07/24/2026
Shoutout to our very own, Anthony Savarese 🐊
We are thrilled to see him featured in CH2 Magazine His passion for local wildlife, dedication to safety and unmatched tour guide skills make every alligator tour unforgettable!!
Tap the link to read the full article and see why our guests love touring with him!!
Faces of Lowcountry Hospitality featuring...
Anthony Savarese
H2O Alligator Boat , Captain, Educator
How long have you lived here and what do you like most about it?
41 years. I like living close to my family, seeing the ocean every day, and experiencing the Lowcountry through artifact diving, hunting, fishing, and spear fishing with my father and brother.
What’s one thing you miss about Hilton Head Island’s olden days?
I do miss a more prominent Gullah community on the island. I am very close with several members of the Gullah community and I was fortunate enough to learn about their culture from a young age. They have a remarkable history. I have always loved and respected their culture and community and my prayer is that they will continue to be recognized as an integral part of Hilton Head Island’s culture for generations to come.
What’s one thing you love about recent changes to the island?
I love that Hilton Head is cognizant about development in correlation with respect for nature. I have been fortunate enough to have seen a bobcat in the woods on the north end in the mid ’90s. I would love for Hilton Head to adopt the bobcat conservation program that is active on Kiawah Island, near Charleston. This program encourages the mutual existence of humans and bobcats living together in harmony, sharing the resources of the island.
What question do you get asked most often by our visitors? And what is your answer?
I get asked all the time about the dangers of the snakes, sharks, and alligators that coexist in our environment. I always emphasize respect, careful distance, and education to whomever is inquiring about these things. We have an opportunity to live and coexist with these beautiful animals and that responsibility should not be taken lightly.
Unofficial Poll: Where do most of our visitors hail from, in your opinion?
Most of my visitors come from Ohio and I embrace them as my guests. I consider the opportunity to share my passion for my home a privilege and I appreciate people from Ohio who could choose to go anywhere in the world but consistently come here.
What’s your go-to restaurant and why?
I cannot specify my favorite restaurant as I truly believe that Hilton Head offers some of the finest dining in the world. However, I do love Charlie’s, Cranes Tavern, and Il Carpaccio. I could also eat an Amigos BBQ chicken salad with extra ranch every day.
Favorite annual event or festival?
My favorite annual event is the RBC Heritage. Sea Pines does a wonderful job of showcasing the best of our home and I enjoy the pride that all the local people take in such a fun event. To me, there are few things more beautiful than the 18th green of Harbour Town Golf Links, with my favorite PGA player and former Heritage champion Jordan Speith about to tee off. I look forward to it every year.
If you had to recommend a visitor to Hilton Head Island do ONE thing before they leave town, what would it be?
I would recommend taking the H2O alligator tour. Louise and I are passionate about what we do and I am blessed to have worked with her over the years. We truly want to provide an educational experience for our guests and help develop a love for Hilton Head in every person that embarks on our trip. I would also recommend taking the Gullah tour by the Campbell family. This is a truly unique experience. The Gullah tour gives you an inside look into the rich culture of a very special and important people. I would also recommend going to The Ice Cream Cone in Coligny. I am biased, and I am very proud of my brother Peter’s accomplishments with the store.Faves of Lowcountry Hospitality
