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Hilton Head Mini Boat Tour: Explore Disappearing Island
4.6
12 Ratings
Hilton Head Island
Explore Hilton Head’s landmarks and wildlife on a mini boat tour with a stop at the unique Disappearing Island. Perfect for adventure seekers!
Explore Hilton Head’s landmarks and wildlife on a mini boat tour with a stop at the unique Disappearing Island. Perfect for adventure seekers!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hilton Head - Experience Hilton Head Island from the water on this tour. Navigate your own mini boat while a local guide shares insights about Hilton Head’s history and ecosystem. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as egrets, ospreys, pelicans, or dolphins on this thrilling adventure.
- Hilton Head Island Beach - Enjoy a 20–30 minute stop at…
- Hilton Head - Experience Hilton Head Island from the water on this tour. Navigate your own mini boat while a local guide shares insights about Hilton Head’s history and ecosystem. Keep an eye out for wildlife such as egrets, ospreys, pelicans, or dolphins on this thrilling adventure.
- Hilton Head Island Beach - Enjoy a 20–30 minute stop at Disappearing Island, accessible only at low tide and renowned for its shells, starfish, and sand dollars! Discover this stunning and secluded island, reachable solely by boat. This visit is sure to be a memorable part of your vacation.
- Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum - Pass by the iconic red and white Harbour Town Lighthouse, built in the late 1960s and early 1970s as a tourist attraction to draw visitors to Hilton Head Island.
- Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines - View the world-renowned Harbour Town Golf Links, which hosts the PGA Heritage Golf Tournament annually in April.
- Daufuskie Island - Along the journey, catch a glimpse of Daufuskie Island, cherished for its rustic and old-world charm. Accessible only by boat, many enjoy visiting Daufuskie Island for a meal or to explore by golf cart for the day.
What's Included
- Stop at Disappearing Island - known for its shells, sand dollars, starfish and more!
- 10+ mile Guided Tour
- See Harbourtown, Daufuskie Island and more
- Bottled water included.
- Zoom along at speeds over 30mph
- Learn about Hilton Head, the wildlife, ecosystem and possibly see some local dolphins.
- Enjoy operating your own Mini Boat
- Stop at Disappearing Island - known for its shells, sand dollars, starfish and more!
- 10+ mile Guided Tour
- See Harbourtown, Daufuskie Island and more
- Bottled water included.
- Zoom along at speeds over 30mph
- Learn about Hilton Head, the wildlife, ecosystem and possibly see some local dolphins.
- Enjoy operating your own Mini Boat
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Join the remarkable Mini Boat Disappearing Island Tour on Hilton Head Island, SC, and discover a hidden paradise that emerges only during low tide.
This unique adventure offers an exhilarating boat journey to a secluded island that disappears beneath the waves as the tide comes in. Enjoy exploring untouched beaches, observing distinctive wildlife, and…
Join the remarkable Mini Boat Disappearing Island Tour on Hilton Head Island, SC, and discover a hidden paradise that emerges only during low tide.
This unique adventure offers an exhilarating boat journey to a secluded island that disappears beneath the waves as the tide comes in. Enjoy exploring untouched beaches, observing distinctive wildlife, and taking in breathtaking views of the Lowcountry coastline.
Ideal for nature enthusiasts, thrill-seekers, and anyone eager to experience the ocean’s magic in a novel way, this tour provides a rare chance to witness one of Hilton Head’s most captivating natural phenomena.
- Drivers must be 21 and older with a VALID drivers license
- Passengers must be 5 years old + to participate.
- Arrive 20 minutes prior to the scheduled activity time.
Location
Lowcountry Watersports
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(12 Ratings)
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Chrisfi1225gy
Oct 9, 2025
Disappearing Island and Appearing Dolphins - Amazing excursion to disappearance island and watching dolphins play. Captain Kate and Wendy were wonderful hosts! We will be back for more.
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Kathy_s
Aug 18, 2025
Great experience with... - Great experience with Mason and Bucky as our guides on mini boats to the disappearing island. The wall from the boats to the island is a workout but worth it.
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Kimberly_f
Jul 20, 2025
Great experience, the... - Great experience, the shells and wildlife were amazing. Guides were awesome, explained everything thoroughly so we had a blast!
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Teresa_b
Jul 16, 2025
Mini Boat Tour to Vanishing Islamd - Fast paced, exhilarating, bumpy ride to a beautiful location. Tour guides and staff were very friendly and knowledgeable.
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Rebekah
Jun 21, 2025
Fun morning on Mini Boats - Our family enjoyed getting to drive our own mini boat, alongside a group to disappearing island. We went at 9am and saw dolphins, starfish, jellyfish, sand dollars, and some small shells for the taking. There aren’t a lot of shells but saw sea life we don’t typically get to see! Our guides were knowledgeable and nice. Very pleasant experience and would do it again!
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Kenr422
May 3, 2025
Fun Tour - The mini boat was a blast to operate. Thomas and Thomas were great tour guides and we appreciated their guidance and insight during our tour. Weather was great and saw some neat sea life at disappearing island.
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748debbym
Oct 14, 2024
Amazing experience - Amazing experience. Aaron and Pete were great guides. I had never driven a boat before but the instructions were clear and made it easy
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Stacyrgos
Jul 12, 2025
We took our teen boys out on this tour and they loved it! Boats are fast and we hit some big waves! Extreme adventure! - 4/5 because it was more extreme than we realized but that was due to wind and waves. Guides were experienced and helpful.
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Deb_t
Jul 23, 2025
Not so much a tour - The title says tour, what it really is is just a pretty cool ride to disappearing island. Getting to drive your own boat with a few people was much nicer than the big boats.
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Logan_w
Jun 25, 2024
Choppy seas made for a rough ride - The staff was very kind and helpful but our boat broke down fairly shortly after we started. One of the staff traded with us and stayed behind. The water on the way out to the island was extremely choppy resulting in a very bumpy ride. It was so bad we had to slow down and we were still getting beaten by the waves. The tour guide offered twice to take us on a different tour but the majority of the group wanted to continue even after being told that the island would be almost gone by the time we got there. We did get a little time on the island but it was already disappearing with the incoming tide. The ride back was much smoother and much more enjoyable. If the trip out would have been better it would have bern more enjoyable and we would have made it to the island on time. The company obviously cannot control the ocean but just a heads up. If it’s windy and choppy you’re in for a rough ride.
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