How To…

Dungeness Ruins with wild horses on Cumberland Island

Cumberland Island is a magical place, and the better prepared you are, the more you will enjoy your visit! Use these “How To” guides to plan your trip.


How to Get to Cumberland Island

Explore options for getting to Cumberland Island such as by ferry and private boat.

How to See Cumberland Island’s Top Sights

Find out Cumberland’s top sights and how you can see them for yourself!

How to See Wild Horses on Cumberland Island

Spotting wild horses is a highlight of any trip to Cumberland Island. Find out where and how to find them yourself!

How to See the Beach at Cumberland Island

Find out how you can most easily see the longest stretch of undeveloped beach on the East Coast for yourself!

How to Pay Cumberland Island Fees

Learn what fees to pay and when to pay them to ensure that your visit is stress-free!


We hope you find these guides helpful, and if you need any other information not included in the material below, let us know – we are always looking for new content to add!


Check out our tours such as the Cumberland Island Walking Tour: Haunting Ruins and Wild Horses or the St. Marys Murder, Mayhem, and Martinis Walking Tour!

We also offer Cumberland Island private tours and field trips!

Molly's Old South Tours group in front of Carnegies' Dungeness Mansion on Cumberland