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)

Sdobson710

May 2022

My family and I had a delightful day out on the water with Captain Mark. He was very personable and so friendly with our curious children! He was engaging and encouraging of their questions. So many wonderful memories were made with the many dolphins we spotted on our way to and from the Vanishing Isle to the tons of sand dollars that were found. We even saw a bald eagle on our way back in. This is hands down one of the best experiences we've had in our ten years of vacationing on HHI. I definitely plan to book another excursion with Captain Mark when we are back. Highly recommend.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thank you so much for the kind words! I really enjoyed our time on the water. I’m glad it turned out to be a perfect day! Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

Jade_L

May 2022

It was a thrilling boat ride to Vanishing Mile Isle with interesting information, history and facts provided by a knowledgeable, fun and friendly captain. On the sand bar there are many creatures while beachcombing.

442muhammedh

Apr 2022

We were scheduled for Thursday at 430 and he rescheduled because we came unprepared bc it was windy.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

Hi! I’m glad we did! Friday turned into a great evening on the Vanishing Mile Isle. Looking forward to seeing you again!