Fish Hilton Head backwaters with a local naturalist captain
4 hrs
Up to 6 people
Fishing gear and tackle
Explore Hilton Head Island's backwaters with Naturalist Captain Christopher Neste, a local captain with more than 20 years navigating these waters. Fish inshore spots while learning about the species found along the South Carolina coast.
Full refund with at least 48 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.
Product ID: 4UX9FU
Bring lotion sunscreen (no spray sunscreen), a hat, sunglasses or protective clothing, a towel, snacks and drinks in a small cooler or bag, and a camera.
Bring cash for a guide gratuity of 15–25% of the total trip cost. Venmo is also accepted.
Cross Island Boat Landing, 68 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
We highly recommend Captain Chris’s charter, especially for families with kids! Our 6- and 8-year-olds each reeled in a female bonnethead shark, along with several other smaller fish. He also introduced us to “Nacho” who swam right up to the boat among other dolphin and shark sightings! We saw more dolphin on this 3 hour trip than on any other dolphin cruise on the island, at least 10 including 2 babies. Captain Chris was an amazing guide who made the trip both educational and fun. He taught us so much about the local flora and fauna and was fantastic with our kids. The whole experience was engaging, exciting, and definitely the highlight of our week in Hilton Head! We’ll absolutely be booking with Captain Chris again the next time we’re in Hilton Head. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cari Martini
August 20, 2026
We highly recommend Captain Chris’s charter, especially for families with kids! Our 6- and 8-year-olds each reeled in a female bonnethead shark, along with several other smaller fish. He also introduced us to “Nacho” who swam right up to the boat among other dolphin and shark sightings! We saw more dolphin on this 3 hour trip than on any other dolphin cruise on the island, at least 10 including 2 babies. Captain Chris was an amazing guide who made the trip both educational and fun. He taught us so much about the local flora and fauna and was fantastic with our kids. The whole experience was engaging, exciting, and definitely the highlight of our week in Hilton Head! We’ll absolutely be booking with Captain Chris again the next time we’re in Hilton Head. Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Cari Martini
August 20, 2026
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