Hilton Head Private Sunset Cruise for up to 14 Passengers

Watch the low country sunset from the water while your captain steers through Broad Creek toward Harbour Town Lighthouse.

A private sunset cruise on Hilton Head Island's waterways for up to 14 passengers, departing from Broad Creek Marina and customized to your group's preferences. The boat cruises into Calibogue Sound to view Harbour Town Lighthouse as the sun sets over the low country. You bring your own snacks and drinks. Parking is included. The two-hour cruise suits romantic evenings, celebrations and family outings alike.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sunset cruise on Hilton Head

• Depart from Broad Creek Marina
• Cruise up Broad Creek
• Enter Calibogue Sound
• View Harbour Town Lighthouse
• Enjoy low country sunset

The experience

What makes this different from a standard tour boat is that it's yours alone. The captain customizes the route and pace to what your group wants to do: linger at one spot, move on quickly, or follow a particular waterway. You're not sharing the boat with strangers or sticking to a fixed schedule, so the evening unfolds at your rhythm.

The cruise departs from Broad Creek Marina and heads into the waterways surrounding Hilton Head Island. The route takes you up Broad Creek into Calibogue Sound, where Harbour Town Lighthouse comes into view as the sun drops. Two hours is long enough to settle in, watch the light change, and feel the pace of the water without the rush. Bring snacks, bring drinks. The boat is yours, and the captain knows these waters.

Parking is covered in the price. The boat holds up to 14 passengers comfortably, making it work for a couple's night out, a family gathering, or a group celebration. Infants can ride on an adult's lap, and the boat is wheelchair accessible if anyone in your party needs that access.

What’s included

• Private boat for your group.
• parking fees.
• two-hour cruise customized by your captain.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jan 2027

Book up to2h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Island Head at Broad Creek

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and narrates the cruise live, so everyone aboard follows the commentary about the waterways and the lighthouse as you approach it. This works for any group that speaks English comfortably.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Hilton Head sunset cruise?

The cruise runs two hours from departure at Broad Creek Marina through the waterways and back.

Can I bring food and drinks on the private boat?

Yes, you're welcome to bring your own snacks and drinks aboard. The captain will have you settled before the sunset.

What is Harbour Town Lighthouse and will we see it on this cruise?

Harbour Town Lighthouse is a world-famous landmark on Hilton Head Island. The cruise route takes you into Calibogue Sound where it's visible as the sun sets.

Is the boat accessible for someone in a wheelchair?

The boat is wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride on an adult's lap. The captain can discuss any specific needs when you book.

How many people can fit on the private cruise?

The boat holds up to 14 passengers, so the entire group travels together on one private boat.