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America's Cup 12-Meter Yacht Afternoon Sail from Hilton Head

America's Cup 12-Meter Yacht Afternoon Sail from Hilton Head

Overview

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 Connor. All trips take place under full sail. We only use our motor to get in and out of Harbour Town.

City: Hilton Head Island

Thu 26 Dec

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Starting at $52.95

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Thu 26 Dec

Starting at $52.95

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Beautiful low-country views

90-minute Sail aboard the America's Cup - 12 Meter

An opportunity to participate as a crew member

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We don't offer any infant rates for this trip as the tickets are a per person rate. All ages will need a ticket.
Stars & Stripes is USCG approved to carry up to 30 passengers, but since COVID we have limited public capacity to 20 passengers.
Private charters are available for Stars & Stripes. Please contact Vagabond Cruise if you are interested to learn more about this option.
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitised between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Regular temperature checks for staff

What To Expect

Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum

Views of the Harbour Town Lighthouse and Marina where the America's Cup Stars & Stripes departs!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (259)

Kelly B

Jul 2019

Wonderful experience for all ages. Knowledgeable captain and first mate. Great interactive opportunities.

katierymer

Jul 2019

I’m thankful for reviews that help me know what to expect and I generally do my research before making reservations anywhere. I felt sorry for the group that showed up completely unprepared and flustered. Their reactions affected my own experience, unfortunately. Take parking into consideration, if driving, and arrive at least 10 minutes early to get acclimated—they set sail exactly at 2:30. My top 5 things to know/do: 1. Apply sunscreen—the sail offers sporadic shade 2. Bring your own water (small coolers onboard offer canned drinks and bottles for $2+) 3. Wear a hat/sunglasses, comfortable clothing/shoes (they take a photo upon boarding that you might purchase afterwards for $12; a printed 5x7 alongside a stock photo of the lighthouse ) 4. Stretch (you move very little for 90 minutes and sit on an old, worn “cushion”/flotation device with very little legroom) 5. Stay down when the crew says to remain seated (the boom is no joke and the ropes move quickly). The captain and his deckhands were friendly and engaging, thankfully. We only went back and forth in the sound from Harbour Town to South Beach, so after the first couple of laps, I had lost interest in sightseeing the same views. My teenage son declined the opportunity to steer, which he probably would’ve like to do when he was 10-12, though a young man in his 20s took the helm for nearly an hour. We moved fairly slowly and saw one dolphin. We later heard sharks were in the area so that could be why. My favorite part was lying down on the deck, staring at the sky and daydreaming (aka ignoring how bored and restless my husband & son were). The sail is everything they market it to be—just know before you go.

J8708ZHdavidl

Jul 2019

A great sail on an authentic America's Cup sailboat. The captain and the crew were great and knew the history of this boat as well as many facts about the Hilton Head area. The highlight of the sail was that the captain allowed me to take the helm of the boat for about 30-40 minutes of the sail. A great experience and would recommend this highly. I will do this sail again the next time that I am in Hilton Head.