Search for crabs alongside marine science students on this Lowcountry crabbing tour from Hilton Head. As you sail out on the Lowcountry’s famous salt marshes, your knowledgeable guides share tons of information about the rich local ecosystem and the wildlife that calls it home’see some of it for yourself, including whatever you pull up in your crabbing pots. Take home some of your catch if you get any.

Lowcountry crabbing tour from Hilton Head
No experience needed’learn to bait, pull, and dump crabbing pots
Learn about the local ecosystem from marine science students
Authentic Lowcountry experience is a must for first-time visitors

What To Expect

Vagabond Cruise

The Tammy Jane departs from Harbour Town Yacht Basin just below the Lighthouse. The Tammy Jane has paired up with the University of South Carolina Beaufort Campus and their Marine Science program over the past three years to provide guests an opportunity to learn from students enrolled in the Coastal Ecology program who are active crew members aboard the Tammy Jane. This has been a great partnership for the Tammy Jane and the University allowing us to provided an educational experiences aboard each trip. 

All trips are 2-hours in length. The Tammy Jane crew will teach guests the inner workings behind a commercial crabbing pot, and will teach guests how to properly bait a pot. We will then deploy baited pots from the Tammy Jane. After the baited pots have been deployed the Tammy Jane will make her way to crab pot locations that have already been dropped on previous days. The crew will then teach guests how the vessel will pull these pots up, and will dump the catch out on the sorting table. 

Aboard you will learn about every sea creature the Tammy Jane may pull up. You will also learn about the life cycle of our local crabs, and find out what the requirements by law are to keep your catch. This trip is great for all ages! 
• Admission Ticket Included

Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum

Harbour Town Lighthouse
• Admission Ticket Included

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Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund.
Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund.
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 26 travelers

Include

2 hour educational cruise
Picturesque views of the low country
Possible dolphin sightings
Live narration and instruction by the Tammy Jane crew
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase
A shaded canopy
Possible crabs to keep (not guaranteed)

Exclude

8 Sea Pines Resort entrance fees