Boat Tours Hilton Head South Carolina
If you're visiting Hilton Head Island, you must get out on the water!
Whether is is sailing, going on a dolphin tour, paddle boarding, kayaking, renting a boat on your own, or renting jet skis, the water is a huge part of Hilton Head you don't want to miss out on! Here are some places we recommend according to what adventure you might be looking for!
Dolphin Tours on Hilton Head Island
With so many residential dolphins all year round, Hilton Head Island is the perfect place for dolphin watching. When they're not hunting, they're checking us out! They are as curious about us as we are about them! It is not rare for them to come right up to the boats and get a closer look of us so have your cameras out and get ready to meet some of our local dolphins.
Donuts & Dolphins Cruise
Vagabond Cruise
This 1 Hour and 30 Minutes Cruise includes complimentary a donut bar and dolphins sightings!
Ocean Dolphin Cruise
Vagabond Cruise
This narrated 90-minute cruise is the only ocean cruise on Hilton Head Island. Best of all dolphin sightings are guaranteed!
Dinner with Dolphins Cruise
Vagabond Cruise
Enjoy our Lowcountry themed menu prepared fresh daily by award-winning chefs from the Sea Pines Resort. View dolphins as you dine.
Dolphin Tour on Hilton Head
Lowcountry Watersports
Explore the beautiful Lowcountry with our crew of locals who are dedicated to fun and education on this dolphin tour.
Sunset Dolphin Tour
Lowcountry Watersports
On this 90-minute sunset dolphin tour you will see our local dolphins and the sunset over the water.
Private Dolphin Tour
Lowcountry Watersports
Explore the beautiful Lowcountry with a licensed Local Captain dedicated to fun and marine education. This private tour is for up to 6 people and is 1.5 hours.
Disappearing Island Tour
Lowcountry Watersports
Observe the Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins in their natural environment. Stop at the Disappearing Island, an island only accessible at low tide and filled with shells, sand dollars and starfish.
Mini Boat Dolphin Tours
Lowcountry Watersports
25+ Mile Guided Tour. Enjoy operating your own Mini Boat that zooms along at speeds over 25mph. See Harbourtown, Daufuskie Island, and learn more about Hilton Head and the wildlife.
Private Charter up to 14 people
Island Head HHI
Come aboard our custom 25ft boat rated for up to 14 passengers. This charter comes with a USCG captain to drive the boat so you and your group can sit back and enjoy the day hassle free.
Dolphin Tour Broad Creek
Island Head HHI
Join us for a 90-minute dolphin tour departing from Broad Creek. Cruise around Hilton Head Island and watch Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins swim and play in their natural habitat.
Creek Cat Tour
Lowcountry Watersports
25+ Mile Guided Tour, enjoy operating your own Creek Cat. See Harbourtown, Daufuskie Island, and Hilton Head wildlife.
Mini Boat Disappearing Island
Lowcountry Watersports
10+ mile Guided Tour. Enjoy operating your own Mini Boat. Stop at Disappearing Island - an island only accessible at low tide and known for its shells, sand dollars, and more!
Private Disappearing Island
Lowcountry Watersports
Observe the Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins in their natural environment. Stop a Disappearing Island, an island only accessible at low tide and filled with shells, sand dollars and starfish
Sunset, Dinner & Fireworks Cruises on Hilton Head Island
If you're just looking for a relaxing boat ride to conclude your adventurous day, a sunset or firework cruise might be the perfect thing for you! You can sit back and relax while the Captains bring the sunset and the fireworks and even the dolphins right to you!
Hibachi Dinner Cruise
Island Head HHI
Experience an unforgettable dining experience on a 2-hour Hibachi Dinner Cruise. Imagine indulging in delicious hibachi-style cuisine while enjoying the stunning views of the Lowcountry's waterways.
Sunset Dolphin Tour
Island Head HHI
Nothing beats catching a sunset from the water. Come aboard as we cruise the low country water ways as the sun fades away. Enjoy all of the beauty the low country has to offer.
Private Sunset up to 34 people
Island Head HHI
This sunset cruise is perfect for family time, friends gathering, the possibilities are endless. The boat holds up to 34 passengers. The captain will show you what the low country has to offer on this 2 hours private cruise.
Sunset Mini Boat Dolphin Tour
Lowcountry Watersports
25+ Mile Guided Tour, enjoy operating your own Mini Boat at Sunset. See Harbourtown, Daufuskie Island, and Hilton Head wildlife.
Sunset Creek Cat Tour
Lowcountry Watersports
25+ Mile Guided Tour, enjoy operating your own Creek Cat at sunset. See Harbourtown, Daufuskie Island, and Hilton Head wildlife.
Sunset Dolphin Tour
Vagabond Cruise
Watch the sun slip behind the salt marsh from one of the most remote and prettiest waterways of the Lowcountry.
Fireworks Cruise Vagabond
Vagabond Cruise
Join the crew on Tuesday’s during the summer for the best seat in the house for the Shelter Cove fireworks display taking place right outside the marina.
Sunset Dinner Cruise
Vagabond Cruise
Come aboard the Spirit of Harbour Town for Hilton Head Island’s only Sunset Dinner Cruise. Enjoy our lowcountry themed menu prepare fresh daily by the award-winning chefs.
Sunset Shrimp Trawling
Vagabond Cruise
Join the crew aboard the Tammy Jane for a 2-hour educational and picturesque low-country experience as we take you out Shrimping!
Private Sunset Dolphin Tour
Lowcountry Watersports
Observe the Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins in their natural environment. Guaranteed dolphin sightings and beautiful views of the Sunset.
Sunset Dolphin Tour
Lowcountry Watersports
On this 90-minute sunset dolphin tour you will see our local dolphins and the sunset over the water.
Sunset Jet Ski on Hilton Head
Lowcountry Watersports
Zip around on your very own Yamaha Jet Ski at sunset! Feel the adrenaline rush and take in Hilton Head's Wildlife and Waterways.
Sailing on Hilton Head Island
You could also be a sailor for the day if you'd like to have a leisurely day at sea with nothing controlling your schedule except for the wind! With Hilton Head being an island, there is plenty of water to have all your nautical dreams come true!
Afternoon Sail
Vagabond Cruise
Sail aboard the real America’s Cup – 12 Meter – Stars & Stripes once skippered by the famous Dennis Connor!
Sunset Sail
Vagabond Cruise
Come sail away into the sunset and enjoy the views of the sun as it slips into the backdrop of Daufuskie Island and the saltwater marshes.
Dolphin Day Sail
Salt Marsh Sailing
Put your feet up, grab a beer, & learn about the unique Salt Marsh Ecosystem and local history! We’ll let the wind do all of the work!
Dolphin Sunset Sail
Salt Marsh Sailing
Enjoy dolphins, birds, ecosystem, and oyster talks. While we can’t guarantee them as they are wild animals, your chances are high!
Other Watersports and Tours on Hilton Head Island
Historic Savannah Cruise
Vagabond Cruise
Come join the crew aboard the Spirit of Harbour Town for Hilton Head Island’s only express cruise to Savannah, Georgia.
Shrimp Trawling Expedition
Vagabond Cruise
Join the crew aboard the Tammy Jane for a 2-hour educational and picturesque low-country experience as we take you out Shrimping!
Daufuskie Island Ferry AM
Vagabond Cruise
All aboard the Vagabond for a trip back in time to historic and mysterious Daufuskie Island! 3 Hours on Daufuskie and 30 minutes each way.
Daufuskie Island Ferry PM
Vagabond Cruise
All aboard the Vagabond for a trip back in time to historic and mysterious Daufuskie Island! 4.5 Hours on Daufuskie and 30 minutes each way
Jet Ski on Hilton Head Island
Lowcountry Watersports
Zip around on your very own Yamaha Jet Ski! Feel the adrenaline rush and take in Hilton Head's Wildlife & Waterways. Smiles included!
Kayaking on Hilton Head Island
Kayaking is also a fun way to get out on the water and meet some of our local dolphins if you're looking for an up close and personal experience. However, dolphins are less likely to be seen on a kayak versus a boat since you're covering less space. If you are looking to get close to nature, and get a good work out, kayaking is the way to go! Just be sure to go against the tide at the beginning of your adventure so you can ride it back in when you're likely to be tired.
Kayak Tour of Broad Creek
Lowcountry Watersports
Kayak through Broad Creek and the marsh grass areas. Chances to see wildlife such as oysters, osprey, dolphin, jellyfish, and more.
Kayak & Coffee
Lowcountry Watersports
Enjoy a coffee, tea, or hot chocolate to enjoy along the way as you learn more about the Hilton Head Island ecosystem.