Private boat charter Hilton Head: 25ft custom tour for up to 14

You pick what happens on the water: dolphins, sandbars, or a restaurant stop.

A private 2-hour boat charter in Hilton Head for up to 14 passengers on a 25ft vessel with a USCG captain who operates the boat while your group decides the itinerary. Choose dolphin watching, explore high-end waterfront properties, swim at a sandbar, or cruise to one of several waterside restaurants including Hudson's, the Boat House, Buffalo's at Palmetto Bluff, or Old Daufuskie Crab Co. on Daufuskie Island. The captain navigates. You and your group set the course.

The experience

The boat is a 25ft custom charter rated for up to 14 passengers, which means a family or small group travels together without splitting across multiple vessels. A USCG-licensed captain comes with the booking and handles all the driving, so nobody in your party needs boating experience or a license. That frees everyone to focus on what you actually came for.

The 2-hour window is yours to shape. Dolphin watching is a popular choice in these waters. If you'd rather spend time at a sandbar, the captain can take you there. Swimming is an option if conditions allow. Several waterside restaurants sit within reach (Hudson's, the Boat House, Buffalo's at Palmetto Bluff, and Old Daufuskie Crab Co. on Daufuskie Island are frequent stops), so you can cruise to lunch or grab drinks without leaving the water. The captain knows the waterways and can suggest routes based on what your group wants to do.

The boat is wheelchair accessible, and the captain speaks English. Service animals are welcome. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them for getting to the departure point.

What’s included

• USCG captain to operate the boat.
• use of the 25ft custom vessel for 2 hours.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 07:00, the last at 15:00

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Island Head at Broad Creek

Is this one for you?Two hours leaves room for a restaurant stop, a sandbar swim, or a full dolphin-watching cruise, but not all three. The captain can help you pick what fits your group's priorities for the day.

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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.

Can we stop at a restaurant while we're out on the water?

Yes. Several waterside restaurants are within reach during a 2-hour charter, including Hudson's, the Boat House, Buffalo's at Palmetto Bluff, and Old Daufuskie Crab Co. on Daufuskie Island. The captain can take you to whichever one your group prefers, and you can eat or drink while the boat is docked.

What if we want to see dolphins?

Dolphin watching is one of the most popular ways to spend a charter in Hilton Head. The captain knows where they're likely to be and can navigate to the best spots during your 2-hour window.

Do we need any boating experience or a license?

No. A USCG-licensed captain operates the boat, so your group can sit back and enjoy the water. No experience or license is required from passengers.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The 25ft charter is rated for up to 14 passengers, so families and small groups travel together in one booking without splitting across multiple boats.

Is the boat accessible for wheelchairs?

Yes, the boat is wheelchair accessible. Service animals are also welcome aboard.