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    Your Own Private Boat & Captain for the Day

    Customize a private boat outing with a licensed captain

    From$803incl. taxes and fees

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    Duration

    1–4 hrs

    Ideal For

    Up to 13 people

    Includes

    Private boat, Licensed captain

    Highlights

    Plan a private boating trip tailored to your group. Choose from port tours, wildlife refuge excursions, beachcombing, or discovery cruises with a Coast Guard Licensed Captain.

    • Customize your itinerary to match your interests
    • Select the boat that fits your group and plans
    • Choose from port, refuge, beachcombing, or tide discovery
    • Enjoy hourly charters available year-round
    • Ride with a Coast Guard Licensed Captain

    What's Included

    • Private boat
    • Coast Guard Licensed Captain

    Things to know

    Wear beach-comfortable clothing and sun protection; bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Bug spray may be needed in spring and fall mornings and evenings. Gratuity for your guide or captain is not included.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel up to 48 hours before your tour. After that, the full amount is charged. Weather cancellations are at the sole discretion of Outside. If weather cancels your activity, they will try to reschedule; if not possible, there will be no charge. If your trip returns early due to weather you may reschedule or receive a partial refund.

    Meeting details

    50 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928

    Perfect for

    • Families wanting a customized water adventure
    • Groups of friends seeking a private outing
    • Couples looking for a romantic coastal experience
    Experience provided by Outside
    Experience provided by Outside

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    We are here to assist with special requests, large groups, last minute needs, and any questions you may have.

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    1-Hour

    $803.37

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    2-Hours

    $1,005.62

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    3-Hours

    $1,230.34

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    4-Hours

    $1,455.06

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    Why book through Greetwell?

    • Greetwell Approved

      This experience meets our quality and safety standards

    • Includes Concierge Support

      Our team is here to help with questions, timing, or special requests

    • Flexible Cancellation

      Plans change? Most experiences offer flexible cancellation

    4.8 stars• 269 reviews

    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    269 reviews•Google Maps

    This operation stands out for its exceptional guides who truly know their stuff. Travelers consistently praise captains like Pete, Kelly, Dan, and Dean for their deep knowledge of local history, marine life, and the Gullah community. The guides don't just drive boats or lead tours—they actively search for dolphins, share fascinating facts about the marshland ecosystem, and make every outing feel personalized and engaging. The variety of experiences impresses visitors too. You can choose from dolphin tours, kayaking excursions through the marsh, eBike adventures, or historic trips to Daufuskie Island. Reviewers mention spotting tons of dolphins up close, catching gorgeous sunsets, and learning about everything from feeding behaviors to local flora and fauna. Multiple families with young children had wonderful experiences, with guides like CT providing appropriately sized equipment and keeping kids entertained. What really shines through is how genuinely friendly and caring these guides are—people specifically request them by name and remember their tours as trip highlights.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Mira did a great job with our tour. Great pace for everyone on the tour. Very informative on area, history and nature. Saw lots of wildlife including dolphins, furry brown mammal and lots of bird species.

    Photo of Winsome Lenfert

    Winsome Lenfert

    April 2, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Mira did a great job with our tour. Great pace for everyone on the tour. Very informative on area, history and nature. Saw lots of wildlife including dolphins, furry brown mammal and lots of bird species.

    Photo of Winsome Lenfert

    Winsome Lenfert

    April 2, 2026

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