There is nothing wrong with Daufuskie Island but it is not exciting. We had expected to have a lot of experiences in which we learned more about Gullah life and culture. This really did not happen. We saw the old lighthouse -- which has been moved and an old school house which is now a library. The Iron Fish sculpture gallery was very interesting and if we had room, I might have purchased a small sculpture but it could have been anywhere. There was sustainable community that charged $30 per person for a tour. I understand their need for income but we passed on this opportunity.This was not an inexpensive trip. The ferry cost $120 plus tax for the two of us and the captain and his crew member did not give any kind of commentary as we crossed the waters. We then rented a golf cart for about $85. It did not work well and we pretty much crawled along. I did buy a book about Daufuskie Island at the Lighthouse gift store:Wick's and Jake's Daufuskie Island which gives the author's (Wick) own unique experience of Daufuskie and some history. The writing is somewhat humorous .If you have absolutely nothing to do and $200 rattling around in your wallet, this i might be a good excursion. But do not feel pressured to go. And if you get a golf cart that doesn't work, go back and ask for another one!

Wonderful experience! Anna, our tour guide, was so knowledgeable, a great communicator, and fun to listen to. We truly enjoyed the natural beauty of the island, it’s history and the welcoming spirit of everyone we met.

We purchased the boat ride, golf cart & $20 food allowance. As other people have stated, the island is a combination of high-end houses behind walls and gates you cannot see and many depressed, uninhabited houses. We followed the tour route on our own and some of the stops were very unimpressive. You drive on many dirt roads, so beware of dust in your eyes and clothes. And don't expect some 3-4 star food experience. Options are coffee shops and a 2-star place with bar food (nice view however). And here is the most important thing to remember. When you book your boat travels, you tell them what time to depart Hilton Head and what time to depart Daufuskie. They will hold you to the return time with no questions asked. We were booked on the 5:15pm return boat, thinking we need all this time to tour the island. But when we got done at 3:00pm and asked to go on the 3:15pm boat, we were told they would not or could not change the reservation. Keep in mind the boat holds a lot of people and it couldn't have been more than 20% full. It's a long day to basically see what you can already see on Hilton Head Island.

Anna was our tour guide, what a wonderful experience! She was so personable and knowledgeable! The two hours just flew by! Don’t miss it!

We were staying in Hilton Head and wanted to do a day trip to Dafuskie Island. I tried booking online but it said unavailable. I called and was able to book without a problem. We booked ferry tickets and a golf cart through them. Seamless. Efficient. The day off it went just as planned. On time. Friendly. Would highly recommend.