Daufuskie Island Guided History Tour from Hilton Head
Description
Tucked between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, and accessible only by boat, Daufuskie Island is a real gem. This 4.5 hour Daufuskie Island trip provides a glimpse into a fascinating chapter of Lowcountry history on the undeveloped side of the island. Learn the rich history of the Native Americans, European settlers, the cotton trade, and the Gullah culture. We encourage you to wear weather-appropriate clothing and bring water, snacks, and sunscreen. -Please be aware: Our tour is completely structured and does not include a stop for lunch.
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Itinerary
It begins with a boat ride from Shelter Cove Marina to the back side of Daufuskie Island. The ride is an important part of the tour! Along the way we will stop for dolphins and other wildlife, plus view and discuss the sites on Daufuskie and the neighboring islands that are best seen from the water. Once on Daufuskie, you'll get on golf carts and take a tour of the historic, undeveloped side of the island. We stop at all of the significant historic sites and artisan shops of Daufuskie.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,134)
Master Captain Dean was great! After a beautiful boat ride, where we saw some dolphins, we toured the island. Met some locals. Learned of the history and saw some key historic spots. The tour was informative, and very interesting!
We had a wonderful time on our cruise to Dafauski Island. Captain Kelly taught us so many interesting facts about the island and the surrounding areas.. he was very knowledgeable and very entertaining. We had a wonderful day.
Experience was great! From a nice boat ride; to golf carting through dirt roads of the Island and touring historical buildings was amazing. It is sort of a one and done kind of trip, but it really is a great experience. Just do it!
Andy did a really great job with our tour. He was able to keep it interesting for everyone, deeply informative about all the stories of the different people that had lived here, and also respectful of the challenges that had been present for them. We also discussed how economics at the end of the day is the reason so many Gullah have left Dafuskie. I would definitely suggest this to others interested in learning more about Hilton Head and Dafuskie history.
Andy’s historical storytelling made the tour very engaging! The island has a complicated history that deserves to be told. A must see while visiting HH.
Captain Andy was Amazing!! So knowledgeable, friendly, fun and overall great experience with him! Had the absolute best day with Captain Andy, the boat ride, and Daufuskie Island!
Capt. Andy was a wealth of knowledge - perfectly paced, enthusiastic storyteller who made for an educational and entertaining trip.
We had the most perfect day. The boat ride was very interesting as was the island tour. Andy was a great guide, very knowledgeable, interesting, and funny.
Captain Dean was really great, giving us the rich history of Daufuskie Island and spots along the way over. Also enjoyed the stops once we got to the island. Highly recommend.
Boat ride, golf carts, history, sights, and dolphins! But, the best part of the tour was our guide Andy! He is very knowledgeable about the area. He pointed out and explained interesting things and he clearly has good relationships with people on the island. The cost is a little high but it was worth it!
