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Ocean Excursions

At Hilton Head, it's all about the water. So lovers of surf, sand and sun will find their passion met. Whether you're into cruises, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing, shark hunting, or all of the above, the island jewel of South Carolina has tours for anyone and everyone. At Broad Creek Marina, check out the S.S. Pelican Dolphin & Nature Cruise, where sea-animal lovers can regularly spot a veritable menagerie of their favorite critters. Ready your camera for the likes of sea turtles, brown pelicans, egrets of all kinds, otters, minks, and, of course, dolphins. Those eager for more excitement would want to sign up with Triple Threat Sport Fishing & Thrill Rides. Patrons here can book a speedboat and race along the waves, leaving leisure cruisers all wet. They also provide kite fishing, fly-fishing, shark fishing and more.

For those with kids and who want more of a nature theme to their fun, head to South Beach Village and join Commander Zodiac! Zodiac provides nature excursions where the whole family can get up close to Hilton Head's local fauna. With Kid's Waterfun Day, parents can drop off the kids for a fully supervised morning of boat rides, crabbing, swimming and more.

Nature Outings

Speaking of nature themes, Hilton Head loves its delicate ecosystem and invites visitors to feel the same. Commune with nature at Pinckney Island's national wildlife refuge by signing up for the Pinckney Island Walking Tour. Available each Thursday, participants can view the lush forest and marshes while learning about the area's fascinating history.

Much of Hilton Head's stunning nature is best appreciated paddling down a river in a kayak. Paddlers can feast their eyes on the dense and lively landscape while tour guides describe the delicacy and diversity of the local coastal waterways. Nearby Bluffton offers a fowl-filled extravaganza with the Eco-Birding Kayak Tour while paddling up the May River. The Coastal Creatures of Bull Creek Kayak Tour offers a six-hour educational trip down Bull Creek, and Live OAC (Outdoor Adventure Company) offers a plethora of nature-filled and educational boating tours. Plantation Haven

This being the South, what vacation would be complete without a plantation tour? Though plantations may have once been thriving institutions, most have fallen into disrepair. Take the Fish Haul Tabby Ruins, now a shadow of its former glory. The Sea Island Plantation Overview takes visitors to the ruins and describes in detail the economy that once flourished and the crops grown. The Honey Horn Plantation, on the other hand, has the distinction of being the only intact plantation on the island. Attend a tour of the home and grounds and learn about its lengthy past. For more of an overview of Hilton Head's heritage, Low Country Adventures, provides bus tours that show off the local ruins and abandoned rice fields, ending at the Harbour Town Lighthouse landmark.

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