Quick Details
Watch for Symptoms
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
This list does not include all possible symptoms. If you, or someone you know, has been recently tested for COVID-19 we ask that you wait the appropriate amount of quarantine days (14) before booking ferry tickets. Keeping guests and employees safe is important to us and ask that you do your part in keeping others healthy.
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.
IMPORTANT: FACE COVERING ARE REQUIRED ON THE FERRY
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
- If you would like to save time by paying the $10.00 entrance fee online, you can follow this website. The fee only applies to guests 16 or older.
What to Bring
Printed ticket or confirmation email
Ferry Schedule
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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.