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Daufuskie Island Guided History Tour from Hilton Head
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From $115.00
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- 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Remote Daufuskie Island is accessible only by boat and remains largely undeveloped, despite its fame as the setting of Pat Conroy’s novel “The Water is Wide.” A guided tour makes the trip a cinch—this package includes round-trip ferry tickets, plus transportation between island attractions such as the First African Baptist Church and Mary Fields School, all visited with the benefit of commentary from your guide.
- Daufuskie Island tour from Hilton Head Island
- Get off the beaten track exploring the undeveloped island by golf cart
- Learn about the island’s history from your guide along the way
What's Included
- Golf Cart
- Boat ride there and back
- Historian
- Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Shelter Cove Marina, 1 Shelter Cove Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA
Departure Point: This trip departs from our kiosk desk at Shelter Cove Marina. Address: 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
Return Details
This activity will end right where it started.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Daufuskie Island Guided History Tour from Hilton Head?
A:The policies on sanitization are:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Q:What is the social distancing policy during Daufuskie Island Guided History Tour from Hilton Head?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Q:What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Daufuskie Island Guided History Tour from Hilton Head?
A:The policy on staff health & safety is:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
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Traveler Tips
If doing this during the warm weather and sensitive to sun make sure you ask for a boat with a full Bimini shade.
Reviews
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Reviews by Viator travelers
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Wonderful experience
Rochelle_J, Jun 2022
Wonderful day! Capt Pete was the best! He is extremely knowledgeable about all things Daufuskie Island: history, culture, ecology
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your time touring Daufuskie Island and hope to have you back again sometime soon!
Fun afternoon
Christine_O, Jun 2022
Had a great time! Our guide was very knowledgeable and made the trip fun. We will definitely tell others about it.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your trip and hope to have you back sometime soon!
Great Educational Tour
Rob_D, May 2022
Captain Pippi was a great guide! She is obviously passionate about this region and it’s history and it shows!
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time on the water with Pippi and hope to have you back sometime soon!
Very knowledgeable and interesting guide
Peggy_M, May 2022
Pippi was an excellent guide! Would do another tour with her again. She is very knowledgeable about the history of the island.
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your Daufuskie Tour with Pippi and hope to have you back sometime soon!
Love of Daufuskie
Eugenia_M, May 2022
My kids and I (teenagers and young adults) enjoyed our tour immensely. Captain Pippi shared a wealth of knowledge about the history of Daufauskie and the Gullah people. Her love for the island was evident. The boat ride there and back was also fun. I look forward to going again with my husband soon.
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled that you and your family enjoyed the Daufuskie Island Tour and the rich history of the area. We hope to have you, and your husband back soon!
Money well spent
VERDALE_G, May 2022
Captain Pippi was very passionate about her job and natire. The tour was so detailed and we left with a great understanding of the area. We had a wonderful time. Verdale and Sherry
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time on the water with Pippi and found the tour informative! We hope to have you back sometime soon!
Doreen did a great job...
Chuck_L, May 2022
Doreen did a great job with our tour. Awesome trip to Daufuskie Island . Would highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time with Doreen and hope to have you back sometime soon!
Good out of the way adventure
Edward_A, May 2022
Captain Pippi was very informative and knowledgeable which made the tour extremely interesting.
Edward and Susan Adams
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your time on the water with Pippi and hope to have you back sometime soon!
Amazing experience!
Autumn_V, May 2022
This was such a cool experience, and Doreen was amazing! I can't say enough good things about her energy and story-telling ability. Daufuskie was so interesting - truly a best-kept secret. I was ill-prepared for the bumpy boat ride to and from (esp. at 6 months pregnant), but Doreen took good care of all aboard. Bring lots of sunscreen any time of year you go, and stay well-hydrated. I'll be better prepared next time :) Thank you for such a great tour!
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for your review! We are thrilled to hear that Captain Doreen accommodated you during the ride! We hope to have you back for another tour sometime soon!
Four stars because of captain Doreen But not for the orthopedically challenged
Michelle_A, May 2022
Four stars because of captain Doreen but Not For The orthopedically Challenged. The boat that is used to get you from Hilton head to Daufuskie is not much better off than the small fishing boat in which I imagine the old man and the sea to be wrestling the giant fish! You sit on a bench facing one another, have no back support whatsoever, and are Bouncing up and down like a tiny toddler on grandpa’s knee! But captain Doreen saves This tour by making it really interesting and being so passionate and reverent about the topic. Daufuskie is Indeed a unique place, almost kind of eerie. If you areBut not for the orthopedically challenged looking to pass for hours in Hilton head and not on the verge of a hip replacement, go for it!
Response from Host, May 2022
Thank you for the feedback! We are glad that Captain Doreen made this tour enjoyable for you, and hope to have you back on one of our other tours sometime soon!
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