Daufuskie Island Ferries
The companies which provide daily ferry service to Daufuskie Island are the Palmetto Ferry Company (Tel. 843-757-7819) and Daufuskie Island Cruises & Tours (Tel. 843-342-8687). Schedules listed below are subject to change so be sure to call and confirm times.
| Palmetto Ferry Company Schedule (SUSPENDED AS OF JAN. 30 UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE) |
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| Depart Salty Fare On Hilton Head | Depart Melrose Landing on Daufuskie Island |
| Daily unless otherwise noted | |
| 8:30 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 2:30 PM |
4:00 PM |
| Daufuskie Island Cruises & Tours Schedule | |
| Depart Broad Creek Marina on Hilton Head | Depart Freeport Marina on Daufuskie Island |
| Daily unless otherwise noted | |
| 7:15 AM (Mon. - Fri.) | 8:15AM (Mon. - Fri.) |
| 11:30 AM |
12:30 PM |
| 3:00 PM (Mon. - Fri.) |
4:00 PM (Mon. - Fri.) |
| 4:00 PM (Sat. and Sun.) | 5:00 PM (Sat. and Sun.) |
note: parking is $3.00 a day at Broad Creek Marina.
*Additional boats may run Tues., Wed. & Thurs. departing Hilton Head at 6:00 PM and departing Freeport Marina at 8:30 PM if a minimum of 15 people have made reservations.**Free parking for 30 cars is offered to Daufuskie residents through the end of March. Interested parties must have proof of residency, license plate number, make & model of car and register with Meg at the Broad Creek. (M - F 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) Call (843) 342-8687 with any questions.
The Ferry Program and Reduced Fare Schedule for Daufuskie residents and landowners is now in effect. Call Ms. Rory Barksdale at Palmetto Breeze 843-757-5782 for information or click this link to download the complete manual and details of the program:
Round trip tickets on Daufuskie Island Cruises & Tours are $23 round trip, $19 for contractors, bulk ticket packages available at discounted rates. Children 2 and under are free. The Palmetto Ferry Company round trip tickets are $30 for adults, $20 for children.