Hilton Head Tour and Activity Companies

Guided kayak tours through the marsh creeks on the north end of the island.

Bike rentals delivered island-wide, from geared bikes and tandems to child seats, with baskets and locks.

Cross Island Cruises at Shelter Cove Harbour, Hilton Head: private dolphin, sunset and strand-feeding trips with a naturalist captain.

A boat club on Jenkins Island that also takes visitors out for a day on the water.

Jet ski rentals from Jenkins Island.

Narrated dolphin and nature cruises from Broad Creek Marina.

Private dolphin, shark-fishing and shelling trips from Broad Creek Marina, built around the family.

Dolphin Seafari at Shelter Cove Harbour: a family-run 90-minute dolphin cruise on Broad Creek from $40, plus donut mornings, sunset and fireworks trips.

Shark-fishing trips from Palmetto Bay Marina, with dolphin tours as well.

Fishing charters from the Cross Island boat landing.

Fish Bluffton runs private inshore fishing, shark-tooth and dolphin trips on the May River with Captain Allick Inglis from the Calhoun Street dock.

Fishing charters on the north end of the island.

Fishing charters on the north end of the island.

Bikes, surfboards, paddleboards and beach gear from a shop on Beach City Road.

A national boat club with a Hilton Head fleet at Skull Creek Marina.

Inshore, nearshore, private offshore and shark charters, booked online.

Bus tours of Gullah history on Hilton Head, led by guides who grew up here, from the Coastal Discovery Museum.

H2O Sports runs parasailing, jet skis, dolphin tours and kayak trips from its booth by the lighthouse at the Harbour Town marina in Sea Pines.

Baby equipment and beach gear delivered to your rental.

Inshore and nearshore trips, bookable online.

One of the island's biggest bike rental shops, on Arrow Road, with e-bikes and delivery.

Bike rentals on US-278 at the north end.

HHI Boat Charters at Hilton Head Harbor: private dolphin, sunset, sandbar and party cruises on three boats for 6, 10 or 20 guests. Bring your own drinks.

Pontoon and boat rentals from Fergusons Lane, with delivery and pickup.

Boat tours from Broad Creek Marina.

Private dolphin tours and Disappearing Island sandbar trips with Captain Brody.

Helicopter flights over Hilton Head and the coast from Gateway Circle, off the island's main road.

Inshore charters for redfish and sharks on the north end of the island.

Hilton Head Outfitters at 80 Queens Folly Road: Palmetto Dunes bike rentals, kayaks, paddleboards and beach gear, with free delivery on 3-day bike rentals.

Hilton Head Sport Fishing at Shelter Cove Marina: private inshore and offshore charters on four boats, 3 to 10 hours, from Dock B since 1989.

Bike rentals delivered to vacation rentals, often booked with the rental itself.

Island Head on Hilton Head: pontoon boat rentals, parasailing, water skiing, kayak tours, hibachi dinner cruises and the Daufuskie ferry, from two marinas.

Beach portrait sessions for families and groups, from quick mini sessions to big reunions.

Bike and beach gear rentals delivered island-wide, plus dolphin tours on the Island Explorer.

Guided tours where you drive your own skiff through the creeks, from Broad Creek Marina.

Island Time Charters on Hilton Head: private, captained cruises for up to six, from dolphin trips and $350 sunsets to fireworks nights and Bluffton.

Inshore fishing and nature trips for families, with a captain who knows the local wildlife.

Kayak and paddleboard tours and rentals from Broad Creek Marina.

Lawton Stables in Sea Pines: one-hour trail rides through the Forest Preserve, pony rides for small children, the animal farm, ages, weight limit and fees.

Boat tours, fishing and water sports from Skull Creek Marina.

Fly-fishing and light-tackle sight fishing on the flats with Captain Mark.

Inshore fishing and dolphin trips from the Hudson Road docks on Skull Creek.

Jet skis, kayak and paddleboard tours and dolphin trips from Palmetto Bay Marina.

Bikes, beach gear and baby equipment delivered to your rental.

May River Excursions in Old Town Bluffton: dolphin, sunset, fishing and crabbing trips from the Calhoun Street dock. Book online with live availability.

Small-boat fishing charters with a local captain from Palmetto Bay Marina.

Dolphin cruises where children meet a mermaid, plus private sunset charters, from Broad Creek Marina.

Captain Dave's family shark-fishing trips from Palmetto Bay Marina.

Beginner riding lessons and kids' birthday parties at Moss Creek, just off the island.

Native Son Adventures at Shelter Cove Marina: private tiki-boat dolphin tours, fishing charters and custom days on the water for up to six people.

A fleet of fishing charters from the Hudson Road docks on Skull Creek.

Inshore and nearshore charters for redfish and sharks from Palmetto Bay Marina.

Old Town Bike Barn & Adventures rents, repairs and sells bikes in Old Town Bluffton, with delivery and pickup and rentals for Hilton Head and Daufuskie.

Captain Drew's inshore trips for redfish, trout and sharks, from Squire Pope Road.

Captain Chip's shark-fishing trips from the Hudson Road docks on Skull Creek.

Outside Hilton Head at Shelter Cove Harbour: kayak and paddleboard rentals, guided kayak tours, dolphin tours, fishing and pontoon rentals, how to book.

Private yacht charters on Hilton Head.

Palmetto Lagoon Charters, also sold as Palmetto Fishing Charters: Captain Trent Malphrus's Palmetto Dunes lagoon and Shelter Cove inshore trips.

Captain Jake's inshore shark and fishing trips from the Hudson Road docks on Skull Creek.

Bike rentals on Pope Avenue near Coligny, with delivery and pickup.

Peddling Pelican rents bikes, beach gear and baby kit from the Shops at Sea Pines Center, delivered to your door or collected at the store.

Pirates of Hilton Head sails the Black Sparrow from the Harbour Town dock in Sea Pines: a 90-minute treasure hunt for children, water cannons included.

Captain Jon's shark-fishing trips from the Hudson Road docks on Skull Creek.

Captain Tim's inshore and offshore trips from the Hudson Road docks on Skull Creek.

Captain Jack's fishing trips for sharks and whiting from Broad Creek Marina.

An equestrian center and polo field in Bluffton.

Salt Marsh Sailing at Shelter Cove: private dolphin, sunset and fireworks sails for up to six on a 27-foot catamaran on Broad Creek, from $359.

Salt Shaker Yacht Charters at Shelter Cove Harbour: a private crewed yacht for up to 12, from $3,750 for four hours, plus dinner and fireworks cruises.

Guided kayak and paddleboard tours through the salt marsh.

Bike and beach gear rentals, step-through and electric bikes included, delivered and collected.

Captain Danny's fishing trips from Broad Creek Marina.

Jet ski rentals and tours from Jenkins Island.

The Sea Pines bicycle shop at 100 N Sea Pines Drive rents cruisers, kiddie karts and trail-a-bikes, and is the only shop inside the gate that repairs.

A walk-in bike rental and surf shop on Pope Avenue, near the beach.

Shore Beach Service on Hilton Head: blue umbrellas and chairs set up on the beach for you daily since 1974. Office, reservations and how it works.

Parasailing, jet skis, tubing and dolphin cruises from Broad Creek Marina.

Solaris Boat Charters runs a 32-foot Chris Craft launch on private charters from the Harbour Town dock in Sea Pines, from $450 for two hours.

A surf and skate shop that rents and delivers paddleboards, skimboards and bodyboards.

South Beach Bike Rentals rents cruisers and kids bikes at 230 South Sea Pines Drive, by the hour or the week, delivered or collected at the shop.

Spartina Marine Education Charters: Captain Amber Kuehn's two-hour marine science expedition on the May River from Old Town Bluffton.

Bike and trike rentals at Beach and Tennis on Folly Field Road.

Fishing charters from the Hudson Road docks on Skull Creek.

Captain Jim's fishing trips on a 37-foot boat from the Hudson Road docks on Skull Creek.

A small shop at the Sea Pines Beach Club for sunscreen, flip-flops and beachwear.

Captain John's family fishing trips on a World Cat from the Hudson Road docks.

A shark-fishing fleet with several captains, from Broad Creek Marina.

Inshore trips for redfish, trout and flounder from South Beach Marina in Sea Pines.

Captain Deb's dolphin cruises and private tours from Squire Pope Road.

Fishing charters from Palmetto Bay Marina.

Inshore and offshore fishing charters with several captains, from Broad Creek Marina.

Road bikes, geared hybrids, e-bikes and cruisers on New Orleans Road.

Vagabond Cruise runs sightseeing boats off the Harbour Town dock in Sea Pines: dolphin trips, sunset dinners, the Daufuskie ferry and a Savannah day trip.

Jet ski rentals on Arrow Road.

Bike and golf cart rentals from Executive Park Road.