Hilton Head to Savannah Round-Trip Ferry Ticket
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Hilton Head Island, USA
- 8 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Cruise from Hilton Head to Savannah on this Lowcountry day trip that’s packed with views. Relax on the open-air upper deck or air-conditioned lower cabin as you cruise through the Intracoastal Waterway, drink in hand from the onboard bar (own price). Then, dock in Savannah and spend a few hours of free time shopping, dining, and sightseeing before sailing back to Hilton Head.
- Scenic cruise from Hilton Head to Savannah makes a great day trip
- Skip the hassles of traffic and parking—dock right downtown
- Admire views as you sail on the Intracoastal Waterway
- Enjoy free time in Savannah, including discounted sightseeing options
What's Included
- Hilton Head to Savannah Round-Trip Ferry Ticket (1 hour 45 minutes 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
- Drinks and snacks available for purchase on board
- Sea Pines Resort vehicle entry fee
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 149 Lighthouse Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA
The Vagabond Cruise reservation office is located just behind the Harbour Town Lighthouse. If you have your mobile ticket you are able to go directly to the Spirit of Harbour Town 30-minutes before departure to board which is located on the pier in front of the Lighthouse.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
This ferry meeting point is on Lighthouse Road in Hilton Head Island. Once you check in, board the big boat with others and get ready to make your way by water to Savannah, Georgia. When you get on board, choose to sit in the air-conditioned lower cabin or the open-air upper deck. There’s also an onboard bar where you can purchase drinks (own expense).
Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway and take in views before docking in Savannah. Get about four hours to explore the city however you’d like to before it’s time to get back on board for the journey back to Hilton Head Island.
Cruise the Intracoastal Waterway and take in views before docking in Savannah. Get about four hours to explore the city however you’d like to before it’s time to get back on board for the journey back to Hilton Head Island.
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Vagabond Cruise
Admission Ticket Included
Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- Please note: There are a set of 10 steps onto the Lower Deck (inside) and an additional 10 steps to get to the Upper Deck (outside) of the boat.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 148 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.4
based on 547 reviews
Bruce_S, Jul 2026
Excellent day trip. You don’t have as much time as you think so I would recommend a quick lunch option. There was a pizza slice place in the city market that was very popular but we did not eat there
Candy_S, Jul 2026
It was very hot sitting next to someone on the trolley. I recommend not going when the temp is in the 90s. Other than temp it was a great experience!
Penny_F, Jun 2026
The crew was wonderful and very informative. Would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to spend a few hours in Savannah GA while vacationing Hilton Head.
Diane_F, Jun 2026
This was a nice way to get to Savannah, but we were disappointed in the boat. The air conditioning barely worked, the toilet in the bathroom was stopped up and smelled horrible, and the noise and vibration of the engine was so intense you could barely hear the person talking next to you. We had planned on a special sunset dinner cruise later in the week on the same boat, but canceled that reservation after this experience!
Bill_O, Jun 2026
The all female crew was amazing. The Captain was very informative while navigating and announcing things we should see while underway.
The dock in Savannah was partial blocked but the girls handled the situation well and got us tied up safely.
The return trip was met with a heavy thunderstorm as we docked but once again the Captain and crew handled the extreme weather like pros.
The family really enjoyed the choice of air conditioned lower deck of fresh air up top. Refreshments and snacks were also an added bonus. All in all it was a relaxing boat ride with plenty of time to stroll around Savannah. Highly recommend.
Selena_B, Jun 2026
Nice,loved the walk out to the beach padding so easy to walk on the sand. Workers were friendly . It was a great week
Melissa_H, Jun 2026
Perfect, relaxing day trip to Savannah! The crew were very helpful and friendly. If you want a seat on the upper deck be sure to arrive early.
Victor_D, Jun 2026
A fun way to not get back in the car and drive. I recommend skipping the trolley tour if you are able to walk around easily. We used the trolley once to get to a Forsyth park and we walked the rest of the way. Look up the trolley maps and stops see what you want to get to before hand :) This tour allowed my family a chance to see enough of Savannah to decide if we would would like to travel to that area in the future.
Terry_S, Jun 2026
Happy hour on the way back very relaxing boat ride very nice shops good places to eat trolley ride is the way to go
Larinda_P, Jun 2026
This was a relaxing way to travel to Savannah. We enjoyed seeing the scenery especially the dolphins. It was great getting to walk around the riverwalk and see the beautiful buildings and gardens as well as taste some of the local food.
Linda_B, Jun 2026
Crew was extremely nice. The boat ride ride was enjoyable..along the way the captain of the ship did point out many things of interest along the way.
Kelly_B, Jun 2026
We had an awesome time on the Vagabond Ferry to Savannah! The crew was helpful and friendly during our ride to Savannah and our ride back to HHI! The four hours in Savannah were just enough time to hit up a few of the hot spots! Shout out to Carter (intern) for being awesome on his fifth day! He worked like a pro! We've done several Vagabond Cruises and will definitely book with them when we return to HHI!
Brian_L, Jun 2026
Everything about the trip was great from start to finish, the boat was clean, the crew was fantastic, and the weather could not have been nicer. I would recommend this trip to couples as well as families.
Marilee_A, May 2026
Don’t waste your time and money on the boat ride. For the cost, there was not any narrative and what little the captain did have to say could not hear. On the return trip we were stuck inside air conditioning was poor very very uncomfortable. The noise from the motor was so loud you could not even hear each other talking. We did purchase the photo which was a plus.
sandi_r, May 2026
Great trip! Ease of pick up at HH and Savannah. Drinks for purchase Only problem we had was that we could not hear the narrator at all
Diane_W, May 2026
It is not a 4 hour stay in Savannah. Left Harbour Town at 9am. Arrived 11:06am. Trolley didn't leave until 11:30am. They said be back at ferry at 2:30. Three hours in Savannah.
Crew was amazing. Comfortable enough. Bathrooms good.
Just disappointed we spent more time traveling as being in Savannah. 4 hours of traveling, (9-11:06) (3 to 5) only 3 hours there.
Should be advertised as such.
Wendy_W, May 2026
It was great from beginning to end. The crew and captain were very professional and informative. It’s a must do when visiting Hilton Head Island
Kim_M, May 2026
Was a nice trip. We had good weather. Staff was nice. Price was reasonable. The only issue we had was a hard time hearing the history narration & instructions at the back of the boat.
Treva_W, Apr 2026
What a wonderful way to spend 4 hours in Savannah. The ride and staff was everything and more than we expected.
Ellen_V, Apr 2026
The ferry views were nice but there was not enough seating for everyone. So had to stay inside of boat. Air conditioning inside was not sufficient in keeping us cool.
James_M, Apr 2026
A fun trip and best way to see the city. Boat was very comfortable and docked right in the center of town.
Laura_B, Apr 2026
This was a great way to spend a day! The boat was comfortable, the staff was friendly and helpful. 4 hours was a good amount of time to get a sense of Savannah. We met some nice people and saw some dolphins too!
Cheryl_W, Apr 2026
Fun ride. I wish we had more time in Savannah. It was hard to hear the pilot talking about the landmarks on the way into Savannah.
Sonya_P, Apr 2026
It is a great way to get to Savannah from HHI. The crew was very nice and knowledgeable. If it is your first tiime visiting, I would recommend the trolley tour.
William_P, Apr 2026
1 3/4 hours each way but it was very relaxing. Rode up top each way. Staff very friendly pointing out things as we travelled.
Julie_F, Mar 2026
We really enjoyed our trip from HH to Savannah. Highly recommend this cruise. The crew on board were so accommodating.
Signed up for the trolley tour and it was waiting for us at the dock.
Robert_T, Mar 2026
Great scenic boat ride through low country South Carolina into Savannah!
Captain Renee did an Excellent job all around and made an extra effort to point all the highlights of the trip!
Patricia_C, Mar 2026
It is a ferry, not a tour. I do not like the fact that at the end of the ferry ride we were “asked” for tips. Please, if you can’t afford to pay your staff enough by charging 80$ each plus the $10 Sea Pines gate fee to get to your boat, charge more.
Jerrold_N, Mar 2026
Great way to spend the day. Plenty of time to explore Savannah and have a lovely lunch at the Olde Pink Restaurant
William_K, Mar 2026
If there was anything to point out along the way, we wouldn’t know because we couldn’t hear a thing over the sounds of the boat engines. Had we known that before we would have sat elsewhere.
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