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Lowcountry Tour Guide

Hilton Head Island Activities

From dolphin tours and pirate cruises to helicopter rides and glow bike adventures — Hilton Head Island has an activity for every age and every budget. Browse all of our featured experiences below and book directly through our trusted local partners.

Pirate Cruise Hilton Head Island — most popular kids activity

Pirate Cruise

All Ages · Most Popular Kids Activity

Be a pirate for a day! Hilton Head’s most popular activity for kids and adults. Dress up, fire cannons, and sail the Lowcountry waterways on a real pirate adventure.

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Creek Cat Tour Hilton Head Island — 2 hour self-guided water tour

Creek Cat Tours

2 Hours · Ages 5+ · Most Popular Water Tour

Navigate Hilton Head’s tidal creeks on your own mini boat! Choose from daytime or sunset tours. No experience needed — just bring your sense of adventure.

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Mini Boat Tours Hilton Head Island — captain your own boat ages 21 plus

Mini Boat Tours

2 Hours · Drivers 21+ · 2–4 People Per Boat

Captain your own mini boat through the scenic Hilton Head waterways. Choose from dolphin tours, disappearing island adventures, or golden-hour sunset options.

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Dolphin Tours Hilton Head Island — guaranteed dolphin sightings all ages

Dolphin Tours

1.5–2 Hours · All Ages · Guaranteed Dolphin Sightings

See Hilton Head’s famous wild dolphins up close! Choose from guided group tours, private charters, sunset dolphin cruises, or the unforgettable Disappearing Island dolphin tour.

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Jet Ski Rentals Hilton Head Island — 1.5 hours drivers 25 plus ages 6 plus

Jet Ski Rentals

1.5 Hours · Drivers 25+ · Ages 6+ to Ride Along

Hit the open water on Hilton Head’s best jet skis. Choose a self-guided rental, a guided creek run eco-tour, or a spectacular sunset jet ski experience.

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Pontoon Boat Rentals Hilton Head Island — 2 3 4 or 6 hour rentals BYOB sunset cruise

Pontoon Boat Rentals

2, 3, 4 or 6 Hour Rentals · BYOB Sunset Cruise Available

Explore Hilton Head’s waterways at your own pace on a spacious pontoon boat. Perfect for families and groups. Also available as a guided Moonlight & Music Sunset Cruise — BYOB!

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Disappearing Island Tours Hilton Head Island — 2 hours all ages sandbar

Disappearing Island Tours

2 Hours · All Ages · Sandbar Experience

Visit the famous Disappearing Island — a sandbar that emerges from the water only at low tide. Swim, explore, spot dolphins, and enjoy one of Hilton Head’s most unique natural experiences.

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Sunrise and Sunset Tours Hilton Head Island — multiple options dolphins

Sunrise & Sunset Tours

Multiple Options · All Ages · Golden Hour on the Water

Watch the Lowcountry light up at sunrise or sunset from the water. Choose from sunset dolphin tours, sunrise kayaks, creek cat sunset tours, or the romantic Moonlight & Music cruise.

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Kayak Tours Hilton Head Island — 1.5 hours single 45 dollars tandem 70 dollars ages 5 plus

Kayak Tours

1.5 Hours · $45 Single (14+) · $70 Tandem (Ages 5+)

Paddle through Hilton Head’s pristine marshes and tidal creeks with a knowledgeable guide. Choose from daytime kayak tours, sunrise paddles, or the popular Kayaking & Coffee morning experience.

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We want to thank our friends at Lowcountry Watersports, Pirates HHI, Sweetwater Steamer, Glow Bikes Hilton Head Island, Drifter Excursions, Hilton Head Helicopters, and Hilton Head Distillery for all these amazing activities. All reservations are booked through them and you will receive your confirmations from them when booked.

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