Cumberland Island is only accessible by boat via the Cumberland Island Ferry and is located just seven miles east of St. Marys. Their short 45-minute ferry ride makes for a scenic and pleasant form of transportation to the island. The concession-operated passenger ferry departs from downtown St. Marys throughout the day and provides round-trip transportation services to Cumberland Island year-round.

On the Cumberland Island Ferry you can explore and photograph the intercoastal waterways, historic structures, hike through maritime forests. Enjoy beautiful beaches, scour the shoreline after a strong storm, camp in the backcountry or wilderness, enjoy a calm sunset and gaze at the unobstructed views of the stars. Whatever your adventure may be, you’ll find it on Cumberland Island.

The reservations office is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The ferry service schedule varies by season, so check their website Ferry Service Schedule page when planning your visit to Cumberland Island.