Hilton Head Island Dolphin Boat Cruise
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Hilton Head Island, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Overview
Enjoy an immersive way to discover Hilton Head Island's aquatic scenery—and give yourself the best chance of spotting local marine life, including dolphins—on this guided boat tour. Choose a departure time that works best for you, greet your United States Coast Guard-licensed captain, and hop aboard. Learn more about the island's ecosystem along the way, and look out for wildlife as you head into nature.
- Sail among one of the world's largest populations of dolphins
- Increase your odds of seeing Hilton Head Island wildlife on a boat tour
- This family-friendly tour is ideal for children, teens, and adults alike
- Multiple convenient departure times offered throughout the day
What's Included
- Full narration by a Local Guide
- Guaranteed Dolphin Sightings
- United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain
- Observe different species of local birds
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 86 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA
Drive past the Black Marlin restaurant. We are located on the far righthand side of the building as you walk towards the marina. Look for the Lowcountry Watersports Flag by our check in office.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Lowcountry Watersports
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
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Krista_K
It was absolutely the best experience. The vibe was amazing and Kim was very funny and made us feel very welcome. We were able to see a ton of dolphins and this was our first time experiencing this. We will absolutely be coming back again soon. The captain also done a great job as well.
Reviews
4.9
based on 1,480 reviews
Andy_B, Apr 2026
Great trip with viewing of multiple dolphins and being able to see the area from the water. A good value. Ray Ray and Sarah the captain were very nice and accomodating.
Irina_P, Apr 2026
Excellent trip! We saw several dolphins and learned a lot of great information about them and local history. Both Wendy and Sarah were excellent! Our kids 10 and 4 loved tbe experience.
Suzanne_G, Apr 2026
Great boat ride. We enjoyed Captain Kate and Wendy! They found lots of dolphins for us! Highly recommend
JaneenGledhill, Apr 2026
Way tooooo many screaming children who went unchecked by their "parents". I didnt hear one word the crew said during the trip.
Devron_j, Apr 2026
They left us and a few other people the instructions weren’t clear where to meet. We got there before 12 went to the dock and then went to the building. They said we were late they left and no refunds or we couldn’t even get on the next tour without paying. Terrible customer service and the lady at the desk was smirking as well. I don’t recommend
Katherine_G, Apr 2026
Definitely worth it while visiting HH! Wendy was our tour guide and she was phenomenal and great with kids. We brought our 6 year old and 18 month old. We saw so many dolphins on the 10am ride. The kids loved it. They also got to sit in the captains chair and get little souvenirs at the end. The boat Also has a restroom on board if the kids need it. Would highly recommend!
Shana_W, Apr 2026
Captain Kate and Wendy were excellent! They were upbeat and friendly and made the trip fun. We’ve been on several dolphin tours and we saw many more dolphins on this tour than ever before. Highly recommend!
Staci_W, Apr 2026
Wonderful!! Couldn’t believe how many dolphins we were able to see! The guides were knowledgeable and overall friendly and informative
james_p, Apr 2026
Michelle and Katie were the best! Very informative and great with the kids. Will be back with the grandkids on our next trip !
Dawn_S, Apr 2026
This is an incredible boat ride, and there were so many dolphins. Captain Luciano and his firstmate Rey Rey were super friendly and amazing with kids.
Erin_E, Apr 2026
We had the best tour guides. Rae Rae, Sarah & Kate were our guides and they were awesome. The kids enjoyed this so much!!!
Dena_H, Mar 2026
Rey Rey and crew were super friendly and fun. We saw so many dolphins! This was an amazing experience!!
RuthBarrasso, Mar 2026
Terrific crew, lovely boat ride. We had a nice time and saw 7 dolphins. The captain allowed all of the kids to steer the boat!
Linda_F, Mar 2026
Wendy and Captain Kate took good care of us for a beautiful 90 min out on the water. With many dolphins sighted plus a little fun history and sightseeing. We did not have our kids but this is perfect for families. Hope it is sunny and warm!
Todd_B, Mar 2026
Very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Great experience for all ages. Would stop to enjoy the dolphins when found. Little riders and birthday girls enjoyed the opportunity to be captain of the boat. Thank you for the fun times.
Kevin_L, Mar 2026
The boat captain and tour guide did a really good job interacting with the people on the tour. Also it’s great that they let the kids be jr captains and drive the boat!
Sally_L, Mar 2026
Friendly professional staff. Dolphin viewing cruise and actually did see several dolphins.
Some such cruises no sightings!! Enjoyable experience with Michelle and Becky. Boat staff.
tom_s, Mar 2026
Great experience. The staff were wonderful and engaging. Saw plenty of dolphins. My grandkids were so excited.
Christy_P, Mar 2026
Capt Steve & Guide Michelle were fun & knowledgeable. We saw a lot of dolphins, music was great & boat was comfortable. It was mid March, sunny with 60 degree temps but much cooler on the water. Bring extra layers!!
David_A, Mar 2026
Captain Steve and first mate Wendy hosted a great cruise that was fun and informative. They shared information about the area and the eco system. We also learned a lot about dolphins and their habits. We would highly recommend this activity to all ages visiting Hilton Head Island. C & D from WI
Kirk_H, Mar 2026
It was seamless. Michelle and the Captain were great and extremely knowledgeable about sea critters and flora in the area. We saw plenty of Atlantic Bottle Nose Dolphin and had a wonderful time!
Jonathan_C, Mar 2026
Me and my wife and a great time very friendly and learned bout the history and habits the captain and his first mate were both amazing
Elouise_F, Mar 2026
I brought all girls ages 3,4, 5 & 7, my beautiful nieces. My Sister and I (Aunties). We alll had a good time. Captain Kate and First Mate Wendy were awesome throughout the cruise of the ride. The Lowcountry Dolphin Excursion was amazing. The girls saw the dolphins and love the tour that was guided by Kate and Wendy! Wendy was so helpful from the time we were walking up to the boat until we docked back. I appreciated the sensor human from Kate and Wendy! I definitely recommend this cruise. God bless!
Dena_S, Mar 2026
Informative and relaxing. We viewed dolphins swimming in the ocean and also very close to shore. We learned a a lot about their behaviors, breeding, pod groupings ands more.
This tour is highly recommended by us!
Aaron_C, Mar 2026
The add is very deceptive it said it was in Myrtle Beach so we booked it then found out it was over 4 1/2 hours away so we couldn’t make it to our trip then we are going through hoops right now trying to get a refund but no one wants to help. So know we didn’t get to go
Tonya_M, Mar 2026
Plan ahead for weather. Bring your snacks or drinks! I missed that somehow. Make sure you have room on your phone/ camera, you don't want to need to quickly delete for space.
Lori_C, Feb 2026
Great trip, saw individual dolphins and a small pod! Wendy and new capitain were great! The boat is covered no need for sunscreen!
Tammy_L, Feb 2026
Wendi, Kate and Craig were all great! Learned about dolphins and got to see a few. cold but they offered us blankets.
Christine_B, Feb 2026
Audra was fabulous! We really enjoyed the outing. We saw a number of dolphins. It was a beautiful day on the water.
John_T, Jan 2026
It was very informative and Captain Pete and Wendy did an exceptional job. Their knowledge and service were awesome.
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