A great way to travel to Savannah from Hilton head! We saw great views of nature and dolphins during our ride!





Leave the driving to us! Cruise from Hilton Head Island to Savannah, Georgia (1hr 45-min each way), for a day trip that will allow you to spend four hours in the city as we dock directly on River Street, right in the heart of all the action. The Spirit of Harbour Town will travel through the intra-coastal waterways with plenty of sights to see along the way. 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.
In demand: 24 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
One of the most enchanting destinations in the United States is Savannah, Georgia! It's adorned with charming city squares, extraordinary architecture and lush botanical gardens. Our high-speed cruise allows you four hours in Savannah to sight-see, shop, take a trolley tour and find a restaurant for lunch. The Spirit offers an air-conditioned lower cabin, and an open-aired upper deck with a canopy for shade. Enjoy a drink from the Spirit's full bar, and take advantage of discounted trolley tickets available for purchase throughout the trip. The Spirit of Harbour Town is the only vessel on Hilton Head that offers a direct day trip to Savannah, Georgia. We hope to see you aboard soon!
Harbour Town Lighthouse
Enjoy a scenic cruise through the Intracoastal Waterway along the back side of Daufuskie Island as we wind through the Cooper River before entering the Savannah River.
As we make our way up the Savannah River, you'll be welcomed to the city by water with a view of the iconic Waving Girl Statue, a beloved symbol of Savannah's rich maritime history.
Arriving at River Street around 10:45 AM, you'll have over four hours to shop, dine, explore, and experience historic Savannah at your leisure. We'll depart Savannah 3:00 PM and begin our relaxing cruise back to Hilton Head Island arriving back to Harbour Town at 4:45pm.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Hilton Head to Savannah Round-Trip Ferry Ticket lasts about 8 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
Prices start at $80 per person for this Hilton Head Island experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 9:00 AM.
Children aged 3–12 pay from $39, adults from $80. Infants go free.
It can: 24 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 148 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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A great way to travel to Savannah from Hilton head! We saw great views of nature and dolphins during our ride!
Great experience! Water and weather was perfect! Captain was a woman and she was amazing! Very informative about the area! Boat was loud but I didn’t expect anything else! Crew was great!
Absolutely well worth the price. The crew were very friendly and attentive. Beautiful scenery the entire trip and a great way to spend the day on a cruise to Savannah as well as 4 hours of walking around the city. They try to sell trolley tours which is recommended but at the same time we chose to walk and see for ourselves rather than riding the shuttle and get off places and get back on.
Lovely little trip to visit Savannah from Hilton Head. On time and better than driving. The day was warm and we were able to relax while learning some historical details along the way. Easy drop off and pick up. They offered light refreshments. We ate in Savannah.
Trip was timely and plenty of time for lunch and to shop and walk around before heading back to Sea Pines. Lunch at the pink house was wonderful too.
The whole trip was great. However, I was surprised that there was no mention of life jackets or even where they could be found on the boat.
We took the boat to Savannah and back. Best way to day trip Savannah. Sit up top. Breeze keeps you cool and you can hear speaker describe things along the way. Drink prices little on high end, but not like you are riding and tailgating. Takes around 90 minutes each way. Get about 4 hrs in town then board again. Took 1 star off because speakers on main deck do not work. Missed emergency instructions and guide comments.
This was such a fun trip. The ride to Savannah was amazing and we enjoyed the trolley tour. I would definitely do this again.
Captain Renee and her crew were fabulous, the ride to Savannah and back was smooth and informative. We got to see bottlenose dolphins and a couple of bald eagles!!!
Highly recommend this day trip! It’s a quiet boat trip along the Intercostal, saw dolphins and eagles. Crew was courteous and friendly. The speakers on the boat didn’t work so we couldn’t hear the guide aspect of the tour. Otherwise this was a great way to get to Savannah and enjoy a few hours in that beautiful historic city!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Hilton Head to Savannah Round-Trip Ferry Ticket | 8 hours | 4.4 (573) | $80 | |
Daufuskie Island Daily Round Trip Ferry Tickets | 6–8 hours | 4.3 (160) | $60 | View |
Hilton Head to Daufuskie Island Ferry Round Trip | 4 hours | 4.5 (19) | $44 | View |
2-Hour Hilton Head Guided Kayak Nature Tour | 2 hours | 4.9 (1,720) | $47 | View |
Hilton Head Island Dolphin Boat Cruise | 1h 30min | 4.9 (1,684) | $40 | View |
Daufuskie Island Guided History Tour from Hilton Head | 4h 30min | 4.9 (1,183) | $135 | View |
Hilton Head Pirate Ship Adventure Sail aboard the Black Dagger | 1h 30min | 4.9 (741) | $48 | View |