Ferry to Bull Island

- Enjoy dolphin watching, birding, shelling and wildlife -

   Bull Island Photo Gallery

Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge
We are pleased to have been chosen to provide passenger ferry service to a remote Class I Wilderness just a 45 minute drive from downtown Charleston.

A leisurely 30 minute passenger ferry ride with a naturalist takes you through rich salt water marsh creeks, home to dolphins, egrets, pelicans and herons. Relax and enjoy the scenery within South Carolina's most pristine wilderness, 64,000 acre Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.

Disembark on Bull Island, a 6 mile long island managed for endangered and threatened species such as the Red Wolf, Wood Stork and the Loggerhead Sea Turtle. Stroll through protected maritime forest along sixteen miles of footpaths. Enjoy the most fabulous stretch of beach along the East coast including "Boneyard Beach."

For Educators:
The Island Quest field study program.

Please call about our hands on marine science and maritime forest naturalist-led adventures. Half day and full day programs are available. Island Quest programs are structured to meet S.C. Science Curriculum Standards. For further information please refer to the Field Trips page.

"Your naturalist was wonderful and helped each child see a new and great thing. We look forward to putting together a specialty trip for the Southeastern Heritage Development Conference."
         -Jennifer Rennicks

"The boat captain was friendly and the naturalist was great!"
         -Maria Finley, Barrier Island Environmental Program

Ferry Schedule:
March 1 - November 30
Tues., Thurs., Fri. and Sat.
Depart at 9:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
Leave Bull Island at 12:00 & 4:00 p.m.

December 1 - February 29
Sat. only
Depart at 10:00 a.m.
Leave Bull Island at 3:00 p.m.

Pricing:
Adults $30
Children 12 and under $15
Family of 5 or more: one child at no charge.
Cash or checks only please. No Credit cards.

Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the departure time and walk to the end of the pier. No reservations are needed. Bring drinking water and food and wear comfortable walking shoes. Any visit during warm spring, summer and fall months requires insect repellant.

Printable Map of Bull Island This map is in printer-friendly (Adobe Acrobat) format. If you do not have the free Adobe Reader, click here.

Directions to Bull Island Ferry:
Ferry departs from Garris Landing, off U.S. Highway 17.

From Charleston, S.C. take Hwy. 17 North 16 miles, turn right onto Sewee Rd., go 3.5 miles, turn right onto Bull Island Rd, which ends at the landing.
From Georgetown, S.C. take Hwy. 17 South 33 miles, turn left onto the second Doar Rd turn, take an immediate right onto Sewee Rd., go approximately 4 miles, turn left onto Bull Island Rd., which ends at the landing.