Quick Details
Adult
$ 84.95
Child
$ 39
Infant
Free
Take a Day Trip from Hilton Head to Savannah, GA
Take the cruise from Hilton Head Island to Savannah aboard the climate-controlled Spirit of Harbour Town. Depart Harbour Town at 9:00 a.m., enjoy a scenic 1-hour-45-minute cruise each way, and dock directly on River Street for more than four hours of independent sightseeing, shopping and dining. Choose indoor or covered open-air seating, with onboard restrooms, drinks and snacks available for purchase. Optional Old Town Trolley tickets can also be purchased during the cruise.
What to Do Once You Arrive in Savannah
When you arrive in Savannah, take advantage of our exclusive arrangement with Old Town Trolley Tours. The trolley will be waiting on River Street when the boat arrives, making it easy to explore the city’s most iconic landmarks with a guided tour. Tickets are sold onboard during your cruise, so you can plan your Savannah day trip while relaxing on the water.
Cruise Aboard the Spirit of Harbour Town
Travel in comfort and style aboard Hilton Head Island’s only fully climate-controlled passenger vessel. The Spirit of Harbour Town ensures a perfect trip regardless of the weather, where you can stay completely cool in the summer and warm in the winter inside our heated and air-conditioned main cabin. Prefer the sea breeze? Relax on our upper deck, which is fully shaded and equipped with roll-down curtains for inclement weather.
Unlike basic transit boats, this cruise offers premium amenities:
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A Full-Service Bar: We boast a full liquor license, serving up killer seasonal cocktails, morning Mimosas and Bloody Marys, a curated wine list, and ice-cold local microbrews.
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First-Class Comfort: Enjoy peace of mind with access to clean, comfortable, and modern onboard restrooms.
Please Note: There are steps required to board the “Spirit of Harbour Town” boat for both indoor and outdoor seating.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. The Historic Savannah Cruise provides a round-trip express ferry service from Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island to Savannah, Georgia. The cruise travels aboard the Spirit of Harbour Town and docks directly on River Street.
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The trip takes approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes each way. Guests should plan for a full-day outing, including more than four hours to explore Savannah before the return cruise to Hilton Head Island.
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The cruise departs at 9:00 a.m. from Harbour Town Yacht Basin on Hilton Head Island aboard the Spirit of Harbour Town. In Savannah, the passenger cruise docks directly on River Street, close to shops, restaurants and historic attractions.
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You will have more than four hours to explore Savannah independently. This allows time for sightseeing, shopping, lunch, a trolley tour or a walk through the city’s historic squares and streets.
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No. Old Town Trolley Tour tickets are an optional add-on and can be purchased onboard during the cruise. The trolley meets passengers on River Street when the ferry arrives in Savannah.
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The Spirit of Harbour Town has a climate-controlled indoor cabin, a shaded open-air upper deck with roll-down curtains, onboard restrooms and a full-service bar. Alcoholic beverages, coffee and snacks are available for purchase.
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Steps are required to access both the climate-controlled indoor cabin and the covered open-air deck. Guests with mobility concerns should contact Vagabond Cruise before booking to confirm whether the vessel and boarding process can accommodate their needs.
We really enjoyed this trip! The captain Lauren did an excellent job pointing out wildlife, landmarks, etc. as we cruised along. Allison and Lucy did a fine job as crew mates.
– Maggie, TripAdvisor
Nice smooth boat ride to Savannah and back to Harbortown. (...) Great crew on the boat. Informative and helpful.
– Sam C., TripAdvisor
Always nice to take the Savannah, Ga. day trip with the Vagabond Captain and crew! It has become a tradition for me and my son! Love love the trip and couldn't ask to take it with nicer people
– Lorry L., TripAdvisor
The crew, location and duration of the trip was perfect. Ample option for drinks about the boat, fun variety of music and information provided by the Captain about locations, no wake zones and timing.
– Jemirata, TripAdvisor