Charters/Tours
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Fishing Charters
There are many choices for inshore, near shore and offshore fishing charters.
Depending on the time of year, Hilton Head inshore waters offer Spanish
mackerel, cobia, tarpon, redfish, sea trout, sheephead, sea bass, bluefish,
ladyfish, and jacks. Near shore fishing, in addition to the species above,
also offers an abundance of blacktip and lemon sharks. Get twelve or more miles out for offshore fishing and land
yourself a king mackerel, amberjack, barracuda, cobia or little tuna.
For the truly adventurous, the Gulf Stream is just 70 miles off of Hilton
Head Island. Run a line where the big fish play and you might reel in blue
and white marlin, sailfish, wahoo, dolphin and tuna. Seventy miles is a
long way by boat, especially in the ocean, so its best to book one of the
overnight charters for this trek.
Sightseeing Charters
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Take the family for some relaxing dolphin or bird watching. Explore nearby Daufuskie or Pinckney islands. Try a dinner or sunset cruise. Nature, relaxation and inspiration are everywhere on Hilton Head Island. Going on a boat ride just gives visitors a new way to appreciate things.
To take life up a notch just add water, and a charter boat too.
Daufuskie Island
Just about a mile across the water from the southwestern
tip of Hilton Head Island is Daufuskie Island, a small sea island approximately
2 1/2 miles wide by 5 miles long and home to about 430 residents year round.
Daufuskie is a great place for families and couples to explore and enjoy. The
only way to get to Daufuskie Island is by boat. Leave the car behind and hop
on a ferry. Once there, you will explore the Island on foot, by bicycle or in a golf cart.
Spend the day (advanced reservations required) soaking in a mud or mineral bath
at The Daufuskie Resort Breathe Spa. The same resort boasts 36 holes of spectacular
championship golf on its Jack Nicklaus designed Bloody Point course (Jack Nicklaus)
and its Weiskopf and Morrish designed Melrose course.
If “giddy up” rather than “fore” is your style then the state of the art equestrian
center is for you. If tennis is your “love” then you will not be disappointed
in the 8 Har-Tru surface courts on the grounds of the award winning, Stan Smith
designed, Melrose Tennis Center.
There are five sections of the island:
Haig Point - at the northeast part of the island is a private and exclusive
member-owned community and club comprised of 1,040 acres. You must be a member,
a guest of a member, or guest of a real estate company to visit Haig Point.
Haig Point is home to 27 holes of Rees Jones-designed golf. Haig Point Club
has its own ferry service to and from Hilton Head Island.
Melrose - on the eastern shore just south of Haig Point on the ocean side
of Daufuskie, is a private community comprised of approximately 750 acres and
home of the aforementioned Daufuskie Resort and Breathe Spa.
Oak Ridge - on the eastern shore adjacent to the southern border of Melrose
is a small 700 acre oceanfront community.
Bloody Point - on the eastern shore, just south of Melrose on thesouthern tip
of Daufuskie. Bloody Point is a private community comprised of 110 homesites
and not nearly as scary as it sounds.
Historic District - on the western part of the island. It is nearly one half
of the landmass of the island, mostly unincorporated land - from trailers to
multi-million dollar homes - and if visitors look closely they might even see
a car or two.
Make sure to spend some time in the Historic District checking out the local
artisans and local haunts like Marshside Mama’s and the Old Daufuskie Crab
Company. Learn about the Gullah culture on your own or with a tour guide and
let the history of Daufuskie amaze you. (“Daufuskie” gets its name from the
Gullah pronunciation for “The First Key”.)
You may reach Daufuskie by ferry from the Hilton Head Embarkation located at
421 Squire Pope Road on Hilton Head Island, or from Harbour Town. Try the ride
from Savannah, Georgia which leaves from the kiosk at River Street Market (across
the street from 425 East River Street storefront). Reservations may be made
online or by phone.
