Hilton Head Kayak Tour: Salt Marsh Wildlife Adventure
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1,614 Ratings
Hilton Head Island

Embark on a thrilling 2-hour guided kayak tour through the stunning salt marshes of Hilton Head Island! With the guidance of expert naturalists, participants will explore diverse wildlife, delve into the island’s history, and uncover hidden treasures along the journey. Ideal for both nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 1 Shelter Cove Ln - Experience the beauty of the Lowcountry from a kayak! This 2-hour guided tour departs from Shelter Cove Marina, taking you through the Broad Creek. Begin with a short paddle clinic, then enjoy a nature-focused tour of salt marshes, tidal rivers, and creeks. Look out for dolphins and birds, soak in the stunning views, and…
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What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Kayaking Equipment (Kayak, Paddles, Personal Floatation Device)
  • See wildlife including Atlantic bottlenose dolphins
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Snacks
Additional Information
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Children 12 & under MUST be accompanied by an adult in a double kayak.
Location
1 Shelter Cove Ln
Shelter Cove Lane
Check in at our outdoor kiosk desk in Shelter Cove Marina. We are located at the southwest corner of the marina next to the Ship Store and ELA's on the Water Restaurant
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Loisb761
Sep 28, 2025
Great kayak excursion today! - We had a fabulous excursion with CT today! He made everyone feel comfortable in their kayak, he was very knowledgeable, he explained the ecosystem of HHI, and the importance of the wildlife to the larger environment. CT was just an overall wonderful guide and delightful person! Highly recommend!
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Michele
Sep 18, 2025
Memorable kayak trip - Informative and passionate guide (thanks CT). Trip was a great pace for all levels of ability and our guide knew where to take us for the best animal sightings.
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Jess
Aug 31, 2025
So fun! - This was a great experience. It was a. It windy but Phillip, our fearless leader, navigated us with ease and care. Beautiful views and lots of information about the area! I’m not the most experienced kayaker, but I was able to manage and have fun. So if you’re thinking of whether or not this is for you, trust me when I say if I can do it, you can do it!
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Nyc0219
Aug 26, 2025
Sunset & Fireworks Kayak Tour - so memorable! - We had a great time doing the Tuesday night fireworks & nature tour with Outside Hilton Head. Great and easy starting location at Shelter Cove Marina. Our tour guide Jake was fun and informative - learned a lot about the local ecosystem. We had a large group and he managed to corral us all out of the marina safely despite the larger boats, and around the estuary. Seeing the fireworks from the kayaks after dark on the water was a really special experience - so glad we opted for this particular tour and the timing / weather worked out (as it was the last one available for the summer). A great evening!!
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Denise
Aug 23, 2025
Wonderful kayaking experience! Dylan did a great job educating the group on the ecosystem in Hilton Head. - This was so much fun, great date activity. We had so much fun and learned a lot on our tour. We couldn’t believe it was 2 hours time went so quickly.
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Leigh
Aug 19, 2025
Family trip - Had a wonderful time, Miles, our guild was very knowledgeable about the area and the ecosystem . Was also very friendly . We were able to see many types of wildlife, had some dolphins swim by our kayaks .
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885judil
Aug 15, 2025
A great first experience and must do again!! - Michael was our guide and did a wonderful job sharing the beautiful habitat around the island. I never knew about how the water is filtrated. Michael was informative and patient. Thanks for the adventure and making this item on my bucket list a great experience!
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Jmwalters7
Jul 29, 2025
Fun and Fantastic! - Great kayak tour! Guide was fun, informative and engaging. Saw lots of amazing wildlife including many varieties of birds and dolphins. Highly recommend!
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Aj
Jul 28, 2025
Very cool trip! - We had an amazing trip with our guide, Wayne. He was very knowledgeable about the flora and fauna of the area as well as the history. He helped us into and out of our kayaks, and gave us some tips on paddling. He also got some great pictures of our trip, which he was so kind to share with us. We went in the evening when we had a nice breeze to cool us off, and saw lots of wildlife. I would definitely recommend this. You are paddling around the marshy inlet area, not in open ocean so you are not fighting strong currents. I have some kayaking experience but not an expert, and I felt perfectly comfortable.
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724kelleyk
Aug 6, 2025
Relaxed - Hannah was a great tour guide. We learned about the tall grass, mud, and oysters. There wasn’t much dolphin focus like it advertised for but we saw a dorsal fin pop up a few times in the far distance before we kayaked back in. I thought signing up for the 8:30am time would make for lots of dolphins but there was not much dolphin talk until we saw the one later on. Overall a relaxed and calm kayak experience. Hannah was very knowledgeable on the environment and interesting to listen to
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