Shallow Water Birding™ Eco Tour with 

Live Oac

Hilton Head Island's Adventure Professionals™
  • Great Blue Heron
    King of the wading birds,and patron saint of quiet anglers.
  • Dolphins
    Dolphins are a part of almost every one of our outings, and you can expect to see them along the way on an adventure like this.
  • Brown Pelican
    "...his pouch can hold more than his belly can!"
  • SUV Deck™ Boats
    Cruise in comfort on one of our SUV Deck™ Boats.
  • American Oystercatcher
    We're lucky to have some nesting pairs in and around the Wildlife Refuge.
  • Bald Eagles
    Here's a growing juvenile eagle out of the nest, training with mom on an oyster shell bank.

Shallow Water Birding™ Eco Tour

A low tide specialty trip, our Shallow Water Birding™ experience focuses on birdlife during the peak of feeding time in the salt marsh.

During low tide, the oyster beds and shell banks are exposed, and our feathered friends fly in for a feast. Sand bars, mud flats and shallow water creeks become the dining hall for a few hours as the bait fish and other prey become more concentrated and vulnerable.

We’ll get to do some dolphin watching as well!
  •   1½ HOURS
    The 1½ hour trip is our most popular eco tour length, and seems to be that "just right" amount of time for fun on the water without overdoing it.

    We do offer a variety of programs from 1 hour to 2½ hours or more, and we're glad to customize any adventure, even if you'd like to spend the better part of the day on the water.
  •   ALL AGES
    This trip is available for All Ages of participants.

    Children must be accompanied by an adult.
  •   BACKCOUNTRY
    The Backcountry includes the inshore waterways like tidal creeks, marshes, rivers & sounds. These are typically calmer water excursions, where you don't have to worry about your "sea legs". Crossing the Hilton Head Bridge from the mainland gives a great view of some of the backcountry waters we explore.
  •   ALL YEAR
    This trip is offered year-round, as long as weather cooperates.
  •   FROM $278
    From $278 for an SUV Deck™ Boat private charter up to 6 guests.

    Includes Boat, Fuel, and your Guide (a USCG-licensed captain)

    Due to fuel volatility, current rates are confirmed on our reservation site via the "Book Now" link. We try to keep this data current. 

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