- Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina - The tour begins with a boat ride from Shelter Cove Marina to the back side of Daufuskie Island. The ride is an essential part of the tour! Along the way, we will stop to observe dolphins and other wildlife. Additionally, we will view and discuss the sites on Daufuskie and the neighboring islands that are best seen from the water. Your captain is a naturalist.
- Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation - Once on Daufuskie, you’ll get on golf carts and take a tour of the undeveloped, historic side of the island. We stop at nearly all of the significant historic sites, visit with local residents, and meet the artisans of Daufuskie. Your guide is a historian, so along the way, we have numerous stops, discussions, visits, and will go inside everywhere appropriate. For locations that are not occupied, we have keys. The cost includes everything: your boat ride there and back, your golf carts, all the stops, all staffing, refreshments, and snacks.
- Golf Cart Tour
- Round Trip Boat Cruise
Nestled between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, Daufuskie Island is a hidden treasure accessible only by boat. This journey offers a peek into a captivating chapter of Lowcountry history on the island’s untouched side. Explore unique sites such as the First African Baptist Church, the Praise House, Mary Fields School (featured in Pat Conroy’s ‘The Water is Wide’), and the location of the Bloody Point Lighthouse. Visit studios and meet local artists at Silver Dew Pottery and The Iron Fish, the studio of Martha Stewart American Made winner Chase Allen. Discover the rich history of Native Americans, European settlers, the cotton trade, the Gullah people, and the residents who have chosen this remote island as their home. The tour includes a boat cruise from Hilton Head Island, a USCG licensed Captain, an interpretive naturalist/historian guide, a golf cart, and light snacks and refreshments.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
