Cumberland Island National Seashore - Plan Your Visit

Cumberland Island National Seashore by National Parks Service

Operating Hours Seasons

Visitor Center is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Park facilities are closed on December 25.

To Island: Cumberland Island is located seven miles east of St. Marys, Georgia, and is accessible by a concession operated passenger ferry. Following are the ferry boat operating seasons: (RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED - 1-877-860-6787)

SPRING/SUMMER/FALL

(March 1st to November 30th) - The ferry departs St. Marys at 9:00 a.m. and 11:45 a.m., and departs from Cumberland Island at 10:15 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.. (MARCH 1 to SEPTEMBER 30 - Wednesday through Saturday there is a 2:45 p.m. departure from the island)

WINTER

(December 1st to February 28th) - The ferry does not operate on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and there is no 2:45 p.m. departure from the island. The two departure times from St. Marys and Cumberland Island remain the same.

The ferry does not transport pets, bicycles, kayaks, or cars. Charter services are available through the NPS concessionaire.

Local Partners Information Resources

Historic St. Marys, GA

Jekyll Island