Seeing the Island from the water for a different perspective
Hilton Head Island Boat Tours, Cruises & Charters
With a cruise or boat tour out of Palmetto Dunes’ own Shelter Cove Harbour, you can experience everything the water has to offer - dolphin tours, nature cruises, crabbing expeditions and more. You haven’t seen fireworks until you’ve experienced them from a Hilton Head fireworks cruise.
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Choose Your Cruise
Wondrous Encounters On A Dolphin Tour
Take a cruise from Shelter Cove Marina to enjoy dolphins frolicking in the Hilton Head Island waterways. Bottlenose dolphins are a common resident in our salt marshes and inlets. Choose from one of our many dolphin tours and learn all about these majestic creatures with our guides.
2-Person Hilton Head Catamaran Tours
Driving your own 2-person catamaran boats, also known as a Craigcat Boat, around the beautiful waterways of Hilton Head Island, SC is the very best way to experience the lowcountry waterways! Our guides are well trained and know the waters like the back of their hand. The Craigcat boat is easy to use and remarkably safe.
Spectacular Fireworks Cruises
All summer, every Tuesday night, HarbourFest Fireworks take place at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina, and the best way to view the show is from the water. We have more fireworks tour options available than any other marina on the Island. Choose from large boats or sailboats, or book a private charter for you and your family or group.
Find Tranquility With A Sailing Charter
With some of the largest sailing charters available on Hilton Head Island, Shelter Cove Marina provides the best opportunity to set sail on the picturesque waterways of the south. There’s nothing more relaxing than a sailboat cruise. Relax during one of our morning, afternoon or evening sunset sails.
Explore the Thrill of Sport Crabbing
Enjoy a fun, hands-on crabbing adventure on Hilton Head Island, with guided tours designed for all ages to enjoy the local waters and scenery. Captain Kidd provides an exciting and hands-on crabbing experience the whole family will never forget.
Get Back To Nature On A Nature Cruise
See bald eagles, egrets, herons, osprey, pelicans, Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, maybe even a shark! Or enjoy an adventure along the Broad Creek and learn to crab for local blue crabs.
Salt Shaker Yacht Charters
At Salt Shaker Charter, every cruise is completely customized to you—whether it’s an intimate getaway or a lively celebration. Choose from exclusive options like a private chef with gourmet menus, handcrafted cocktails, an onboard masseuse, or fun water toys for extra adventure. Your experience includes a captain, stewardess, complimentary beverages, and all serving essentials, with the option to bring your own food and drinks or upgrade to chef-prepared dining.
That’s not all
More Fun on the Water
Fishing Charters
Look no further than Shelter Cove Marina for the ultimate Hilton Head Island fishing charter experience. Whether you are an experienced angler or are new to sport fishing, our experienced fishing captains can customize your fishing adventure.
Boat Rentals & Watersports
With three miles of expansive Atlantic beachfront and eleven miles of lagoon, Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort is the ideal venue for Hilton Head Island water sports. Rent a canoe, learn how to kayak, take surfing lessons - there are more choices here than at any other location in the Southeast.
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For before, during and after your stay, the Palmetto Dunes Resort App is at your service! Login to the app and see your vacation rental details, including door code when available. Also find any tee time, dining, bike rental details including bike lock codes and more!
