Hilton Head Shrimp Trawling Boat Cruise
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Hilton Head Island, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take part in an authentic Lowcountry travel experience with this shrimping tour from Hilton Head Island. Join a crew on board a fishing boat and head out on the salt marshes for a chance to catch shrimp and fish, and learn about the environment and wildlife as you go. After the trip, hang out and enjoy a day pass to the Sea Pines Resort.
- Authentic shrimp trawling tour from Hilton Head
- Learn about traditional Lowcountry culture through a hands-on experience
- Guide shares fun facts about the unique salt marsh ecosystem
- Get out on the water to admire views of the landscape
What's Included
- A two hour cruise included a shrimp trawl
- An opportunity to learn about the commercial shrimping, and fishing industry of the low-country
- The possibility to take some of the catch home with you (not guaranteed)
- Snacks and drinks available for purchase on board
- Sea Pines Resort vehicle entry fee
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 149 Lighthouse Rd, 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 boat (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
Make your way to the Harbour Town Yacht Basin, within the Sea Pines Resort, where your expedition departs. After receiving your day pass, allowing you full access to the resort, touch base at the cruise office and get ready to board your vessel.
Once on the water, meet your fishing crew and start exploring the salt marshes. Start to get familiar with the local culture while catching shrimp and fish.
As your cruise progresses, enjoy stunning views of the landscape and gain insight into the commercial shrimping and fishing industry of the low country. Dive into the web of ecosystems that interconnect to provide the delicious seafood from this area. And, if luck is on your side, you might be able to take some of the fresh catch home with you.
Once on the water, meet your fishing crew and start exploring the salt marshes. Start to get familiar with the local culture while catching shrimp and fish.
As your cruise progresses, enjoy stunning views of the landscape and gain insight into the commercial shrimping and fishing industry of the low country. Dive into the web of ecosystems that interconnect to provide the delicious seafood from this area. And, if luck is on your side, you might be able to take some of the fresh catch home with you.
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Vagabond Cruise
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Dress comfortably, wear sunscreen on sunny days
- There is an area for shade, but the Tammy Jane is an open-aired vessel
- You can choose to participate in sorting through the days catch
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Our shrimp trolling excursion aboard the Tammy Jane was absolutely unforgettable! The crew was phenomenal, so friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They went above and beyond to make our kids (ages 4, 8, and 13) feel welcome and involved, letting them help with small tasks and treating them like part of the crew. It was such a unique, hands-on experience that kept all three kids engaged and excited the entire time, a rare win for such a wide age range!
We learned so much about shrimping and local marine life, and seeing our kids light up with curiosity and wonder made the whole trip even more special. The boat was comfortable, the atmosphere was fun and relaxed, and the entire crew made sure every guest, especially the little ones had an amazing time. My wife even enjoyed feeding some of the catch (right out of her hand) to the hungry seagull friends following along!
If you’re in Hilton Head and looking for a memorable, family-friendly adventure, don’t miss this. We can’t recommend the Tammy Jane and her fantastic crew enough! Way to go, Renee, Sammy, and Ryan the summer intern!
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4.7
based on 371 reviews
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Travelers consistently praise the knowledgeable and friendly tour guides for delivering an educational and enjoyable experience focused on shrimping, marine life, and island insights. The hands-on activities stand out for their interactive and educational nature, offering unique opportunities to engage with local wildlife. Families particularly appreciate the abundant wildlife sightings and participatory elements, making the tour both informative and engaging.
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You can’t hear anything the person explaining everything says unless you’re in the 2 rows of seats in front of her. She needs a microphone, as the boat itself is loud. I personally was unable to see what was caught in the net because several big/tall men gathered right in front of the table and I couldn’t see around them … or hear again. Unless you just want a nice boat ride, don’t waste your time or money.
Went on the boat with my 3 grand kids and son in law had a great time and took some shrimp back to the house and cooked it up
Great experience, great crew
Family love it
Great views and educational experience for the whole family! Love having the opportunity to bring home some of the catch.
We had a wonderful time on the shrimp trawler excursion! It was both educational and relaxing, giving us a unique opportunity to learn about shrimping, the local marine life, and the process of bringing in a catch. Capt Ian, Kelly and Bradley made the experience interesting & enjoyable, and we appreciated getting to see something new together. It was a perfect combination of learning, sightseeing, and spending quality time together. We would definitely recommend this excursion to anyone looking for a fun and memorable experience!
This tour was outstanding!! We learned a lot about shrimp and had a beautiful boat ride. The staff was great and we got to take home three pounds of shrimp!
The shrimping excursion on the Tammy Jane was a great experience. We learned a lot about the area as well as many cool facts about local shrimping! Captain Renee and the crew were wonderful. We caught a lot of shrimp and fish and got to see many sharks and dolphins. We highly recommend this adventure!!!
We are so glad we booked this shrimp tour. Our four kids enjoyed the whole trip. Once they dumped all of the net on the table the kids would not leave the table looking at all the marine life!
This was the coolest experience yet on Hilton head island! The crew was awesome, friendly, and knowledgeable. It was hands on for all who wanted! We saw dolphins, a shark, jelly fish, squid, and of course shrimp! Even got to take home shrimp! 10/10 recommend.
The crew is very friendly and accommodating. They have a lot of knowledge of the ocean and all that dwell in it. They answered all questions we asked them. They packed the fresh shrimps in an ice bag for us to take home. They were so delicious! We would definitely do it again.
Great crew! Enjoyed trip.
A bit overbooked though
Seems shrimp are better chances of being caught early in morning 9 am trip.
The trip was great! Easy boat with a great crew! Ian's background made the expedition even better when going through our surprise catch!
Friendly atmosphere
everyone was very friendly and laidback. I was excited to see all those Seagulls flying around the boat never experience that before.
Two adults traveling. Awesome Captain and crew. Fun and informational. We were on the first outing of the day and had a pod of dolphins with us almost the whole trip loved learning about the sound , shrimping and enjoyed our catch. Thanks for an incredible morning on the water.
This was such a great unique experience for our family! They pulled up so much sea life! We saw sharks and dolphins and seagulls up close following us. We had Jude and 2 wonderful captains on board to guide us. They were informative and fun. We were allowed to take shrimp home, but we were staying at a resort hotel so had to pass. Best 2 hours spent in HH!
It was a great experience. The crew was great and very knowledgeable. We saw dolphins and a couple sharks and got to take some shrimp home with us. My grandkids had an amazing time.
Everyone had a great time. The crew was friendly and very informative. It was a plus that our tour caught about 30 lbs of shrimp.
The crew on Tammy Jane was so awesome! Not only were they super kind and knowledgeable, they were fun. They told us a lot about the area and the marine life. All in all a great excursion for all ages!
Good boat ride. Need to have a better communication system for the person talking about the boat, area and the types of sea life that were captured in the net.
Informational, fun, local waters tour. Perfect for a family activity. We felt safe and comfortable on the waters outside of Harbourtown. Overcast skies turned sunny with a chill in the air. A really nice activity for our family.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for the great review of the Shrimp Trawling Boat Cruise with Vagabond Cruise! We’re so glad your family enjoyed the tour and felt safe and comfortable out on the water with our crew. Harbour Town is a beautiful spot, and we’re happy the weather turned sunny for you. Hope to see you again soon! ⛵
Very fun and informative. The guides were very good and we all had a wonderful time.
Would definitely recommend to friends.
We had a great time on this adventure! The crew were knowledgeable and fun and we appreciated them! We felt safe and well taken care of aboard the Tammy Jane and disembarked feeling a little smarter than we did before we boarded! Thanks Windows, Sammy and Clayton! And to Kelsey for snapping our pictures!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the fantastic review! We’re so glad you had a great time and felt safe and well taken care of aboard the Tammy Jane. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Windows, Sammy, Clayton, and Kelsey, they’ll love hearing this. Hope to see you back on the water with us again soon! ⛵😊
A fun excursion for the family on actual working shrimp trawler. Crew were very friendly and informative. Kids got extra attention and were able to sort through many shells and shark teeth crew had. The actual catch was small but included shrimp, flounder, crab and even a puffer fish. Added bonus was taking shrimp home - not often you can claim your own boat to table experience!
Knowledgeable and friendly. Had a great time. Would love to do another trip. Great experience. Wonderful weather
Average experience. Couldn’t really see where they brought up the shrimp etc. Small area for everyone to gather around to see the shrimp. Nobody got to take home the shrimp. Didn’t catch many but 🤷🏼♀️. We did see lots of dolphins.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed seeing the dolphins. Shrimp trawling is similar to fishing, so the catch can vary and we can’t guarantee everyone will bring shrimp home. We appreciate your comments and will keep working on improving visibility and the overall experience for all guests.
Very interesting and the captain and crew really knew their stuff. We had lots of fun and learned so much!
Go earlier in the season. We went Nov.Great day, good informative ride.
Shrimp education.
Ship was very clean with acceptable maintained.
Captain and crew were well trained.
It was nice and pleasant. Very informative. We got to see dolphins. They told us about the islands we could see. Was a very good experience.
October- could be a little chilly! Bring a windbreaker or light jacket! Overall- a fun experience- wait for the end with amazing seagulls!!!a great part of the trip!
Excellent experience! Exciting to see what comes up! Educational with a marine biologist on board.. !
Lots of fun! In addition to catching shrimp u will learn about all the other fish that live in the waters around HHi. The boat staff is great!!
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