Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Skip to footer

St. Marys and Cumberland Island Ferry

Quick Details

Please note: If you make a mistake while booking please call or email the office before making another reservation.

Hour Glass  Duration: 45 minutes each way

Clock 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.

One Way Ticket

Adult (Ages 16-61)

$ 20

Senior (Ages 62 and Older)

$ 19

Child (Ages 15 and Under)

$ 15

Bike

$ 10

Ages 5 and Under

Free

St. Marys to Cumberland Island Ferry Trips

Come and celebrate Christmas like the Carnegies!

On December 7th, 2024 Plum Orchard will be decorated for Christmas; complete with games and light refreshments. If you would like to book the ferry, please call (877) 860-6787 ext 2. You can take the 9am or the 11:45 ferry out to the island and come back to St Marys on the 4:45. Spaces are limited so call soon!

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 $15.00 entrance fee online, you can follow this website. The fee only applies to guests 16 or older. If you pay online, you still need to show your email and valid ID to a Park Ranger during check-in.
  • ANIMAL POLICY: Only service animals under ADA Title II and III may be allowed to board the ferry and the Lands and Legacy tour. Emotional support animals, comfort animals, family pets, or any animal that does not perform a specific service for a person with disabilities will not be permitted. We appreciate your understanding and hope you have a wonderful trip to Cumberland Island!

Special Pricing

  • Special pricing is available to residents of Camden County, GA from December 1st to February 28th. Active Military and Veteran special pricing is also available for the entire month of November. Tickets are first-come, first-serve at the Visitor Center and reservations with the pricing cannot be made in advance. They are non-refundable and non-transferable, they must be used for the day they are purchased. Please call for more information on our special promotional pricing.
  • The reduced price does not include the entrance fee or any other additional fees for Cumberland Island, pricing is only for the ferry ride. 

What to Bring

Printed ticket or confirmation email

Ferry Schedule