Quick Details
Duration: 45 minutes each way
Ferry Times
- St. Marys → Cumberland Island: Daily, 9 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.
- Cumberland Island → St. Marys: Daily, 10:15 a.m., 2:45 p.m. & 4:45 p.m.
St. Marys to Cumberland Island Ferry Trips
Departure
Your journey begins in St. Marys, Georgia, where you board the ferry bound for Cumberland Island National Seashore. Visit our museum and Visitor Center and enjoy learning about the rich history and nature of the island.
Return Trip
Enjoy a fast ferry service back to St. Marys. The town offers dining, lodging, and attractions within our National Historic District, and beyond that, ensures a special visit. History, nature, and adventure await you on Georgia’s coastline.
Important Info
- Arrive 60 minutes before your scheduled ferry departure time
- Passengers must purchase departure and return trip during checkout. One way ticket purchases are subject to cancellation
What to Bring
Printed ticket or confirmation email
Ferry Schedule
-
March 1 – September 30 | 7 days a week
Leave St. Marys
9 a.m.
11:45 a.m.Arrive on the Island
9:45 a.m.
12:30 p.m.Leave the Island
10:15 a.m.
2:45 p.m. (Mon-Sat)
4:45 p.m.Arrive at St. Marys
11 a.m.
3:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. -
October 1 – November 30 | 7 days a week
Leave St. Marys
9 a.m.
11:45 a.m.Arrive on the Island
9:45 a.m.
12:30 p.m.Leave the Island
10:15 a.m.
4:45 p.m.Arrive at St. Marys
11 a.m.
5:30 p.m. -
December 1 – February 28 | 5 days a week Thursday – Monday | No ferry Tuesday/Wednesday
Leave St. Marys
9 a.m.
11:45 a.m.Arrive on the Island
9:45 a.m.
12:30 p.m.Leave the Island
10:15 a.m.
4:45 p.m.Arrive at St. Marys
11 a.m.
5:30 p.m.