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)

N9409IHlindak

Aug 2020

Seeing the actual catch! The Captain and his mate are great at their job! We caught shrimp and brought some home! Saw Dolphins!!

Brian B

Aug 2020

We went on the 4pm trawl in July. It was hot, although once out on the estuary there was a breeze. The waves were 2-4 feet, so there was some rocking. No one got sick. We trawled for 50 minutes, which could have been boring, but the mate (Lauren) kept us entertained with her explanations of shrimping and her stories about life in Hilton Head. Her hurricane stories were pretty amazing. She didn't have a scientific presentation on sea life prepared. This was a practical introduction to shrimping, although on a small scale due to us tourists. When they hauled in the catch, we got to help sort them. The kids were able to touch most of the fish if they dared. Some of us helped to behead and devein the shrimp. We went home with about 20 shrimp, which we ate for an appetizer. They were delicious. After the tour, you will know why local shrimp is so expensive. Lots of time and effort for an uncertain result. It was a good cruise. Not very comfortable, not tightly scripted, but something we wont forget. The crew was friendly and helpful. The boat is squat, slow and ugly, because it is made for shrimping, not cruising. I recommend this tour. At $39.99 per person, it was a good deal.

kevinrJ3205YU

Aug 2020

Don't book this excursion if your expecting to catch shrimp or to "explore how various ecosystems intertwine to create the rich food web that provides food for our tables." After seeing the ratings, reading the reviews both from visitors and locals alike we were excited to take on this adventure. Only to be absolutely disappointed. We were expecting "an authentic Lowcountry travel experience" and what we got was a two hour boat ride with very little information if any and literally twenty shrimp that were raffled off at the end. The deckhand said multiple times that they had "so many interesting facts to share" yet didn't share them. Even after being asked to. The dolphins ended up stealing the show. So much so, that as they appeared the deckhand gave up on what little efforts were made and told us to just watch the dolphins.