Drifter Excursions – Ricochet 

4.9/5 (118 reviews)
 86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, United States
4.9/5 (118 reviews)
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86 Helmsman Way
Hilton Head Island, SC, United States

Drifter Excursions welcomes you to the stunning waters of Hilton Head Island.

These waters are known for Blacktip, Bonnethead, Bull, Hammerhead, and Lemon Sharks, Whiting, Redfish and more – with any luck, they’ll make your reel scream. On the day of your trip, you’re likely to bottom fish using light or heavy tackle. Any fish caught on these trips will be released.

You’ll be casting lines from a 25’ Center console. The Ricochet is a Coast Guard-inspected vessel that is licensed to take up to 12 passengers. On these trips, up to 10 guests are allowed for your convenience. Rods, reels, and tackle are covered by the charter. Capt. Jennifer is happy to have kids aboard, so feel free to make a family day out of it!

A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work. There’s no need to buy a fishing license, so all you have to do is look forward to your trip!

A few items to bring include snacks, drinks, sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray), and a hat.  Alcohol is allowed in moderation, but you should avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles.

Drifter Excursions will make it easy for you to go fishing on Hilton Head Island. So, how about booking that trip?

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 118 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (194)

Family Fishing Trip
Thank you thank you!
Thank you thank you!
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Angler rating

111
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 118 reviews
Showing: 5 of 118 reviews
Allie W.
Allie W.
5.0/5

Aug 2, 2025

2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM)

Best excursion

VERIFIED
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We went out for a bachelorette party, a group of 7 girls. It was the highlight of our weekend get away! We all got to reel in a shark each and even had a few break the line! We left definitely wishing we did 3 hours! I would recommend this to any family, group of friends or even just a couple wanting to catch some sharks! We got 2 black tips, 1 Atlantic point nose and 4 hammerheads! Ricky and the captain were amazing and so engaging while being very hands on! “ GET IT RICKY” we will hands down be back!

We went out for a bachelorette party, a group of 7 girls. It was the highlight of our weekend get away! We all got to reel in...  

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 Allie W. recommends Drifter Excursions – Ricochet
 Allie W. recommends Drifter Excursions – Ricochet
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 2, 2025
Thank you, Allie! It was great having you all aboard!

Trish G.
Trish G.
5.0/5

Aug 7, 2025

2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (PM)

Thank you thank you!

VERIFIED
NEW

Captain Jennifer & Ricky were absolutely incredible! So patient, kind & thoughtful. They made sure everyone (including the 6 kids we brought) felt success on this charter! The time was absolutely perfect! 2 hours was great for the kiddos! Obviously adults could have gone longer, but it was a perfect intro to fishing for them! We cannot say enough positive about this experience and everyone said it was the highlight of the 7 day trip to Hilton head! 🎣

Captain Jennifer & Ricky were absolutely incredible! So patient, kind & thoughtful. They made sure everyone (including the 6 kids...  

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 Trish G. recommends Drifter Excursions – Ricochet
 Trish G. recommends Drifter Excursions – Ricochet
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 8, 2025
Thank you, Trish! It was great having you all out on our boat!

Jason T.
Jason T.
5.0/5

Jul 31, 2025

2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM)

Great 🦈 trip!

VERIFIED
NEW

Our fishing excursion was the highlight of our trip to Hilton Head. Ricky and Captain Jennifer were fantastic and very patient with us as inexperienced fishermen and with our kids. The children caught several types of sharks, and we also encountered a crab and a ray. On our way back to the marina, the kids were already eager to go out again. I highly recommend this fishing charter!

Our fishing excursion was the highlight of our trip to Hilton Head. Ricky and Captain Jennifer were fantastic and very patient...  

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 Jason T. recommends Drifter Excursions – Ricochet
 Jason T. recommends Drifter Excursions – Ricochet
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 1, 2025
Thank you, Jason! See you all next year!

Jason N.
Jason N.
5.0/5

Jul 25, 2025

2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM)

Easy Friday morning with the family

VERIFIED
NEW

Captain Jennifer and Ricky took great care of us on the Friday morning shark charter. On time and well prepared, we departed ahead of schedule, got our bait fish caught and were set up catching sharks in a jiffy. Great conversation and the kids had a great time! Definitely recommend this charter while in Hilton Head.

Captain Jennifer and Ricky took great care of us on the Friday morning shark charter. On time and well prepared, we departed ahead...  

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 Jason N. recommends Drifter Excursions – Ricochet
 Jason N. recommends Drifter Excursions – Ricochet
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 25, 2025
Thank you, Jason! We hope to see you again next year!

Christy M.
Christy M.
5.0/5

Jul 9, 2025

2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM)

Great people and a great time!

VERIFIED

We were visiting Tybee island and decided to go on a shark fishing trip while we were there but couldn’t find a boat that could take all 8 of us out at once so we booked with them at Hilton Head and made the drive. It was worth the trip! We caught several different kinds of sharks and the kids and adults all had a good time despite the intense heat today. We even saw some dolphins on the way back to the marina. The crew was super friendly and knowledgable. We would book again.

We were visiting Tybee island and decided to go on a shark fishing trip while we were there but couldn’t find a boat that could...  

Captain replied
 Christy M. recommends Drifter Excursions – Ricochet
 Christy M. recommends Drifter Excursions – Ricochet
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 10, 2025
Thank you, Christy! It was great having you all out fishing with us!

Trip availability and prices

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2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM)
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US $440 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM)
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2 Hour Trip, starts at 10:15 AM
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US $440 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (PM)
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2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
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US $440 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
3 hr Spring time Fishing Cruise(AM)
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $530 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
3 hr Spring time Fishing Cruise(PM)
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US $530 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
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US $540 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
3 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (PM)
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
Seasonal trip Apr 15 - Nov 24 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $540 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
3 hr Kid's Fishing Experience (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Aug 11 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat)
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US $590 
Entire boat: up to 10 people
3 hr Kid's Fishing Experience (PM)
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 12:45 PM
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US $590 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 118 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (194)

Family Fishing Trip
Thank you thank you!
Thank you thank you!
+191

Angler rating

111
6
0
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

98%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

97%

Showing 1 - 5 of 118 reviews
Showing: 5 of 118 reviews
Allie W.
Allie W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best excursion

VERIFIED
NEW

2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) on August 2, 2025

We went out for a bachelorette party, a group of 7 girls. It was the highlight of our weekend get away! We all got to reel in a shark each and even had a few break the line! We left definitely wishing we did 3 hours! I would recommend this to any family, group of friends or even just a couple wanting to catch some sharks! We got 2 black tips, 1 Atlantic point nose and 4 hammerheads! Ricky and the captain were amazing and so engaging while being very hands on! “ GET IT RICKY” we will hands down be back!

We went out for a bachelorette party, a group of 7 girls. It was the highlight of our weekend get away! We all got to reel in a shark each and even had a few break the line! We left definitely wishing we did 3 hours! I would recommend this to any family, group of friends or even just a couple wanting to catch some sharks! We got 2 black tips, 1 Atlantic point nose and 4 hammerheads! Ricky and the captain were amazing and so engaging while being very hands on! “ GET IT RICKY” we will hands down...  

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 Allie W. recommends Drifter Excursions – Ricochet
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 2, 2025
Thank you, Allie! It was great having you all aboard!

Trish G.
Trish G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Thank you thank you!

VERIFIED
NEW

2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (PM) on August 7, 2025

Captain Jennifer & Ricky were absolutely incredible! So patient, kind & thoughtful. They made sure everyone (including the 6 kids we brought) felt success on this charter! The time was absolutely perfect! 2 hours was great for the kiddos! Obviously adults could have gone longer, but it was a perfect intro to fishing for them! We cannot say enough positive about this experience and everyone said it was the highlight of the 7 day trip to Hilton head! 🎣

Captain Jennifer & Ricky were absolutely incredible! So patient, kind & thoughtful. They made sure everyone (including the 6 kids we brought) felt success on this charter! The time was absolutely perfect! 2 hours was great for the kiddos! Obviously adults could have gone longer, but it was a perfect intro to fishing for them! We cannot say enough positive about this experience and everyone said it was the highlight of the 7 day trip to Hilton head! 🎣  

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 Trish G. recommends Drifter Excursions – Ricochet
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 8, 2025
Thank you, Trish! It was great having you all out on our boat!

Jason T.
Jason T.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great 🦈 trip!

VERIFIED
NEW

2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) on July 31, 2025

Our fishing excursion was the highlight of our trip to Hilton Head. Ricky and Captain Jennifer were fantastic and very patient with us as inexperienced fishermen and with our kids. The children caught several types of sharks, and we also encountered a crab and a ray. On our way back to the marina, the kids were already eager to go out again. I highly recommend this fishing charter!

Our fishing excursion was the highlight of our trip to Hilton Head. Ricky and Captain Jennifer were fantastic and very patient with us as inexperienced fishermen and with our kids. The children caught several types of sharks, and we also encountered a crab and a ray. On our way back to the marina, the kids were already eager to go out again. I highly recommend this fishing charter!  

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 Jason T. recommends Drifter Excursions – Ricochet
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on August 1, 2025
Thank you, Jason! See you all next year!

Jason N.
Jason N.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Easy Friday morning with the family

VERIFIED
NEW

2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) on July 25, 2025

Captain Jennifer and Ricky took great care of us on the Friday morning shark charter. On time and well prepared, we departed ahead of schedule, got our bait fish caught and were set up catching sharks in a jiffy. Great conversation and the kids had a great time! Definitely recommend this charter while in Hilton Head.

Captain Jennifer and Ricky took great care of us on the Friday morning shark charter. On time and well prepared, we departed ahead of schedule, got our bait fish caught and were set up catching sharks in a jiffy. Great conversation and the kids had a great time! Definitely recommend this charter while in Hilton Head.  

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 Jason N. recommends Drifter Excursions – Ricochet
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 25, 2025
Thank you, Jason! We hope to see you again next year!

Christy M.
Christy M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great people and a great time!

VERIFIED

2 Hour Trip – Shark Fishing (AM) on July 9, 2025

We were visiting Tybee island and decided to go on a shark fishing trip while we were there but couldn’t find a boat that could take all 8 of us out at once so we booked with them at Hilton Head and made the drive. It was worth the trip! We caught several different kinds of sharks and the kids and adults all had a good time despite the intense heat today. We even saw some dolphins on the way back to the marina. The crew was super friendly and knowledgable. We would book again.

We were visiting Tybee island and decided to go on a shark fishing trip while we were there but couldn’t find a boat that could take all 8 of us out at once so we booked with them at Hilton Head and made the drive. It was worth the trip! We caught several different kinds of sharks and the kids and adults all had a good time despite the intense heat today. We even saw some dolphins on the way back to the marina. The crew was super friendly and knowledgable. We would book again.  

 Christy M. recommends Drifter Excursions – Ricochet
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 10, 2025
Thank you, Christy! It was great having you all out fishing with us!

FAQs about Drifter Excursions – Ricochet

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
2022
Boat manufacturer
C-Hawk
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
25 knots
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