Water Activities
Can't get enough of boating? You're going to love your vacation at Palmetto Dunes and Hilton Head Island. You'll have choices of inshore and offshore boating, small boats and big boats, nature cruises, dinner cruises and just plain fun cruises. Take a look at your choices:
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Boat Rentals
Explore the coastal waterways around Hilton Head Island on a 20-foot pontoon boat that accommodates up to 12 passengers comfortably. |
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Boat Charters
Take your pick! Dolphin Cruises, Sunset Cruises and Fireworks Cruises are all offered about the 80-foot double deck cruise ship Holiday. You can explore the backwaters and salt marshes of Hilton Head and surrounding islands with a nature cruise or fishing charter aboard the Finatic with Capt. Miles Altman, or go island hopping or beach combing on a custom designed cruise with Outside Hilton Head. All departing from Shelter Cove Marina. |
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Fishing ChartersInshore, Nearshore and Offshore fishing is available through five private charter boats at Shelter Cove Marina. The 70-foot Captain Hook also sails daily. Fishing trips for Kings, Spanish, Barracuda, Cobia, Grouper, Marlin and more are available in 4-10 hour time segments.
Have you ever tried sport crabbing? Try your luck with the crabby crew aboard the Crabber J - it's fun! |
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Sailing Charters
Hoist the main on the 40-foot luxury yacht Special K and enjoy the breeze. You'll be sure to have a relaxing and fun time out on the water. |
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Canoes and Kayaks
Get out and explore the saltwater marshes of Broad Creek, just outside the marina. It's entertaining, fun and educational! |






