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Fun Things To Do In Hilton Head2023 National Marine Lenders Conference | September 24 – 26, 2023 | Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa GUIDED KAYAK NATURE TOUR OF HILTON HEADDiscover the natural beauty of Hilton Head Island with a guided kayaking tour. Meet your guide for a quick safety tutorial and then paddle out into the Broad Creek Wildlife Area. Keep an eye out for birds and dolphins as you explore salt marshes, tidal rivers, and creeks. Learn about the local ecosystem and history from your naturalist guide. No prior kayaking experience is necessary. One of the best ways to see the Lowcountry is from a kayak! On this 2-hour guided tour you'll embark from Shelter Cove Marina and kayak in Broad Creek. You'll receive a brief paddle clinic followed by a nature-based tour of salt marshes, tidal rivers
and creeks. Get the chance to spot dolphins, birds, take in the fantastic views and learn about the rich history and culture of Hilton Head. We encourage clothing appropriate for water activities and bringing water, snacks, and sunscreen. Cost: $45 per person HARBOUR TOWN DAY SAIL Only on Hilton Head and only in Harbour Town can you sail aboard the real America’s Cup – 12 Meter – Stars & Stripes once skippered by the famous Dennis Conner! Come sail the afternoon away and join the crew as they keep an eye out for the Atlantic bottle-nose dolphins while enjoying the sun and sights of Hilton Head Island’s coastal waters. Relax and work on your tan or join in and help the crew sail. This is a kid-friendly Hilton Head Island cruise and a great trip for anyone from 3 years old to 99!
Cost: $50 per person PRIVATE HILTON HEAD
HISTORY AND NATURE E-BIKE TOUR A unique inland tour that explores Hilton Head while diving into the rich history of the island and surrounding Lowcountry. Hilton Head boasts numerous bike trails, and our professional guide will lead you on a memorable tour on our comfortable Pedego electric bikes. This tour is perfect any time of year! Must be 16 or older. Helmets and an electric bike clinic are included. We recommend wearing proper outdoor attire and bringing water, snacks and sunscreen. Cost: $95 per person HILTON HEAD ISLAND DOLPHIN CRUISE Come aboard the Vagabond and join the crew as they travel south through Calibogue Sound to the head waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, help spot the Atlantic bottlenose dolphins as they swim, play, and feed with the tide. See Harbour Town, South Beach, Daufuskie Island, Grendier Shoals, Tybee Lighthouse, Haig Point Lighthouse, Harbour Town Lighthouse, egrets, herons, pelicans,
the Intracoastal Waterway, and the head waters of the Savannah River. Save your spot on this dolphin cruise if you’re looking for the best family-friendly activity in Hilton Head Island!
Cost: $40 per person SHRIMPING ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND Come join the crew aboard the Tammy Jane for a two-hour educational and picturesque Lowcountry experience as we take you out shrimping! We invite you to learn about our healthy salt marsh environment, and introduce you to some of the sea creatures we safely pull up in our nets (in addition to shrimp!). We explore how various ecosystems intertwine to create the rich food web that provides food for our tables. Cost: $45 per person HILTON HEAD DISTILLERY TOUR AND TASTING Hilton Head Distillery is the island’s only distillery and a craft spirits destination. A favorite and must-do activity for locals, vacationers, day-trippers, corporate retreaters, and everything in between. Our distillery offers tiki cocktails, a tasting bar, daily tours of the production facility, cocktail classes, and a bottle shop. Our Distillers blend old school techniques with innovative ideas to ensure each product is exceptional. All our spirits are made on the island, using locally sourced and specialized ingredients. Everything we do revolves around unique and delicious craft spirits. Think local distillery meets your favorite island rum bar. Rally your crew and join us to embark on a craft spirits adventure! Cost: $35 HILTON HEAD MIXOLOGY AND TAPAS TOUR Eat and drink your way through Hilton Head with this small-group mixology and tapas tour. Meet your guide for an insider’s experience and sample several snacks, or tapas, at each location. Learn about local food culture and maximize time with a guided tour. Get recommendations for where to eat and drink after the tour. Alcoholic drinks are included. Enjoy our amazing Mixology and Tapas Tour at Park Plaza on the south end of the island. Our guided tours take you on a relaxing, short journey through 5 delicious restaurants and you will enjoy a beverage and tapas at each venue. Be prepared to have FUN, meet chefs, owners and new friends as you walk, talk and taste your way through the most amazing food and beverage lovers experience on Hilton Head. Cost: $75 2 PERSON CATAMARAN TOURS Driving your own 2-person catamaran boats, also known as a Craigcat Boat, around the beautiful waterways of Hilton Head Island, SC is the very best way to experience the low country waterways! Our guides are well trained and know the waters like the back of their hand. The Craigcat boat is easy to use and remarkably safe. Tour Hilton Head Island's marshlands from a CraigCat, a surprisingly unique watercraft at Shelter Cove Marina. It's a two seat, down-low compact power catamaran that reaches speeds up to 30 miles per hour. And you drive it yourself! With its shallow draft, stable low center of gravity, comfortable bucket seats, easy to operate controls, and bimini top, this sporty runabout is the perfect way to tour the marshes and open waters of the Lowcountry. Professionally guided sightseeing and nature tours are available in the morning, afternoon and at sunset. They also offer a special HarbourFest Fireworks Tour during the summer. All water sport equipment (including life vests) and bottled water are included. Must be 18 years or older with a valid driver's license to drive and 5 years or older to be a passenger. As a courtesy your guide will take pictures for you. HISTORY AND MOVIE TOUR OF BEAUFORT BY GOLF CART Discover Beaufort’s historic district without the hassle of navigating a tour that highlights the town’s Hollywood past. In addition to telling little–known stories about the town’s 300–year history, your guide brings you to landmarks often missed by visitors, from unmarked Forrest Gump film locations to the cemetery used in The Great Santini. Cost: $30
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