Hilton Head Island Guided Water Tour

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Hilton Head Island

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Experience the thrill of a guided Creek Cat adventure cruise around Hilton Head Island. Drive your own powerful boat, learn about the local history and ecosystem, and spot wildlife along the way. Book now!

Duration: 2 hours

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum - A professional guide will lead the way while you operate your own Creek Cat and cover over 25 miles around Hilton Head, the Harbour Town Lighthouse, Daufuskie, and more.
Daufuskie Island - Along the way, you’ll see Daufuskie Island, which is beloved by many for its rustic and old world charm. Only…

What's Included

Spot egrets, eagles, ospreys, and otters in their natural habitat
Enjoy a 2-hour guided Creek Cat Eco Tour around Hilton Head Island
Stay hydrated with complimentary bottled water
Gain insights from a professional guide throughout the tour
Explore iconic spots like Harbour Town and Daufuskie Island

What's Not Included

Hotel pickup/dropoff
Gratuities

Additional Information

Embark on a thrilling 2-hour guided Creek Cat tour around Hilton Head Island. Experience the best way to enjoy stunning views and an unforgettable adventure on these dynamic little boats.
An expert guide will lead the journey while participants drive their own Creek Cat. Equipped with a 30HP motor, these boats zip across the water like go-karts!…

Location

86 Helmsman Way

Helmsman Way

Drive past the Black Marlin restaurant. We are located on the far righthand side of the building as you walk towards the marina. Look for the Lowcountry Watersports Flag by our check in office.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Sherry_g

Aug 6, 2025

It was as a great... - It was as a great experience…. We had great tour guides (Jack & Buck) who made the trip fun and memorable….you could tell they were quite knowledgeable about the area. And our 2 novice watercraft drivers were able to learn and handle the creek cats in no time.

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Debbie

Aug 1, 2025

Very fun and adventerous ride - It was a great adventure and I loved every minute of it! We saw dolphins and the others from the group also had a blast. I will come again next time I am in Hilton Head.

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Voyager785181

Jul 27, 2025

LOL fun! - My husband, 2 teenage sons and I participated in this experience. My husband & I drove. It takes a little getting used to to steer the boat. I found returning to the slip to be the most challenging part of driving. It's a solid 2 hour trip. As a woman with not a lot of upper body strength, I found my left arm for steering was getting tired near the end. I was having to use both arms to steer at times. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Max & Ryan were our tour guides & they are awesome. Be prepared to get wet! We got completely soaked 3 times. Strongly recommend place car keys, phones, etc. in dry box. I wouldn't trust anything to stay in my pockets. It is a bumpy ride at times. Would not recommend if you get motion sickness. There are 2 restaurants nearby with outdoor seating. We ate outside to dry off and eat lunch before leaving.

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Joseph_t

Jul 25, 2025

Can't Miss Experience - Awesome experience ! Dylan and Dawson were amazing guides ! Wear a bathing suit or quick dry clothing ! We saw dolphins as well !

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O5912pdlaurad

Jul 20, 2025

- This tour was so much fun. Captain Nick was knowledgeable and shared very interesting facts with our group. Highly recommend!!

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G8192zpbarryb

Jul 7, 2025

Fun, fast and informative - We had a great time on our Creek Cat Tour Max and Brendan were so informative highlighting the nuances of the Hilton Head area ! It was the perfect tour on a hot summer day !!! Would highly recommend

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Pathfinder753043

Jul 5, 2025

Brower Power - This was a Christmas gift we gave to our 2 daughters & their husbands. They absolutely loved it. Based on their review, my wife & I may need to check it out too.

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Denise_m

Jun 25, 2025

We had a great time and... - We had a great time and our instructors were wonderful. I would definitely recommend this. Even got to see a few dolphins.

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Michelleam8114xs

Aug 5, 2025

Fun and lengthy ride but didn't see much wildlife - The guides were very knowledgeable and friendly! The only reason I'm giving it a 4 out of 5 is because I was under the impression we were taking this type of boat to more remote spots that would enable us to see more animals in nature. Taking these higher speed cats was a lot of fun, but we struggled to catch a glimpse of things as we were racing by. There were no stops where we could see oysters, turtles, schools of fish, etc. Just whatever we happened to catch during the ride. Which, for the driver, it's difficult to do much more than keep to your spot in the line of cats, and steer/manage through the wakes of the boats ahead. I guess it's just a matter of what you're signing up for - a fast boat you control and tool around in the hope of seeing something, this is your excursion!

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Worldtraveler952015

Jul 17, 2025

Not good on waves. - The waves are terribly bumpy and uncomfortable on this type of vehicle. Our ice box in front given for added weight balance almost flew off due to the bumps and we had to hold it in place by a foot. There was no instruction on how to deal with the waves either. It is not like a jet ski wave runner which is designed for waves and is very comfortable. The creek cat is designed for a flat lake, because they essentially have two paddle boards attached together. Paddle boards are not good on waves at all. It was a jarring experience too. The guides were nice and knowledgeable though.

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From $145

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult