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    Private Boat Charter in Hilton Head Island

    Design a 3–8 hour charter packed with fishing, shelling, wildlife watching and more, guided by a local captain.

    From$492incl. taxes and fees

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    Duration

    3–8 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Cooler with ice, all gear, licenses

    Highlights

    Spend the day aboard The Island Girl with a local captain, tailoring your 3–8-hour outing to fishing, shelling, dolphin watching and more. Choose your favorite activities and explore back creeks, beaches and the Savannah River at your own pace.

    1. Customize your itinerary with up to three activities
    2. Search for shark teeth, shells and fossils
    3. Try crabbing, fishing or stand-up paddleboarding
    4. Spot dolphins and coastal wildlife from the boat
    5. Relax with iced cooler and all gear provided
    6. Enjoy personalized attention for your group of six

    What's Included

    1. Cooler with ice
    2. All activity gear and licenses
    3. Instruction from a professional captain

    Things to know

    Trips require a minimum of three hours; add one hour for Daufuskie Island stops. A 45-minute no-wake eco-tour applies on all departures.

    Cancellation Policy

    Notify us at least 48 hours in advance if you need to cancel; no-shows or cancellations within 48 hours are charged in full. Captains may cancel trips due to weather or unforeseen events.

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    Meeting details

    17 Harbourside Ln, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

    Perfect for

    • Families wanting a flexible day trip with activities for all ages and skill levels
    • Small groups of friends looking to customize their own adventure on the water
    • Couples seeking a relaxed, personalized outing with wildlife and local exploration
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    Two Hour Charter

    $492.90

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    Three Hour Charter

    $678.40

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    Four Hour Charter

    $784.40

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    Five Hour Charter

    $932.80

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    Six Hour Charter

    $1,070.60

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    Seven Hour Charter

    $1,314.40

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    Eight Hour Charter

    $1,441.60

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    5.0 stars• 683 reviews

    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    683 reviews•Google Maps

    Captain Will and Captain Nick have clearly built something special here, judging by the overwhelmingly enthusiastic feedback from families who've experienced their tours. What stands out immediately is how well these guides connect with kids of all ages. Parents consistently mention how patient and engaging both captains are, with children as young as four having memorable experiences. The tours seem incredibly flexible too, with captains tailoring activities based on what each group wants to do, whether that's shark fishing, hunting for shark teeth on secluded beaches, crabbing, or visiting Shell Island. The variety packed into these excursions is impressive. Families regularly report seeing dolphins up close (sometimes within touching distance), catching bonnethead sharks, finding fossilized shark teeth, holding stone crabs, and exploring pristine shell-covered islands. One of the most appealing aspects is how the captains make everything feel relaxed and fun rather than overly structured. Hannah also gets special mention for surf lessons that had kids standing on boards within minutes. Nobody mentioned any disappointments or issues in these reviews, which is rare. Whether you're looking for a few hours on the water or a longer adventure, this outfit seems to deliver exactly what families visiting Hilton Head are hoping for, creating those "core memory" experiences that kids won't stop talking about long after vacation ends.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    We had a great time with Hannah on our two hour tiki dolphin tour! Hannah was awesome with our kids and made everything so interactive for them! We saw lots of dolphins and my daughter found a huge shark tooth! Highly recommend!

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    Melissa Faber

    March 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a great time with Hannah on our two hour tiki dolphin tour! Hannah was awesome with our kids and made everything so interactive for them! We saw lots of dolphins and my daughter found a huge shark tooth! Highly recommend!

    Photo of Melissa Faber

    Melissa Faber

    March 31, 2026

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