Native Son Adventures
Native Son Adventures
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- As seen on ESPN AND TRAVEL CHANNEL - Fishing , Sharks teeth hunting, shell collecting, Surfing camps, Crabbing, Shrimping -TIKI BOAT TOURS! customized Eco-tours... No one does it like a Native.!
Hilton Head, South Carolina
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George G
North Bellmore, NY8 contributions
May 2020 • Family
This is the best fishing charter we’ve ever been on! We’ve been on tons of fishing charters all over the country and Caribbean and Byron is by far, hands down, the BEST! We planned on going out once with a private charter during our visit to Hilton Head but Byron was so friendly, fun and knowledgeable that we ended up going out 4 times. He had us smiling from the moment we started walking onto the dock the first time we met him up until the end of our last fishing trip. We did one early morning top water sea trout trip that was so exciting and had our blood pumping where we caught tons of sea trout, a redfish and a bluefish. We also did an off shore trip that we caught kingfish, cobia, Black Sea bass, red snapper, pin fish, blue fish, multiple 3-4 ft sharks, multiple false albacore and a 300 lb bull shark. We saw a bunch of dolphins and sea turtles as well. Epic fishing!! Another trip we went to Daufuskie Island rented golf carts and went exploring and pond hoping for largemouth bass and we had tons of action. The last trip we did was a shell and shark tooth hunting trip with the whole family (6 of us) and took home some of the coolest shells we’ve ever seen followed by another Daufuskie island exploring adventure where we caught more largemouth bass than we can handle and had a fantastic lunch and some great local cocktails. I told my teenaged boys that they can learn a lot about life from a person like Byron and should pay close attention! He’s the most knowledgeable fisherman I’ve ever met and an all around great guy! His positive energy and happiness is contagious. He clearly loves what he does and has a passion for the water and life. We will be back to Hilton Head just to fish with Byron if not for all of the other reasons to visit this beautiful plush island. I read once…If you find joy everywhere you go, you are the joy. This is the way I feel about Byron and his operation. The memories we made with Byron will last a lifetime!
Written June 2, 2020
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Brian F
1 contribution
May 2020
We've used CPT Byron,s services before when we (me 56 son 18) Were his first FOIL SURF CLASS . It was so awesome to be able to do that day with CPT Sewells vast experience.
We since have moved to Hilton Head and our son is home from college. Byron was slam tight booked for a long time but as I was hanging up he said “you know what” are you available tomorrow night at 7:00pm? I said absolutely and it was a date,
Again, on his new twin engine boat, we went out. Native Son now having dock space at Shelter Cove we happen to be right next door. The most beautiful sunset. Saw dolphins, manta-ray’s and alot more. Decided to go to defuskie. Got a few beverages and finished watching the sun going down. Perfect. On the way back he showed us all his shark teeth and other relics discovered throughout the years and giving us a history and description of what we were seeing.
Once again the trip itself of course is totally worth it but Cpt Byron is passionate about what he does and that is what makes it, above all else, the most anyone could ever hope for in getting the most beautiful visuals and memories out of a trip like this.
Thanks again CPT Byron
We since have moved to Hilton Head and our son is home from college. Byron was slam tight booked for a long time but as I was hanging up he said “you know what” are you available tomorrow night at 7:00pm? I said absolutely and it was a date,
Again, on his new twin engine boat, we went out. Native Son now having dock space at Shelter Cove we happen to be right next door. The most beautiful sunset. Saw dolphins, manta-ray’s and alot more. Decided to go to defuskie. Got a few beverages and finished watching the sun going down. Perfect. On the way back he showed us all his shark teeth and other relics discovered throughout the years and giving us a history and description of what we were seeing.
Once again the trip itself of course is totally worth it but Cpt Byron is passionate about what he does and that is what makes it, above all else, the most anyone could ever hope for in getting the most beautiful visuals and memories out of a trip like this.
Thanks again CPT Byron
Written May 25, 2020
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Dargarov
Milford, MI22 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
Had a great day out on the water with Native Son Adventures. My family (me, wife and two daughters (20 & 19) are novices to ocean fishing but Captain John was great...patiently explaining the do’s and don’ts of how to handle the rod & reel and helping us land several small bull sharks, a really big bonnet head shark, a huge stingray and a couple of other smaller fish. Saw several dolphins along the way and even ran into ‘Nick’ the professional beggar dolphin (according to local legend). We had a great time and will definitely book Native Son Adventures again the next time we want to head out to sea and do some fishing!
Written July 10, 2020
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Sounds like a great adventure! Thank you for spending your families time with us!
Written July 19, 2020
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Katie Silver
1 contribution
Oct 2020
We took a 4 hour trip around Hilton Head, Daufuskie, and into the Savannah River to hunt for Shark's teeth and it was a phenomenal experience! On top of finding many shark's teeth, Captain Byron identified fossilized bone and turtle shells for us as well, which was an unexpected delight. He was extremely knowledgeable about wildlife and pointed out several pods of dolphins and told us about local history, as well as identifying birds. The trip was thrilling for all of us - age range 2 to 73! My favorite part was that I saw Captain Byron check that my 2 year old was holding on and steady every single time he changed speeds. We will definitely make another trip with native sun - would be really fun for a birthday party.
Written October 20, 2020
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Thanks for the kind words! Hope to see you all again soon ! Happy New Year!
Written December 29, 2020
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AParadiseinthePines
Knoxville, TN34 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Byron took our family out on New Years Day for a 4 hour boat tour looking for shark teeth and megladon teeth and it turned out to be the highlight of our holiday vacation. I was a little worried at first that the trip might be too long or boring for our 7 year old daughter but she enjoyed it just as much as our older two kids. Byron was the first to find a shark tooth and a megladon tooth so I was skeptical and thought maybe he “found” the two items he could have brought brought with him, but he definitely proved me wrong when we went to the second site because all 5 of us at least found one megladon tooth and a mako or great white shark tooth on our own. It turned out to be an epic adventure topped off with a beautiful sunset ride back into HHI. It will be something we remember forever with treasures to keep forever. The kids are already talking about what we can do with Captain Byron on our next trip - surfing school, shark hunting, or more megladon tooth searching?? It all sounds fun and whatever we choose, I’m confident Byron will not disappoint. Thanks for such great memories Byron!!
Written January 10, 2020
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What a start to
Our year! Thank you for giving us a go!
Written January 11, 2020
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Jim Lawlor
3 contributions
Jun 2020
Great morning trip this past Sunday....Captain Nick was ready to go as soon as we got there and we were able to maximize our time out on the water. Very knowledgeable about all that Hilton Head has to offer on the water. Made sure my son Jake was able to catch (and release) some great fish.....we caught lot's of fish, including 6 sharks (3 different species).....would highly recommend, and will certainly use again. Boat was roomy, clean and had everything you needed for a fun fishing outing.
Written June 16, 2020
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Capt Nick Does it again ! the guy is mister Fun ! and thats all we are about !
Written June 18, 2020
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Catdorsner
Hilton Head, SC9 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
You know you have something good when you become a repeat booker. This is my 3rd time booking with native son’s by my first “island girl” tour of fishing, shark tooth hunting, and paddle board surfing. Not only was it another wonderful experience, but capt nick was fun despite having to adhere to social distancing guidelines and wearing a mask. Scot Byron and team really do a great job captivating the lowcountry, teaching, and making it a rememberable adventure.
Written July 4, 2020
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Thanks so much for the kind words. It’s an honor to get up and share it with families and new friends like you guys!
Written July 5, 2020
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Edh
8 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
Our family of four (me, my wife, six year old son, four year old daughter) went out with Byron on Christmas Eve to hunt for shark teeth. Our kids (and us) absolutely loved it! This is a must do adventure that will be one of the most unique things you have experienced. Our son told me “Dad, this was the best thing we have ever done together!” which is about as good a review as one could get.
From the instant you meet Byron his passion and excitement shines through. My wife and I have traveled to roughly 40 countries and have had hundreds of interactions with guides/locals. We absolutely would put Byron with the best of best. He was great with our kids,engaged them right away and made even small details seem exciting. I’m sure Byron has done 1,000’s of trips but his enthusiasm made it feel like we were on his first one.
We can’t wait to go out with Byron again next time we are on the island.
A fantastic experience that we will always remember.
From the instant you meet Byron his passion and excitement shines through. My wife and I have traveled to roughly 40 countries and have had hundreds of interactions with guides/locals. We absolutely would put Byron with the best of best. He was great with our kids,engaged them right away and made even small details seem exciting. I’m sure Byron has done 1,000’s of trips but his enthusiasm made it feel like we were on his first one.
We can’t wait to go out with Byron again next time we are on the island.
A fantastic experience that we will always remember.
Written December 27, 2020
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This one of the coolest reviews ever and it really means a lot! This why we do what we do❤️
Written March 18, 2021
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kristen820
Kent, OH109 contributions
Jul 2020 • Family
We were so excited about this trip, and Native Son Adventures did not disappoint. Captain Nick met us on time at the specified dock (very easy to find) and began with a safety overview, sanitizing/mask procedures, and getting to know our kids. Nick made sure he knew what our family wanted to do during our outing and we got underway quickly on The Island Girl.
The trip was nothing short of amazing. Nick was great with our kids (aged 9,7,5), explained things to them perfectly, and was very patient with them. He made sure to educate us about all the local stories and pointed out great places to socially distance and enjoy great food.
We had an awesome charter as we caught 5 bonnethead sharks and one black tip shark. We also went crabbing and searched for shark teeth. We would book this tour again and are so happy to have had this experience with Native Son Adventures.
The trip was nothing short of amazing. Nick was great with our kids (aged 9,7,5), explained things to them perfectly, and was very patient with them. He made sure to educate us about all the local stories and pointed out great places to socially distance and enjoy great food.
We had an awesome charter as we caught 5 bonnethead sharks and one black tip shark. We also went crabbing and searched for shark teeth. We would book this tour again and are so happy to have had this experience with Native Son Adventures.
Written July 15, 2020
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Wow thank you so much for the amazing review ! We can’t wait till the next one! So fun! What will he next adventure bring .
Written July 19, 2020
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Wander Mom
Richmond, VA150 contributions
Oct 2020
This is a MUST NOT MISS activity when going to Hilton Head. We booked a full day charter for our family - brought 3 kids (daughter age 9, sons age 9 and 7). Probably one of the best vacation experiences we have had. We hunted for fossils and sharks teeth. Our Captain took us out to some special areas and we found really cool prehistoric fossils and a megaladon tooth!!! Show and tell at school was pretty fun after that! We also did some fishing - captain B taught us how to net fish for bait. We learned about the wildlife in the marshes. We caught drum, stingrays, sharks, and sea bass. It was a great time for ALL of us and we will be back again next time we are in HH!
Written October 14, 2020
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You guys were so fun! Endless good times! See you next time and thank you for the kind words!
Written October 16, 2020
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I cannot find birthday parties listed on the website. Where can I find pricing for a 13 year olds birthday party?
Written June 2, 2019
All Birthday parties questions need to call Byron at 8438163312
Written July 3, 2019
Hi! What is the maximum number of people you can take out for fishing?
Written December 30, 2018
We take 6 but can get second boat if needed
Written December 30, 2018
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