Hilton Head Island is the perfect place for things to do and have family fun! Spend the day at the beach or explore the island on a nature tour. Visit a museum or an animal farm with a petting zoo and pony rides. Enjoy the laughter at kid’s activities. Dolphin watch or go fishing, kayaking, biking, sailing, or simply lounge around a pool for relaxing quality time. Discover the ultimate family vacation on Hilton Head Island!
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Mermaid of Hilton Head
Join us on one of our family-friendly boat tours: The award-winning Mermaid Encounter Tour, Dolphin Experience Tour, Sunset Dolphin Cruise, or in November and December, our Elf Expedition Tour. You can also become a Mermaid with our Turn Into a Mermaid Experience & Photoshoot. Also be sure to check out our children's books and other retail at the Hilton Head Harbor Marina.
K1 Speed
If you are in the greater Bluffton/ Hilton Head area, you have a new fun thing to do in the Lowcountry! K1 Speed’s exciting indoor go kart racing experience will keep you entertained and engaged, whether you are on or off the track. If you want to experience indoor karting yourself, interested in hosting a memorable party or corporate event, call us today!
Hilton Head Island Photography
We specialize in family portraits with Hilton Head Island's beautiful beaches as our backdrop. Whether a family of four or a group of 44, our 15 years of experience provide a seamless and fun beach photography session and portraits to cherish for years to come. We offer Hi-Res Images from your session that are fully retouched for all your printing needs.
Kayak Hilton Head / Dolphin Discoveries Dolphin Boat & Fishing Tours
DOLPHINS guaranteed on our Boat Tours or Kayak with us in the most consistent dolphin feeding areas on Hilton Head! Maybe choose our Family Shark Fishing Adventure! Sure, there are many companies to choose from but not many that have been here for 20 years with such a repeat guest following. Dave and the crew are here to show you and your family a great Hilton Head experience. You won't find a more knowledgable or experienced staff on the island. Conveniently located at Broad Creek Marina, about 15 minutes from most anywhere on the island.
ZipLine at Adventure Hilton Head
This canopy tour through the beautiful live oaks features 7 ziplines including the 2-person racing zip finale as well as a suspended, swinging sky bridge and an aerial spiral staircase. Guided group tours for ages 10+ and weights 80 to 250 lbs. Additional restrictions apply. Always harnessed and helmeted. Reservations highly recommended. Located at Adventure Hilton Head which also features GoKarts and Aerial Adventure High Ropes Courses.
Hilton Head Yacht Charter
Experience luxurious Caribbean-style yacht chartering right here on Hilton Head. We offer exciting day, and elegant evening cruises. Day guests will enjoy exotic water toys including a SeaBob and a self-propelled hydrofoil Fliteboard, meanwhile, you can relax with a cocktail and your favorite gourmet luncheon. Night cruisers choose an evening dinner theme and work with our staff to plan every detail.
Aerial Adventure High Ropes Courses at Adventure Hilton Head
This playground in the sky features 6 high ropes challenge courses and over 50 fun obstacles. Four levels of difficulty for all abilities. Ages 5+ with additional requirements and restrictions. Always harnessed and helmeted. Reservations highly recommended. Located at Adventure Hilton Head which also features GoKarts and ZipLine Canopy Tours.
Savannah Riverboat Cruises
See Savannah From The Water’s View! Enjoy refreshing river breezes on our sightseeing tour, savor rich flavors of the South during our luncheon cruise, relish in a Southern brunch tradition, engage in cultural entertainment, experience fun filled dinners and romantic sunsets.
Savannah Day Cruise
Come aboard Hilton Head Island’s express cruise to historic Savannah! Travel through the IntraCoastal Waterway as we journey to the heart of Savannah on River Street. The best way to experience Savannah is with our discounted Old Savannah Trolley Tour Tickets! The Spirit features both inside and outside seating along with a full bar. Cruise in comfort! The time is roughly 1-hour 45-minutes to and from Hilton Head allowing 4-hours in Savannah.
Ocean Dolphin Cruise
Board the Vagabond and join the crew as they travel south through Calibogue Sound to the head waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Along the way, help spot the Atlantic Bottlenosed Dophin as they swim, play and chase fish with the tide. All trips are narrated by a naturalist captain and dolphin sightings are guaranteed!
Sea Monkeys Watersports
Sea Monkeys Watersports is the place to be when you want to have some Wave-runner fun! We offer 3 different riding areas to best accommodate you for weather, tides, and personal needs with each trip an hour and 15 minutes long. We are nicely tucked away in Skull Creek and merely a few minutes away from Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge. This makes our little niche of paradise hard to beat anywhere else on the Island. Dolphin sightings are almost daily and the richness of our Low Country nature and wildlife is unbelievable! Get ready for a great time and even a little workout, but you won't regret it when you're done!
Kids Crabbing Cruise on the Crabber J
A water activity perfect for small children! The kid-friendly sport crabbing adventure aboard the Crabber J just might be the most exciting, exhilarating, and entertaining thing you could possibly do on your Hilton Head vacation! This activity is very easy and made for kids of all ages. The crabbing is catch and release and trained staff members ensure that the crabs are safely returned to the water. All equipment is provided, and no experience or fishing license is necessary.
GoKarts at Adventure Hilton Head
The island’s only outdoor GoKart track featuring both double and single GoKarts. Passengers ages 3+. Additional restrictions apply. Attendants always on duty. Reservations highly recommended. Located at Adventure Hilton Head which also features ZipLine Canopy Tours and Aerial Adventure High Ropes Courses.
Island Skiff Adventure Tours
Our tour is a definite family pleaser and trip highlight. We are located in Broad Creek Marina, and offer an exciting guided boat tour of the area. Drive a two-person catamaran and enjoy over two hours of skiffing calm creeks, spotting a variety of wildlife along the way, like dolphins, eagles and more. You won’t regret it! Book online or call for reservations.
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort® Family Fun
Named the #1 Family Resort in the United States by Travel + Leisure Family, Palmetto Dunes Resort offers the ultimate family-fun experience! Ride the waves and build sand castles on miles of SC beaches, play golf on three championship courses, volley up a great time at one of our tennis or pickleball courts, kayak, canoe, bike, take a surf lesson, board a fishing charter and much more.
Dolphin & Nature Tour
Captain Sonny has provided dolphin & nature tours since 1985. Our USCG captains are knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife you will see along the trip. We create a family-friendly atmosphere for everyone from 0-101! See our website for the schedule. Prices, 12 & up-$23, 2-11-$12, under 2 are free.
Island Head
Island Head is Hilton Head Island’s premier water adventure company. We offer a wide variety of tours from parasailing, guided kayak tours, guided paddle board tours, private sunset cruises, and pontoon boat rentals. We also offer Daufuskie Dolphin and Cocktail Cruises as well as Daufuskie Island Round Trip Ferries. Island Head has two locations to better serve you; located at Hilton Head Harbor and Broad Creek Marina. Come make memories with Island Head!