Hilton Head Shrimp Trawling: Educational Boat Cruise

Join us aboard the Tammy Jane for an educational and picturesque shrimp trawling experience in Hilton Head. Learn about the salt marsh environment and discover the diverse sea creatures we encounter. Take home some fresh shrimp if we’re lucky!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vagabond Cruise - Aboard this two hour excursion you will explore how various ecosystems intertwine to create the rich food web that provides food for our tables.This is a unique opportunity for guests of all ages! If we do catch shrimp aboard an expedition the crew will package some up for guests to take home.
    All excursions depart from Harbour…
What's Included
  • Two-hour cruise with shrimp trawl
  • Snacks and drinks available for purchase
  • Learn about commercial shrimping and fishing industry
  • Possibility to take some catch home (not guaranteed)
What's Not Included
  • Sea Pines Resort vehicle entry fee
Additional Information

Hop aboard the Tammy Jane for a 2-hour enlightening and scenic journey into the heart of the low-country shrimping experience! We’ll expose you to the thriving salt marsh ecosystem and acquaint you with the variety of marine life we secure in our nets (including shrimp!).
Together, we’ll delve into the interconnected webs of multiple ecosystems that…

Location
149 Lighthouse Rd
Lighthouse Road
The Vagabond Cruise reservation office is located just behind the Harbour Town Lighthouse. If you have your mobile ticket you are able to go directly to the boat (Tammy Jane) 30-minutes before departure to board which is located on the pier in front of the Lighthouse.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Amanda_h
Jan 13, 2026
Great day on the water - Informational, fun, local waters tour. Perfect for a family activity. We felt safe and comfortable on the waters outside of Harbourtown. Overcast skies turned sunny with a chill in the air. A really nice activity for our family.
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Melissa_s
Jan 3, 2026
Very fun and informative.... - Very fun and informative. The guides were very good and we all had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend to friends.
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Martha_j
Dec 28, 2025
Fun trip - We had a great time on this adventure! The crew were knowledgeable and fun and we appreciated them! We felt safe and well taken care of aboard the Tammy Jane and disembarked feeling a little smarter than we did before we boarded! Thanks Windows, Sammy and Clayton! And to Kelsey for snapping our pictures!
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Deepak_j
Dec 28, 2025
A fun excursion for the... - A fun excursion for the family on actual working shrimp trawler. Crew were very friendly and informative. Kids got extra attention and were able to sort through many shells and shark teeth crew had. The actual catch was small but included shrimp, flounder, crab and even a puffer fish. Added bonus was taking shrimp home - not often you can claim your own boat to table experience!
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Laura_m
Dec 27, 2025
Great experience - Knowledgeable and friendly. Had a great time. Would love to do another trip. Great experience. Wonderful weather
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Chrissz674nx
Dec 19, 2025
Great experience with bonus sea life encounters - Great time with Captain Windows, Jude and Lauren. This was the shrimp trawling tour, which was awesome, but it also turned into the best dolphin cruise I have ever been on. The dolphins and waterfowl are attracted to the boat due to the possibility of an easy meal. Very knowledgeable crew, we went home with lots of shrimp and had a great experience. if you are looking for something different and want to be out on a boat, don't miss this tour.
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Y8769ssdavidd
Dec 14, 2025
Perfect Day Trip - Awesome experience. Crew was wonderful, taught the basics, and answered questions. Engaging with the kids. Would recommend this to all families. Relaxing day on the water, and we took some shrimp home.
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Sharonhk4873rq
Nov 29, 2025
Shrimpin Fun - We really enjoyed this trip. Its a fun boat ride and you learn a bit about the shrimping industry. The captain is personable and very knowledgeable. Dolphins and seagulls followed our boat. Our haul included shrimp, squid, and fish. Not enough to take any home but we enjoyed feeding the gulls. We would do it again to see what we can catch next!
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Miriam_e
Nov 25, 2025
Money well spent! - Very interesting and the captain and crew really knew their stuff. We had lots of fun and learned so much!
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Susan_c
Nov 25, 2025
Average Tour - Average experience. Couldn’t really see where they brought up the shrimp etc. Small area for everyone to gather around to see the shrimp. Nobody got to take home the shrimp. Didn’t catch many but 🤷🏼‍♀️. We did see lots of dolphins.
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From $50
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).