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Hilton Head Boat and Kayak Adventure 4 hr 30 min
AverageTop 48% in Hilton Head Island
27 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score
- Hilton Head Island
- 4 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Cruise from Hilton Head to Page Island, then kayak scenic waterways near Daufuskie Island while spotting wildlife and learning about the marsh.
About this tour
Set out from Hilton Head by boat for Page Island, a private island retreat surrounded by the tidal marsh. This 270-minute Hilton Head boat and kayak adventure pairs a lively cruise with a guided paddle through the waterways near Daufuskie Island.
On the ride, your captain shares entertaining stories and helps you spot wildlife, including dolphins and marsh birds. At Page Island, climb into a kayak and follow a scenic route through the Daufuskie Island nature web. Along the way, an interpretive naturalist captain introduces the local ecosystem and the creatures that call it home. Your trip includes the boat, kayak, paddle, and personal flotation device.
Bring snacks and drinks, since there are no options to buy food or beverages during the adventure. Check in at the outdoor kiosk at Shelter Cove Marina, next to Ela's on the Water. Choose this Hilton Head boat and kayak adventure for a refreshing mix of wildlife watching, island scenery, and time on the water.
Highlights
- Cruise by boat to Page Island, a private island escape
- Look for dolphins and birds in the tidal marsh
- Paddle scenic waterways near Daufuskie Island
- Learn about the local ecosystem from a naturalist captain
What's included
Included
- Boat trip
- Interpretive naturalist captain
- Kayak, paddle, and personal flotation device
Not included
- Food and drinks; bring snacks and drinks, as none are available for purchase
Ratings on each provider
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Viator
4.82 / 5 · 22 reviews
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View on GetYourGuide
GetYourGuide
5.00 / 5 · 5 reviews
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Important information
- Check in at the outdoor kiosk at Shelter Cove Marina, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head, SC 22928, next to Ela's on the Water
- Additional parking is available by San Miguel's restaurant
- Service animals are allowed
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How this score is calculated
This tour scores 4.82 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.
How the score works and rating distribution in Hilton Head Island
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3. Top 48% in Hilton Head Island means it ranks in the top 48% of tours in Hilton Head Island by this score.
Provider rating distribution in Hilton Head Island
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- GetYourGuide
- Viator
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