Ferry from Savannah to Hilton Head

Ferry from Savannah to Hilton Head at a glance

Here is what the Savannah to Hilton Head ferry looks like: enclosed, air-conditioned passenger ferry with an open upper deck run by Hilton Head-Savannah passenger ferry (seasonal), about 1 hour 30 minutes from port to port, seasonal day-trip sailings (spring to autumn, selected days). You board at River Street waterfront, Savannah and step off at Hilton Head Island (pier confirmed at booking). Haqqi Tours checks the sailings for your travel date and tells you the cost before anything is booked.

• Route: Savannah to Hilton Head (about 55 km by sea)
• Operator: Hilton Head-Savannah passenger ferry (seasonal)
• Crossing time: about 1 hour 30 minutes
• Vessels: enclosed, air-conditioned passenger ferry with an open upper deck
• Frequency: seasonal day-trip sailings (spring to autumn, selected days)
• Departure port: River Street waterfront, Savannah
• Arrival port: Hilton Head Island (pier confirmed at booking)
• Vehicles: passengers only
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation in the WhatsApp chat, e-ticket by message

The ferry runs as a day excursion that leaves Hilton Head Island in the morning and docks at Savannah's River Street, so the return from Savannah is the afternoon sailing; it operates only on selected days and seasons, and we finalise the dates and the Hilton Head pier before booking.

Departure: River Street waterfront, Savannah

River Street waterfront, Savannah is where the Savannah to Hilton Head ferry begins. We tell you whether tickets are scanned at a gate or on board, whether an ID or passport is required, and how early to arrive for your sailing and vessel. On busy summer days the port is crowded, so the margin matters.

• Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure
• Keep the electronic ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
• Luggage is carried free within the shipping line's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
• Cafés, kiosks and waiting halls at River Street waterfront, Savannah; some fast boats board only minutes before sailing

Arrival: Hilton Head Island (pier confirmed at booking)

You step off at Hilton Head Island (pier confirmed at booking). Taxis and buses meet the boats. If you would rather not think about it, we book a driver to meet the ferry and take you to the door of your accommodation.

Arriving late? We note your arrival and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the ferry, so a delay costs you nothing.

On board the Savannah to Hilton Head ferry: seats, cabins and luggage

On board, the ferry from Savannah to Hilton Head is relaxed: you can walk about, sit inside or on deck, eat at the café and watch the coast. Seat classes differ in space and quiet - economy, airline seats, lounge or business on the fast boats; cabins of two to four berths on overnight ferries. The fast boats are passenger-only, so bags stay with you.

• Passengers only - luggage stays with you
• Children's fares by age; infants usually free
• Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - tell us if one is travelling
• Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries

Things to do in Hilton Head after the ferry

Hilton Head Island is a South Carolina barrier-island resort of wide beaches, golf courses and the Harbour Town lighthouse. Arriving by sea puts you in the middle of it: Coligny Beach, the golf courses, Calibogue Sound and Harbour Town and Sea Pines are all reachable from Hilton Head Island (pier confirmed at booking).

If you want the days in Hilton Head organised - a driver, a boat trip, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it on WhatsApp.

Best time to take the ferry from Savannah to Hilton Head

Every season has its case for Hilton Head. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Savannah and Hilton Head, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.

Ferry or flight from Savannah to Hilton Head?

For most passengers on this route the ferry is the better way: it leaves from the port in Savannah and lands you in Hilton Head itself, carries as much luggage as you can wheel, and turns the journey into part of the holiday. A flight only wins when the crossing is long and time is short. Haqqi Tours offers flights too, and says honestly which is better for your dates.

Return ferry from Hilton Head to Savannah

The Hilton Head to Savannah ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Haqqi Tours arranges the return ticket in the same conversation; if the return date is not fixed, an open return on the same operator keeps it flexible.

How much does the ferry from Savannah to Hilton Head cost?

Ferry prices from Savannah to Hilton Head move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we look up the fare for the day you want to sail and send it by WhatsApp before you decide.

What we include in the price we send: the ticket for each passenger, any reserved seat or cabin you asked for, port taxes, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the e-ticket and answering questions before and during the crossing.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Savannah to Hilton Head: how to pay less

Getting the lowest fare on the ferry from Savannah to Hilton Head is a matter of vessel, timing and flexibility. Here is how Haqqi Tours finds you a cheap ferry ticket:

• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
• Travel light - some fast boats limit luggage per passenger
• Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
• Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic
• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise

When you fill in the form, say if you can move your dates. We compare the sailings around them and send the cheapest Savannah to Hilton Head ferry first, then the alternatives.

How to book ferry tickets from Savannah to Hilton Head with Haqqi Tours

Here is how to book Savannah to Hilton Head ferry tickets with Haqqi Tours: use the short form on this page - date, one-way or return, passengers - and send it. Shortly afterwards we write to you through WhatsApp with the sailings, the vessel type and the price. Once you confirm and payment is arranged in the same conversation, we issue the ticket and send the e-ticket or boarding reference.

• Step 1 - complete the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Hilton Head

Haqqi Tours also provides what happens around the ferry: a private transfer from your hotel to River Street waterfront, Savannah with the luggage, a driver waiting at Hilton Head Island (pier confirmed at booking), and tours in Hilton Head. Mention it on WhatsApp and it goes on the same confirmation.

Timetable and season of the Savannah to Hilton Head ferry

Seasonal day-trip sailings (spring to autumn, selected days) - that is how often the ferry from Savannah to Hilton Head runs, with more departures in summer and fewer, sometimes weather-dependent, in winter. Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes at sea plus check-in at the port. Timetables change between seasons, so we send the exact departures for the date you travel rather than a list that may be out of date.

If a sailing is cancelled by the ferry company for weather, you are rebooked on the next available or refunded; our WhatsApp desk handles that for you on the day.

Why book your Savannah to Hilton Head ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Booking with Haqqi Tours means the ferry ticket from Savannah to Hilton Head is one message away, not one website away. We compare, we book, we send the ticket, and we stay reachable. Add a transfer or a tour and the whole journey sits on one confirmation. Send the form to start.