We get a plethora of questions from visitors to Daufuskie Island. There can be a lot of unknown factors when coming to Daufuskie Island. So, we’ve put together a few of our most frequently asked questions.
1. How big is the Island?
Daufuskie Island is about 5 miles long and 3 miles at our widest.
2. How many full time residents are on Daufuskie?
There are around 450 full time residents on Daufuskie.
3. Do I need a golf cart?
A golf cart is highly recommended to use to get around the island. Daufuskie isn’t very walkable; there isn’t a downtown area. To see all the sites in a short time frame you would need a golf cart.
4. When should I visit?
That depends on your group! Sundays and Mondays are quiet, and Tuesdays – Saturdays tend to be a bit busier with everything open. We are open 7 days a week and can accommodate your trip over any of those days. Take a look at our blog about when to come visit here!
5. Is a part day rental enough time to see the island?
Part day is enough time on a golf cart to see a decent amount. However, there is a lot to see and do over here. (Check out our blog on that!) If you’re going visit Daufuskie Island, we think it is well worth it to spend the entire day over here!
6. Are there restaurants on Daufuskie?
Currently there are 3 restaurants on Daufuskie Island: Lucy Bell’s Cafe, Melrose Beach Club and Old Daufuskie Crab Company.
7. Is the island dog friendly?
The island is very dog friendly! Dogs need to be leashed, but all three restaurants have outdoor seating and many attractions are outside.
8. Are you (Tour Daufuskie) the boat company?
No, we are not the boat company. We operate solely on Daufuskie Island. However, we do partner with a few different boat companies and can take care of your water transportation to the island. For more information about water transportation, click here!
9. What about bad weather? Should I still come?
If the weather is rainy and bad we do not recommend coming over. The carts are open-aired, the dirt roads can get pretty nasty, and most of your day will be spent outside. We are understanding of bad weather and work with groups to reschedule to a better day if it ends up raining.
10. Can I cancel?
Sure! As long as you contact Tour Daufuskie 24 hours prior to your rental we can offer a full refund. However if the weather turns bad or there is an emergency we will reschedule or refund you. But you must call Tour Daufuskie to receive a refund.
11. Are cars allowed on Daufuskie Island?
Cars are allowed on the island. Cars are not allowed in the private and semi private communities. Despite this, most people choose to travel on golf cart.
12. Can I bike?
You can bike on Daufuskie, but sometimes the dirt roads can make biking tricky. Take a look at our blog about biking Daufuskie for more information.
13. How long will the gas tank last me?
A full tank of gas in our golf carts will last you days driving around the island.
