Aqua Excursions 

4.9/5 (447 reviews)
 Jenkins Island Road 43, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, United States

Aqua Excursions 

4.9/5 (447)
 Angler's Choice
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Jenkins Island Road 43
Hilton Head Island, SC, United States

Experience the best fishing the Lowcountry has to offer as you cruise through the beautiful waters of Hilton Head Island. Conveniently based at Hilton Head Harbor RV Resort and Marina, Aqua Excursions, and Captain Kurt Jeter, a Veteran United States Marine and Master Captain, will ensure you have an enjoyable and productive day on the water.

Your fishing vessel for the day will be a 17’ Bulls Bay flats boat known as the “Aqua-01.” Powered by a 90 HP Yamaha outboard, the Aqua-01 has a max cruising speed of 35 knots, so you can rest assured you won’t be wasting any time getting to your fishing spot. Fully equipped with navigation, communication, and fish-finding electronics, along with all required safety equipment, Aqua-01 has every feature you’ll need for a safe and bountiful day of fishing.

Captain Kurt specializes in a variety of styles of saltwater fishing and welcomes anglers of all skill levels. From the beginner to the pro angler, your Captain is committed to adapting to every client’s needs and goals. He uses only the best tackle, gear, and equipment, and cuts no corners to ensure you get your money’s worth.

Thanks to the diversity of fish that Hilton Head Island has to offer, you’ll have an opportunity to land numerous species including the island’s signature catch, the redfish. Fish the backwaters for big reds, sea trout, black drum, sheepshead, and flounder, or ease into the nearshore waters and test your skill with the Spanish Mackerel, the seasonal cobia or tarpon, and numerous shark species.

Along with your fishing tackle, also included with each of these trips is your fishing license, plenty of bait, and bottled waters. All you’ll need to bring along is any food you desire, some sunscreen and your sunglasses, and you’ll be ready for an experience you’ll never forget!

Let Aqua Excursions take you on an unforgettable journey!

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Rating

4.9
447 reviews
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5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (1236)

An evening on the water with Captain Kurt Jeter
An evening on the water with Captain Kurt Jeter
An evening on the water with Captain Kurt Jeter
An evening on the water with Captain Kurt Jeter
An evening on the water with Captain Kurt Jeter
An evening on the water with Captain Kurt Jeter
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What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

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James Allen
James Allen
Hilton Head Island, SC
5.0
An evening on the water with Captain Kurt Jeter
2 Hour Beginner Inshore - Noon on August 7, 2025
Denise and I had a fantastic 2 hour fishing trip with Captain Kurt. As a fellow veteran, Kurt and I exchanged some military stories as he rode us out to one of his favorite locations. After hearing about all that he's been through, this man is a true testament to the fortitude of the human body and the will of the human mind to heal and persevere through even the worst things that life can throw at you. Kurt has an uplifting personality and just a super demeanor. I personally wasn't feeling my best just before it was time to start our fishing charter. However, we were celebrating Denise's 50th birthday and she loves to fish, so I sucked it up and got on the boat. Kurt put us on to fish within minutes of anchoring the boat. Denise wanted to catch a red fish and a black drum. Captain Kurt exceeded our expectations, we caught multiple local species including red fish, black drum, pinfish, croaker, whiting and sting rays. By the end of our trip, I was feeling good again. Denise was ecstatic that she got to catch both of the fish she set out to get. It was truly a great outing. Captain Kurt was not just a charter guide. He is truly a consummate professional and an all around great human being. We made a new friend in Hilton Head and it was like going fishing with my brother. We both can't recommend Captain Kurt enough and we are both looking forward to our next trip out on the water with him!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
Response from Captain
September 7, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review sir! Fishing with the likes of you and Denise is what makes it all worth it! I had a wonderful time with you two, and am looking forward to our “friends trip” next! Until then, you guys continue living the dream, and tight lines!🎣
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Megan Markovic
Megan Markovic
5.0
Verified
Highlight of our trip!
2 Hour Beginner Shark Trip - Noon on April 25, 20253 adults
This was my second time fishing with Captain Kurt, and once again, it was an unforgettable experience. I wanted to treat my dad and friend to a memorable fishing trip, so I immediately booked with Aqua Excursions. We chose the two-hour beginner shark fishing trip. Although the first hour was slow, Captain Kurt didn’t give up—he took us to a new spot and made sure each of us landed a shark, even extending our time on the water to make it happen. Captain Kurt’s deep knowledge of the area and the sharks we caught added so much to the trip, but what truly stood out were his incredible stories and passion for what he does. He’s not just a great guide—you’ll leave feeling like you’ve made a new friend. We can’t thank him enough and are already looking forward to our next outing with him. Captain Kurt, please write that book—we’d be first in line to read it!
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Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Response from Captain
May 11, 2025
Thank you Megan! Your outstanding feedback is truly appreciated, and I look forward to fishing with you guys again soon! And if I do write that book, you are definitely going to be the ghost writer! Tight lines!🎣
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Will Thiede
Will Thiede
5.0
Verified
Great Inshore Trip with Captain Kurt!
4 Hour Inshore Trip - Morning on June 30, 20252 adults
Thank you, Captain Kurt, for a wonderful morning inshore fishing trip! We had a great time and caught a variety of fish, including Redfish, Pinfish, Black Drum, Stingray, Flounder, Black Bass, and Toadfish. I highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a fun and memorable experience. Thanks again, Captain Kurt!
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Response from Captain
July 22, 2025
Thank you, Will! What a day we had! I hope to see you guys again soon. Until then, tight lines!🎣
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Tatsuo Shirane
Tatsuo Shirane
4.7
Verified
Perfect trip for our 8 year old grandson’s first time fishing on a boat!
2 Hour Bridge Fishing - Noon on April 18, 20252 adults1 child
We took our 8 year old grandson for his first fishing trip on a boat. We stayed in-shore so the water wasn’t rough, and we caught several types of fish. Captain Kurt was great with our grandson, showing him how to bottom fish with shrimp bait. On the way back he took us through the marsh so my grandson could look for alligators; we didn’t see any, but he got to take the helm for a few minutes. Overall, a great trip.
Response from Captain
May 11, 2025
Thank you Tatsuo for the great review! I enjoyed fishing with you guys and look forward to doing it again soon! Until then, tight lines!🎣
1
Andrea Martenson
Andrea Martenson
Raleigh, NC
5.0
3hour Shark trip
3 Hour Night Shark Adventure on June 21, 2025
My family and I could not say enough amazing things about Captain Kurt! My sons 13th Birthday was the most memorable birthfay all because of Captain Kurt! Honest, fun and respectful! We are already looking T the calendar for the next adventure. Choose Aqua Excursions and you will never be disappointed
Response from Captain
July 20, 2025
Thank you, Andrea! I had an amazing time with you guys and can’t wait to fish with y’all again! Tell Joey to come see me! Tight lines!🎣
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Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Beginner Inshore - Noon
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2 Hour Trip
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US $375
Entire boat: up to 3 people
2 Hour Beginner Shark Trip - Noon
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
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Apr 1 - Oct 1
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US $375
Entire boat: up to 3 people
2 Hour Bridge Fishing - Noon
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2 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
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US $375
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour Inshore Trip - Morning
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 Hour Trip
starts at 9:00 AM
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US $475
Entire boat: up to 3 people
3 Hour Inshore Trip - Afternoon
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3 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
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US $475
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Inshore Trip - Morning
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4 Hour Trip
starts at 8:00 AM
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US $575
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Inshore Trip - Afternoon
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US $575
Entire boat: up to 3 people
6 Hour Inshore/Nearshore
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6 Hour Trip
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US $775
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.9
447 reviews
5
428
4
15
3
3
2
0
1
0
5.0
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (1236)

An evening on the water with Captain Kurt Jeter
An evening on the water with Captain Kurt Jeter
An evening on the water with Captain Kurt Jeter
An evening on the water with Captain Kurt Jeter
An evening on the water with Captain Kurt Jeter
An evening on the water with Captain Kurt Jeter
+1230

What anglers say

99%
Great experience
99%
Family friendly
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
99%
Recommended
84%
Caught fish

All reviews (447)

Filter
Showing 15 of 447 reviews
James Allen
James Allen
Hilton Head Island, SC
5.0
An evening on the water with Captain Kurt Jeter
2 Hour Beginner Inshore - Noon on August 7, 2025
Denise and I had a fantastic 2 hour fishing trip with Captain Kurt. As a fellow veteran, Kurt and I exchanged some military stories as he rode us out to one of his favorite locations. After hearing about all that he's been through, this man is a true testament to the fortitude of the human body and the will of the human mind to heal and persevere through even the worst things that life can throw at you. Kurt has an uplifting personality and just a super demeanor. I personally wasn't feeling my best just before it was time to start our fishing charter. However, we were celebrating Denise's 50th birthday and she loves to fish, so I sucked it up and got on the boat. Kurt put us on to fish within minutes of anchoring the boat. Denise wanted to catch a red fish and a black drum. Captain Kurt exceeded our expectations, we caught multiple local species including red fish, black drum, pinfish, croaker, whiting and sting rays. By the end of our trip, I was feeling good again. Denise was ecstatic that she got to catch both of the fish she set out to get. It was truly a great outing. Captain Kurt was not just a charter guide. He is truly a consummate professional and an all around great human being. We made a new friend in Hilton Head and it was like going fishing with my brother. We both can't recommend Captain Kurt enough and we are both looking forward to our next trip out on the water with him!
Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
Response from Captain
September 7, 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review sir! Fishing with the likes of you and Denise is what makes it all worth it! I had a wonderful time with you two, and am looking forward to our “friends trip” next! Until then, you guys continue living the dream, and tight lines!🎣
1
Megan Markovic
Megan Markovic
5.0
Verified
Highlight of our trip!
2 Hour Beginner Shark Trip - Noon on April 25, 20253 adults
This was my second time fishing with Captain Kurt, and once again, it was an unforgettable experience. I wanted to treat my dad and friend to a memorable fishing trip, so I immediately booked with Aqua Excursions. We chose the two-hour beginner shark fishing trip. Although the first hour was slow, Captain Kurt didn’t give up—he took us to a new spot and made sure each of us landed a shark, even extending our time on the water to make it happen. Captain Kurt’s deep knowledge of the area and the sharks we caught added so much to the trip, but what truly stood out were his incredible stories and passion for what he does. He’s not just a great guide—you’ll leave feeling like you’ve made a new friend. We can’t thank him enough and are already looking forward to our next outing with him. Captain Kurt, please write that book—we’d be first in line to read it!
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Reported catch:
Blacktip Shark
Response from Captain
May 11, 2025
Thank you Megan! Your outstanding feedback is truly appreciated, and I look forward to fishing with you guys again soon! And if I do write that book, you are definitely going to be the ghost writer! Tight lines!🎣
1
Will Thiede
Will Thiede
5.0
Verified
Great Inshore Trip with Captain Kurt!
4 Hour Inshore Trip - Morning on June 30, 20252 adults
Thank you, Captain Kurt, for a wonderful morning inshore fishing trip! We had a great time and caught a variety of fish, including Redfish, Pinfish, Black Drum, Stingray, Flounder, Black Bass, and Toadfish. I highly recommend this trip to anyone looking for a fun and memorable experience. Thanks again, Captain Kurt!
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Response from Captain
July 22, 2025
Thank you, Will! What a day we had! I hope to see you guys again soon. Until then, tight lines!🎣
1
Tatsuo Shirane
Tatsuo Shirane
4.7
Verified
Perfect trip for our 8 year old grandson’s first time fishing on a boat!
2 Hour Bridge Fishing - Noon on April 18, 20252 adults1 child
We took our 8 year old grandson for his first fishing trip on a boat. We stayed in-shore so the water wasn’t rough, and we caught several types of fish. Captain Kurt was great with our grandson, showing him how to bottom fish with shrimp bait. On the way back he took us through the marsh so my grandson could look for alligators; we didn’t see any, but he got to take the helm for a few minutes. Overall, a great trip.
Response from Captain
May 11, 2025
Thank you Tatsuo for the great review! I enjoyed fishing with you guys and look forward to doing it again soon! Until then, tight lines!🎣
1
Andrea Martenson
Andrea Martenson
Raleigh, NC
5.0
3hour Shark trip
3 Hour Night Shark Adventure on June 21, 2025
My family and I could not say enough amazing things about Captain Kurt! My sons 13th Birthday was the most memorable birthfay all because of Captain Kurt! Honest, fun and respectful! We are already looking T the calendar for the next adventure. Choose Aqua Excursions and you will never be disappointed
Response from Captain
July 20, 2025
Thank you, Andrea! I had an amazing time with you guys and can’t wait to fish with y’all again! Tell Joey to come see me! Tight lines!🎣
1

FAQs about Aqua Excursions

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
3 persons
Boat length
17 ft
Year built
2018
Boat manufacturer
Bulls Bay
Boat type
Flats boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots
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