Salty Fin Charter
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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
6
5.0
/5
(4 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!
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Donna Samulowitz
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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.
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Patricia Rainer
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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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Joseph Keating
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Very accommodating
4 Hour – Waterway / Dolphin Cruise on August 7, 2025 • 6 adults
Captain Doug was very accommodating to our party of 6. He was able to get us the hours we wanted to boat and the places we wanted to go!
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August 7, 2025
Great time with you and your family!! Thanks again
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Kaitlin Mahaffy
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Salty Fin Charter
Special 3 hour trip for Kaitlin Mahaffy on July 8, 2025 • 2 adults
Doug was great, the trip had everything that we needed and the ride was awesome! We had a great time.
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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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Donna Samulowitz
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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.
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Patricia Rainer
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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!!
1
Joseph Keating
5.0
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Very accommodating
4 Hour – Waterway / Dolphin Cruise on August 7, 2025 • 6 adults
Captain Doug was very accommodating to our party of 6. He was able to get us the hours we wanted to boat and the places we wanted to go!
Response from Captain
August 7, 2025
Great time with you and your family!! Thanks again
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Kaitlin Mahaffy
5.0
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Salty Fin Charter
Special 3 hour trip for Kaitlin Mahaffy on July 8, 2025 • 2 adults
Doug was great, the trip had everything that we needed and the ride was awesome! We had a great time.
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What the boat is like
Boat category
Center console boatsBoat type
Center consoleBoat manufacturer
Hydra SportBoat Model
280 VectorYear built
2005Restored in
2022Boat length
28 ftCapacity
6 persons