Island Explorer Tour in Hilton Head Island, SC

Hilton Head Helicopter38 Gateway CircleHilton Head Island, SC 29926
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Overview

See the Harbour Town Lighthouse, South Beach Marina, Shelter Cove Marina, Coligny Beach, and the Broad Creek Marshlands from the seat of a Hilton Head helicopter tour. Fly on a helicopter 700 feet over the beach waving at beachgoers and taking in an eagle’s view of the sights below. Be sure to have your camera ready for some amazing photo opportunities.

up to 0.2 hrs 1 or more people

Good To Know

  • A comprehensive overview of the island, covering a distance of about 30 miles (approximately 15 minutes).
  • See the Harbour Town Lighthouse, South Beach Marina, Shelter Cove Marina, Coligny Beach, and the Broad Creek Marshlands.
  • Up to 3 passengers per helicopter. Larger groups will be divided into multiple flights back to back.
  • Experience breathtaking views only seen by helicopter.
  • Learn about Hilton Head Island and its surrounding areas from your knowledgeable pilot.
  • Bring a camera or smartphone to capture stunning aerial photographs.
  • Tours have a max per seat weight limit of 300lbs, or 580lbs per helicopter.

Description

This breathtaking helicopter tour travels over Hilton Head Island and all the surrounding beaches. This is the perfect trip to see the Harbour Town Lighthouse, South Beach Marina, Shelter Cove Marina, Coligny Beach, and the Broad Creek Marshlands.

Wave to all the beachgoers as you travel right over the beach at 700 feet! It’s an amazing trip for the entire family!

Island Explorer Helicopter Tour Reviews

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G149TQjohno
"Keep up the good work"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed August 06, 2025 NEW
Stan And Dave are good instructors with us riding for the first time very professional and experienced, keep up the good work boys.
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166snakep
"Beach flight"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed August 02, 2025 NEW
Great experience, we did the beach bum Cruiser tour. The pilot Dave was very knowledgeable and Blake was good at knowing what needed to happen next. Short flight but was a great 1st experience.
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TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed July 24, 2025 NEW
Blake and David were absolutely amazing!! We were all put at ease with Blake’s extensive knowledge before we even left the ground. Once David took over we had no fears at all! Super fun trip and next time we’ll take a longer tour! Thank you!!!!
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558kyliep
"Family flight trip!"
TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed July 22, 2025 NEW
The views are absolutely stunning and our pilot Blake made sure to describe everything we were flying over and gave us a safe and magnificent flight, on the ground David was super kind and helpful! I totally recommend going here it’s an amazing and beautiful experience!
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966greggs
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TripAdvisor user rating 5.0 out of 5
Reviewed July 20, 2025 NEW
The crew at Hilton Head Helicopter Tours were great. Blake and Nestor went through all the paperwork and made our reservation for the following morning. Once we arrived it was a safety brief and walked us through on their scale map what to expect and see on our tour. Then off for some pre flight photos and on board our R44 helicopter. 47 years at Delta Air Lines and had never been in a helicopter it was a great experience. David our pilot was very knowledgeable, explained the R44 helicopter to us and was a great guide around the island. Blake, Nestor and David made our 45th anniversary a special occasion. Highly recommend this group and as a side note my BIL has flown with this group 3 times with great experiences.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Island Explorer Helicopter Tour

Where does the tour depart from?

The tour departs from Hilton Head Helicopter Tours located in Hilton Head Island Airport at 38 Gateway Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.

Is it scary?

No! Most passengers are a bit nervous prior to taking off, but after flying around for a few minutes they soon realize there was no need to worry. Each flight is smooth and stable unlike that of a roller coaster or amusement ride. Hilton Head Helicopter Tours have flown passengers from 9 months to 90 years old!

Can a large group all fly at once?

Each helicopter can seat up to three passengers at a time. If you have more than three passengers, no problem. They can split larger groups into multiple flights back to back.

Can I bring my camera?

Passengers are encouraged to bring a camera and get ready to take some amazing pictures! Please note that you will be asked to wait until you are inside the helicopter to start shooting. This is to prevent people from walking around the helicopter while the blades are spinning, and the engine is running.

Is there a weight limit?

Yes, Federal Aviation Regulations require a maximum passenger weight of 300 lbs. per person or 580 lbs. per group.

Are helicopters safe?

The answer is most definitely yes! Statistically, helicopters are among the safest modes of transportation. Hilton Head Helicopter takes pride in only hiring experienced and safe pilots with proven safety records. They have acquired 23 years of experience with a flawless safety record.