Hilton Head Shrimp Trawling Boat Cruise
Overview
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2 hours
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Come join the crew aboard the Tammy Jane for a 2-hour educational and picturesque low-country 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'll safely pull up in our nets (in addition to shrimp!).
We will explore how various ecosystems intertwine to create the rich food web that provides food for our tables.
This is a unique opportunity for guests of all ages! If we do catch shrimp aboard an expedition the crew will package some up for guests to take home.
Additional Info
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Vagabond Cruise
Aboard this two hour excursion you will explore how various ecosystems intertwine to create the rich food web that provides food for our tables.This is a unique opportunity for guests of all ages! If we do catch shrimp aboard an expedition the crew will package some up for guests to take home. All excursions depart from Harbour Town Yacht Basin within the Sea Pines Resort. There is a $9.00 per vehicle entry fee for the Sea Pines Resort that must be paid in cash. This gate pass is valid for the entire day, so make the most out of the Sea Pines Resort. Check-in for your Shrimp Trawl aboard the Tammy Jane will be at the Vagabond Cruise reservation office which is located just to the right of the Harbour Town Lighthouse. The Tammy Jane is also available for private charters for up to 30-passengers. If you would like more information about this opportunity please reach out to Vagabond Cruise directly.
Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum
Harbour Town Lighthouse
What‘s Included
A two hour cruise included a shrimp trawl
Snacks and drinks available for purchase on board
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)
Sea Pines Resort vehicle entry fee
Options
Shrimp Trawl
Come join the crew aboard the Tammy Jane for a 2-hour educational and picturesque low-country experience as we take you out Shrimping!
Reviews
333 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great day on the water
Amanda H,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Informational, 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.
Very fun and informative....
Melissa S,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very fun and informative. The guides were very good and we all had a wonderful time. Would definitely recommend to friends.
Fun trip
Martha J,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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!
A fun excursion for the...
Deepak J,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00A 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!
Great experience
laura m,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Knowledgeable and friendly. Had a great time. Would love to do another trip. Great experience. Wonderful weather
Great experience with bonus sea life encounters
chrissZ674NX,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time with Captain Windows, Jude and Lauren. This was the shrimp trawling tour, which was awesome, but it also turned into the best dolphin cruise I have ever been on. The dolphins and waterfowl are attracted to the boat due to the possibility of an easy meal. Very knowledgeable crew, we went home with lots of shrimp and had a great experience. if you are looking for something different and want to be out on a boat, don't miss this tour.
Perfect Day Trip
Y8769SSdavidd,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome experience. Crew was wonderful, taught the basics, and answered questions. Engaging with the kids. Would recommend this to all families. Relaxing day on the water, and we took some shrimp home.
Shrimpin Fun
sharonhK4873RQ,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed this trip. Its a fun boat ride and you learn a bit about the shrimping industry. The captain is personable and very knowledgeable. Dolphins and seagulls followed our boat. Our haul included shrimp, squid, and fish. Not enough to take any home but we enjoyed feeding the gulls. We would do it again to see what we can catch next!
Average Tour
Susan C,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
3.00Average 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.
Money well spent!
Miriam E,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting and the captain and crew really knew their stuff. We had lots of fun and learned so much!
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