Creek Cat Boat Tour

Lowcountry Watersports runs the Creek Cat tour from Broad Creek Marina, and the format is the draw: each participant or pair drives their own small motorised catamaran in a guided fleet, covering roughly 25 miles of waterways over two hours. The route passes Harbour Town Lighthouse and Daufuskie Island, with regular wildlife sightings along the tidal creeks and marsh edges.

The experience

The hands-on element separates the Creek Cat from the passive boat tours elsewhere on the island. You drive your own boat, follow the guide, and navigate the waterways at a pace that allows both sightseeing and a real sense of adventure. It's wet. Spray from the catamarans and shallow creek crossings means arriving dry and leaving dry are different propositions.

At $145 per person, it's the most expensive single activity on the island, and the 4.9-star rating from 397-plus reviews suggests the price aligns. It's the activity most likely to generate stories at the post-round dinner table.

Logistics

Departs from Broad Creek Marina, Hilton Head Island. Wear clothes that can get wet and bring a change. Stash electronics in waterproof cases. No boating experience required; the catamarans are simple and the guide briefs you before departure.