Hilton Head to Savannah Round-Trip Ferry Ticket
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Hilton Head to Savannah Round-Trip Ferry Ticket
By Vagabond Cruise
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Skip the stress of highway traffic and parking on a full-day boat tour to Savannah from Hilton Head Island. Perfect for independent travelers, you create a sightseeing itinerary that suits your personal interests. Start with a comfortable journey along the scenic Intracoastal Waterway. After docking in the historic center, enjoy a full four hours to explore the charming Georgian town at your own pace, before returning to South Carolina.
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Ages 0-99, max of 148 per group
Duration: 8h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Expand your vacation to include Georgia
- Enjoy free time to explore the city independently
- See Savannah from an alternative vantage point
- Get special discounts to use around Savannah
- Hilton Head to Savannah Round-Trip Ferry Ticket (2-Hours each way)
- Approximately 4 hours of free time to explore Savannah, Georgia
- Views of the low country waterways during your cruise
- Indoor Air-Conditioned Seating
- Outdoor Open Air Seating
- Entry/Admission - Vagabond Cruise
- Start:
- 149 Lighthouse Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USAHarbour Town Yacht Basin (Just below the Harbour Town Lighthouse)
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69944P6- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Cruise in comfort aboard Hilton Head Island’s only air-conditioned and heated passenger vessel. The Spirit features comfortable seating inside the island’s only enclosed cabin as well as out on our covered open-air deck. Enjoy coffee, hot chocolate, or your favorite beverage from our full service snack bar. The Spirit makes 23 knots providing a fast, stable ride without the worries of driving and parking in Savannah’s historic district.
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 148 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 69944P6
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- Relax030315339530 contributionsA great stayWe enjoyed Hilton head Island and people are very friendly. Our stay at the Sparks hotel by Hilton was awesome. Beautiful place to visit.Written December 3, 2024
- Navigator6625210 contributionsPleasant SurpriseWe have done quite a few of these dinner cruises and usually it’s a nice atmosphere with mediocre food. Even though we had to place our order while signing up, the food was pleasantly tasty. Not a 5 star, but way above the typical fare on one of these ships. We would probably do it again when we are in town again.Written November 18, 2024
- Jeff D0 contributionsGreat views, great staff and good foodWe thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The view was spectacular , the waitresses and waiter were very attentive and friendly, the food was good, not great. The desserts were tasty. But the sunset and moonrise were amazing and the views all around were very enjoyable.Written November 17, 2024
- FJPATE0 contributionsDinner CruiseService was excellent, crew provided excellent service. Departed timely, exceeded our expectations. Would do it again.Written November 15, 2024
- Passenger044564825220 contributionsCanceled due to weather.We booked the trip a week ahead of time and the morning of the event we were notified the trip was canceled. I asked why and the agent explained the weather looked iffy and others on the trip canceled so there was less than 8 passengers booked. Needless to say we were disappointed.Written November 8, 2024
- Mayon5260 contributionsVB Sunset Dinner CruiseIt was really great! The food overall from salad, entree and dessert were delicious. Our waiter (Ben) was awesome! Thank you!Written November 6, 2024
- Camper950210 contributionsDolphins, great captain and crew.Great way to spend the day leaving from Harbour Town HHI to Savanah. Will see and old fort, large container ships and more. Wear comfortable shoes as Savanah has uneven cobbles, bricks etc. to navigate.Written November 5, 2024
- Brad L0 contributionsGreat cruiseWe saw lots of dolphin while we were out on the water. The captain had lots of great dad jokes that made us laugh. It was a great time on the waterWritten November 3, 2024
- Nana_in_iowa0 contributionsSo Relaxing!My husband and I took this trip as part of our 40th wedding anniversary celebration. The captain and crew were fabulous! Not a lot of wind but still a wonderful experience. So peaceful and relaxing! We even saw a few dolphins along side the boat, so that was an added bonus! Thank you for an amazing day!Written November 2, 2024
- phillipgI607DM0 contributionsFun time shimpingWe had an amazing time. The crew was great Funny, and very knowledgeable. We will do it again when we come back. We also brought home alot of shrimp.. Phil GWritten October 31, 2024
- TanyafromtheATL0 contributionsSunset Cruise on Stars & Stripes sailboatGreat outing. The crew is very engaging with the guests aboard the boat, allowing volunteers to help open the sail, to steer the boat, and willing to photos for the guests.Written October 26, 2024
- 945jennip0 contributionsMust DoExcellent service, love the Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins and information about their ways of life in the local habitat in the calibogue sound water.Written October 25, 2024
- KathyKDVM0 contributionsExcellent adventure!!!Me and my friend 82 year old friend Mary took the dolphin sight seeing tour with Captain Justin and First Mate McKinley gave us the best day of our vacation. Great cruise. Great narration (I learned a bunch about dolphins as well as the area. ). Loved our souvenir photo. Drinks and snacks were available. Normally I am the type of person that gets sea sick; but zero problems and never needed a single nausea tablet…great tour boat, great Captain. Finally LOTS of dolphins. Even a couple osprey! One osprey even snagged a fish!!! Take this cruise with these folks of Vagabond Cruises at Hilton Head SC you’ll love the experience!!Written October 23, 2024
- P1817XQalexandram0 contributionsIncredible timeAmazing time! First person to board the ship was a person in a power wheelchair. The staff were happy to help as were we, and made sure he was accommodated and comfortable once on the cruise. As we went set out to sea the captain and staff were so knowledgeable and found us plenty of dolphin to watch. Thank you!Written October 23, 2024
- BobMac19710 contributionsFun adventureLots of dolphins and very knowledgeable staff. Very enjoyable trip! Learned about the life of dolphins and different areas on island.Written October 23, 2024
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Cheryl W
2 contributions
Oct 2020
Vagabond did not enforce wearing a mask while inside the cabin. Yes - there is a little sign on each table telling you to do so. But we did not hear an announcement that it was required. As soon as the tables were filled people removed their masks. No windows were able to be opened. Doors were not propped open. We were stuck in an enclosed cabin with 40-50 other people for 90 minutes and only 3 other people were wearing a mask! In addition to that a man stared us down for 90 minutes on the return trip. We had no idea why he had singled us out until, towards the end he starting yelling how it was all a hoax and that we should remove our masks. Highly uncomfortable and the Vagabond crew still did nothing. Vagabond should have been more pro active in enforcing their own policy. Will not return.
Written October 19, 2020
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Sarah B. Johnson
United States10 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
We chose the ferry cruise to Savannah from HHI because our resort concierge advised it. However, while the cruise ride itself was nice and relaxing, the ultimate reason we went was to explore Savannah for the day. The ferry is almost 2 hours coming and going. There are tables and chairs, snacks and drinks/spirits while on board to make for a comfortable ride. The crew was friendly and accommodating. The “4 hours” in Savannah include boarding on and off the ferry. So really your hours are cut down to maybe 3 usable hours. It was also suggested that we do the hop-on/hop-off tour bus (which we did), but we literally only had time to ride it around the city once ( without getting off), and grab a VERY rushed bite for lunch before reboarding the ferry. If I had it to do over again, I would definitely drive to Savannah and take my time. There was so much to see and do. Save the money for the ferry, for another water excursion instead.
Written August 22, 2021
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carolinagirl944
Charlotte, NC4 contributions
Never been to Savannah before, so it was a great way to see the city. Loved the trolley tour with Mr. Comedy. The ride to and from was nice and scenic. The boat’s bar was not stocked with much. Quite cold in the morning, and all the inside seating was taken so we sat on the upper deck. Would have been nice to have that hot chocolate! In summary, I would definitely do this again in warmer weather, or arriving earlier to get a lower deck seat in colder weather.
Written September 22, 2020
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Julie A
1 contribution
Apr 2021 • Couples
Be early if you want a seat anywhere. They say they have Covid protocol but we were on top of each other with all seating full almost immediately after boarding started. Like other reviews said, you can't understand one word if the few things they said over the loudspeaker system. Riverfront at Savannah is just some touristy restaurants and junk shops. Folks who did the Trolley tour did say they enjoyed that, so do get the tickets ($4 discount) onboard the ferry. Thats the only activity they sold during the ride there. We did see a couple dolphins, and they do have a snack n drink bar open the whole trip. Restroom in down steep narrow stairs and very tight so keep that in mind if you aren't as spry as you used to he. Overall, once you find a place to stand or sit with others a pleasant ride to n from Savannah. But without taking the trolley not much you can walk to or do rom the riverfront during the stop.
Written May 1, 2021
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Dennis B
Palmyra, VA96 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
This is my second time taking this tour. We had friends with us that never had. It met all of our needs and expectations. The captain and crew were great at serving the passengers. The snack bar was a great advantage. The Hop on Hop Off Trolley experience was great. However, I would advise people to purchase tickets online as they generally offer a discount that Vagabond does not.
Written June 5, 2023
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Judy D
Knoxville, TN53 contributions
May 2021
Had a wonderful trip from Hilton Head to Savannah. It was our second time taking the Vagabond cruise to Savannah. Trip was great with just the right amount of time to see the sights of Savannah and have a good lunch. Go early if you want a good seat on the boat. You can sign up for a Savannah tour with a discount on the boat or you can be on your own while in Savannah. I would definitely recommend doing this tour. The boat ride is fun and you can see anything from dolphins, alligators and birds on your trip.
Written May 27, 2021
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N2986CSR
Cleveland, OH8 contributions
Sep 2020 • Family
If you take this ferry make sure to get there very early. Comfortable seating is limited. We got there 20 min early & were stuck in the hot stuffy lower cabin. No air as advertised. They say “limited capacity” but people are still on top of each other. It was so uncomfortable that we were willing to pay the $70 Uber fair back to Hilton Head.
Written September 22, 2020
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eric-stewart
Ottawa, Canada168 contributions
Mar 2023
1. The safety briefing when leaving HHI was inadequate and hurried. If you’re going to tell people where the life jackets are, you should tell them what constitutes the lower deck. It may be obvious to the person doing the briefing, but when you’re sitting on the main deck and there’s still one deck below you, the messaging is a bit blurry. They also didn’t mention escape routes. Half the people weren’t paying attention as it was. They’re probably the same people that talk during safety briefings on airplanes. Frustrating for the crew, but there it is. Not an excuse. I'm a naval officer, so clearly this informs my constructive criticism.
2. The forward doors in the main seating area were blocked with people standing and kids sitting on the floor both to Savannah, and also the return. They have signage telling people not to block these entrances. This needs to be policed. Also the stairway leading to the washrooms on the lower deck were blocked with kids who were camped out on the floor there, presenting a trip hazard to the seniors and mobility impaired people on the boat.
3. There was no safety briefing for the return trip. The boat is equally likely to sink on the return trip. It should be repeated.
We had a great time, don’t get me wrong. We really enjoyed the hop-on, hop-off trolley tour of Savannah (extra $$) during the four hours we had for free time in Savannah. It's just that safety is not something that should be skimped on, especially crowded as we were on the one enclosed deck with the cold weather.
2. The forward doors in the main seating area were blocked with people standing and kids sitting on the floor both to Savannah, and also the return. They have signage telling people not to block these entrances. This needs to be policed. Also the stairway leading to the washrooms on the lower deck were blocked with kids who were camped out on the floor there, presenting a trip hazard to the seniors and mobility impaired people on the boat.
3. There was no safety briefing for the return trip. The boat is equally likely to sink on the return trip. It should be repeated.
We had a great time, don’t get me wrong. We really enjoyed the hop-on, hop-off trolley tour of Savannah (extra $$) during the four hours we had for free time in Savannah. It's just that safety is not something that should be skimped on, especially crowded as we were on the one enclosed deck with the cold weather.
Written March 16, 2023
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Christine A
Atlanta61 contributions
If you don’t want to drive, this is an ok alternative. While the crew was fine, the ship was crowded. If you sit downstairs, it was hard to see out as the windows were cloudy. Not sure if they were dirty or not. The captain tried to give information during the cruise but the sound system was not clear enough to understand him. If you want to explore Savannah then the 4 hours allotted are not enough time. Next time we’ll drive.
Written March 8, 2020
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James H
Greenville, SC4 contributions
Jun 2021 • Couples
Wonderful. Trip tip. Don’t sit inside at the stern. It is noisy and vibrates. Do take up the captains offer to sit in the pilot house. It is air conditioned with comfy seats, a great view, and the captain answers questions.
Written June 16, 2021
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Could we use this as one-way transportation from HHI to Savannah with 4 bags? If so, what would it cost?
Written April 15, 2022
Paula K
Bladenboro, North Carolina
Are less people allowed onboard due to covid?
Written January 30, 2021
Where does the boat let you off in Savannah?
Written January 17, 2021
Is there a boat that leaves from Savannah to visit Hilton Head for the day?
Written December 3, 2020
Around 2 hours from HH to Savanah. Figure extra time for boarding, etc.
Written July 7, 2019
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