Beach Comber & Vanishing Island

duration: 3 Hours
cancellation_summary: Up to 48 hours Before w/ No Questions Asked. If rain or weather does not allow us to get out, we reschedule or refund(up to you).
meeting_point: Broad Creek Marina - End of wooden pier, at sign, above kayaks.
max_age: 1000
group_size: Max of 6 (Check Out Our Rentals w/ Captain for Larger Groups)
accessibility: Boats take 2 steps from dock to deck. We are here to help. Understand there is a long wooden pier to get to the water. If you need assistance getting down to boat, please call and we will setup a golf cart ride(between 8am and 5pm) for you.
pricing: - Shared Boat Seats $69.75 per seat
- Private Boat (up to 6 Guests) - $395
- Private w/ Better Boating Package - $445

Note; there is a 3 seat minimum for the Shared Boat to leave the dock. If you have less than 3 guests, and do not see the option to book 1-2 seats, please search for a boat with seats already booked, or call and we will help.
description: Are shells, dolphin and exploring top of your list? Than this is the trip for you! Create Memorable Family Moments on Our Extended Dolphin and Beach Combing Tour.

Experience the Lowcountry like never before with our family-oriented personalized tour! We've crafted an extended adventure that goes beyond our regular guaranteed dolphin tour, offering you and your loved ones a personalized journey filled with shell hunting and exploration.

Discover our Unique Vanishing Island: Located just off the Hilton Head point, the Vanishing Island is a hidden gem accessible only by boat. Here, you'll encounter sand dollars, starfish, and seashells rarely found on the popular Hilton Head beaches.

Alternatively, venture to other secluded beaches and shell banks, where kids can embark on their own treasure hunt with millions of shells awaiting their discovery. We can also add more exploration time, ensuring ample opportunities for your family to enjoy the company of playful dolphins as we cruise the waterways. It's your choice!
what_is_included: - ✅ Your Personal USCG Licensed Captain
- ✅ Guaranteed Dolphin Encounters
- ✅ Life Jackets & Safety Equipment
- ✅ All Fuel, Licenses & Insurance
- ✅ Other Wildlife and Island Tour
- ✅ A Nice Breeze
what_is_not_included: - ❌ Hats & Sunglasses
- ❌ Skin Cover or Sunblock
- ❌ Cash/Venmo for tipping

Feel free to bring drinks and snacks, excluding glass bottles and red wine. We have coolers on the boats stocked.
itinerary: - 1- Meet and greet, 5min before tour @ the end of wooden pier
- 2- Boarding and safety talk
- 3- Life vests for those 12 & under, all vests onboard
- 4- Depart and explore with your captain. The day is yours!
- 5- Return to dock full of smiles and memories
highlights: Guaranteed dolphin encounters and beach combing at the Vanishing Island.

Our Boats & Tours

Remember, we use smaller vessels for a reason. We have decided that keeping our tours small and personalized is the best way to deliver an experience like no other. With our boats, you can get as close as possible to the wildlife, without disturbing them. Often within arms length and eye level. We leave that up top the animals to decide.

Our up close and personal tours provide you with the best experience, creating lasting memories with family and friends, without all the crowds.
check_in_details: Please arrive 15min early.
- After turning on Simmons, take the first right, before the large building, at the signs.
- Park anywhere and walk towards the water(zipline on your right)
- Use the rest room and get ice, located in the small blue/green building between the kayaks(wooden pier) and the boats on racks.
- 5min before your tour be at the end of the WOODEN PIER (towards the boats), phone available.
- Apply sunblock BEFORE GETTING ON BOAT!
what_to_bring: - ✅ Sunblock or Sun Shirts
- ✅ Hats & Sunglasses
- ✅ Drinks & Snacks(if you like)❌ No glass bottles or red
wine
- ✅ Cash/Venmo for tipping✅ Sunblock
restrictions: Understand there is a long wooden pier to get to the water. If you need assistance getting down to boat, please call and we will setup a golf cart ride(between 8am and 5pm) for you.

Also, if pregnant or have back/joint issues, understand that at times there may be wakes and waves. If you need to stand or seating where this is lessoned, please speak with your captain before departure.
extras: ???????????? For Convenience, Better Boating Package ????????????
Walk onboard without a worry. Everything you want and need without the fuss...

Better Boating Package includes;
- ???????? Drinks - Sparkling Water, Flat Water and Kids Drinks
- ???????? Snackle-Box full of Light Snacks, Like Bars and Nuts
- ???????? Koozies - Free to take home
- ???????? Sunblock
- ???????? Bug Spray
- ???????? Rain Jackets
- ???????? Blankets in Colder Months
disclaimers: If rain or weather becomes an issue, we will make the decision about departure at the time of the trip. There are times when we need to wait a few moments to let weather pass.

If we can not take you out, we will either reschedule or refund, your choice. Safety is always first.

Do not stress over the weather predictions THEY ARE USUALLY WRONG.