



Customize a private Hilton Head boat charter with a Coast Guard licensed captain
2-Hours, 3-Hours, 4-Hours
13 Max people
Boat, Coast Guard captain
Book an hourly private boat charter in Hilton Head Island and tailor the trip to your group. Choose a style of outing like cruising, beachcombing, or a wildlife refuge excursion.
This booking is for the whole experience, which fits up to 13 guests.
Cancel up to 48 hours before your scheduled tour. After that, you will be charged the full amount. Weather cancellations are at the sole discretion of Outside; if they cancel due to weather and you can’t reschedule, there will be no charge.
Wear clothing you’d be comfortable walking on the beach in that day. Bring sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) year-round. In spring and fall mornings and evenings, you may also want bug spray.
No. Unless otherwise noted, your charter includes everything except gratuity for your guide and/or captain.
Your private boating trip includes the boat and a Coast Guard Licensed Captain.
50 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928
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.
Had a great paddle in Hilton Head. Our guide Michael, was very knowledgeable, very patient, and very friendly. Can’t wait to go again!
Thomas Newcomb
February 28, 2026
Had a great paddle in Hilton Head. Our guide Michael, was very knowledgeable, very patient, and very friendly. Can’t wait to go again!
Thomas Newcomb
February 28, 2026