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Hilton Head Crabbing Expedition Boat Cruise

Hilton Head Island, USA
High interest
Booked 5+ times today.
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Search for crabs alongside marine science students on this Lowcountry crabbing tour from Hilton Head. As you sail out on the Lowcountry’s famous salt marshes, your knowledgeable guides share tons of information about the rich local ecosystem and the wildlife that calls it home—see some of it for yourself, including whatever you pull up in your crabbing pots. Take home some of your catch if you get any.
  • Lowcountry crabbing tour from Hilton Head
  • No experience needed—learn to bait, pull, and dump crabbing pots
  • Learn about the local ecosystem from marine science students
  • Authentic Lowcountry experience is a must for first-time visitors

What's Included

  • 2 hour educational cruise
  • Picturesque views of the low country
  • Possible dolphin sightings
  • Live narration and instruction by the Tammy Jane crew
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase
  • A shaded canopy
  • Possible crabs to keep (not guaranteed)
  • Sea Pines Resort vehicle entrance fee

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Harbour Town Christmas
    149 Lighthouse Rd Suite # M, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA

    The Vagabond Cruise reservation office is located just behind the Harbour Town Lighthouse. If you have your mobile ticket you are able to go directly to the Tammy Jane 30-minutes before departure to board which is located on the pier in front of the Lighthouse.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Vagabond Cruise

Admission Ticket Included

Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.6
based on 9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful time on the water!

Brad_B, May 2025
This was a wonderful way to spend the morning! It was a beautiful day on the water, we were well informed on crabbing and the local area and the crew: Alissa, Ethan and Captain John, were wonderful guides! Hope to do the shrimp trawling someday!! We saw tons of wildlife...dolphins, shark, mana ray, jellyfish and of course a plethora of crabs! Thank you for a great day!

Super Interactive, informative and fun!

Rebecca_E, May 2024
Super interactive, knowledgeable staff, fun day on the water that included dolphin watching and holding different crabs and (non stinging) jelly fish.

This was a great...

Richard_S, May 2024
This was a great experience . We had a great time.and got plenty of crab. I would definitely return for another trip and recommend this to anyone wanting to go

Worth it!

Shannon_N, Apr 2021
Super fun time!!! Crew checked crab pots & brought up to show us. Kept were the larger, non-pregnant blue crabs & the claws (only if they had (2) claws) of stone crabs. Customers who wanted got to keep & take home the kept crabs/claws.

From $50.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

Book ahead!
On average, this is booked 18 days in advance.

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