Our family has been visiting Hilton Head Island for over 20 years, and this is by far the best thing we've ever done on vacation.
Alice D.
Hilton Head Watersports are a Live Oac specialty adventure, with our access to pristine backcountry waters just perfect for Tubing, Waterskiing, Wakeboarding and Kneeboarding. You can mix and match water sports activities all on the same trip, so there is something fun for everyone.

Watersports can be the whole focus of your excursion or just part of a customized adventure with Live Oac. One of our most popular trips is our signature DolphinTubing™ trip which includes plenty of tubing time and an opportunity to see dolphins.

First time skiing or boarding? No worries, beginners are welcome! Our watersports boat charter captains are talented instructors who will guide you through the learning process. We've taught thousands of people how to have fun on skis, boards, and tubes.

More experienced water ski and wakeboard enthusiasts will be just as comfortable. Live Oac captains are boarders and skiers who are just as selective as you might be when it comes to choosing the right water and giving you the best ride possible.

Get More Time On The Water!

A highlight of Watersports with Live Oac is our prime location. We are 10-15 minutes from superb ski & wakeboard locations in the quiet creeks of Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge. Our proximity to this area means you'll spend more time Skiing, Boarding, and Tubing and less time just "getting there and back."

The tree-lined creeks mean you'll have the best opportunity for calm water comfortable skiing. The trees provide excellent protection from Lowcountry winds and waves, so the water is perfect for all levels of watersports.

Due to the out of the way nature of this special spot, you will experience significantly less boat traffic than the busier locations on Hilton Head, like Broad Creek or Harbour Town and Calibogue Sound. We prefer the quiet waters of the wildlife refuge and think you will too.

Compare to departure locations on Broad Creek (Shelter Cove Marina or Palmetto Bay Marina), South Beach Marina or Harbour Town, and you'll see why Live Oac is the number one choice for towable watersports in the Lowcountry! Why spend half your trip just "getting there and back" when you could be having fun water skiing, wakeboarding, or tubing?

Hilton Head’s Best Watersports Things To Do:

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DolphinTubing™

One of the best things to do in Hilton Head, brought to you by Live Oac. Combines our two most popular summer activities, dolphin watching and tubing behind the boat!
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Watersports Combo™

Combine any number of watersports activities on one trip. Live Oac is Hilton Head’s premier watersports adventure company. There’s something for everyone!
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ZUP™ Boarding

First introduced to Hilton Head by Live Oac, this board combines other watersports all-in-one! Just about anyone can have a good time riding a ZUP!
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Tubing

Almost all ages can have fun being pulled behind the boat on a tube. Get on, hang on, and have fun!
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Waterskiing

Waterski with Hilton Head Island’s Adventure Professionals.™ No experience necessary. Get up, stand up!
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Wakeboarding

Whether your a first time wake boarder or an X-Games pro, we’ll show you a good time wake boarding in Hilton Head!
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Kneeboarding

A Live Oac Captains’ favorite! Kneeboarding is a great success with a wide range of ages and skill levels. Fun for the whole family!
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Wakesurfing

Stand and ride, don’t fight the tide! Wakesurf in Hilton Head on a ZUP™ Board, it’s a blast. Carve, slice, and jump the boat wake.
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  • DolphinTubing™
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    One of the best things to do in Hilton Head, brought to you by Live Oac. Combines our two most popular summer activities, dolphin watching and tubing behind the boat!
  • Tubing
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    Almost all ages can have fun being pulled behind the boat on a tube!
  • Wakeboarding
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    Whether your a first time wake boarder or an X-Games pro, we’ll show you a good time wake boarding in Hilton Head!
  • ZUP™ Boarding
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    First introduced to Hilton Head by Live Oac, this board combines other watersports all-in-one! Just about anyone can have a good time riding a ZUP!
  • Water Skiing
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    Waterski with Hilton Head Island’s Adventure Professionals.™ No experience necessary. Get up, stand up!

  • Kneeboarding
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    A Live Oac Captains’ favorite! Kneeboarding is a great success with a wide range of ages and skill levels. Fun for the whole family!

  • Watersports Combo™
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    Combine any number of watersports activities on one trip. Live Oac is Hilton Head’s premier watersports adventure company, offering the best in tubing, wake boarding, kneeboarding, waterskiing and ZUP™ boarding. There’s something for everyone!
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  • Guy standing up while ZUP Boarding on water
  • 2 kids tubing behind the boat
  • Water skier skiing at sunrise
  • Kids having fun tubing while giving thumbs up signal
  • Wakeboarder jumps while riding behind boat aerial view
  • Learning to ride a wakeboard during lessons in Hilton Head
  • Kneeboarding on ZUP board during watersports lesson