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Step back in time and celebrate the holidays with a festive tour of Plum Orchard. Discover historic traditions, enjoy seasonal treats, and create holiday memories in a stunning island setting.
Step back in time and celebrate the holidays with a festive tour of Plum Orchard. Discover historic traditions, enjoy seasonal treats, and create holiday memories in a stunning island setting.
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Operated by Cumberland Island Ferry · St. Marys, Georgia
easy.
2–3 hours.
Casual walking and standing, suitable for most visitors
Yes, the tour is family-friendly, with engaging storytelling and outdoor activities.
The entire experience typically lasts around 2 to 3 hours.
Pets are not permitted on the estate or ferry, for the comfort of all guests.
Yes, there is parking nearby at the ferry dock.
Most areas are accessible, but some uneven surfaces may require caution.
Bring layers, a camera, and an eager holiday spirit!.
The Plum Orchard estate was built in the early 1900s by the Du Pont family, representing the Gilded Age’s opulence and Southern hospitality.
Cumberland Island is protected as a National Seashore, emphasizing preservation efforts and sustainable tourism to maintain its natural beauty.
Cumberland Island Ferry operates scheduled ferry service from St. Marys, Georgia, to Cumberland Island National Seashore, providing transport for visitors, tours, and managed hunts. The company facilitates departures to the island, returns to St. Mary’s, and specialized excursions such as the Lands and Legacies Tour, Plum Orchard Christmas Tour, and Cumberland Island Managed Hunt Ferry. The ferry ride typically takes about 45 minutes and connects travelers with the Museum and Visitor Center and the island’s historic and natural sites. Tickets and reservations for tours and hunts are available online, with managed hunt registration that includes adult/child pair options and access to amenities at Plum Orchard Hunt Camp. The Lands and Legacies Tour is a motorized, roughly 5.5-hour guided exploration of the island’s cultural and natural landmarks, including Plum Orchard Mansion and the First African Baptist Church. Seasonal offerings such as the Plum Orchard Christmas Tour feature costumed guides, historical interpretation, and family-friendly activities. The ferry service emphasizes safe and reliable transport across the Georgia coast and supports day visitors and tour groups traveling to Cumberland Island National Seashore. Visitors disembarking at St. Marys can explore the city’s National Historic District, local dining, and attractions after returning on scheduled ferry runs. As a local operator based in St. Marys, Cumberland Island Ferry provides destination-focused itineraries and direct access to one of Georgia’s most scenic national seashores. Return trips to St. Marys provide a swift crossing back to the city’s historic waterfront and convenient access to dining, shops, and nearby transportation connections.
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