


Build your SUP skills with a private paddleboard session
Up to 3 people
Explore stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) your way with a private session tailored to your style and goals. Choose from technique-focused coaching, private tours, surfing, or SUP yoga.
This activity departs from Shelter Cove Marina. Summer parking can fill up quickly, so plan to arrive early.
Cancellations accepted up to 48 hours before scheduled time. Cancellations after that are charged the full amount. Weather cancellations are at the sole discretion of Outside; if they cancel due to weather, there will be no charge or they will issue a credit for any payments made.
Wear clothing that would be comfortable for a walk on the beach that day. Bring sun protection and a bottle of water for each person.
Check in at the outdoor kiosk (desk) between the parking lot and the docks. Look for OUTSIDE HILTON HEAD on the awnings.
Park in the lot at the end of Shelter Cove Lane. If that lot is full, park near the shops to the left of the Neptune statue, then walk toward the water and follow the pathway left to the desk near the southwest corner of the marina.
This activity departs from Shelter Cove Marina.
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