Daufuskie Island

03/07/2024

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01/24/2024

Whether you are a Come’yuh or a Bin’yuh, there is magic to be found on Daufuski Island. by Susan FramptonPhotography by J. Lachenman Over 1,000 barrier islands are strewn along the southeastern coastline, stretching from North Carolina’s Cape Fear to northern Florida. Some are small and uninha...

01/09/2024

IMPORTANT

DIFS service will be suspended at 4 PM until further notice. Please call 843.940.7704 with any questions.

12/28/2023

IMPORTANT:

The location of the Ferry Embarkation will be moving on January 1, 2024, to CC Haigh Jr. Boat Landing, 2 William Hilton Parkway, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

Please direct any questions to [email protected] or 843.940.7704

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08/31/2023

Starting this morning, August 31st, we’ll resume our normal ferry schedule with the 8:30 AM departure from Daufuskie Island, reopen the Visitors Center, and offer all normal shuttle services.

Please call 843-940-7704 with any questions.

08/29/2023

Hurricane Idalia Weather Advisory

The Daufuskie Island Ferry Crew is monitoring Hurricane Idalia and making final preparations. Ferry service on Wednesday, August 30th will be suspended following the 11:30 AM departure. Therefore, we are canceling the 1 PM and 4 PM departing Buckingham and 2:30 PM and 5:30 PM departing Melrose Landing for Wednesday, August 30th. This gives our crew enough time Wednesday afternoon to properly secure the ferry boat prior to the arrival of tropical storm-force winds.

We hope to resume service on Thursday, August 31st, and will confirm that with you as soon as possible following the storm and our assessment of the docks and boats.

Please keep in mind that the captain can suspend operations anytime it is unsafe to travel. This includes short delays for passing weather conditions. Ferry operators have strict safety guidelines for operating in adverse weather conditions and unscheduled delays and cancellations may occur without notice.

A note on parking:
The parking lots at both Melrose Landing on Daufuskie and Buckingham Landing in Bluffton are in very low-lying areas and can be prone to flooding. We recommend not parking in these locations until the storm has passed. Patrons at Melrose Landing are encouraged to move their vehicles as far away from the dock as possible within the parking area. Patrons at Buckingham Landing are advised to move vehicles to the Daufuskie Island Visitors Center parking lot, located at Tanger 2 Hilton Head Outlets, 1414 Fording Island Road, Suite A190.

08/28/2023

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08/04/2023

Posting as a courtesy for Daufuskie Island Independent School

Be part of something historic! The opportunity to help change the trajectory of education of an island comes only once a generation! Become a founding supporter of Daufuskie’s FIRST middle school and help strengthen young minds. WE NEED YOU!

With no secondary school on Daufuskie, middle schoolers have an hour and a half commute each way to public school. In a movement to reengage our youth in their community and create access to exceptional educational opportunities for all of our island students, our community is working together to open Daufuskie Island Independent School this fall of 2023.

Golf Haig Point’s Rees Jones course in our Inaugural Golf Tournament, September 11, 2023 in support of the youth of Daufuskie! Bring friends and enjoy a day helping make Daufuskie history! We are so excited to show you the special work we have going on here. Visit our website (www.diis-sc.org) to register and learn more about our project.

We look forward to commemorating September 11th with you!

Not able to join us that day? To make a donation directly, please visit https://diis-sc.org/support-us/

Most Sincerely,
Kimberly Lundgren
Executive Director, Daufuskie Island Independent School
[email protected]

07/11/2023

Daufuskie's first time making the list!

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07/07/2023

Parking Directions for day-trippers and overnight visitors

07/06/2023

Any plans for August?? Check out Good Housekeeping’s #1 pick!

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06/29/2023

Happy Grand Opening! ✂️🎉🎈

06/28/2023

Anyone (21+) that makes a purchase at our Grand Opening tomorrow will be entered to win the Daufuskie Gift Basket with goodies from:
Daufuskie Blues
Daufuskie Island Distillery
Premier Properties by Haig Point
Daufuskie Trail Rides
Island Shack Cafe
Daufuskie Carts
Haig Point
Daufuskie Oak-n-Oyster

06/27/2023

Our signs are up and look fantastic! You’ll be able to easily find us for our Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Tanger Outlets, Hilton Head on Thursday, June 29th.
We’ll have a book signing with the one and only Sallie Ann Robinson and a trunk show with Daufuskie Oak-n-Oyster!

06/27/2023

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Daufuskie Island has a long and rich history dating back to the late 1500’s. The island was named Daufuskie, meaning “sharp feather” in the Muscogee l…

06/20/2023

Save the Date! Grand Opening + Ribbon Cutting

06/13/2023

06/02/2023

Happy Opening Day! Visit our new location at Tanger 2 Outlet Hilton Head and get info on the ferry and parking as well as shop local artisan goods!

05/31/2023

Beginning June 1, 2023 please visit our new location:

Tanger 2 Outlet Hilton Head
1414 Fording Island Road
Suite A-190
Bluffton, SC 29910

Purchase tickets in person and shop our unique assortment of Daufuskie-themed items!

05/26/2023

We are aware of the inclement weather expected for the weekend. Our ferry schedule will not be affected. Specific departure times are at the discretion of the captain. Currently, we do not expect any delays.

05/26/2023

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05/20/2023

UPDATE: Daufuskie Island Ferry Visitor Center Relocation - June 1, 2023

New Address: Tanger 2 Outlet, 1414 Fording Island Road, Suite A-190, Bluffton, SC.

This new climate-controlled location allows visitors multiple food and beverage options, entertainment options, retail offerings, and public restrooms. Day trippers as well as overnight visitors will enjoy 24-hour security on the grounds and parking lot while the shuttle to and from the boat embarkation at Buckingham Landing will remain under five minutes. The Ferry Embarkation will remain at Buckingham Landing at 35 Fording Island Road Ext.

Visitors will still be able to purchase ferry tickets at the new location as well as have the knowledgeable staff help with reservations for golf carts, day tours, and accommodations.

Overnight Parking Notice!!
All overnight visitors that arrive between May 22 - May 31, 2023 and depart June 1st or later will need to park at the Tanger 2 location in preparation for the relocation. Any overnight visitor cars parked at the Bridge Center lot (1536 Fording Island Road, Suite 102A) need to make arrangements to be moved. No cars are permitted to park at the Bridge Center after May 31st and may be subject to towing on June 1st.

We look forward to having you and please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions!

Your Daufuskie Island Ferry Crew

05/18/2023

As it becomes more popular for tourists, Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, is focused on both sharing and protecting its unspoiled beaches, mystical marshlands, and rich Gullah culture.

05/10/2023

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04/03/2023

Open to the Public - Very Limited Spots!
Lighthouse Lunch 'n Learn
to celebrate the 150th Anniversary
of the Haig Point Lighthouse

Presentation, Tours & Lunch
Monday, April 24th
11:30 AM
Lighthouse Lawn

$75 per person Public Ticket (without ferry)
$125 per person Public Ticket (includes ferry)

A portion of each ticket will be donated to the Daufuskie Island Historical Foundation's Wickhouse Renovation Project

Email Lauren Hunt at [email protected] to make a reservation

03/13/2023

Leanne Coulter and Rhonda Davis run Daufuskie Blues studio out of a 1930s schoolhouse on remote Daufuskie Island, South Carolina, accessible only by ferry from Hilton Head. 'I was shocked to learn indigo was here in our backyard, growing wild,' Davis says. 'It’s leftover from the days of indigo plantations.'"

Indigo was once so vital to the state people called it “blue gold.” As interest in the dye reignites, historic sites are shining a light on its past.

02/23/2023

"This tiny island is only accessible by boat, offering a perfectly secluded romantic getaway," says Travel + Leisure

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02/09/2023

"Historical landmarks and an eclectic arts scene keep the island's spirit alive and thriving."

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01/25/2023

"This secluded South Carolina isle—which has no hotels and is only accessible via boat—is most notable for its 3 miles of unspoiled beaches (all of which are open to the public!)"

It’s never too early to start planning your summer sojourn, and these incredible U.S. beach towns serve as the perfect destination inspiration.