Hilton Head Shrimp Trawling Boat Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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‘s Included

A two hour cruise included a shrimp trawl

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 Daily Vehicle Pass (no fee if you are staying within the Resort)

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.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum

Harbour Town Lighthouse

Admission Not Applicable

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

4.66

322 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

265

Shrimp Trawl
Denise P,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
October- could be a little chilly! Bring a windbreaker or light jacket! Overall- a fun experience- wait for the end with amazing seagulls!!!a great part of the trip!
Shrimpin Boat
Carol K,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent experience! Exciting to see what comes up! Educational with a marine biologist on board.. !
A Must-do Excursion!
Marie D,
Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Lots of fun! In addition to catching shrimp u will learn about all the other fish that live in the waters around HHi. The boat staff is great!!
Fun excursion
GrandTour660441,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun experience. Staff were wonderful and educational. Definitely worth the money and I would go again. It’s appropriate for all ages. Nice boat ride.
Poor judgement
josephf153,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
We had a group of 4 adults and 2 children. It was a cloudy and very windy day and I don't believe we should have left the harbor, but alas we were assured all would be safe. The water was very choppy today with high winds and cloudy skies. It started with my 5 year granddaughter who got sick to her stomach about 20 minutes into the trip followed by son in law who ended up vomiting rather profusely overboard ten minutes later. Then the wife was hit in the head by the shaft of a metal broom which was not secured and fell off the top of the stand where the captain was driving the boat. The covering tarp on the boat then partially blew off as the plastic tie downs holding the tarp broke in the heavy winds. Finally, the "catch" of shrimp was incredibly small with less than a dozen shrimp in the nets and several small fish. I will say the crew was pleasant and tried to be informative and helpful with the sick people on the boat. Thankfully my wife was not severely injured from the broom. However, I don't think the boat should have left the harbor today because of the weather. It didn't seem reasonable to attempt the trip because of the weather. At the beginning of the trip they talked about the possibility of refunds, but in the end none were offered. On a good day, this might have been fun.
Very informative and...
Stan B,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative and educational. Crew reminded people about safety when we had a few big waves. The seating could be more comfortable. Standing up is helpful.
A HUGE Experience (Nothing Shrimpy About it!”
tomartinson,
Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
On a beautiful afternoon in Hilton Head we had a wonderful two hour experience on the Tammy Jane, with Vagabond Cruises. The SHRIMPING CRUISE was both educational and entertaining. A bonus was coming home with enough shrimp for four people to enjoy with supper, though bringing home shrimp is not guaranteed. We had a good catch! A second bonus was seeing a pair of playful dolphins. John, aka: “Captain Windows” and his crew, Ian and Lauren, provided a great trip. Both were very knowledgeable and communicated well with us “landlubbers.” They gave us an opportunity to “get our hands dirty” as they sorted the catch. The trip was sold out, 22 passengers, but there was plenty of room onboard for everyone to be comfortable. Snacks and beverages are available onboard for purchase. I’m not sure that this trip is exciting or active enough to entertain younger children, but I would highly recommend it for adults and inquisitive teens.
Great experience
chris p,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a great experience to see how shrimp are caught and degraded and veined. Guide through very knowledgeable, informative, to enhance the experience I would suggest giving the attendee some waiters to put on. It would just be a fun thing to do.
Shrimp fishing
John B,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Educational good crew. The crew is very helpful. Friendly and informative. Got a taste of what it's like to go shrimping
Shrimping done right!
Elisabeth W,
Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lots of fun and very informational. We saw dolphin and shark on our trip. We had an interesting catch which contained squid, jellyfish, shrimp, and a number of different fish. The crew were great and really engaging.