Hilton Head’s network of creeks and inshore waters provide a range of environments ideal for stand up paddleboarding, with beautiful scenery and the opportunity to see dolphins and other wildlife along the way.
Paddleboard outings in Hilton Head are generally geared toward the beginner, and you can expect to spend the first 30 minutes or so of most tours learning the basics of the sport.
If you already have experience of paddleboarding and do not want to travel at the pace of a beginner, you may prefer to arrange a private tour, which can go out for longer and sometimes to the local paddling destination of your choice.
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See also:
– Hilton Head Island festivals
– Hilton Head dolphin tours
– Historical tours of Hilton Head Island
– Kayak tours of Hilton Head
– Kayak, boat and walking tours of Pinckney Island NWR
!Availability may vary by season, and tours may be changed or withdrawn without notice. Please check all details directly with the company or guide before planning your trip.
– Paddleboard Tour, with Island Water Sports
1hr. Available daily. $40 per person.
Paddleboard tour of the marshes near South Beach Marina. Call 843-671-7007 or book online. More details
– Paddle Board Nature Tour, with Sea Monkeys Watersports
1hr30. Ages 14+ only. Monday-Saturday. $55 per person.
Paddleboard tour of the waters near Hilton Head. Call 843-842-4754 for reservations. More details
– Guided Paddleboard Tour, with Saltmarsh Paddle Tours
2hrs. Available daily, high and low tide only. Adults $35, children (under 11) $25.
Nature-oriented paddleboard tour of the waters near Hilton Head. Call 843-422-3965 for reservations. More details
– Stand Up Nature Walk, with Outside Hilton Head
2hrs. $55 per person.
Nature-oriented paddleboard tour of the salt marshes near Hilton Head. Call 843-686-6996 or book online. More details
– Guided Paddleboard Tour, with the Island Rec Center
From $40 per person.
Wildlife-viewing paddleboard trip through the Skull Creek Marshes. Call 843-681-7273 or book online. More details
Paddleboard rentals are available from several local outfitters and tour companies, with rental periods ranging from one hour to a week or more. Rental prices can vary quite widely between establishments, with better value generally available for longer rental periods.
For hourly rentals, walk-up custom is often accepted, but reservations are usually required for longer periods. Delivery is sometimes available, but in many cases you will need to pick up the board(s) yourself.
If you are looking for a one-day rental, check whether this is for a 24 hour period or until close of business that same day if one will suit you better than the other.
– Saltmarsh Paddle Tours
Paddleboard rentals available at high or low tide, two-hour minimum and hourly increments thereafter. More details
– Soul SUP
Paddleboard rentals, 24 hours or 1 week. More details
– Outside Hilton Head
Hourly paddleboard rentals from Shelter Cove Marina. Longer rentals (1, 2, 3 or 6 days; 1 month) from the Plaza at Shelter Cove. Delivery available. More details
– Sea Monkeys Watersports
Paddleboard rentals by the hour, longer rentals by special request. More details
– Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding, with Outside Hilton Head
1hr30. Daily, 9am. $45 per person.
Paddleboard instruction at Shelter Cove Marina. Call 843-686-6996 or book online. More details
– Family Intro to Stand Up Paddleboarding, with Outside Hilton Head
1hr30. Daily, 10:45am. $45 per person.
Paddleboard instruction aimed at families with children under 12. Call 843-686-6996. More details
– Paddleboard Lesson, with H2O Sports
1hr. Ages 12 and up. Available daily. $40 per person.
Introductory paddleboarding lesson and tour on Calibogue Sound. Call 843-671-4386 or book online. More details
– Private Intro to Stand Up Paddle Boarding, with Outside Hilton Head
1hr30. $195 for first 3 people, $55 per additional person.
Private paddleboard instruction. Call 843-686-6996 or book online. More details
– SUP Lesson, with Marshgrass Adventures
Paddleboarding instruction from Bluffton. Call 843-684-3296 for information. More details
More Outdoors Activities In Hilton Head & Nearby
– Sunset boat tours
– Ecology boat tours
– Boat tours and rentals
– Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
– Hilton Head water sports