A ferry through the Intracoastal to River Street, turning the commute into the experience.
The Vagabond Cruise operates a round-trip ferry from Harbour Town Marina in Sea Pines Resort to River Street in Savannah's historic district. The crossing takes approximately two hours each way through Calibogue Sound and along the Intracoastal Waterway, and the vessel provides an air-conditioned and heated cabin with a snack bar. The route itself is part of the experience, passing through the tidal waterways and marsh landscapes that define the Lowcountry coast.
Four hours in Savannah is enough to cover the historic district on foot, eat a proper lunch, and explore the squares and architecture that make the city one of the most distinctive in the South. River Street, where the ferry docks, lines the Savannah River waterfront with restaurants, shops, and galleries. The city's grid of public squares, each with its own character and canopy of live oaks, is walkable from the dock.
At $85 per person, the ferry doubles as both transportation and sightseeing. The alternative is a 50-to-60 minute drive each way, which saves money but eliminates the water approach entirely. For groups where some members are playing golf and others are not, the Savannah ferry fills a full day with an experience that has nothing to do with a golf course and everything to do with the region.
A $9 Sea Pines gate fee applies for non-resort guests entering the departure point. Advance booking is recommended. Twenty-four-hour free cancellation applies.
Departs from Harbour Town Marina within Sea Pines Resort. The full day commitment means this works best on a rest day rather than squeezed around a tee time. Sunscreen and a layer for the water are worth packing even on warm days. The return crossing in late afternoon often catches good light across the marsh.
The combination of water transit and a genuinely compelling destination city. Savannah is not a tourist construct; it is a functioning city with serious food, genuine history, and an atmosphere that differs markedly from the resort character of Hilton Head. The ferry removes the driving logistics and turns the commute into part of the day.