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Hilton Head Crabbing Boat Cruise 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10

Very goodTop 6% in Hilton Head Island

208 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Hilton Head Island
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore Hilton Head’s salt marsh aboard the Tammy Jane on a two-hour crabbing cruise with live narration and scenic Lowcountry views.

About this tour

Set out from Harbour Town for a hands-on look at Hilton Head’s salt marshes aboard the Tammy Jane. This two-hour Hilton Head crabbing boat cruise pairs scenic Lowcountry views with an engaging introduction to the coastal environment.

As the crew brings up commercial crabbing pots, you’ll see which sea creatures appear and learn how marsh ecosystems connect to form a food web that sustains wildlife and people. Live narration and instruction make the experience informative, while the shaded canopy offers cover as you cruise. Dolphins may also be spotted, and if crabs are caught, the crew may package some for guests to take home; catches are not guaranteed. Drinks are available for purchase.

Board at the pier in front of the Harbour Town Lighthouse 30 minutes before departure with your mobile ticket. The cruise suits all physical fitness levels, though departures depend on favorable weather and minimum passenger numbers. Choose this Hilton Head crabbing boat cruise for a memorable way to explore the Lowcountry from the water.

Highlights

  • Explore Hilton Head’s salt marsh aboard the Tammy Jane
  • Learn how marsh ecosystems support a rich food web
  • See sea creatures brought up in commercial crabbing pots
  • Enjoy picturesque Lowcountry views beneath a shaded canopy
  • Take home crabs if any are caught; catches are not guaranteed

What's included

Included

  • 2-hour educational cruise
  • Shaded canopy
  • Live narration and instruction by the Tammy Jane crew
  • Possible dolphin sightings
  • Possible crabs to keep; catch not guaranteed
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase
  • Picturesque views of the Lowcountry

Not included

  • Sea Pines Resort vehicle entrance fee

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Important information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Board the Tammy Jane at the pier in front of the Harbour Town Lighthouse 30 minutes before departure if you have a mobile ticket
  • The reservation office is just behind the Harbour Town Lighthouse
  • Minimum passenger numbers apply; if the cruise is canceled for insufficient passengers, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund
  • Cruise is subject to favorable weather; if canceled due to poor weather, you can choose an alternative date or a full refund

Frequently asked questions

Where does the cruise depart?

Board the Tammy Jane at the pier in front of the Harbour Town Lighthouse. The reservation office is just behind the lighthouse.

When should I arrive?

With a mobile ticket, go directly to the Tammy Jane 30 minutes before departure.

Can I keep any crabs caught?

If crabs are caught, the crew may package some for guests to take home. A catch is not guaranteed.

What happens if the cruise is canceled?

If poor weather or insufficient passenger numbers cause cancellation, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.

Are beverages included?

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.75 on Viator and 4.81 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.

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  • 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 8.7. Top 6% in Hilton Head Island means it ranks in the top 6% of tours in Hilton Head Island by this score.

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