Vanishing Mile Isle Beachcomber Tour

5.0 (132 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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If you're looking for sand dollars, this is the tour for you! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Get there before the crowds! Your own private island to explore. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour adventure on your own private boat. Your Master Captain will guide you safely through the Calibogue on a falling tide to the isle. This mile long sandbar is exposed for only a couple of hours per day, allowing beachcombers the chance to collect sand dollars, seashells and the occasional shark's tooth.

We’ll stop along the way to look for wild dolphins playing in the sound. We’ll share information about the island, the salt marsh and the surrounding ecosystem. Your Captain is also a Lowcountry Master Naturalist, and will assist you in identifying the various shells, mollusks and other invertebrates to be found on this tour!

This is an ideal outing for families and small groups. With up to 6 passengers, there’s plenty of room onboard and a comfortable seat for everyone.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Cross Island Cruises

What is included

Included

Included: Licensed Captain and Low Country Master Naturalist, providing an in-depth narrative for your group
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Private vessel for your family tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuity

Itinerary

Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum

Passing by

On the way to the Mile Isle, we’ll cruise past the iconic red and white striped lighthouse.

The Harbour Town Lighthouse is a lighthouse at the Harbour Town Marina at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It was privately built and is a private aid to navigation.
Daufuskie Island

Passing by

We’ll continue down the beach line of Daufuskie, looking for wild dolphins as we go.

Daufuskie Island, located between Hilton Head Island and Savannah, is the southernmost inhabited sea island in South Carolina. It is 5 miles long by almost 2.5 miles wide – approximate surface area of 8 square miles.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Enter the parking lot of Cross Island Boat Landing, just under the Cross Island Parkway. Plenty of parking available. Walk down to the docks to meet your Captain.

End point

Enter the parking lot of Cross Island Boat Landing, just under the Cross Island Parkway. Plenty of parking available. Walk down to the docks to meet your Captain.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This trip does require some level of mobility, as it involves stepping down onto a step and wading in two to six inches of water