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Pilot your own pontoon for five hours through Skull Creek, past Daufuskie Island and up the May River to sandbars and Palmetto Bluff. Expect dolphin sightings, tidal creeks, and a flexible route tailored to conditions and your group.
Pilot your own pontoon for five hours through Skull Creek, past Daufuskie Island and up the May River to sandbars and Palmetto Bluff. Expect dolphin sightings, tidal creeks, and a flexible route tailored to conditions and your group.
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You step off the dock beneath a bright yellow harbor master building, salt on your jacket, the pontoon bobbing like a patient friend. The captain runs a quick orientation, lines slip free, and the boat eases into Skull Creek where marsh grass reaches toward the hull and dolphins braid the channel with sudden arcs. The water dares you forward; currents push the bow toward the mouth of the Atlantic.
easy.
5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels — mostly sitting and short, easy movements for boarding or stepping ashore
Pontoon boats for this rental have a capacity of up to 10 people; check weight limits and group comfort when booking.
Yes, but the operator must be at least 18 years old, have a valid driver’s license, and prior boating experience — staff provide an orientation but not full training.
Typical routes include Skull Creek, the mouth of the Atlantic behind Daufuskie Island, the Cooper River, and up the May River toward sand bars and Palmetto Bluff — the exact route depends on conditions and guest preference.
Full refund available if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; trips may be canceled for bad weather with a full refund.
The Sea Islands have a long maritime history and are central to Gullah-Geechee culture; local waterways supported rice, oyster, and shipping industries for centuries.
These marshes and tidal creeks are sensitive — avoid disturbing eelgrass beds and follow no-wake zones to reduce shoreline erosion and protect wildlife.
Island Head operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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