About the Daufuskie Difference

An Island Like No Other.

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About Daufuskie Island

Daufuskie Island is a Place Unlike Anywhere Else in the World

When you and your family spend a few hours on Daufuskie Island, it's like time travel. You'll see nature in its most pristine, beautiful form, and watch countless dolphins swimming alongside your ferry boat as you make your way to this magical island of Daufuskie.

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Restaurant

The Old Daufuskie Crab Company Restaurant

Fresh seafood at the Old Daufuskie Crab Restaurant is simply delectable. You'll be begging to extend your stay on the island just to have one more helping of our famous Daufuskie Island Deviled Crab!

Lunch

Local boaters from Charleston to Savannah, GA make the trip to visit us daily for our Lowcountry lunch specials! Join us for lunch today!

Dinner

Dinner is served 7-days a week at the Old Daufuskie Crab Company Restaurant. The Restaurant's Dinner service begins at 4pm.

Scrap Iron

Enjoy our famous Scrap Iron Cocktail, only served at the Old Daufuskie Crab Company! The choice 21+ refreshment
of Daufuskie Island!

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Experiences

Hilton Head -> Daufuskie Island Daily Round Trip

2025 Island Head Ferry Schedule

9:00 AM Departure to D.I. - Arrives at Freeport Marina on Daufuskie Island approximately at 9:45 AM
3:15 PM Return from D.I. - Arrives at Broad Creek Marina on Hilton Head Island at approximately 4:00 PM

11:00 AM Departure to D.I. - Arrives at Freeport Marina on Daufuskie Island at approximately 11:45 AM
5:15 PM Return from D.I. - Arrives at Broad Creek Marina on Hilton Head Island at approximately at 6:00 PM

***1:00 PM Departure to D.I. - Arrives at Freeport Marina on Daufuskie Island at approximately 1:45 PM
***7:15PM Departure from D.I.
- Arrives at Broad Creek Marina on Hilton Head Island at approximately 8:00 PM
***Trip Offered 5/1 - 8/31 Only!***

Arrive at the dock 30 minutes early for check-in. The trip from Broad Creek Marina to Freeport Marina takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Plan accordingly for traffic, as the bridge onto Hilton Head Island often gets backed up!

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Things to do on Daufuskie Island

Authentic Lowcountry Leisure & Entertainment

It doesn't matter if you're visiting as a tourist from outside of the United States, or if you're a local boater from Bluffton or Hilton Head Island... you're always welcome!

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Sunsets are special here

Simply Outstanding Sunsets Daufuskie Island

The sunsets on Daufuskie Island are some of the most beautiful in the world. Watching the colors of the sky change as the sun disappears into the horizon is the perfect way to end a day.

Sunsets & Scrap Iron

Daufuskie Sunsets

Serene Sunset Views

Daufuskie Sunsets

Stunning Water Views

Daufuskie Sunsets