Hilton Head Island Dolphin Boat Cruise

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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Learn about the marine life populating the waters off the coast of Hilton Head Island on this dolphin watching cruise. Up your chances of spotting dolphins and other marine animals with the help of your professional guide, who will also provide information about the ecosystem as you go.

Dolphin watching tour off the coast of Hilton Head Island
Sail among one of the world's largest populations of dolphins
Opportunities to see dolphins and other marine animals
Learn about the local ecosystem and wildlife as you go
Family friendly tour ideal length for children, teens, and adults alike
Multiple times offered throughout the day

What's Included

90 Minute Hilton Head Dolphin Cruise
Full narration by a Local Guide
Guaranteed Dolphin Sightings
United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain
Observe different species of local birds
Fun Musical Tunes
Family Friendly Experience

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA
Look for the Black Marlin Restaurant when you arrive. We are located in that same building on the very left side. Look for the American Flag outside our office.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Karin_C

Jack and Jackie were great guides! Jack got us to a great spot to see the dolphins and parked the boat with great opportunities for viewing on both sides. Jackie did a great job interacting with the guests and narrating the cruise.

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Granddaughters thought it was great!

Brenda_S, May 2024

Very informative. Enjoyed our private tour and our guide was very accommodating and knowledgeable. Mary knew where to take us to view dolphins and flying stingrays! Pretty cool. She answer all our questions and made are trip so enjoyable. It was my husband and I and my two granddaughters, 12 and 14 years old and they really enjoyed it.

Great outing

Karen_E, May 2024

Such a fun cruise! Great for the young and old in our group. Captain Mary and First Mate Lee were informative and personal.

Great for out of town guests

Suzi_B, May 2024

Beautiful day! Saw lots of dolphins. The crew was freindly. The boat was new and very comfy. Easy to move around. Other guests got to visit and find out where everyone was from. You could bring snack and drinks if you wanted to.

Fun Short Trip

Andy_B, May 2024

Great little trip on a beautiful day. Captain Spike and crew were made this a very enjoyable trip. Would recommend this trip.

Highly recommended experience!

Cindy_J, May 2024

Totally Awesome experience! Captain Kate and Audra were AMAZING! We watched the dolphins play around our boat and were given many opportunities to take lots of videos!

Awesome Dolphin Watching Excursion

Mark_C, May 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the boat. Everyone was friendly and enthusiastic. Will definitely be booking other activities through this company.

Wonderful Experience

LAURA_A, May 2024

The absolute best way to spend an afternoon in Hilton Head! The crew was friendly, knowledgeable, and highly skilled. The whole family enjoyed this experience! 10/10 definitely recommend!

Fun outing

Lisa_F, Apr 2024

Spike and Jackie were great. They were knowledgeable about dolphins as well as the Hilton area and made the trip fun.

Great tour

Tara_C, Apr 2024

Great tour! Very clean boat. Captain provided a little history of area. We saw a few baby dolphins. Great for family with kids.

Nice afternoon cruise

Richard_Y, Apr 2024

Very relaxing and enjoyable trip. Saw many dolphins. Great way to be in the water. Captain Spike first mate on 3 pm cruise 3-23 were very nice.

Enjoyed it with family.

lakshay_k, Apr 2024

Took my parents and brother on this trip. I was doubtful about whether we will see any dolphins, but the experienced Captain was able to direct the boat in the middle of a pod within 15 minutes and sighted dolphins throughout from 10 feet away from the our boat. Jackie, the guide was cordial, informative, engaging, and cheerful. Recommended to couples, groups/family, and especially kids like we had on our boat. A MUST experience if you are in the area. Will go again with friends in future.

Definitely worth it!

Courtney_U, Apr 2024

We saw so many dolphins, even baby dolphins! Jackie was fantastic and very knowledgeable! We had a little trouble finding the shop at first but was very happy they were waiting for us with just a few minutes to spare.

Dolphin trip

Tina_C, Apr 2024

My sister and I enjoyed seeing the dolphins and being on the water. It was a beautiful day. Paige and Spike were very nice. We also liked the music they played.

Awesome dolphin sighting

Bonnie_F, Apr 2024

Crew member Wendy and captain Spike were very informative and excited for us to have the best possible experience!

A fun dolphin trip for all ages!

Lisa, Apr 2024

Absolutely a great trip with Captain Kate and first mate Audra. They were so knowledgeable and went out of their way to be sure we saw dolphins and had fun. We would definitely recommend for all ages. Our 4 yr old and infant grandsons loved it!

Great dolphin tour!

Todd_H, Apr 2024

Captain Kate and First Mate Audra were fantastic. We saw lots of dolphins, even infant dolphins. The boat ride was very smooth.

We saw numerous dolphins,...

Melissa_O, Apr 2024

We saw numerous dolphins, including 3 dolphins swimming together, for an extended period of time. A great and fun experience

Highly Recommended

Tanisha_J, Apr 2024

Although it was extremely cold for me, the trip was enjoyable. We saw several dolphins both up close and afar. The Captain Chuck and First Mate Jackie did an awesome job and are very knowledgeable of the area.

Boring

Christy_R, Mar 2024

The whole 30 seconds we saw a dolphin was ok but it was boring. Staff was friendly. Wouldn’t do it again

A Great Boat Trip!!!

Bryan_T, Mar 2024

We took our whole family including 3 grandkids and it was a wonderful day on a really comfortable boat. The weather was perfect and we saw a number of dolphins. We have been on many dolphin cruises over the years in Hilton Head and this was one of the best!!!

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