Ferry Times & Schedule
- Check begins one hour before ferry departure at the Mainland Visitor Center. All unclaimed reservations will be cancelled 30 minutes prior to departure and those spots will be offered to walk-in visitors.
- Prior reservations are highly encouraged. Ferry trips regularly sell out in advance.
- The ferry ride takes approximately 45 minutes.
- COVID-19 UPDATE: The NPS has updated its masking guidance based on the CDC’s COVID-19 Community Levels tool, which helps communities decide what prevention steps to take. Masking requirements will vary by park based on local conditions, however masks are still required on all forms of enclosed public transportation. Updates will be posted on individual park websites and in parks to help you plan your visit. In areas CDC identifies as high COVID-19 community level, masks are required for everyone in all NPS buildings, regardless of vaccination status. In most low and medium COVID-19 community level areas, masks are optional, and you are welcome to wear a mask if it makes you more comfortable. Additional details are available at www.nps.gov/coronavirus.
Spring, Summer, & Fall Schedule
(7 days a week March 1st - November 30th)
| Departures |
Returns |
| 9:00 A.M. |
10:15 A.M. |
| 11:45 A.M. |
2:45 P.M. (Mon - Sat)* |
| |
4:45 P.M. |
* 2:45 P.M. return available March 1st through September 30th
Winter Schedule
(5 days a week, no service on Tuesdays & Wednesdays, December 1st - February 28th)
| Departures |
Returns |
| 9:00 A.M. |
10:15 A.M. |
| 11:45 A.M. |
4:45 P.M. |
Visit www.cumberlandislandferry.com to make ferry reservations.
Camping?
Please visit the
Camping Page for information on scheduling return times.
