Want to captain your own 2-person catamaran around Hilton Head SC for a day? Here’s how
Have you ever wanted to speed across the waters that surround Hilton Head Island without needing to captain or hire someone to captain, an entire large marine vessel?
All that extra space may seem like a waste of money, but there may be an easier way to achieve this experience.
Rent your own Craigcat.
A Craigcat is a small marine vessel. These tiny boats are a two-seat, down-low compact power catamaran that can accelerate up to 30 miles per hour as you splash through the waters around the island.
These little boats will let you zip around the water with ease and are perfect for day-cruising or speeding your way through the waves. This makes it perfect for anyone looking for a relaxing activity or a thrill-seeker searching for their next adventure.
Want to try one out?
This thrilling mode of aquatic transportation will leave lasting memories for years to come for your family and friends and are perfect for any hot, sunny day.
They can be rented around Hilton Head Island from rental agencies for different tour options.
Choosing to attend one of these tours is a perfect way to enjoy the coastal weather and soak in the local sights. Keep in mind that guests should expect to get splashed, which can be a reprieve from the summer sun.
Lowcountry Watersports, a boat tour and rental company on the island, features a two hour long Creek Cat tour that you and your loved ones can enjoy.
A Creek Cat is a fun term the company uses for their Craigcats.
Each Creek Cat vessel can hold a maximum of two individuals, and the only stipulation is the company requests that operators must be at least 18 years old with valid driver’s license and passengers be at least over 5 years old.
If you’ve never operated a boat or creek cat before, guests are told that is not a problem. If you book your tour with this company, their guides will instruct you.
Lowcountry Watersports’ Creek Cat tour will take you around the island for an over 25-mile guided tour. To book a reservation, call 843-684-2004 or visit https://lowcountrywatersports.com/creek-cats/creek-cat-tour/.
On the tour, guests will learn about Hilton Head’s local ecosystems, flora and fauna and more about the island itself. Water bottles are provided and you’ll even receive pictures from the tour of your group.
Another great way to attain and splash around in a small, speedy catamaran is through Bluewater Adventure Hilton Head.
This 2.5 hour-tour will take you through the marshlands of Hilton Head Island and their local captains will share their knowledge of the area with curious guests. Tour attendees may even see local wildlife such as manatees or dolphins.
Bluewater Adventure’s tour is offered year-round, each day of the week, for morning, afternoon or sunset tours. Each Craigcat catamaran will have a cooler of ice and water for your enjoyment throughout the experience.
Interested parties can call 843-422-9119 or book online at https://www.bluewateradventurehiltonhead.com/hilton-head-adventures/catamaran-tour/.
This story was originally published April 25, 2023 at 8:00 AM.
