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Boat Tours: Experience Coastal Beauty in the Lowcountry

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Experience coastal beauty in the Lowcountry & Resort Islands region with boat tours for fishing, dolphin watching, beachcombing and even enjoying Sunday brunch.

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Keep a lookout for dolphins along the way.
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Boat tours are the best way to explore the Lowcountry's waterways.

Oyster Hatchery Kayak Paddle Tour and Tasting with Beaufort Kayak Tours

Paddle through a salt marsh with a delicious reward: a guided tasting at an oyster farm in Beaufort. Learn how they’re harvested and what makes this region’s oysters distinct.

Boogie Man Fishing Charters

Book a private inshore fishing trip on St. Helena Island to snag flounder, redfish and others. The captain makes it easy by providing all the gear and tackle. Just bring your sunscreen and good luck.

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Only accessible by boat, St. Phillips Island lies off the coast of Beaufort between St. Helena and Capers Island.

Beachcombing Cruise with Outside Hilton Head

Take a tour from Hilton Head Island to the "Vanishing Island" sandbar that only appears at low tide to hunt for shells, sand dollars and starfish. Keep an eye out for dolphins, blue crabs and osprey.

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Whether they’re checking out the newest restaurants or enjoying a stay at a bed-and-breakfast, contributing writers share their unique insight and stories from exploring the Palmetto State.