Top 4 Hilton Head Island Kayaking Tours

1.2-Hour Hilton Head Guided Kayak Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,620 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $47Our pick

Paddle from Shelter Cove Marina into Hilton Head’s Broad Creek Wildlife Area with a naturalist guide. You’ll receive a short safety lesson, use provided kayaks and gear, and look for dolphins, birds, manatees, and other marsh life. Guides such as Wayne, Shannon, Paddy, and Miles add local ecology and island history.

“We had a great kayak tour today in Hilton Head. The wind was blowing and the current stronger, so our guide adjusted the tour. We had a great experience and slot of fun.”

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2.Hilton Head Guided Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 117 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43Best value

Paddle Skull Creek with Island Head for about 75 minutes on the water, after loading and unloading. Guides such as Joseph, Riley, Carter, William, and John lead small groups of up to 15 through salt marshes where you may see dolphins, pelicans, herons, osprey, and bald eagles. Single and double kayaks are available, and no experience is required.

“The weather was very windy and the water was down so we couldn’t go into the places they wanted but the guides were very nice and it was a fun experience!”

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3.Hilton Head Island: 1.5-Hour Guided Small-Group Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 79 reviews · 1h 30m · from $45

Spend 90 minutes kayaking Broad Creek from Palmetto Bay Marina with a guide and no more than nine other people. You’ll receive a safety briefing, paddle calm Lowcountry waters, and look for herons, egrets, osprey, dolphins, and possibly manatees. Cindy, Allie, and Allister have each led tours praised for patience and local knowledge. No previous kayaking experience is needed.

“We had a great time on this Kayak trip! Our guide was fabulous and it was a great value for the money - we even saw a mother dolphin and her baby - they were near us for quite awhile. 3 people on the tour had school age kids with them who were clearly having a great time!”

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4.Hilton Head Guided Kayak Eco Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 60 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Set out from 86 Helmsman Way for a 90-minute guided kayak tour around Hilton Head’s calm coastal waters. Guides such as Cindy and Alister offer a short paddle clinic, then share facts about island history, wildlife, and the ecosystem. Kayaks, paddles, and life jackets are included. Dolphins may appear, but sightings are never guaranteed.

“When my husband got into the kayak and the boat flip over then he did not want to get back in great instructor”

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