Top 6 Places to Boat from Hilton Head Island by Shelter Cove Marina Boat Rentals
Picture this: An exceptional day on a luxury pontoon with your favorite people, feeling the warm southern sun on your skin, in the wide-open waters surrounding Hilton Head. Now get ready to plan your next trip with Shelter Cove Marina Boat Rentals! See below our most popular Hilton Head boat rental trip ideas & rental time suggestions, that way you can make the most of your Shelter Cove Marina Boat Rental experience. To reserve your Hilton Head Pontoon rental with Shelter Cove Marina, click here.
See the Harbour Town Lighthouse and go dolphin watching in Broad Creek
Pontoon Rental Time Suggestion: 2 Hour Rental (Please note: You can extend your rental day of based on availability).
Hilton Head Boat Trip Details: Take a beautiful 2 hour round trip on your Shelter Cove Marina Pontoon Rental to see the Harbour Town Lighthouse by water and then go dolphin watching close by in Broad Creek (Fun fact: There are about 170 atlantic bottlenose dolphins that reside in the Hilton Head, South Carolina area year-round). Please be sure to give yourself about plenty of time to get back through the no wake zones and dock at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina.
See Haig Point lighthouse, then have a picnic & swim at Bull Creek
Pontoon Rental Time Suggestion: 4 Hour Rental (Please note: You can extend your rental day of based on availability).
Hilton Head Boat Trip Details: Embrace the sunshine & scenery of Hilton Head Island while you begin your pontoon trip – passing wildlife, oceanfront housing and surrounding landmarks. Then cross over the Calibogue Sound to see the historic Haig Point Lighthouse on the northern point of Daufuskie Island. Stay right passed the lighthouse, and on your Aloha pontoon Garmin GPS you will see to the right the opening of Bull Creek. For the most secluded area for a picnic & swim – cruise along Bull Creek, take a left at Hoophole Creek and then anchor up in the calm waters. Please be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get back through the no wake zones and dock at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina.
Great Food, Cold Drinks & Island Vibes – Have lunch at Daufuskie Crab Co. & take the kids to the Daufuskie Island Kid’s Playground
Pontoon Rental Time Suggestion: 4 – 6 Hour Rental (Please note: You can extend your rental day of based on availability).
Hilton Head Boat Trip Details: Cross the Calibogue sound and cruise along Daufuskie Island until you reach Freeport Marina. Upon docking, you’ll see Daufuskie Crab Co. atmosphere – colorful beach bars, live music, and guests enjoying the local island seafood. Their food menu features Lowcountry inspired seafood and American classics. While you’re waiting for your meal, take the kids to the Freeport General Store and Daufuskie Island Kid’s Playground. Please be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get back through the no wake zones and dock at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina.
Take a scenic Cruise to Bluffton, swing at Wright Family Park, see the historic Church of the Cross, and check out Old Town Bluffton
Pontoon Rental Time Suggestion: 6 Hour Rental (Please note: You can extend your rental day of based on availability).
Hilton Head Boat Trip Details: Take your Luxury Pontoon Rental from Broad Creek Marina, across the Calibogue Sound and over to Bluffton. (The Town of Bluffton allows guests at the Bluffton Public Dock on Calhoun Street for up to 3 hours). Bluffton is filled with southern charm. As you dock, you can enjoy a walk through the Wright Family Park which has a great viewing areas of the water, tall wooden swings hanging from Spanish moss trees, and the historic Church of the Cross. If you were to walk down straight down Calhoun Street, you would find yourself in the heart of Old Town Bluffton. Old Town Bluffton is a great destination for visitors that features dining & shopping alike. Please be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get back through the no wake zones and dock at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina.
Visit Palmetto Bluff and Dine at Buffalos Restaurant on May River
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Pontoon Rental Time Suggestion: 6 Hour Rental (Please note: You can extend your rental day of based on availability).
Hilton Head Boat Trip Details: With one of the best views in the Lowcountry, Buffalos Restaurant holds a special place for southern cuisine and a picturesque atmosphere. Located inside Palmetto Bluff (a private community) – you can visit restaurants, shops, the May River Chapel, and even stop for dessert at Melt Ice Cream Shop, right next door to Buffalos. Let the canopy tree covered brick roads lead you to your next find. Please be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get back through the no wake zones and dock at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina.
Rent a Golf Cart (in advanced) and Spend the Day Exploring Daufuskie Island
Pontoon Rental Time Suggestion: 8 Hour Rental (Please note: You can extend your rental day of based on availability).
Hilton Head Trip Details: Looking for a day trip? Rent a golf cart in advance and take your own self-guided tour through the towering oak trees of Daufuskie Island. Check out attractions such as the Daufuskie Island Distillery, Daufuskie Crab Co., Silver Dew Winery, Haig Point Lighthouse, the beach and more. Please be sure to give yourself plenty of time to get back through the no wake zones and dock at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina.
Hilton Head Island and the surrounding area is filled with beautiful waterways and new destinations for everyone to explore.Everything you need to know about renting boats at Shelter Cove Marina can be found on our Boat Rentals FAQs page. To reserve your Hilton Head Pontoon rental with Shelter Cove Marina, click here.
