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

Wed 25 Dec

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Starting at $47.65

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Wed 25 Dec

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)

MyNameforthis

Sep 2019

Visited on Sept. 12. One of the best adventures I've had! I'd like to have heard more from the captain, but we did get to hear a little about the area and shrimping laws and techniques from the woman who was also assisting. It was difficult to hear her over the sounds of the boat sometimes, but she readily answered questions. When the catch was hauled in, we had a lot of fun exploring the variety of sea creatures. I've never seen some of these creatures, much less been able to handle them! We had a great time learning about them and watching the aerial acrobatics of the gulls as we threw anything not a shrimp back. As much as we tried to trick the gulls in order to return still living creatures to the water safely, the gulls got the best of the situation in the end. This tour was relaxing with the ride out and back, breathtaking with the scenery, fascinating with the experience of the marine life, and disgusting with deheading the shrimp. But, man up and give deheading a try. You get to take some of the shrimp home, so the nastiness is worth it in the end. Absolutely recommend this experience. Be sure to tip well. It's a blast. Another suggestion: talk to the other people on the boat. It makes everybody's trip more fun. Some people just sat there, even pulling their phones out to look at, not even to take pictures. Betcha they're the ones giving poorer reviews. Come on, people. Enjoy the experience. Share the fun. Savor the time.

sarah122877

Aug 2019

My 12 year old and I had a fantastic time! Dolphins were all around us, we pulled up some fish and squid along with the shrimp that definitely entertained my son, and the shrimp made for a delicious dinner. I would definitely recommend. I had read some other reviews of people not enjoying it and I think you have to know what is happening going in. This is not an eco tour. For the first half of the trip, we just sat around and talked and enjoyed the scenery. This was perfect for us, but don't go in thinking that you will be entertained and educated the whole trip. After that, the excitement level went up a lot. The dolphins started following us. They were with us for around 45 minutes! Then we brought up the net and this was fantastic! At the end, my 12 year old rated it 10 shrimp out of 10 shrimp but I would not take younger children that cannot just enjoy being on the water.

Compass289252

Aug 2019

I wish I could give them 10 stars but alas we can only click 5. I went with my sister and my nieces who are 3 and 18. The experience was amazing from seeing all the different types of animal life to the ecosystems. Truly awesome.