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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $47.65

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Tue 24 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)

Jenga5688

Jul 2019

The shrimp trawling was so exciting for my grandchildren. Captain Spike was so nice to them. First Mate Kaley explained everything they would soon encounter. Deck hand Lexi was so nice also her and Kaylee explained about all the sea creatures we would soon catch. A learning and fun experience for all ages. Would highly recommend this experience. Oh and we got to take some fresh caught shrimp home.

Tony D

Jul 2019

We had Kaley and Hannah as a guide, and enjoyed our time on the boat. In addition to shrimping, you see lots of Dolphins (I guess they are attracted tot he Shrimp nets?) up close as they come right up to the boat within a few feet. After the catch it was very interesting to see all the different sea-life that gets caught in the nets. Stingray, Skates, Jelly-fish Squid, Manta Shrimp various small fishes, small Hammer-head Shark (Bonnet head). The shrimp catch could have been bigger, but we took home what we caught and had a nice appetizer from it. You do learn some of the shrimping regulations and we got to de-head the shrimp ourselves. Overall a fun trip, probably not suited for very young children, because the time dragging the nets was lengthy.

Rosamary A

Jul 2019

We chose Vagabond cruises in Harbour Town, Hilton Head Island, because of its brochure write up and promises of learning about the shrimping industry and local ecosystems. There was not a promise or guarantee of a large shrimp catch but suggestions that there would be “some” shrimp. We were also supposed to receive a guest pass to Sea Pines. What we experienced was a two hour boring and hot boat ride where one crew member mumbled some things about how the nets were deployed and the other tried to sell us drinks and snacks and a picture that we never asked to have taken. Our catch was a bunch of bait fish and nine shrimp that were raffled off among the six or so families. All of this for $40 per person plus the $8 gate fee to get on the plantation. This was a complete and utter ripoff. Stay away from Captain Spike and the Tammy Jane.