Lowcountry Watersports, Hilton Head
Dolphin tours, jet skis, kayak tours and pontoon rentals from Palmetto Bay Marina, with live availability for every trip below.
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- Where: Palmetto Bay Marina, 86 Helmsman Way
- Kayak tour: $45 single, 1.5 hours, ages 5+
- Jet skis: 90 minutes; Creek Run Tour 2 hours
- Also: Dolphin tours, pontoon rentals
Lowcountry Watersports (some people search it as Low Country Watersports) is one of the island’s biggest water-activity operators, and one of the most reviewed on Google. It works from Palmetto Bay Marina on the south side of Broad Creek, where one dock sells dolphin cruises, jet skis, kayak tours and pontoon boats. Almost everything books online through FareHarbor, and many trips come in a sunset version.
Everything Lowcountry Watersports Runs
Dolphin tours: a small-boat dolphin tour, a creek cat tour and a Disappearing Island tour, each in a daytime and a sunset version, plus Dolphins & Donuts for families and a small-group trip with a Daufuskie Island stop. Private boats for your own party are sold too. The full picture is on our Hilton Head dolphin tours guide.
Sunset trips: a Sunset Dolphin Tour, a Sunset & Fireworks trip, the adults-only Sip & Sunset BYOB cruise and a Lowcountry Boil Sunset Cruise. Compare them with other boats on the sunset cruises page and dinner cruises page.
Jet skis: a Jet Ski rental for 90 minutes, a Sunset Jet Ski and the Creek Run Tour, a two-hour guided run through the creeks. Riders can go as passengers from age 6; the minimum age to drive and the license rules differ by source, so confirm them when you book. More operators on the jet ski rentals page.
Kayak tours: a 1.5-hour guided Kayak Tour through Broad Creek ($45 single, $70 for an adult with a child, ages 5 and up), a Sunrise Kayak Tour and Kayaking & Coffee. See kayaking on Hilton Head.
Pontoon boat rental: a self-drive pontoon for a group. Rental boats and the rest of the island’s water-sports companies are on the water sports page.
Finding Palmetto Bay Marina and Booking
Lowcountry Watersports is at 86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island, in Palmetto Bay Marina. Use the booking cards above for live times and prices, or call (843) 684-2004. Kayak tours carry a 48-hour cancellation window; check the cancellation terms on any other trip before you pay. For a private boat on your own schedule see our boat charters page, and every other operator is in our directory of Hilton Head activity companies.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lowcountry Watersports on Hilton Head?
At Palmetto Bay Marina, 86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. The phone is (843) 684-2004.
Is Low Country Watersports the same as Lowcountry Watersports?
Yes. It is one company, spelled both ways. It sells dolphin tours, jet skis, kayak tours and pontoon rentals from Palmetto Bay Marina.
How much is a Lowcountry Watersports kayak tour?
The guided Kayak Tour is $45 for a single kayak and $70 for an adult with a child, runs 1.5 hours through Broad Creek and is open to ages 5 and up.
How long is a Lowcountry Watersports jet ski rental?
The standard Jet Ski rental is 90 minutes. The Creek Run Tour is a guided two-hour run. Confirm the driver age and license rules when you book.
Does Lowcountry Watersports run sunset trips?
Yes: sunset dolphin tours, a Sunset Jet Ski, a sunset and fireworks trip, a Lowcountry Boil Sunset Cruise and the adults-only Sip & Sunset BYOB cruise.
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