Mini Boat Tour: Explore Hilton Head's Disappearing Island
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Hilton Head Island
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Embark on a maritime tour of Hilton Head Island and be your own mini boat’s captain while a local expert shares tales about the island’s history and ecosystems. There’s a chance to sight various wildlife including egrets, ospreys, pelicans, and even dolphins during this thrilling trip.
  • The excursion includes a 20-30 minute break at the transient Disappearing Island that is only reachable during low tide, popular for its shells, starfish and sand dollars. A visit to this secluded island, only accessible by boat would undoubtedly be a memorable part of your holiday.
  • You’ll cruise by the iconic red and white Harbourtown lighthouse, erected during the late 1960s and early 1970s to attract tourists to Hilton Head Island.
  • Further, you’ll sail past the internationally acclaimed Harbour Town Golf Links, which is the venue for the annual PGA Heritage Golf Tournament every April.
  • The journey will also exhibit Daufuskie Island, known for its quaint and traditional charm. Only reachable by boat, many visitors prefer spending the day at Daufuskie Island to enjoy a meal or travel around in a golf cart.
What's Included
  • Life Jacket for each participant
  • Bottled water
  • Chances to spot Shells, Sand Dollars and Starfish
  • Chances to spot Atlantic Bottled Nosed Dolphin along the tour
  • 20 Min. Stop at Disappearing Island - get off your boat & explore
  • Views of Hilton Head, Harbourtown & Daufuskie Island from the Water
  • 2 Hour Guided Tour
  • Inflatable Mini Boat
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the latest attraction in Hilton Head Island! Pilot your own compact boat as our professional guide takes you to the top landmarks of Hilton Head. The tour includes numerous stops for historical insights, ecological info, and wildlife observation (such as our numerous bird species and the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin.) The Mini Boats are user-friendly and can accommodate up to four passengers each.

A highlight of the tour is a 20–30 minute stop at Disappearing Island, a unique island accessible only during low tide and famed for its shell, starfish, & sand dollar collections! You’ll disembark your mini boat and have the opportunity to explore! This is certain to be a standout moment of your journey!

  • Drivers must be 18 and older with a VALID drivers license
  • Passengers must be 5 years old + to participate.
  • Arrive 20 minutes prior to the scheduled activity time.
Location
86 Helmsman Way
Helmsman Way
Look for the Black Marlin Restaurant when you arrive. We are located in that same building on the very left side. Look for the American Flag outside our office.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Caolyn123
Aug 29, 2023
A great tour! - Fun tour with a very knowledgeable guide. He knew all about the area and gave us great ideas for other places to visit. On this tour we saw dolphins and pelicans and enjoyed a stop at a sandbar to relax, see Starfish, and plovers. We recommend this tour if you are in Hilton Head.
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