Current Ferry Schedule
January, 2025 – We are currently in our off-season until February 14, 2025. See y’all then!
Booking is easy:
- Click on the date you need or the trip type you want.
- Select the number of tickets you need and checkout.
- Join us and enjoy the ride.
THE FERRY GOES IN BOTH DIRECTIONS BETWEEN DANIEL ISLAND AND DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT PARK – BE SURE TO SELECT THE CORRECT DEPARTURE LOCATION!
We operate Thursday through Saturday plus the 2nd Sunday of each month with trips between Daniel Island and Downtown Charleston as well as City Lights Harbor Cruises each evening.
Thursday through Saturday Schedule
5:30pm Daniel Island Departure – 9:15pm return
6:10pm Downtown Waterfront Park Departure – 8:30pm or 10:00pm return
7:00pm – 8:30pm City Lights Harbor Cruise from Daniel Island
8:30pm Daniel Island Departure – One Way to Downtown Waterfront Park
Saturday Daytime Schedule
12:30pm Daniel Island Departure to Downtown Waterfront Park – 4:30pm return
Sunday Schedule
2nd Sunday of Each Month Only – Service to 2nd Sunday on King Street
12:00 Noon Daniel Island Departure to Downtown Waterfront Park – 4:30pm Return
Ferry Tickets
Round-trip between Daniel Island and Downtown – $26 adults/$16 kids
Sunset Harbor Cruise – $38
One Way to Downtown – $15
Round Trip to Concerts from Downtown Waterfront Park – $40
One Way Trip to Concerts from Downtown Waterfront Park – $30
– Special Events Priced per Event –
Groups limited in size to 15 on our Harbor Cruises. If you have more than 15 people, please book a charter with us.
**Children 3 and under are free on trips between downtown and Daniel Island but ALL passengers must have a ticket. No child ticket price on the Sunset Harbor Cruise**
What People Say About Us
I had booked the wrong round trip. My own fault for not paying detailed attention! And this company is the BEST, they took us instead on a different trip even though they had no reason to do this!!Unbelievable gracious leadership!! We are so thankful and will always book with them again!!! Thank you all!!! ❤️The Photos don’t do it justice how interesting it was and how much fun we had!!! Again, thank you 😊
The ferry was an excellent experience and one I would highly recommend! All staff was very friendly and courteous, the bar was fully stocked and at reasonable prices. This was such a convenient and fun way to go downtown for dinner, drinks, a little bit of fun, and get a ride home. Much better than an Uber! I will definitely do this again!
What a great experience ! We took the ferry from East Bay to Daniel Island for dinner at Kings Tide .( another review pending ) The Ferry attendants were very personable , the beer was cold and the fellow passengers were engaging . Cant wait for return for another trip to Daniel Island , 1st mate Savannah was conversational and did an amazing job . I highly recommend Daniel Island Ferry ⛴
5 star service and experience. Highly recommend booking the ferry well in advance if you're planning to utilize for concert transportation. They were booked over 2 weeks prior to a concert we attended this week and we were bummed we'd have to hassle with Uber or a taxi (prices can be over $150 back to downtown after a show). Something told me to check the day of for cancelations and sure enough, we were able to get last minute round trip tickets. The crew had also mentioned that you can always show up at the ferry and they often have no shows and can fit extras onboard, no guarantees of course. We tried this with a couple we ran into after the show. They walked with us to the ferry and were luckily able to get onboard for the ride back to downtown. Cannot say enough about the crew/ staff onboard and also at their office. Very friendly, professional, and the boat is immaculate. It was great to take in the sights and neat that one of the crew members pointed out where the show Outerbanks was being filmed. Be prepared that the walk from the ferry dock to the stadium is about 20 mins but it's through a scenic area with plenty of restaurants along the way.
Colby and the crew were absolutely amazing. Couldn't have asked for a more generous and accommodating bunch. The ride was smooth and quick. Cheapest beers in the city too! Highly highly recommend!
Our beverage menu:
Michelob Ultra: $5
Island Coastal Lager: $5
Boat Day IPA: $7
New Realm IPA: $7
Munkle Brewing Co Pilsner: $7
Hard Seltzer: $7
Tipsy Wine Spritzer: $10
White Wine: $6
Rose’: $6
Red Wine: $6
Coke, Sprite, Water: $1
** No Outside Food or Beverages Allowed**
Restaurants Within a 10 Minute Walk of our Docks:
Thank you for a great 2024 season! We are in our off-season until February 14th when we return for Valentine's Day and SEWE.
Our 2025 calendar schedule is posted so book now for DI Ferry Week in April and all concerts on DI (July 4th and other special events will be posted later).
Can't wait to see y'all in 2025!
Our 2025 calendar schedule is posted so book now for DI Ferry Week in April and all concerts on DI (July 4th and other special events will be posted later).
Can't wait to see y'all in 2025!
NYE on the DI Ferry! Join us for our last runs of the season tonight. Champagne included on all runs. Ride to dinner or join us for our Champagne Harbor Cruise from 7:00-8:30. After tonight we will be off until Mid-February for @sewe.
Photos from Daniel Island Ferry's post
Charleston, South Carolina
A little victory celebration cruise for @cofcbasketball before heading to Hawaii. Thanks for riding with us!
#diferry #cofcbasketball #harborcruise #charleston #lowcountryliving
#diferry #cofcbasketball #harborcruise #charleston #lowcountryliving
Another great weekend of Milk & Cookies with Santa! Took Santa by to check on a shipment of Christmas presents at South Carolina Ports Authority Wando Welch Terminal:-).
Photos from Daniel Island Ferry's post
Daniel Island, Charleston, South Carolina
Thanks @highschoolhaulersco for delivering the decorations to our dock to get us ready for Santa! Appreciate the quick, reliable service!
#diferry #christmas #santacruise #danielisland #highschoolhaulersco
#diferry #christmas #santacruise #danielisland #highschoolhaulersco
Photos from Daniel Island Ferry's post
Daniel Island, Charleston, South Carolina
Santa Claus is Coming to Town!! Join us for Milk & Cookies with Santa in December and make memories to last a lifetime. Don’t wait in line for Santa - cruise the harbor with him on his floating sleigh and make sure you’re on the Nice List. Running the 1st three weekends in December.
#santacruise #milkandcookieswithsanta #danielislandferry #thingstodoincharleston #chstoday #danielisland #lowcountry #charleston #christmas2024
#santacruise #milkandcookieswithsanta #danielislandferry #thingstodoincharleston #chstoday #danielisland #lowcountry #charleston #christmas2024
