the Old Daufuskie Crab Company, with the option to rent a golf cart for added convenience.

Duration: 8 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Island Head at Broad Creek offers round trip ferry runs from Hilton Head Island to Daufuskie Island year round. We depart from Broad Creek Marina on Hilton Head and arrive at Freeport Marina on Daufuskie Island. The ferry takes about 45 minutes each way, We offer a variety of day trip options.
Enjoy a comfortable cruise as you take in the beauty of the…

What's Included

Round-trip ferry ticket from Hilton Head to Daufuskie Island

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

This is a round trip ticket for a DAY TRIP on Daufuskie Island.

Spending the day or evening on Daufuskie Island is a must! We take you into the most popular location of Daufuskie Island, Freeport Marina home of the famous Old Daufuskie Crab Company. We will set you up with a golf cart rental (if you choose to add this option) to explore the beauty of Daufuskie Island.

Location

Daufuskie Difference

Simmons Road

Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time for check in. Check in at our floating office at the end of the long wooden pier. When you turn onto Simmons Rd. you will make your first right into our parking lot. Then you will walk down the wooden pier, turn left, walk to the Island Head office.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Michelle

Oct 30, 2025

Smooth sailing the way to go. - Fantastic. Nate Nate kind and fun to talk with. The ride was smooth and comfortable. Nate was controlling the music and he did a great job mixing it up and keeping it lively. Definitely recommend the service. We showed up as instructed. We left on time. Will use them every time we are here

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April

Oct 19, 2025

Daufuskie Island – A Hidden Gem of History and Heart - Visiting Daufuskie Island was an incredible and eye-opening experience. I had no idea how much rich, deep history was rooted in this small, quiet island until I explored it firsthand. The stories of the Gullah people, their resilience, and their connection to the land were both humbling and inspiring. One of the most memorable parts of my visit was learning about Sarah Hudson Grant, the island’s physical, and her husband, who served as the undertaker. Their lives reflected the strength and dignity of generations who built and sustained this community long before modern development ever touched it. Equally moving was discovering that the Bible’s New Testament has been translated in both English and the Gullah language—a powerful reminder of how faith, culture, and language intertwine to preserve the identity and heritage of the Gullah people. Hearing the Scriptures spoken in Gullah brought the island’s history to life in a way that words alone can’t describe. Daufuskie is more than just a scenic escape—it’s a living museum of culture, faith, and perseverance. It’s disheartening to see how some of that history is being overshadowed by developers eager to clear trees and expand golf courses. I hope future visitors come not just to relax, but to learn, reflect, and help preserve the sacred spirit of this extraordinary place.

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Jane_h

Sep 25, 2025

Lovely ride to & from Daufuskie - Quick way to get to Daufuskie Island. On our return trip we lucked out & "Capt. Wild Bill" took us back on a faster boat....really appreciated that so much!

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Darryl_l

Aug 30, 2025

Alit of fun - Rent golf cart ,it is fun.The food(wings)at distillery are great!!!Drive back to the Oyster Restaurant

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Pamela_j

Aug 19, 2025

We had a fabulous time,... - We had a fabulous time, we will definitely be booking another excursion for next year. Everyone was very helpful.

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Kristent582

Aug 1, 2025

Great experience - Good communication from the host prior to arrival. We had a great experience. Smooth ride and dolphin sightings along the way were not expected but enjoyable :)

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Mary_m

Aug 20, 2025

Relaxing Day on Daufuskie - Very relaxing day on Daufuskie. Lots of Gullah history. Must rent a golf cart- really no other way to get around, but it is almost $100 for 5 hours! Would not recommend the island for children. Not enough interest for them.

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Jeffrey_l

Jul 30, 2025

Beware of Sunday travel! - Don’t go on a Sunday. Everything is closed! We went swimming in the ocean, was a lot of fun. No gluten free food available for my family.

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515margiej

Aug 28, 2025

Unimpressed - The ferry ride was OK, but the metal bench seats were pretty uncomfortable. We had to be there 30 minutes early and then left 25 minutes later than we were supposed to and there is NO where to sit while you wait. We did a meals and wheels ($99/person) deal which meant we arrived around 10:30. Got our golf cart which was fine. The provided map was very difficult. Many of the "stops" were unable to be found - and some were closed. There is lots of natural beauty on the island and that was quite enjoyable. The roads are terribly bumpy - but the weather is probably rough on them. We did have a good lunch at the Dufuskie Crab restaurant. ($20 vouchers per person were included in our booking. We also got a beverage coupon for something similar to a Long Island Iced Tea). The ferry left for our return trip at 3:15. I'd say our visit there was about 2-3 hours too long. I really don't feel most of this was the fault of the ferry company we booked with - other than making us stand waiting so long in the morning. Dufuskie Island was just not worth the trip.

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John_g

Aug 30, 2025

First visit and last. - Rented a golf cart is was very slow, roads were in very poor condition. The map that they gave us was hard to follow and some of the attractions were not open. Bar at the marina was ok. Two and from boats were ok.

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From $60

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult