Hilton Head Shrimp Trawling: Educational Boat Cruise
4.6
240 Ratings
Hilton Head Island
Join us aboard the Tammy Jane for an educational and picturesque shrimp trawling experience in Hilton Head. Learn about the salt marsh environment and discover the diverse sea creatures we encounter. Take home some fresh shrimp if we're lucky!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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
What's Included
  • Two-hour cruise with shrimp trawl
  • Learn about commercial shrimping and fishing industry
  • Chance to take home part of the catch (not guaranteed)
What's Not Included
  • This trip doesn’t included an entry fee of $9 cash per vehicle into the Sea Pines Resort
Additional Information

Hop aboard the Tammy Jane for a 2-hour enlightening and scenic journey into the heart of the low-country shrimping experience! We’ll expose you to the thriving salt marsh ecosystem and acquaint you with the variety of marine life we secure in our nets (including shrimp!).

Together, we’ll delve into the interconnected webs of multiple ecosystems that create the bountiful food chain we rely on for sustenance.

This is an exclusive experience, ideal for curious minds of all ages! Should we be successful in catching shrimp during our voyage, the crew will neatly package some for guests to carry back home.

  • 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
Location
149 Lighthouse Rd
Lighthouse Road
The Tammy Jane departs from below the lighthouse in Harbour Town Yacht Basin. The check-in location is just to the right of the Harbour Town Lighthouse at the Vagabond Cruise reservation office.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(240 Ratings)
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Renee_b
Jun 28, 2024
Great experience! - Guides were fun and informative. It was apparent that they like their jobs. Not much shrimp as the net got a hole in it but we got a few. Was a great afternoon.
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Joe_o
Jun 25, 2024
Shrimp! - Very informative, the trip is relaxing & neat to see all the creatures drug up by a shrimp trawler. Thanks!
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Sullivans
Jun 23, 2024
Shrimp Trawling!! - What’s better than a beautiful day on the sound? A beautiful day on a ship trawler, a cold beer, learning about an industry AND walking away with bag of fresh shrimp! Captain John, Ethan and Jalyn did a great job teaching us about shrimping and pointing out the wild life (dolphins, squid, fish, birds and of course SHRIMP! I recommend this tour for all ages!! A great day in Hilton Head! 🛥️
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Janet_g
Jun 16, 2024
Family Fun in HHI - The crew was friendly and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the sort and bi catch. Saw more dolphins than on a dolphin cruise.
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Martha_l
Dec 31, 2023
Margaritaville goes Shrimping!!! - It was cold - but we had the most incredible time! Lucy was the absolute best and made our experience. Of course the rest of the crew was great too! Looking forward to doing it again in warmer weather! Thank you!
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Liz_g
Dec 31, 2023
Was a great experience... - Was a great experience very cool to See what you check but it can be very cold during December so I recommend doing it in a warmer month.
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Bhanu_c
Dec 10, 2023
We had a great time. Crew... - We had a great time. Crew is great Definitely recommend. We enjoyed the tour definitely recommend for families
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966everettb
Nov 26, 2023
What I always wanted to know about shrimp and shrimping. - Excellent - good way to spend a morning. Informative, educational. Outstanding crew. (Remember to bring some cash - to provide adequate tipping!)
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Gloria_d
Nov 22, 2023
Shrimp trawling was fantastic - The entire experience was great. The captain and crew were very experienced and knowledgeable. Shrimp trawling is hard work. Thank you for such a great time.
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Ellen
Nov 26, 2023
Great trip for young children. - I was disappointed by the seating on the boat (coolers) and the amount of people in the group. We had to sit away from the main group at the front of the boat to keep my party of four together. It was lots of fun for the little ones who enjoyed the variety of sea life that was pulled into the boat. But I was hoping for some background on the industry of shrimping in South Carolina, maybe some music during the long time the net was in the water or some history on the Hilton Head area. This should be sold as a trip for families with young children, they all seemed to love it.
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