Vanishing Mile Isle Beachcomber Tour

Overview

Enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour adventure on your own private boat. Your Master Captain will guide you safely through the Calibogue on a falling tide to the isle. This mile long sandbar is exposed for only a couple of hours per day, allowing beachcombers the chance to collect sand dollars, seashells and the occasional shark's tooth.

We’ll stop along the way to look for wild dolphins playing in the sound. We’ll share information about the island, the salt marsh and the surrounding ecosystem. Your Captain is also a Lowcountry Master Naturalist, and will assist you in identifying the various shells, mollusks and other invertebrates to be found on this tour!

This is an ideal outing for families and small groups. With up to 6 passengers, there’s plenty of room onboard and a comfortable seat for everyone.

City: Hilton Head Island

Fri 30 Jan

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Starting at $429.00

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Fri 30 Jan

Starting at $429.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Licensed Captain and Low Country Master Naturalist, providing an in-depth narrative for your group

All Fees and Taxes

Private vessel for your family tour

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This trip does require some level of mobility, as it involves stepping down onto a step and wading in two to six inches of water

What To Expect

Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum

On the way to the Mile Isle, we’ll cruise past the iconic red and white striped lighthouse. The Harbour Town Lighthouse is a lighthouse at the Harbour Town Marina at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It was privately built and is a private aid to navigation.

Daufuskie Island

We’ll continue down the beach line of Daufuskie, looking for wild dolphins as we go. Daufuskie Island, located between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, is the southernmost inhabited sea island in South Carolina. It is 5 miles long by almost 2.5 miles wide – approximate surface area of 8 square miles.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (83)

Julie_H

Jun 2022

Captain Mark was super nice, funny, and knowledgeable and we will definitely be using him again in the future! Awesome boat ride, great time searching for stuff on Vanishing Isle, and we saw tons of dolphins during the boat ride! Excellent trip for kids and adults. Highly recommend doing this as a private trip with Captain Mark versus the larger boats - definitely worth it! Awesome experience - thank you Captain Mark!!

publiccasey

May 2022

This tour should be mandatory if you have kids under 15. Where else do you get a fun experience for everyone, a unique experience to find 100s of tiny, live ocean animals, and a chance for kids to be curious at their own pace? The fact that Captain Mark knows everything and is a genuinely interesting person is a massive bonus. Such a golden use of 3 hours.

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you, Casey, for a wonderful review. I really do appreciate the kind words. I’m very glad everyone had a blast exploring the sandbar. It really is my favorite trip, getting an opportunity to see a variety of creatures. Looking forward to seeing you again next year!

KandiBH

May 2022

Captain Mark was an excellent host, taking the time to instruct us in searching for sand dollars, even finding some for us. We saw a mother and baby dolphin—definitely a highlight. We highly recommend this tour. It was our favorite activity!!

Response from Host

Jun 2022

Thank you, Kandi, for your review! It’s impossible to have a bad day when you find a newborn dolphin in the waters. It’s always a treat! I hope the sand dollars made the journey home safely! Hope to see you next year!