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Mermaid Encounter Tour
Named the Best Marine Wildlife Experience in South Carolina by LUX Life Family & Visitor Attraction Awards Join Pinky Plankton and Sailor Scruffy as they take you on a 90 minute journey through the waters around Hilton Head to find Mermaid Nina. This is an exciting and fun filled adventure that the entire family will enjoy! You will also learn the story of how Mermaid Nina became the Mermaid of Hilton Head, how she helps protect her ocean friends, why the things she does are important for our ecosystem, and what you can do to help. When we find the real mermaid, she knows our boat! She will swim right up to the boat and talk to our passengers about the ocean, Hilton Head wildlife, and of course, answer all of your mermaid questions! Sometimes Mermaid Nina’s arch nemesis, Professor Al G, will show up and try to capture her. She will rely on you to save her from Professor Al G and scare them away with our magic bubble wands!
2 Hour Private Charter (up to 14 passengers)
This is a great way to explore the water ways of Hilton Head. Our custom 25ft boat comes with an experienced captain to operate and show you around the waterways. Sit back and enjoy your custom trip on the water with Island Head!
Vanishing Mile Isle Beachcomber Tour
Enjoy a two and a half hour adventure on your own private boat. Your Master Captain will guide you safely through the Calibogue on a falling tide to the Mile Isle. This mile long sandbar is exposed for only a couple of hours per day, allowing beachcombers the chance to collect sand dollars, sea shells and the occasional sharks tooth. We’ll stop along the way to look for wild dolphins playing in the sound. We’ll share information about the island, the salt marsh and the surrounding ecosystem. Your Captain is also a Low Country Master Naturalist, and will assist you in identifying the various shells, mollusks and other invertebrates to be found on this tour! This is an ideal outing for families and small groups. With up to 6 passengers, there’s plenty of room onboard and a comfortable seat for everyone.
Sunset Cruise on Hilton Head Island
As you join us in the golden hour, you will get to see a beautiful sunset over the water as well as some great wildlife. We will explore the waters of Broad Creek and the Calibogue Sound in search of dolphins. Our tour guide knows most of our local dolphins by name and will introduce you to them as we come across them. We will teach you how to tell them apart, too! Not only will you get to know the dolphins as individuals, but you will also learn about bottlenose dolphins as a species and how they adapt to our local lowcountry ecosystem. With this tour, you will get 90-120 minutes to relax on the water and take in the natural sites. Our boat holds up to 24 people and sits low to the water for optimal viewing on this dolphin watching cruise.
Hilton Head Morning Dolphins & Donuts Cruise
This is a Dynamite combo - Dolphin & Donuts! This 1.5 hour tour will depart from Palmetto Bay Marina. Our local guides will tell you all about the local ecosystem, history & wildlife while keeping it fun for all! We will enjoy Donuts/juice/water as we cruise and observe the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin in its natural habitat! Watch as they play, eat, or simply swim. This tour is perfect for families, friends or couples!
Two Hour Dolphin and Nature Tour
Island Explorer's 2-Hour Dolphin and Nature Tour focuses on the viewing dolphins in the wild along with up close observation of the dolphin habitat including magnificent birds and other wildlife.
Hilton Head Segway Eco Fun Ride (90 minutes)
Our Eco-Fun Ride is located on a tranquil, pristine 70-acre nature preserve. A faster-paced non-narrated tour. During this tour you will ride the boardwalk over the salt marsh to see the tidal change and eco-system. Wind through secluded Live-Oaks draped in Spanish Moss and one of the top Camellia Gardens in the country with 131 varieties on display. See an endangered Marsh Tacky Horse, Butterfly House and many other amazing sites. Great for all ages, especially teens.
Hilton Head Guided Dolphin Watching & Sightseeing Tour via Mini Boat
Try the Newest tour on Hilton Head Island! Drive your own mini boat while our experienced guide leads you to the best Hilton Head landmarks! See many sights from the water including Harbourtown, Daufuskie Island & quiet back water creeks. There will be many stops throughout the tour for historic information, eco information, & wildlife viewing (like our many bird species or the local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin.) The Mini Boats are easy to drive and can fit up to 2, 3, or 4 people each. This is the perfect experience for families, friends or couples. It is sure to be an unforgettable experience!
Beaufort Gullah Heritage Tour
Travel back in time to explore the Gullah-Geechee heritage of South Carolina's Sea Islands! On this tour we will visit several areas of Beaufort County and discover it's lone history and unique culture. On this 3 hour tour, get ready to soak up some history and take in the sights. Discover Lady's Island, St. Helena, Hunting Island, and more! See the site of one of the country's first schools for freed slaves - a local treasure and National Historic Landmark. Marvel at the ruins of island churches and learn the stories and songs that are part of their rich history. See a historic plantation house from the comfort of our air-conditioned vehicle. Beaufort and the surrounding areas are deeply rooted in the Gullah-Geechee culture, and we're eager to share it with you on this one-of-a-kind tour!
Hilton Head Morning Kayaking & Coffee Guided Tour
This morning kayak tour is the perfect time to get on the water - quiet, calm, less boat traffic, coffee and picturesque views! Upon check in, our staff will hook you up with a speciality brewed coffee - a portion of the proceeds benefit the manatee population. Our trained guides will do a short "paddle clinic" to make sure you feel comfortable and confident while kayaking! They will lead you along the route while telling you more about the Hilton Head ecosystem, history & wildlife! There are also chances of seeing many species of bird & the local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. This tour is perfect for couples, families, friends, etc!