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 we’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.
    All excursions depart from Harbour…
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
  • Admission fees
Additional Information

Hop aboard the Tammy Jane for a 2-hour enlightening and scenic journey into the heart of the low-country shrimping experience! We’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, we’ll delve into the interconnected webs of multiple ecosystems that…

Location
149 Lighthouse Rd
Lighthouse Road
The Tammy Jane departs from below the lighthouse on the Harbour Town Pier. 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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Stephanie_d
Sep 9, 2025
Educational and fun shrimp trawl - Educational and fun shrimp trawl. The guides on the ship were very knowledgeable and taught the group about local wild life and the entire shrimping process.
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Kathryn_r
Sep 3, 2025
So much fun, crew was... - So much fun, crew was great! Went with 3 and 8 year old and they loved it. Highly recommend! Caught a lot of shrimp!
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Cille_g
Aug 30, 2025
Fun educational relaxing cruise - It is a great trip for visitors to see the natural beauty and marine life at Hilton Head Island. We experienced a lot of interesting fish, jelly fish, squid and all sizes of shrimp from the boat's net. We were able to take home some of the fresh shrimp for our dinner.
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Matt_h
Aug 8, 2025
Renee is a rock star - Really really fun and we caught like 110 pounds of shrimp! Renee is fabulous! Her deck hands were knowledgeable and courteous
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Robert_d
Aug 7, 2025
Awesome day - This was an awesome experience. Lots of water life was seen, the catch was interesting and plentiful
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Kristen_a
Aug 6, 2025
Great day shrimping - Wow did we have a great experience! Crew were fabulous, friendly and informative. Best part was that our group caught more shrimp than they have all season, 40-50 lbs I highly recommend this excursion! Entire family loved it
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Luis_m
Aug 5, 2025
Great catch! The captain... - Great catch! The captain and crew very knowledgeable, great way to spend a couple of hours with the family and taking home some shrimp. Thanks!
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Yelena_s
Aug 5, 2025
Tammy Jane shrimping boat - Great experience! Our catch had a few unexpected surprises like rays, puffer fish, flounders, belt fish and a mantis shrimp. Pretty cool trip, I cannot recommend it enough. Thanks to the captain and crew.
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Laura_r
Aug 1, 2025
Great time on the water - Great learning experience and fun time on the water. The guides were great. Would recommend this activity for something to do when staying on HHI.
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Cody_k
Jul 26, 2025
A Must-Do Family Experience in Hilton Head! - Our shrimp trolling excursion aboard the Tammy Jane was absolutely unforgettable! The crew was phenomenal, so friendly, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about what they do. They went above and beyond to make our kids (ages 4, 8, and 13) feel welcome and involved, letting them help with small tasks and treating them like part of the crew. It was such a unique, hands-on experience that kept all three kids engaged and excited the entire time, a rare win for such a wide age range! We learned so much about shrimping and local marine life, and seeing our kids light up with curiosity and wonder made the whole trip even more special. The boat was comfortable, the atmosphere was fun and relaxed, and the entire crew made sure every guest, especially the little ones had an amazing time. My wife even enjoyed feeding some of the catch (right out of her hand) to the hungry seagull friends following along! If you’re in Hilton Head and looking for a memorable, family-friendly adventure, don’t miss this. We can’t recommend the Tammy Jane and her fantastic crew enough! Way to go, Renee, Sammy, and Ryan the summer intern!
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From $48
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).