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2026 Boat Tours Guide

Private Inshore Fishing

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$550.00

duration: 4 Hours pricing: **Private Charter** - $500 *Charter price includes groups of 2. Each additional person is $75 more. Maximum fisherman per boat is 6* description: Private fishing charters for you and yours! Fish our tidal creeks and...

Two Hour Harbor Boat Tour

Charleston Historic Tours

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$400.00 - $450.00

duration: 2 Hours group_size: Up to 6 People description: Private Historic Harbor Tour The one of a kind perspective from cruising the water of Charleston Harbor provides insight into how this historic city developed since its founding in 1670...

Boat Charter Tours

No Worries Boat Tour

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$300.00 - $600.00

description: Take a Fun Filled Day Trip to Bird Island On a Private Chartered Pontoon with Your Very Own Captain! ???? About Great for family fun day, birthday parties, anniversaries, Proposals, Bachelor & Bridal Parties, etc... Bring your...

Private Day Sail & Dolphin Watch
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$375.00 - $600.00

meeting_point: Folly Beach, SC description: See Folly Beach like Never Before! About Sail Folly sails daily at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm from the Folly River boat landing located on Center Street. During the two-hour sail, we often see dolphin...

Private Dolphin Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$329.00 - $479.00

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior; no refunds within 48 hours. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 9 max_age: 99 group_size: Maximum 14...

HH Seafood Festival: Ohana Fireworks Cruise

description: A special cruise on the luxury power catamaran, Ohana. This leisurely sunset dolphin cruise will end with the best seat in the house for the fireworks show! Departing Saturday, February 26th 5-7pm $115 per person (includes Kettle One...

PVT Dolphin Eco 6p

description: *Our Most Popular Boat Trip!* --- Description Explore the marsh and search for the infamous Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin... Join us for a tour on Broad Creek watching for birds and dolphins in the salt marsh ecosystem. Explore...

DI 6 Hour Ultimate Lowcountry Day

meeting_point: Daufuskie Island, SC description: *Customized adventures are the best way to see and do the Lowcountry!* --- Description Designed for the family or small group interested in experiencing an authentic day in coastal South...

Family Fun Fishing

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$190.00 - $3,000.00

duration: 1-12 Hour Options meeting_point: 50 41st Ave. Isle of Palms, SC 29451 pricing: **1-6 People** - $200 per hour **7-16 People** - $275 per hour description: Want to get your kids pumped about fishing? Want to get your kids pumped about...

Creek Cat Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$120.00 - $145.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: We allow cancellations up to 48 hours prior to scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 5 group_size: 2 people per creek...

Tubing and Dolphin - 16 max

meeting_point: Hilton Head Island description: This 3 hour excursion starts with our most popular Eco trip on pristine Broad Creek. From here We will cross the Calibogue sound into one of our beautiful tidal rivers. Once here we will inflate the...

7 HR Ult Day

Outside

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$87.50 - $1,095.00

meeting_point: Hilton Head Island, SC description: *Full day customized adventures are the best way to see and explore the Lowcountry!* --- Description Your Day, Your Way! Outside’s signature program! The Ultimate Lowcountry Day is just...

Family Fun Day

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$190.00 - $3,000.00

duration: 4 Hours Offered Currently • 1-12 Hour Options pricing: **1-6 People** - $760 **7-16 People** - $760 - 1000 description: Immerse your family in the pristine beauty of our salt marshes barrier islands on a private boat excursion. Your...

Sunset Creek Cat Tour

Lowcountry Watersports

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$120.00 - $159.00

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior to the scheduled activity. meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928 min_age: 5 max_age: 99 group_size: 2 people per...

Morning Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$200.00 - $1,150.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Enjoy all the Morning sights Charleston has to offer from the water with Your Private Sailing Trip! Experience sea birds, dolphin, sea turtles and more! Relax on our...

School Group

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$200.00 - $1,150.00

duration: 4.5 Hours pricing: **Student:** $32 *Lunch is available for an additional charge (includes hamburger, hot dog, fruit snacks, and water).* description: Field trips and school programs for K-12! Scientific Process and Inquiry Skills are...

Private Skiff Charter

Sandlapper Water Tours

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$600.00 - $850.00

description: Hop aboard our 26-foot Carolina skiff for a 2 Hour Private Cruise featuring whatever your heart desires. Duration 2 or 3 Hours About You'll have the chance to select which type of tour your group would be most interested in...

Private Charter - Skiff

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$275.00 - $1,375.00

duration: 1-6 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $275 **Two Hour Charter:** $550 **Three Hour Charter:** $825 **Four Hour Charter:** $1100 **Five Hour Charter:** $1375 **Six Hour Charter:** $1650 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are...

Charleston Harbor Tour

Charleston Speed Boat Adventures

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$150.00 - $224.70

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 description: Fully narrated tour for 13 miles through the world-famous Charleston Harbor. You will have a once in a lifetime view of the Battery, ...

PVT Dolphin Eco 12p

description: *Our Most Popular Boat Trip!* --- Description Explore the marsh and search for the infamous Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin... Join us for a tour on Broad Creek watching for birds and dolphins in the salt marsh ecosystem. Explore...

Captain’s Tour: Exclusive Access and Insights to the Ship and Crew

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 40 Patriots Point Rd Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 min_age: 4 pricing: - **Yorktown Adult (Ages 12-61)**: $45 - **Yorktown Child (Ages...

Private Sunset Cruise (Up to 14 Passengers)

Island Head- Hilton Head Harbor

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$549.00 - $699.00

meeting_point: 43 Jenkins Rd, Hilton Head, 29926, South Carolina description: The private sunset cruise is the perfect way to end a day on Hilton Head Island. There is nothing quite like a low country sunset, especially seeing one from the water...

Private Sunset & Fireworks Cruise - 6p

meeting_point: Hilton Head, SC description: This 3+ hour private excursions departs from Shelter Cove Marina where your captain will give you a tour and educate you of the salt marsh ecosystem. Bring your camera and take in the sights of a...

Blue Crabbing Excursion

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$15.00 - $65.00

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Come crabbing with us! (This activity is only offered from Memorial Day to Labor Day) We will venture on our shaded excursion vessel equipped with a restroom and beaching ramp to Capers Island preserve and crab the...

Private Charter - Caretta

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$550.00 - $2,750.00

duration: 1-5 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $550 **Two Hour Charter:** $1100 **Three Hour Charter:** $1650 **Four Hour Charter:** $2200 **Five Hour Charter:** $2750 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are available for an additional...

Pirate Cruise

Pirates of Hilton Head

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$15.00 - $44.99

duration: 1.5 hours cancellation_summary: Full refunds with 48 hours notice meeting_point: 149 Lighthouse Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29928 accessibility: Ramps lead to the ship; boarding requires 2 steps up, 1 step over and about 3–5 steps to a...

Italian Club - Private Sunset Dinner Cruise

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Hilton Head Island min_age: 13 description: Hilton Head Italian Club - Sunset Dinner Cruise! **Book online now for fastest and most convenient check out.** *Departing from Harbour Town!* Duration 2...

3-Hour Party Boat “Rosie”
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$900.00

meeting_point: Folly Beach, SC description: We Specialize in Bachelorette & Bachelor Parties Duration 3 Hours About Jump aboard our 18-passenger BeachCat saltwater pontoon boat and settle into an easygoing, on-the-water party just south of...

USS Yorktown Paranormal Investigation

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 40 Patriots Point Rd Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 accessibility: This tour is not handicapped accessible. pricing: **Adult**...

MoonLight Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$550.00 - $1,200.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Set sail to the light of the Moon and watch the harbor lights from the deck of your 50 ft Luxury Sailing Yacht! The view of Charleston's Historic sites at night is...

Southport Marina

Travelers by sea in search of an accommodating marina with plenty of access to the local coastal North Carolina sites will feel right at home at the Southport Marina. This destination is a worthy spot to drop anchor, as not only is the marina itself...

Narrated sightseeing tours, & private charters on the Cape Fear River. Featuring the Henrietta.  Cape Fear Riverboats is Wilmington NC’s longest continuously running cruise line. We’ve been in business since 1987 and are...

Happy Days scenic tours allows you to view everything the Beaufort waterfront has to offer! This includes everything from fishing vessels, historic landmarks, local shops, salt marshes and a variety of wildlife - including the famous wild horses!

The Pavilion at Pirate’s Cove Marina is a beautiful event venue with waterfront views from every seat. When planning a wedding on the Outer Banks of North Carolina, there is no other location that can compare to Pirate’s Cove. Our...

Climb Aboard the Crystal Dawn Head Boat and Enjoy an Awesome Day of Head Boat Fishing or an Amazing Sunset Cruise! Bring the Whole Family! Fish for a variety of species, including spot, croaker, flounder, grey trout, speckled trout...

Bald Head Historic Island Tours works in conjunction with the Old Baldy Foundation to introduce Cape Fear vacationers to the historic Bald Head Island, or “Old Baldy” lighthouse. Located on a 10-acre site on the secluded Bald Head...

Choose from a variety of fishing trips on Big Bull Charters.

Blue Life Charters stands out as your premier provider of private boat tours in Charleston, SC, blending family ownership with expert operation. We take immense pride in delivering a luxury yacht experience without the accompanying luxury price tag.

A full service fishing marina and ship's store. 

Fish or go a pirating on board the Cap'N Clam

Captain Charles Robbins' Cape Fear River Adventures is a top-rated touring company that takes explorers to the backwaters of the local Cape Fear rivers and streams where the local wildlife thrives. From basic on-the-water skills like boating...

Water lovers can enjoy a full host of adventures, from fishing trips to romantic sunset cruises, with a visit to Carolina Beach Inshore Adventures. This all-encompassing fishing charter and boat tour company offers a nice range of tailored cruises...

You’ll find Causeway Waters Sports on the beautiful Roanoke Sound on the Causeway between Nags Head and Manteo, just past Whalebone Junction. This family outdoor activity center offers parasailing, kayaking, paddleboarding, wave runners and...

If you are looking for adventure, stop by or call Coastal Kayak Touring Company and book your reservation. The company has been offering kayak and paddle boarding tours on the Outer Banks since 1999 and is located at the Waterfront Shops in...

Start your Crystal Coast adventure with a scenic trip exploring some of the Southern Outer Banks’ best beaches, courtesy of an expedition provided by Crystal Coast Ecotours. This experienced, educational and all-around fun company treats...

Crystal Coast Sailing Excursions is a customized, private charter sailing experience to the pristine and beautiful Cape Lookout aboard the spacious 47-foot sailing yacht, Bravado. With a maximum of 6 guests, Captain Tony and crew will treat you to a...

Dock of the Bay Marina carries everything and anything you may have forgot for your boat trip. Conveniently located in Kitty Hawk Bay, the marina is a must-stop before your sailing excursion.

Charter boat fishing on the glorious Outer Banks.

Sail local waters in a handsome schooner with plenty of elbow room.

Sail away on a fine adventure of the Cape Fear River and beyond with a lesson or charter that’s launched from Endless Summer Day Tours. Located on the edge of Downtown Southport next to the South Harbour Village Marina, and therefore within...

You can truly choose your own Outer Banks adventure with this company that has a mission to promote conservation and respect for the natural resources of the OBX while creating fun and family-friendly experiences that highlight the beauty of this...

Epic Excursions specializes in captained boat tours, sunset cruises, paddleboarding, island dining experiences & more in Wrightsville Beach, NC! All adventures are customized for one-of-a-kind experiences, and our team is dedicated to...

Shelling, Snorkeling, Paddle Boarding, Eco Tours & Light Fishing. Guided family adventure trips on Hatteras Island, NC. We take your group to multiple tidal islands along the Cape Hatteras seaside. These islands are constantly changing and...

Water lovers can plot their own course, or lean back and enjoy the views while an expert captain does all the work, with a boat rental or charter from FantaSea. Featuring a wealth of Cape Fear-worthy vessels, as well as a variety of cruises and...

Fin-S Charters LLC launched in 2008. Capt. Daniel Raeburn knows local waters well and enjoys taking everyone from first timers to hard core anglers. Fin-S Charters fishes mainly inshore waters for red drum, trout and flounder. On nice days Fin-S...

Experience unmatchable sportfishing on the Outer Banks! The Outer Banks, also referred as ‘the Billfish Capital of the World’, offers some of the world’s finest OBX sportfishing and the most preferred game fish. Treat yourself...

Sportfishing for inshore and offshore species. 

Wet a line on board the Full Moon!

Embark on an adventure that you and your crew will never forget with a fun Hatteras Island expedition that is commandeered by Godspeed Charters. This Hatteras village-based charter business features a wide range of activities for families of all...

Get ready to catch the “big” one and make your charter boat experience a memorable one at Good Times Sportsfishing. Captain Andy and his crew will take you fishing in the Gulf Stream on the 47-foot custom made Carolina boat built on...

Adventure awaits. An authorized permittee of the National Park Service to take passengers on both boat and land guided tours to see the wild horses and discover great shelling on Shackleford as well as to visit the Cape Lookout Lighthouse. We are...

Ready for an exciting adventure on the waters of the Atlantic? Hac-n-Sac Charters will take you and five others out on the seas for a day filled of fishing and sight-seeing. Reasonably priced and worth every penny, the charter trip is a no-brainer...

No Outer Banks family vacation is ever complete without a Harbor Star dolphin tour. What could possibly be more exciting than watching the wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphin jump and frolic right in front of you? This trip is guaranteed to be a great...

The Harbor Star's Wild Dolphin Tours depart three times daily plus a Sunset Cruise (weather permitting) This 2 hour cruise includes an entertaining tour and an opportunity to spot wild dolphins aboard the all new 40-foot Pontoon boat. Tickets must...

Enjoy a sunny day of cruising along the open waters on your own speed, or enlist a local charter boat to show your party where all the good fishing holes are found, with a visit to the Homer’s Point Marina. This all-encompassing marina...

Take a trip to small and friendly Harkers Island for an opportunity to enjoy a chartered fishing trip that’s as casual or as targeted as you’d like. Able to cater to the die-hard fishermen as well as the everyday vacationing families...

Island Water Sports is kid tested and family approved! Since 1988 Island Water Sports has been providing vacationers with premium watersports activities on the Crystal Coast in Emerald Isle, NC. We offer everything you’ll need to...

Sail away on a picturesque and breezy tour of the Cape Fear River and admire all the on the-water attractions of the southern North Carolina coastline with a sailing excursion that’s lead by Kelly Allen Sailing. This tour company that’s...

Kitty Hawk Kites’ Whalebone Watersports Center is your one-stop shop for Outer Banks water adventures. Located on the Nags Head-Manteo Causeway right on Roanoke Sound, this location offers it all – dolphin watching cruises with a marine...

Launch on an extensive adventure that cruises the scenic waterfront borders of Downtown Swansboro and beyond via an expedition that’s hosted by the homegrown Lady Swan Boat Tours. Based in the heart of the downtown area, and bordering the...

The Lazy Livin is a private charter docked in the historic port town of Beaufort, North Carolina.  We can comfortably accommodate 6 persons.  Our standard charter begins with a cruise down Taylors Creek where you can take in views of...

Set sail on an incredible exploration of the Crystal Coast’s ample waters and abundant unspoiled shorelines with an expedition that’s launched via Lookout Adventures. This Morehead-City based tour company, which is located on the edge of...

A variety of family-friendly fishing trips and cruises.

Best Jet Ski, Kayak, and Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals on the Outer Banks! Are you visiting the Outer Banks and want to enjoy some exhilarating fun on the water? Then you’ve come to the right place! Nags Head Watersports offers a large...

Emerald Isle visitors don’t have to venture too far to enjoy exceptional fishing opportunities, thanks to the island’s own Nancy Lee Fishing Charters. Located along the bridge to the beach, this experienced charter company has been...

Located at the beautiful Inn at Corolla Light, North Beach Watersports is Family-Owned and Operated by Retired Coast Guard Licensed Master Captains. We provide a mix of excitement and scenery. Your mind will be capitivated by the beauty that...

OBX Crabbing & Shrimping Charters is a full-time commercial fishing family here to give your family a real Outer Banks experience. Their trips are very hands on, lots of fun, and educational for all ages. Guests often see dolphin, osprey...

Ocean Isle Fishing Center is an all-encompassing destination for anglers, water lovers, and anyone who wants to fully enjoy the coastline during an Ocean Isle Beach or Sunset Beach vacation. Perched on the edge of the Intracoastal Waterway on the...

Oregon Inlet Fishing Center is the home of the largest and most modern charter boat fishing fleet on the eastern seaboard. A full service marina in Nags Head NC, Oregon Inlet offers a comprehensive charter boat fishing experience for the "old salt...

Outer Banks Adventures lives up to its name, thanks to a far-reaching range of tours and trips that highlight the beauty of life on the water throughout the Outer Banks. Try family-friendly explorations by paddleboard or boat. There are a world of...