Marinas

The waters that surround Hilton Head Island and Bluffton are not only some of the most pristine and beautiful found anywhere, they are ideal for Hilton Head water sports and activities!

Active visitors can enjoy recreational activities both above and below the water’s surface. Those with an adventurous spirit can check out spectacular views of the Island from high above the water while parasailing, and those who want to explore the mysteries of the ocean can dive or snorkel with the Island Scuba Club. Waterskiing, jetskiing, windsurfing and surfing also are available for wind and water enthusiasts. Explore the shoreline by taking a personal watercraft for a tour around the island, or kayak the creeks and sounds coming in close contact with dolphins and other marine life.

The May River provides smooth water for Hilton Head Island water sports such as waterskiing and pleasure cruising, and a parasail trip above the Calibogue Sound will give you a birds' eye view of the activities at Harbour Town.

Sailing

Whether you're a family looking for an adventure on the water or a couple wanting a romantic sunset dinner, sailing is one of Hilton Head Island's favorite pastimes on the water.
The breathtaking painted sunsets at dusk combined with the mild evening weather, make evening sails popular. Enjoy a variety of sailing excursions, from private trips and group trips, to dolphin and fireworks outings.

View a listing of Sail Boat Charters in the Hilton Head Island area.

Yachting

Spend a day on a chartered yacht, soaking up the sun in the company of your friends and family. Take a cruise around the Island and enjoy the changing scene of the coastline, from impressive waterfront homes to incredible nature preserves.
A catered dinner simplifies the experience while you watch the fireworks from the water or host your special events aboard any one of the chartered yachts available.

View a listing of Charters in the Hilton Head Island area.

Pleasure & Dinner Cruises

Relax and enjoy some of the best Island cuisine and vistas from the water aboard any one of the pleasure and dinner cruises.
You'll feast on meals catered by some of the area's favorite restaurants while touring the local waterways and taking in the beautiful sunset over the Lowcountry.
If you're not interested in dining, there are several cruises that offer bar services and live music as you cruise the waterways.

View a listing of cruises & charters in the Hilton Head Island area.

Kayaking

Meander the pristine waterways and inlets off Hilton Head Island and the rivers surrounding Bluffton in your personal kayak. Canoe and kayak rentals and instruction are available for those who want to explore the Island’s creeks, marshes and inlets along Calibogue Sound. Outside Hilton Head offers a year-round kayaking school led by an expert staff of ACA Certified instructors, as well as guided tours and day and overnight trips to destinations such as Cumberland and Pritchards Islands. Lucky kayakers might even catch a glimpse of a bottle nose dolphin during their ocean outing.
Take a guided tour or adventure off on your own. There's a world of marine wildlife to discover out on the wide open water!

View Listings for Kayaking in the Hilton Head Island area.

Dolphin Watch Cruises

To get up close and personal with Hilton Head Island's friendliest resident, the bottle nose dolphin, adventure out on the water on a guided dolphin watch cruise.
Marine life study and dolphin-watching excursion cruises are available through several of the Island's public marinas, tour companies and through Coastal Discovery Museum on Hilton Head Island.

View a listing of boat & nature tours in the Hilton Head Island area.