Shelter Cove Marina
Resort marina · Calibogue Sound / ICW
146 Harbor Dr, Hilton Head, South Carolina
Overview
Shelter Cove Marina is a resort marina in Hilton Head, South Carolina, with wet slips for vessels up to 100 feet. Positioned on Calibogue Sound / ICW with access to ICW, Sound, Ocean, Shelter Cove Marina serves boaters working Hilton Head to Beaufort SC and the broader Hilton Head cruising area. The marina is configured for long-stay liveaboards, snowbird transients, and seasonal monthly tenants, with shore power, fresh water, and dockmaster support on site.
Hilton Head's lighthouse-anchored Harbour Town and Skull Creek marinas serve both resort traffic and snowbird transients.
Location & waterway access
Waterway
Calibogue Sound / ICW
Access
ICW, Sound, Ocean
Typical water depth
12–20 ft MLW
Hurricane protection
Standard exposure
Dockage options
Includes wet slips, transient and monthly dockage, and liveaboard-approved slips, with yacht dockage for larger vessels.
Boat compatibility
Maximum LOA accommodated: 100 ft. Confirm beam, draft, and air clearance when reserving.
Amenities
- Fuel Dock
- Pump-Out
- Shore Power
- Wi-Fi
- Showers & Laundry
- Ship's Store
- Restaurant
- Boat Ramp
- Travel Lift
Shore power & utilities
Transient, monthly & liveaboard
Transient docking
✓ Available
Overnight and weekly slips for cruising boaters.
Monthly slips
✓ Available
Monthly dockage typically $18 – $40 / ft / month.
Liveaboard slips
✓ Available
Year-round liveaboard with marina approval.
Pricing guidance
- Monthly slip estimate
- $18 – $40 / ft / month
- Transient estimate
- $18 – $40 (transient nightly rates vary by season)
- Yacht dockage
- Yacht dockage for 80–100+ ft typically priced at the upper end of $18 – $40 / ft / month; concierge rates available.
- Seasonality
- Peak ICW seasons April–May and October–November; resort traffic year-round.
Pricing may vary by season, boat length, and electric metering. Contact marina for exact availability and pricing.
See the full wet slip pricing guide, monthly slip costs, and transient slip pricing.
Local boating context
Nearby boating destinations
- • Daufuskie Island
- • Beaufort SC
- • Hunting Island
Popular cruising routes
- • Hilton Head to Beaufort SC
- • Calibogue Sound day sail
- • ICW south to Savannah
Nearby fuel stops
- • Skull Creek fuel
- • Harbour Town fuel
Seasonality
Peak ICW seasons April–May and October–November; resort traffic year-round.