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Cumberland Sound Ferry Service


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 9 attractions in Fernandina Beach
Traveller Description:
Cumberland Sound Ferry Service is a passenger/bicycle ferry operating between Fernandina Beach, Fl and St Marys, GA. In 1916 the ferry service from...... more » Cumberland Sound Ferry Service is a passenger/bicycle ferry operating between Fernandina Beach, Fl and St Marys, GA. In 1916 the ferry service from Fernandina to St Marys ceased to exist. Now in the fall of 2008 after almost 100 years there is now an 80 passenger ferry boat making several round trips per day. The Ferry service will reconnect two small historical communities « less
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Attraction type: Ferry
Address: 2206 Florida Ave.
3 North Front Street Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, FL 32034
Tel: 904-261-6631
Fax: 904-261-9974

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5 of 5 stars
Fernandina Beach FL
2 Mar 2009
3
people found this review helpful

I have had the opportunity to use the Ferry Service twice since it started operating late last summer. The first trip was shortly after their inaugural run in August and the other was about a month later when some friends were in town visiting. The ticket price of $15 roundtrip has to be one of the best values in all... more

20 Feb 2009
3
people found this review helpful

Twice my friends and I have seen the ferry boat captains crash the St. Mary's-Fernandina Ferry into the side of the dock, and both times the weather was good! I am not so sure I'd take a chance on this thing yet until they train their captains better. We changed our minds about going on it after seeing that happen... more

Management response from
kevalo, owner

I own and operate the Cumberland Sound Ferry Service. The Bald Eagle has just completed a 14 month overhaul and was granted a Certificate of Inspection by the U.S. Coast Guard to carry 80 passengers.The Captains on board the Bald Eagle are U.S.Coast Guard licenced captains and have over 60 years of sea time. They each attended the U.S. Navel...

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Cumberland Sound Ferry Service Address

2206 Florida Ave., 3 North Front Street, Fernandina Beach, Amelia Island, FL 32034
Tel: 904-261-6631 Fax: 904-261-9974