The Salty Dog Cruise from South Beach Marina
A 90-minute happy hour, sunset and sightseeing cruise around Calibogue Sound, for adults 21 and older.
The Salty Dog Cruise is a boat trip of about 90 minutes around Calibogue Sound, run by the Salty Dog Cafe and leaving from South Beach Marina in Sea Pines on Hilton Head Island. It is a 63-foot catamaran with a bar and galley on board, and it is for adults 21 and older.
The Salty Dog Happy Hour Cruise
The Happy Hour Cruise is the one most people mean, and it is the name on the company’s Google listing. The boat has two decks, a full bar and a galley with an island-inspired menu, and reviewers mention the music on board, the captain and crew, and views from either deck. Outside food and drink are not allowed. The boat has two restrooms and no smoking is permitted.
Salty Dog Sunset Cruise and Sightseeing
The company also runs sunset and sightseeing cruises on the same boat, and now and then a themed moon cruise. Reviewers say the sunset run and the wildlife are what they remember: many report dolphins, and some saw rays, though no one can promise what the sound will show on a given night. Times and the season change, so book the day you want on the cruise website, and expect the boat to sail rain or shine unless the weather closes it.
Salty Dog Cruises: Booking and Private Trips
Book at cruise.saltydog.com or by phone or text at (843) 683-6462. Walk-up tickets are sold at the dock first come, first served. Groups of up to six can also book a private cruise on the company’s 36-foot picnic boat. Prices are on the booking site and change through the year. The company runs a second cruise from Port Royal, SC, at the Port Royal Sound Maritime Center, which is a different trip.
Getting to South Beach Marina
The marina is at 232 South Sea Pines Drive, inside the Sea Pines gate, so visitors who are not staying there pay the gate fee, $10 per day for a standard car. Plan to arrive early enough to park and find the dock; the Salty Dog Cafe is a few steps away for dinner before or after, and the rest of the marina is in our South Beach guide. For other ways to get on the water, see boating on Hilton Head.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does the Salty Dog Cruise leave from?
South Beach Marina in Sea Pines Plantation on Hilton Head Island. The GPS address is 232 South Sea Pines Drive.
How long is the Salty Dog Cruise?
About 90 minutes.
Can kids go on the Salty Dog Cruise?
No. The cruise is for adults 21 and older.
Can I bring my own food or drinks on the Salty Dog Cruise?
No. The boat has a full bar and galley, and outside food and drink are not allowed.
Do I need a reservation for the Salty Dog Cruise?
You can book online at cruise.saltydog.com or by phone at (843) 683-6462. Walk-up tickets are sold at the dock first come, first served.
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