Build your own 7-hour Lowcountry day by boat from Hilton Head
7 Hours
Up to 6 people
Captains, guides, equipment
Design a custom, boating-based day in the Lowcountry with a captain and guide, choosing activities and destinations that fit your group. Bring your own snacks and drinks to keep in the boat’s iced coolers.
Gratuity for your guide and/or captain is not included. If kayaking is included, footwear that stays on in the water is required.
Cancel up to 48 hours before your tour. 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.
Product ID: QGS473
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
No. Gratuity for your guide and/or captain is not included.
Wear beach-walk comfortable clothing and consider an extra outer layer or shell for the cooler boat ride. Bring sun protection like a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
Hilton Head Island, SC
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.
David was a GREAT guide on our nature paddleboarding trip! Very knowledgeable about the area, safe paddling, and enjoying the marsh. Highly recommend!
Diana Betts
August 31, 2026
David was a GREAT guide on our nature paddleboarding trip! Very knowledgeable about the area, safe paddling, and enjoying the marsh. Highly recommend!
Diana Betts
August 31, 2026
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