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    Custom Coastal Charter in Hilton Head Island

    Shape your day on the water around fishing, crabbing, wildlife, or treasure hunting

    5.0 stars• 797 reviews

    Duration

    3 to 8 hours

    Ideal For

    Up to 6 people

    Includes

    Gear, licenses, cooler with ice

    Highlights

    Step aboard The Island Girl and shape a coastal outing around the activities that interest you most. Cruise through back creeks, try hands-on crabbing or treasure hunting, and explore routes toward the Savannah River with a professional captain.

    • Choose up to three interests for a tailored day on the water
    • Search for shark teeth, shells, fossils, pottery, and ancient bottles
    • Explore back creeks on scenic cruises toward the Savannah River
    • Try crabbing, fishing, birdwatching, beach-combing, or paddleboarding

    What's Included

    • Cooler with ice
    • Professional captain instruction
    • Necessary licenses

    Important details

    • Bring suitable shoes for walking on shells and in water for treasure hunting or crabbing
    • Allow for 45 minutes total of no-wake-zone eco cruising when leaving and returning to the marina
    • If you bring drinks, use non-glass containers; alcohol isn't permitted for surfing or watersports

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 48 hours in advance to avoid a full-price charge. Captains decide weather-related or unforeseen-event cancellations.

    Product ID: 5MAE9C

    FAQs

    Trips range from 3 to 8 hours, depending on your chosen activities. All trips have a 3-hour minimum, and Daufuskie Island stops require an additional hour.

    Yes. You can pick up to three interests such as fishing, crabbing, beachcombing, dolphin watching, or fossil hunting, and the captain will customize the trip for you.

    Serious fossil and shark tooth hunters should contact Capt. in advance so the trip can be planned around the best tides.

    Meeting details

    Shelter Cove Marina

    Experience provided by Native Son Adventures

    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

    How can we help?

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    Three Hour Charter

    $742

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    Four Hour Charter

    $848

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    Five Hour Charter

    $985.80

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    797 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.

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