Skull Creek Marina, Hilton Head
Skull Creek Marina is a Safe Harbor marina on the island’s north end, with slips for boats to 125 feet, a fuel dock and Freedom Boat Club’s base.
- Slips: wet and transient, boats to 125 ft
- Fuel: marine gas and diesel, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Radio: VHF 10
- Boat club: Freedom Boat Club
Skull Creek Marina is a Safe Harbor marina at 1 Waterway Lane, on Skull Creek on the north end of Hilton Head Island, with good access to the open ocean. It is a working boaters’ marina: slips for long stays and overnight visits, a fuel dock, a bathhouse and laundry, and a charter and a boat club based on the docks. The other marinas on the island are in our directory.
Slips, Fuel and Amenities
Wet slips: boats up to 125 feet, a maximum beam of 19 feet (side ties are unrestricted) and a maximum draft of 7 feet, with Wi-Fi, shore power, fresh water and dock boxes at the slip.
Transient slips: boats up to 125 feet, a maximum beam of 19 feet and a maximum draft of 10 feet, booked online through Dockwa.
Fuel dock: open daily, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., selling ValvTect marine gas and diesel.
On shore: bathhouses, restrooms, laundry, a pump-out, dock carts, a fish preparation table, free parking, free Wi-Fi and security.
The marina answers on VHF channel 10. Slip and fuel prices are on Safe Harbor’s site or by phone at (843) 681-8436; we do not print them. Check the Hilton Head tide chart before you plan a deep-draft arrival.
Boat Clubs and Charters
Freedom Boat Club keeps its Hilton Head fleet here, so this is the marina to look at if you want to take a boat out without owning one, and the Anchors Away sailing charters are also based on the docks (Anchors Away). Compare the island’s other clubs on our boat rentals and boat clubs page.
Where to Eat Near the Marina
Safe Harbor’s amenity list names no restaurant on the property. The marina’s own page lists Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks about 1.5 miles away, and two more Skull Creek waterfront restaurants are a short trip by car: Skull Creek Boathouse on Squire Pope Road and Skull Creek Dockside on Hudson Road. A boater who stayed at the marina reported taking a ride-share to the Boathouse for dinner.
Nearby on the Water
Pinckney Island is about a tenth of a mile from the marina by Safe Harbor’s measure, and Daufuskie Island is about 16 miles away.
More Hilton Head Marinas
Every Hilton Head marina in one place: Broad Creek, Palmetto Bay, Harbour Town, Shelter Cove, Windmill Harbour and Skull Creek, plus yacht clubs.
Freedom Boat Club's Hilton Head fleet at Skull Creek Marina: how a boat club membership works and whether it suits a visit or a longer stay.
Skull Creek Boathouse on Hilton Head: waterfront seafood, sushi and a sunset Buoy Bar with live music. Menu, hours, phone and directions.
Skull Creek Dockside restaurant on Hilton Head: seafood, BBQ and steaks on a covered waterfront patio with sunset views. Reservations, menu, hours, phone.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Skull Creek Marina on Hilton Head?
1 Waterway Lane, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, on Skull Creek on the north end of the island. It is a Safe Harbor marina, phone (843) 681-8436, and answers on VHF channel 10.
How big a boat can Skull Creek Marina take?
Wet and transient slips take boats up to 125 feet. The maximum beam is 19 feet, the maximum draft is 7 feet in a wet slip and 10 feet in a transient slip.
Does Skull Creek Marina sell fuel?
Yes. The fuel dock is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and sells ValvTect marine gas and diesel.
Can I rent a boat at Skull Creek Marina?
Freedom Boat Club keeps its Hilton Head fleet at the marina. It is a membership club, so see its guide for how to join.
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