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2-Hour Private Hilton Head Pontoon Boat Rental

Recommended by 94% of travelers
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Hilton Head Island, USA
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore Hilton Head Island at your own pace with a private pontoon boat rental. Go sightseeing on the beautiful waters of Skull Creek and keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins. Travel toward the mouth of the Atlantic Ocean and see Daufuskie Island and Palmetto Bluff. Get tips from a local on where to go and personalize this boating adventure according to your interests.
  • Rent a pontoon boat in Hilton Head Island
  • Head out in search of wildlife like bottlenose dolphins
  • Explore independently and at your own pace
  • Tailor the itinerary to your personal interests

What's Included

  • Pontoon Boat
  • Gratuity
  • Fuel surcharge

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 43 Jenkins Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USA

    We are located at Hilton Head Harbor. We will check your group in and go over some safety information before sending you off on your pontoon rental.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Patti_B
We had an amazing time !!! The staff was so helpful and got us off to our adventure !!! We saw Dolphins and people parasailing. Jumped in the water and had lunch on the boat. It was a fantastic day !! Thank you. We had our grandchildren and their parents with us

Reviews

4.6
based on 31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Fun family 2hr boat trip.

Susanne_B, Jul 2025
Dolphin sightings. Lots of birds. Safe for kids. The jumped off the boat and swam. Easy checkin. We had a great time.

Pontoon boat day !!!

Patti_B, Jul 2025
We had an amazing time !!! The staff was so helpful and got us off to our adventure !!! We saw Dolphins and people parasailing. Jumped in the water and had lunch on the boat. It was a fantastic day !! Thank you. We had our grandchildren and their parents with us

Disappointed.

Lauren_Z, Jun 2025
I was very excited about this excursion with my family, but was very disappointed in this experience. There was very poor communication on where to meet, and we ended up driving to the wrong place because the location changed last minute, but was never relayed to us. Once we got there, there was very poor instruction and the boat was old and beat up.

Lots of dolphins!

Shannon_E, Jul 2024
We saw some amazing wildlife out in the water with Carter. He was very knowledgeable about all the fish and other creatures in and around the water. My daughter and I had a lot of fun! Thanks again, would recommend

Had a great time on our...

12mdcarreon, Jun 2023
Had a great time on our private self guided tour. Dolphin sightings all around as we toured the water.

Will definitely rent again!!!

Jennifer_B, Mar 2022
Boat was clean, like new, and ran great. Easy online booking. Staff was friendly and helpful. Saw lots of dolphins, all over. We enjoyed our day on the water👍

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thanks for the awesome review! We appreciate you guys renting your pontoon boat through Island Head. See you next time you visit Hilton Head Island

A pirate’s life for me

JudyIrving, Dec 2021
We had lovely weather. Beautiful sea and sky, a fun chance to control the vessel ourselves and be together as a family.

Absolutely AMAZING!!!

Rodney_C, Oct 2021
Mike was an amazing coach! He made us feel comfortable with the navigation and functions of the pontoon. We had a BLAST; we even were able to see several dolphins, which was another awesome highlight!

Excellent experience. I would do it again.

Doug_M, Oct 2021
Most memorable parts were seeing dolphins up close and swimming off the boat. Mike was excellent explaining the boat and where to go.

nice sevice, very good boot . We will be back, thanks.

Jose_P, Sep 2021
We received good and friendly assistance prior to the boat ride and the trip itself was enjoyful and relaxing. Will definetaly do it again.

Easy and Fun w/the Fam

Kathryn_A, Jul 2021
Staff was very professional and helpful with instruction and tips on where to go. I didn’t have a ton of experience boating, but it was easy and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend more than 2 hours if you want to find a place to stop and play in the water with the kids for a while. Great overall experience!

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thank you for using Island Head for your pontoon boat rental while visiting Hilton Head. We appreciate you business and taking the time to write a great review.

Great until the motor wouldn’t start.

DAY, Jul 2021
All was going well until we stopped for a swim and the motor wouldn’t start. Had to wait for someone from the dock to arrive and whack the starter with a hammer.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

We are sorry about this experience on the pontoon boat rental. Unfortunately a down side of this industry is keeping motors going with as little issues as possible. We apologize it happened on your rental.

Nice boat ride

Doug_T, Jun 2021
Fun pontoon rental 2 hours…nice relaxing time with your own group. Boat was comfortable and they were accommodating

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thank you for using Island head for your boat rental while visiting Hilton Head and writing such a nice review.

Awesome

CarrieAnn_B, Apr 2021
Just being able to be on the water and your ourselves was amazing! Mom and the kids enjoyed it so much!

The Best

David_G, Sep 2020
One of the best experience I’ve had. Great staff. Easy to navigate. Great weather and a good way to spend time with friends.

Great Time

Erick_K, Sep 2020
It was Very Nice and we Seen Dolphins!! Would do it again forsure!! They explain everything very well and you have a Map & GPS

2hr Pontoon boat rental.

Joshua_R, Aug 2020
One of the best expirences I've had vacationing in a while. Our orientation guide was so helpful and polite Blonde curly Hair and beard can't remember his name but he was awesome give that Young man a raise. We will return can't wait the boats were very clean and well kept. You will not be disappointed they are top notch..

Great time!

Mary_E, Jul 2020
The pontoon was ready and it was a quick and easy check in! Our guide was very thorough. Everyone was polite and professional.

Pontoon- Savannah

Stephen_S, Jul 2020
Pontoon boat ride. Helpful staff, very knowledgeable and friendly! The view was beautiful and the ride was very smooth.

Great afternoon on the ocean

Joel_R, Jun 2020
Our pontoon rental was from 4:00-6:00 pm. My husband was our "captain" and was given great instruction by the crew. He has very little experience driving a boat, and did a great job piloting us according to the staff's instruction. They were super helpful in giving us ideas on how to make the most of our time. We enjoyed music, fishing and brought our own snacks for the trip. The boat was very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!

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

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