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Have fun fishing with the entire family and climb aboard the world's largest & most comfortable Party Fishing Boat on Hilton Head Island with Capt. Hook Fishing Charters starting March 2 at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina ! Captain Hook Fishing Charters has been a Family Owned & Operated Business Since 1996 Captain Hook Fishing Charters is a family owned and operated business, serving Hilton Head Island visitors since 1996! Captain Brian Gale (Pictured Above) was born in Mi

Creating Another Magical Holiday at Your Favorite Marina Creating Another Magical Holiday at Your Favorite Marina This year’s all new holiday lights display at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina across from Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C., is the most expansive yet, delivering a dazzling family display to savor and remember. Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort and Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina on Hilton Head Island, S.C., wanted to make the 2023 holid

Fall is for long sleeve sweaters, warm flannels and enjoying the cooler temperatures on Hilton Head Island. Southern Tide Hilton Head's new fall collection items have arrived to Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina so you can now shop your favorite fall pieces this season. Golf course or Beachbound, we’ve got you covered. The Heather Outbound Quarter Zips feature a durable design and soft texture for the change in season. The Men’s Durwood Plaid Intercoastal Sport Shirt has a mod

Mason Lemon grew up on the waters of Hilton Head Island and now as a 28-year-old, he’s back as Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina ’s new harbourmaster! Mason has always loved being out on the water. Growing up in this environment fostered his passion for fishing and working on boats at a young age. Mason picked up many great leadership qualities along the way. He worked on the water here at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina previously for five summers, then went off to Clemson to

The Island Packet and Beaufort Gazette's 2023 Lowcountry's Best awards were recently announced and Shelter Cove Marina won several awards! Lowcountry’s Best had over 1,400 businesses, organizations, and individuals competing to be named in the top three spots of 198 categories. Thanks to everyone who voted us Best! Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina wins Gold for Best Marina In addition to its central location in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, Shelter Cove Marina boasts state

Experiencing the Hilton Head fishing season in August waters means trophy fish are coming close to shore. These trophy fish include tarpon, the blacktip shark and jack crevalle. Captain Miles Altman of Bayrunner Fishing Charters call this trio of fish biting right now, “The Big Dogs.” Captain Miles told Island Events, “Two of these fish, the tarpon and the blacktip shark, often weigh over 100 pounds and put on awesome aerial displays. People usually catch the blacktip shark w

What comes to mind when you think about the 4th of July? Is it festive apparel, fireworks with the family, good food, a day on the water or all the above? Find all of your favorite 4th of July traditions here at Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina located on Hilton Head Island! Get ready to celebrate with Southern Tide’s newest collection, HarbourFest fireworks every Tuesday (now through August 22), boat rentals and incredible dining options along the marina. Stay bold and bright

Yelp recently put out their list of Best Pastry Spots in each state in the U.S. and Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina’s very own Hilton Head Social Bakery was Yelp’s top choice for South Carolina! And we whole heartedly agree with them. You can enjoy breakfast with quaint, outdoor seating, while soaking up gorgeous waterfront views overlooking the harbour at Hilton Head Social Bakery. In the mornings, the bakery offers an open-style coffee bar with Fair trade-organic coffee,

Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina is at the heart of so many of our favorite activities at Palmetto Dunes; from live music and dancing in the spring and summer months to fireworks shows, to holiday lights and visits from Santa, there's always something happening! Make the most of all that Shelter Cove has to offer with our guide to Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina. Shops The diverse shops at Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina are definitely worth a browse! We bet you won’t be able

Dolphin Seafari has a special Donuts and Dolphins 90-minute boat tour that includes free complimentary coffee, water, juice and donuts!

National Fishing Week is Saturday, June 4 - Sunday, June 12 and what better way to celebrate than with a fishing charter in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Now is the best time to enjoy the outdoors and spend quality time with your family. Whether you are an experienced angler or are new to sport fishing, our experienced fishing captains can customize your fishing adventure. Hilton Head Island Inshore Fishing Climb aboard with our experienced captains and explore Hilton H

The Hilton Head fishing season is heating up, with March expecting to bring an exceptional amount of sheepshead fish. Captain Miles Altman of Bayrunner Fishing Charters told Island Events, “Having fished for everything from bream in small ponds to blue marlin in the deep blue of the Gulf Stream, I can say with confidence that one fishery in particular always shines this month, and it’s near the top of my favorites: Sheepshead.” Sheepshead are a common North American marine sp

Captain Miles Altman has nearly 50 years experience fishing the waters surrounding Hilton Head and we trust him when it comes to his fishing insight! According to Capt. Miles, this past December was an incredible month for catching trout due to the recent trend towards mild winters. Most of the trout are running a couple pounds and up, with some solid catches at the 5-pound-and-up range! The trout are biting and it’s a good time to research Hilton Head fishing charters. Capt.

Top Dawg Tavern, a family owned and operated casual dining restaurant, has opened its fifth location, this one at Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina on Hilton Head Island. Known for its fresh food, great value and upbeat atmosphere, Top Dawg Tavern is serving lunch and dinner, seven days a week and brunch on Sundays at their new location. Stop in to enjoy amazing daily features, ice-cold cocktails and some of the island’s most memorable water views . Years ago, owners Renee and

There is no one better to turn to than the “Natives” when looking to discover the best adventures of Hilton Head Island, SC. Native Son Adventures is the Island’s best light tackle fishing, surf lessons, and eco boat tours destination. With several package options available, locals and guests to the island can experience the stunning nature of Hilton Head from either boat or surfboard. Native Son Adventures offers near-shore and off-shore fishing charters, eco adventure and s

We are excited to share that we recently added a 50 foot extension to our current full service fuel dock at Shelter Cove Marina, but in order to come out and make the L shape we ended up with 75 feet of additional dock space on the fuel dock. We currently have 2 fuel stations with plans to add more this spring. One is marine gas, ethanol-free and the other is marine diesel. We can currently accommodate vessels up to 90 feet. The Shelter Cove Marina full service fuel dock is l

A very special congratulations to Bluewater Adventure Hilton Head for winning the #2 Best Boat Tour by USA TODAY! Bluewater Adventure was awarded among a myriad of iconic water-based experiences in the country, from whale watching in Alaska to sunset cruises past waterfalls in Hawaii. A panel of experts partnered with 10Best editors to pick the initial nominees, and the top 10 winners were determined by popular vote. This local Hilton Head Island, SC family-owned business off

Three championship golf courses, tennis and pickleball, lagoon, and beautiful beach... if you thought Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort was the perfect place for a summer vacation, wait until you head across the road to Shelter Cove Harbour and Marina! There you’ll find even more fun in the sun, amazing restaurants, water adventures, live music, and some of the best sunset views on Hilton Head Island. Not sure where to start when it comes to planning your Shelter Cove Harbour