Hilton Head Ferry: Fastest Route to Daufuskie

Experience the fastest ferry to Daufuskie Island from Hilton Head. Enjoy a smooth, scenic 30-minute ride perfect for families and explorers alike.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Guests can select their desired departure time:

Morning Ferry: 9:00am – 1:00pm

  • 30-minute ferry ride each way
  • 3 hours to explore Daufuskie Island

Afternoon Ferry: 11:30am – 5:00pm

  • 30-minute ferry ride each way
  • 4.5 hours on Daufuskie Island
What's Included
  • Frequent dolphin sightings during the ferry ride (though not a dedicated dolphin tour).
  • Captain narration during transit
Additional Information

The passenger ferry provides the quickest journey from Hilton Head to Daufuskie, offering a smooth 30-minute ride from dock to dock. There are no lengthy crossings or complex transfers involved. Enjoy a swift, picturesque trip across the water, allowing more time to explore the island.
The ferry is designed with families in mind, featuring spacious…

Location
Pirates of Hilton Head
Lighthouse Road
Vagabond Cruise is located in Harbour Town within the Sea Pines Resort. Our entire fleet of vesses is lcoated directly on the charter dock in front of the lighthouse. THis is where you will go to board for the Daufuskie Island Ferry.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Peg
May 9, 2026
Nice Side Trip - Although this was just a ferry trip to Daufuskie, the Captain and First Mate were very friendly and we enjoyed the banter about the area. The boat was small, clean and presentable. I apologize for not remembering your names! Some suggestions~ Non-alcoholic and beer were available to purchase. Take a light jacket and cash for a gratuity. The guys deserved it!
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Colette_j
May 9, 2026
Excellent ferry ride- arrive early- parking is challenging! - Boat leaves promptly at the designated time. Make sure to allow at least 20 extra min to get there because the parking lot was completely full. We had to park 2 lots back by the shops and had my son with a broken foot on a knee scooter. We ran to catch the boat just as it was getting ready to leave. Thankfully, they waited when they saw us running/scootering and waving at them. Our tour guide was so nice and gave us lots of little facts about the island. We also got to see some dolphins on our return trip which was amazing!
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Linda_j
Apr 29, 2026
A fun day - A golf cart is worth the expense as there is little to do at the marina where the boat docks. A nice lunch at the Crazy Crab. Boat ride was smooth.
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Lorna_d
Mar 21, 2026
We thought 3 hours on the... - We thought 3 hours on the island would be long enough but wished we would have stayed all day. Great ferry -ride, efficient, timely, employees.
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From $44
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).