​Click here for full details on the Daufuskie Island Ferry Program and current discounted fares.

 

If you’re a resident or homeowner on Daufuskie Island, you may qualify for discounted ferry tickets through the Official Daufuskie Island Public Ferry Program! To receive this discount, you'll need a Qualified Discount Rider (QDR) ID card, and here’s how to get it:

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Step 1: Apply Through Beaufort County Government

Beaufort County Government handles all eligibility and application processing.

• Phone: 843-255-6055

• Email: bcvendors@bcgov.net

• Apply Online: Daufuskie Ferry ID Application

Once your application is reviewed, Beaufort County will email you the next steps, including how to set up a pickup appointment for your ID card.

Step 2: Pick Up Your ID Card from Palmetto Breeze

You don’t have to drive all the way to Beaufort! Palmetto Breeze will issue your physical ID card right here in Bluffton. Just schedule an appointment after your application is approved.

• Location: 25 Benton Field Road, Bluffton, SC 29910

• Phone: 843-757-5782

• Office Hours for ID Pickup:
  Tuesdays & Fridays, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (excluding holidays)

Please note: Palmetto Breeze does not handle eligibility or applications; it only handles card distribution.

 

Need a Replacement or Update?

If your card is lost or you need to update your info, contact Beaufort County Government directly. A replacement fee may apply.

• Phone: 843-255-6055

• Email: bcvendors@bcgov.net

 

Ferry Tickets & Schedule

For ferry schedules, contact Lowcountry Ferry Service:

• Website: www.lowcoferry.com

• Phone: (843) 422-1597

• Email: info@locoferry.com