Visitors must check in 30 minutes before departure at the Cumberland Island Visitor Center or the reservation will be canceled. Ferry Reservations Transportation to Cumberland Island is aboard an official National Park Service concessioner operated ferry or by private boat. To view the ferry schedule please visit the Operating Hours & Seasons Page. A National Park Entrance Fee will be charged on the morning of check in. Camping Reservations For information on camping, reserving campsites, preparing for a night on the island, and scheduling your ferry times please visit the Camping page. Wedding, Event, & Other Special Activities Permits Cumberland Island National Seashore is home to many beautiful cultural and natural settings which are ideal venues for a variety of special activities such as events, wedding ceremonies, and film and photography projects. Most special events and activities held in the park require a special use permit, issued only after the National Park Service (NPS) determines that the activities involved will not impair park values and resources. To find out more and to download an application visit the Special Use Permits page. School & Education Groups School groups must make ferry reservations in advance of their trip by calling the ferry concessioner at 877-860-6787 Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Fee waivers for the park entrance fee are available for accredited educational institutions. Visit the Plan a Field Trip page to find out more and to download a Fee Waiver Application. Guided Tour Operators There is one guided tour offered each day on the island. For information visit the Lands & Legacies Page. All other guided tour operators that charge a fee to bring visitors or students to Cumberland Island must have a Commercial Use Authorization (CUA) permit. Visit the Commercial Use Authorization page for more information. Commercial Filming & Photography Commercial filming and photography are welcome at Cumberland Island National Seashore. These activities do require an approved permit that must be submitted and processed prior to filming or photographing. Visit the Special Use Permits (SUP) page for more information and to download a permit.
The ferry to Cumberland Island National Seashore is operated by a concessioner. The sailing schedule, refund policy, and policy for items which can be taken aboard the vessel are determined by the concessioner. |