Salty Fin Charter

5.0/5 (7 reviews)

1407 13th Avenue North, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, United States–

Salty Fin Charter

North Myrtle Beach, SC, United States

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28 feet

5.0/5 (7 reviews)

Hop aboard the Salty Fin Charter – a sleek and fully restored 2005 Hydra-Sports 2800 Vector Center Console, ready to take you on an unforgettable adventure from North Myrtle Beach! Powered by twin 250HP Mercury outboards, this vessel combines serious speed (up to 52 knots!) with comfort and functionality, making it perfect for both laid-back cruising and thrilling open-water runs.

With space for up to six guests, Salty Fin is your ideal ride for dolphin watching, sandbar hopping, scenic boat tours, and lively booze cruises. Your experienced local captain, Doug Illing, knows all the best spots and hidden gems along the coast to make your trip one to remember.

Kick back with your favorite tunes thanks to the onboard sound system, and enjoy thoughtful features like a baitwell, fishfinder, rod holders, and an onboard toilet for added convenience. Alcohol, swimming, and kids are all welcome!

Safety is top priority, with life jackets, GPS, chart plotter, sonar, VHF radio, and more ready to ensure peace of mind throughout your journey.

Limited availability – book your spot today and experience North Myrtle Beach from the best seat in town!

Safety is top priority, with life jackets, GPS, chart plotter, sonar, VHF radio, and more ready to ensure peace of mind throughout your journey.

Limited availability – book your spot today and experience North Myrtle Beach from the best seat in town!

Popular features

Child Friendly

Popular features

Child Friendly

Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

(7 reviews)

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Experience

Customers' gallery (14)

All reviews (7)

Showing 1 – 5 of 7 reviews

Melissa Morandi

New York, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Amazing morning!

4 Hour – Waterway / Dolphin Cruise on June 24, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain Doug is the absolute best! He is very knowledgeable about the area. He really listened to what we were hoping to do and far exceeded our expectations! We went to bird island to do a little swimming and exploring, then out to the ocean to look for dolphins and had the most relaxing cruise through the waterway! The boat was very nice, clean and comfortable. We will be back again next year. My son declared this “The Best day ever”! Thank you Captain Doug!

Response from Captain

June 25, 2026

Thats AWESOME to hear- just made my day knowing little man had the best day ever!! thanks so much Melissa and look forward to doing it again

Carolyn Mallon

New Hampshire, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Great day out!

4 Hour – Waterway / Dolphin Cruise on July 19, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

Capt. Doug was a blast. He took my family on a 4 hour cruise with my mother, sister, and niece for a birthday celebration and we swam at Bird Island. Doug was friendly, easygoing, and very good with my niece and her grandma. Would definitely recommend!

Response from Captain

July 19, 2026

THANKS Carolyn, it was a great Birthday party cruise for Cookie!!!

Shelby Adams

North Carolina, US

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Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Best boat trip!!!

6 Hour – Sandbar Cruise on June 5, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain Doug took us to a private island where we got to swim around. He was helpful and knowledgeable. He also gave us space to explore and swim. It was so much fun! Definitely book with captain Doug!

Response from Captain

June 6, 2026

Thanks Shelby- it was so much fun. I cant wait to do it again.

Donna Samulowitz

San Antonio, TX, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Couldn’t ask for a better captain

Special 2 hour trip for Donna Samulowitz on June 27, 2025 • 2 adults

We recently moved to Myrtle beach. We wanted to take a special trip to understand how about his size would navigate on the intracoastal waterway. Doug couldn’t have been nicer and more educational on our first journey on the ICW. He showed us how to get from his area to where we have a slip  in Grande Dunes. Pointing out Ricky areas, slow wake zones, etc.   And then also showed us how to navigate all the way to Little River where you could park your boat and hang out.  Along the way he pointed out great restaurants and so forth. He’s just a great guy and I would highly recommend taking a charter with Captain Doug. He’s the best.

Patricia Rainer

New Jersey, US

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Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Boating on the inter coastal and ocean with Captain Doug.

4 Hour – Waterway / Dolphin Cruise on July 28, 2025 • 2 adults

We loved our day with Captain Doug. He gave us a tour of the area and then brought us to a great spot to swim. After that, we were surrounded by a group of dolphin that played in the area for at least 20 minutes. What an awesome experience. I highly recommend you book with Captain Doug

Response from Captain

July 29, 2025

Great time on the boat with you and your family… thanks for the nice remarks!! 

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4 Hour – Waterway / Dolphin Cruise

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $450

Private tour: up to 6 people

US $450

Private tour: up to 6 people

6 Hour – Sandbar Cruise

FREE Cancellation 3 days notice

6 hour trip starts at 9:00 AM

US $650

Private tour: up to 6 people

US $650

Private tour: up to 6 people

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Customer reviews

Rating

5.0

(7 reviews)

5.0

Boat & equipment

5.0

Captain & crew

5.0

Experience

Customers' gallery (14)

All reviews (7)

Showing 1 – 5 of 7 reviews

Melissa Morandi

New York, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Amazing morning!

4 Hour – Waterway / Dolphin Cruise on June 24, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain Doug is the absolute best! He is very knowledgeable about the area. He really listened to what we were hoping to do and far exceeded our expectations! We went to bird island to do a little swimming and exploring, then out to the ocean to look for dolphins and had the most relaxing cruise through the waterway! The boat was very nice, clean and comfortable. We will be back again next year. My son declared this “The Best day ever”! Thank you Captain Doug!

Response from Captain

June 25, 2026

Thats AWESOME to hear- just made my day knowing little man had the best day ever!! thanks so much Melissa and look forward to doing it again

Carolyn Mallon

New Hampshire, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Great day out!

4 Hour – Waterway / Dolphin Cruise on July 19, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

Capt. Doug was a blast. He took my family on a 4 hour cruise with my mother, sister, and niece for a birthday celebration and we swam at Bird Island. Doug was friendly, easygoing, and very good with my niece and her grandma. Would definitely recommend!

Response from Captain

July 19, 2026

THANKS Carolyn, it was a great Birthday party cruise for Cookie!!!

Shelby Adams

North Carolina, US

Member since 2026

5.0

Verified

Best boat trip!!!

6 Hour – Sandbar Cruise on June 5, 2026 • 2 adults • 2 children

Captain Doug took us to a private island where we got to swim around. He was helpful and knowledgeable. He also gave us space to explore and swim. It was so much fun! Definitely book with captain Doug!

Response from Captain

June 6, 2026

Thanks Shelby- it was so much fun. I cant wait to do it again.

Donna Samulowitz

San Antonio, TX, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Couldn’t ask for a better captain

Special 2 hour trip for Donna Samulowitz on June 27, 2025 • 2 adults

We recently moved to Myrtle beach. We wanted to take a special trip to understand how about his size would navigate on the intracoastal waterway. Doug couldn’t have been nicer and more educational on our first journey on the ICW. He showed us how to get from his area to where we have a slip  in Grande Dunes. Pointing out Ricky areas, slow wake zones, etc.   And then also showed us how to navigate all the way to Little River where you could park your boat and hang out.  Along the way he pointed out great restaurants and so forth. He’s just a great guy and I would highly recommend taking a charter with Captain Doug. He’s the best.

Patricia Rainer

New Jersey, US

Member since 2025

5.0

Verified

Boating on the inter coastal and ocean with Captain Doug.

4 Hour – Waterway / Dolphin Cruise on July 28, 2025 • 2 adults

We loved our day with Captain Doug. He gave us a tour of the area and then brought us to a great spot to swim. After that, we were surrounded by a group of dolphin that played in the area for at least 20 minutes. What an awesome experience. I highly recommend you book with Captain Doug

Response from Captain

July 29, 2025

Great time on the boat with you and your family… thanks for the nice remarks!! 

FAQs about Salty Fin Charter

What the boat is like

Boat category

Center console boats

Boat type

Center console

Boat manufacturer

Hydra Sport

Boat Model

280 Vector

Year built

2005

Restored in

2022

Boat length

28 ft

Capacity

6 persons

Engine model

Mercury

Max crusing speed

52 knots

2 x 250HP

Engine Type

Outboard

Fuel Type

Gas

Number of toilets

1 toilet

Boat category

Center console boats

Boat type

Center console

Boat manufacturer

Hydra Sport

Boat Model

280 Vector

Year built

2005

Restored in

2022

Boat length

28 ft

Capacity

6 persons

Salty Fin Charter

Customer reviews

Rating

Customers' gallery (14)

All reviews (7)

Trip availability and prices

Customer reviews

Rating

Customers' gallery (14)

All reviews (7)

FAQs about Salty Fin Charter

What the boat is like

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