Salty Fin Charter
Salty Fin Charter
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!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
+4Customer rating
Customers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Jun 27, 2025
Special 2 hour trip for Donna Samulowitz
Couldn’t ask for a better captain
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.
We recently moved to Myrtle beach. We wanted to take a special trip to understand how about his size would navigate on the intracoastal...
Jul 28, 2025
4 Hour – Waterway / Dolphin Cruise
Boating on the inter coastal and ocean with Captain Doug.
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
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...
Captain replied
Aug 7, 2025
4 Hour – Waterway / Dolphin Cruise
Very accommodating
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!
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...
Captain replied
Jul 8, 2025
Special 3 hour trip for Kaitlin Mahaffy
Salty Fin Charter
Doug was great, the trip had everything that we needed and the ride was awesome! We had a great time.
Doug was great, the trip had everything that we needed and the ride was awesome! We had a great time.
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (7)
+4Customer rating
Customers claimed
Good experience
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Couldn’t ask for a better captain
Special 2 hour trip for Donna Samulowitz on June 27, 2025
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.
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...
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Boating on the inter coastal and ocean with Captain Doug.
4 Hour – Waterway / Dolphin Cruise on July 28, 2025
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
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
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Very accommodating
4 Hour – Waterway / Dolphin Cruise on August 7, 2025
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!
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!
Experience:
Equipment
Crew
Overall
Salty Fin Charter
Special 3 hour trip for Kaitlin Mahaffy on July 8, 2025
Doug was great, the trip had everything that we needed and the ride was awesome! We had a great time.
Doug was great, the trip had everything that we needed and the ride was awesome! We had a great time.