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
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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 1,568 reviews
Darlene_B, Jul 2026
Such a fun tour! Great guides (Steve & Michelle), interesting facts about Hilton Head, lots of dolphins, including a mama and a baby. The boat was great - seats for everyone under a canopy. We were not in the sun all tour, which was a key factor for me in choosing a boat. We had a great time!
Osa_B, Jul 2026
Great experience for mom and kids! Seeing the dolphins and getting some history on the area and wildlife made for an awesome tour!
David_B, Jul 2026
I had a great time. I saw lots of dolphins (at least 20). Captain Steve and Michele did a great job.
Alexander_L, Jul 2026
Rae Rae and Wyatt were incredible captains. We had a blast with our kids, saw tons of dolphins. A genuine highlight of our entire trip.
Margaret_M, Jul 2026
Great experience!! Well worth the price. Crew was very kind and informative. We had a great time on the boat.
Magen_R, Jul 2026
The tour guides were very knowledgeable an engaging. The boat ride was enjoyable and seeing the dolphins was so cool. It
was our first time to HHI and it we learned so much.
My teenagers and my middle schooler all got in on the fun. We will absolutely book another tour.
Rory_F, Jun 2026
Excellent tour, staff was amazing, and plenty of Dolphins were seen. Very comfortable boat ride and an hour and a half was perfect length of tour!!!
Tiffani_L, Jun 2026
The captain and tour guide were excellent. They were very knowledgeable and pleasant. We saw many dolphins! I highly recommend this activity.
Joe_F, Jun 2026
Michelle and captain Mike were fantastic hosts and very helpful, fun, and informative. Nice family time.
Marianne_C, Jun 2026
We had the absolute best time on this dolphin cruise. Everything is organized, starts promptly, and there’s plenty of space on the boat. We sat under the shaded area but there’s also spots in the front of the boat if you want to sit in the sun. We found several pods of dolphins when we were out and we stopped for plenty of time so we could see them.
Lisa_D, Jun 2026
Great way to start a day in Hilton Head. The dolphins were beautiful and our captain and first mate were great. We would recommend this tour to anyone that wants a peaceful experience seeing dolphins in their environment.
JuneA_E, Jun 2026
In our group, both adults and children enjoyed it very much. We saw lots of dolphins and the crew was enjoyable.
Billie_P, Jun 2026
This was an amazing experience. Captain Kate and Miss Wendy were great finding dolphins and sharing the dolphin facts. Thank you! Myles and Billie
Joe_S, Jun 2026
Wendy and Kate were great, seen a lot of dolphins. Wendy gave a lot of information about the surrounding area
Evan_R, Jun 2026
It was so fun and we saw so many dolphin. They even let the kids drive the boat and gave them little captain wheels.
Beverly_C, Jun 2026
Rae Rae - 1st mate - was knowledgeable and entertaining. Captain Sarah was funny and saved from getting drenched. We saw alot dolphins even a baby one.
Sonya_P, Jun 2026
Didn’t see very many Dolphins…. Maybe they were resting. But all around good experience. Got to see very beautiful homes on the water.
Victoria_G, Jun 2026
Traveled with my husband and my mom, and we all thoroughly enjoyed time on the water learning about the island and seeing dolphins. Great family activity. Michelle and Bubba made our experience very memorable!
Blake_N, Jun 2026
Captain Sarah was great and First Mate Samantha was very informative about dolphins and the area. Dolphins were seen in the distance.
Melva_S, Jun 2026
The cruise was a Great experience for our little ones. The staff, Captain Sarah and Samantha were wonderful. They are still telling everyone that they are Jr. Captains of the cruise ship.
Flynn_J, Jun 2026
Great trip with Captain Mike and Rae Rae! Tons of fun for the kiddos, and saw lots of dolphins. Highly recommend.
ronjerrylj, Jun 2026
Had an amazing experience with Ray Ray and Capt Sarah... they were excellent!! We saw a ton of dolphins and they really engaged the guests! Great time!
Martha_R, Jun 2026
Loved the boat ride and seeing all the dolphins. Tour guide and boat driver were great. Not rushed as we watched dolphins. Perfect amount of time
julie_s, Jun 2026
We saw tons of dolphins. They were playing and jumping in groups of 4 and 5. The crew was great! Would do it again!
Jason_H, Jun 2026
Great trip Samantha and I think Mike was his name they were great guides. I highly recommend yall going with them we had so much fun.
Tony_P, May 2026
Good information about area while searching for the dolphins. Captain Mike and first mate were hilarious!
Elizabeth_C, May 2026
Samantha and Sarah were awesome! Fun and taught us so much about the area and dolphins!
All of our family had a GREAT time!!
Cheryl_W, May 2026
Perfect location, not as clean as in our past years of staying, still a very comfortable stay. We love to go to the general store for soft serve! Great tennis
And pickleball opportunities.
Pamela_W, May 2026
We really enjoyed our excursion. Samantha and Captain Kate were great! Lots of kids on our boat which was nice especially since we had our grandchildren with us! Everyone loved it! I highly recommend this dolphin excursion.
Sandy_G, May 2026
Easy to book online, arrived at the location as advised and checked in with the friendly staff. Lots of parking available at location. The tour ran exactly to time and the captain and first mate Mae Mae were knowledgeable and fun. They located a number of dolphins and we enjoyed the experience.
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