Island Overview

Daufuskie Island is a residential sea island located between Savannah, Georgia and Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It has a full-time population of around 430 people, and is home to a resort, a private residential community, and largely undeveloped residential property.

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Ferry

Daufuskie Island residents and home owners qualify to ride the Official Daufuskie Island Public Ferry at a discounted rate by obtaining a Qualified Discount Rider (QDR) ID card. In order to obtain an ID card, residents will need to have prior approval from Beaufort County and must complete an application by visiting this site:  https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/daufuskie-ferry-id-application.html. Once you have completed this application, you will be contacted via email for next steps.

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Click Here for complete details describing the current Daufuskie Island Ferry Program and discounted ticket costs.

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Resources:

For replacement cards (a $25 fee may apply, cash or check only) or changes to an existing application, please call Palmetto Breeze Transit at 843-757-5782, Option #3, or email lnorton@palmettobreezetransit.com.​

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For Ferry information including schedules, shuttles and parking options, please visit www.lowcoferry.com . 

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To make a reservation to ride the Ferry, please click here to visit the Ferry Reservations website. 

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Palmetto Breeze

25 Benton Field Road

Bluffton, SC 29910

843-757-5782 – office

843-757-5783 – fax

Office Hours for ID cards: 

Tuesday – Friday  9:00 AM – 5:00 PM except for holidays