Hilton Head Shrimp Trawling Boat Cruise

Overview

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.

City: Hilton Head Island

Thu 07 Nov

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Starting at $47.65

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Thu 07 Nov

Starting at $47.65

Make a reservation

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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)

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
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Regular temperature checks for staff

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

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (191)

teamobrien6

Aug 2021

Our family of 6, with kids ages 8 up to 17 really enjoyed this. Becca? did a great job explaining all about the boat and nets and how shrimping works. Captian Spike navigated to a spot then they lowered the nets for about 40 minutes. Then they bring the nets up and it is so exciting to see what is in the nets! They empty them into buckets and dump them all out on the table. What a great way to see a large variety of sea creatures! It was so fun! We could hold and touch so many things and even got a chance to pop the heads off of the shrimp. Lots of dolphins swimming along with the boat as well. We all enjoyed the morning!

Teresa_M

Aug 2021

We went Shrimp Trawling with our two sons (5 and 4 years old) and their cousins (ages ranged from 2 to 10). Sky and Spike did a great job explaining the shrimp trawling process and answering our many questions about the Hilton Head area! The first half of the trip was a little boring for our kids since the net has to sit out for a significant amount of time and there is little to do. Make sure to bring water and possibly an umbrella for shade. Once the net came up it was worth the wait! The net catches many different types of animals that the kids got to hold (i.e. sting ray, fish, jelly fish, hermit crabs, etc.). The non-shrimp animals attracted pelicans, dolphins, and even a shark! It was amazing! Our boys also loved popping the heads off the shrimp! Even with 19 people on board, we got a pretty sizable batch to cook up for dinner! The boat is small and, even though the waters are calm, my nephew got seasick. If you have motion sickness, I'd recommend avoiding. Also - this trip was probably not ideal for the 2 year old since manuevering around the deck can be tricky.

Margaret_T

Aug 2021

This was an amazing experience. Captain Spike and First Mate Becca were fabulous. I would recommend this trip over any dolphin tour. You get to experience shrimping, lots of other sea creatures, and dolphins is close. I cannot say enough good things about this trip.