Cruise Broad Creek with a museum docent and look for dolphins and marsh wildlife
1.5 Hours
Museum docent, Nature cruise
Cruise the waters and salt marshes of Broad Creek with a museum docent as your guide. Watch for bottlenose dolphins and learn about the creatures that live in the Lowcountry’s salt marsh.
This cruise is offered from March through October 14th. Meet at Broad Creek Marina.
Cancel the day before for a refund minus a $5 administration fee. No refunds on the day of the event. If the operator cancels due to unsafe weather, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.
Arrive at Broad Creek Marina 30 minutes before your scheduled cruise time so you have time to walk down the dock.
Your museum guide checks you in on board the boat.
The boat is named Sunny Sea.
Broad Creek Marina
Visitors consistently praise this as an excellent starting point for understanding Hilton Head Island's rich history. The staff earns special recognition for being friendly and knowledgeable, genuinely enhancing the experience with their helpfulness and enthusiasm. What makes this spot particularly appealing is that it's completely free, though donations are welcomed and appreciated. Beyond the indoor exhibits covering plantation and marine life history, the real surprise lies outside. Beautiful walking trails wind through scenic gardens, including a celebrated Camellia Garden that blooms throughout the season. People love the self-guided walking paths that offer different perspectives, from nature views to art installations. The boardwalks and spectacular trees create photo-worthy moments at every turn. Most visitors find it's a fairly quick stop, but the context it provides genuinely enriches their entire island visit. Just remember to wear comfortable shoes since there's quite a bit of walking involved.
It’s free and has exhibits inside and out. The teenagers loved the Nikon micro exhibit and the butterfly house.
Jeff Smith
April 1, 2026
It’s free and has exhibits inside and out. The teenagers loved the Nikon micro exhibit and the butterfly house.
Jeff Smith
April 1, 2026