Hilton Head Shrimp Trawling: Educational Boat Cruise

Join us aboard the Tammy Jane for an educational and picturesque shrimp trawling experience in Hilton Head. Learn about the salt marsh environment and discover the diverse sea creatures we encounter. Take home some fresh shrimp if weā€™re lucky!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Vagabond Cruise - Aboard this two hour excursion you will explore how various ecosystems intertwine to create the rich food web that provides food for our tables.This is a unique opportunity for guests of all ages! If we do catch shrimp aboard an expedition the crew will package some up for guests to take home.
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What's Included
  • Two-hour cruise with shrimp trawl
  • Learn about commercial shrimping and fishing industry
  • Chance to take home part of the catch (not guaranteed)
What's Not Included
  • This trip doesnā€™t included an entry fee of $9 cash per vehicle into the Sea Pines Resort
Additional Information

Hop aboard the Tammy Jane for a 2-hour enlightening and scenic journey into the heart of the low-country shrimping experience! Weā€™ll expose you to the thriving salt marsh ecosystem and acquaint you with the variety of marine life we secure in our nets (including shrimp!).
Together, weā€™ll delve into the interconnected webs of multiple ecosystems thatā€¦

Location
149 Lighthouse Rd
Lighthouse Road
The Tammy Jane departs from below the lighthouse in Harbour Town Yacht Basin. The check-in location is just to the right of the Harbour Town Lighthouse at the Vagabond Cruise reservation office.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Gregory_a
Jan 8, 2025
Excellent experience - Wonderful experience. Crew was friendly and knowledgeable. Caught plenty of shrimp for all guests. Crew gave a great presentation of all the fish, crab, squid, and starfish that came up in the net. Had some dolphins following along and even saw a lone sea turtle in the sound, that they said was rare for January.
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691sanss
Jan 5, 2025
Great trip for family! - Great trip! We caught a ton of shrimp, and the crew was very knowledgeable about the area and shrimping! The boat was great, and the crew super friendly
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Darin_m
Dec 31, 2024
Shrimping - We had a great experience. Ian , Lyssa and Renee were so helpful, circulated among passengers like a pro. They really do like what they are doing. We would do this again!!
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Lindseys31
Dec 31, 2024
Awesome experience for the whole fam - The crew was amazing (Ian, Alissa, Renee) and itā€™s an experience our kiddos will remember for a long time! Perfect length trip, gorgeous views and we came home with some of the shrimp we caught. Canā€™t recommend enough!
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Mdarice
Dec 29, 2024
Education and fun at sea - OMG this experience was so awesome and educational. The staff are amazing!! I would do this again. We caught a lot and learned a lot. Thank you guys for providing this unforgettable experience
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Casey9163
Dec 27, 2024
Something different to do as an outing- interactive - Fabulous trip, excellent captain and Mates. Very informative, lots of wildlife - dolphins, Pelicans, sea gulls, etc and tons of shrimp! You learn to head shrimp and come home with some for later enjoyment!
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Rebecca_s
Dec 25, 2024
Christmas eve day shrimping - We had a great time. Crew was delightful and explained everything very well. They notified us that they did not have enough bookings to go out at 9 am on Dec 24, but we were lucky to get on the 1 pm. We also came home with a LOT of wonderful shrimp! I have a bad knee and they were extremely helpful getting me on and off the boat. Would highly recomend this experience!
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Jamestu3179ua
Dec 20, 2024
Two For One - Tow for one cruise. Caught shrimp and saw plenty of dolphins. Had a beautiful day for December. Crew, Capt. John, Ian & Wyatt were great. Ian was very informative regarding marine biology. Caught a lot of shrimp. We helped de-head the shrimp. Really a unique and fun experience. Will be eating fresh shrimp for days.
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Kwbecherer
Nov 11, 2024
Fun tour - Thought it was absolutely wonderful! We loved all the staff that were thereā€¦ It was very informative, very fun and very interesting Terrible!!!
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Karen_d
Nov 20, 2024
I taught it was a bit... - I taught it was a bit boring and there would have been a bit more to it and more hands on very disappointed but the young man was goid in answer question.
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