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Private Hilton Head Sunset Boat Cruise (Up to 14 Passengers)

Recommended by 97% of travelers
Hilton Head Island, USA
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Cruise along the coastal waterways of Hilton Head Island aboard a private boat during this sunset cruise. Board your vessel and see as the sky changes from blue to shades of orange and pink as the sun begins to set. While you sail, keep your eyes peeled for local wildlife like dolphins, turtles, and even otters.
  • Enjoy a sunset cruise around Skull Creek in Hilton Head
  • Learn about the local ecosystem while you sail
  • Celebrate a special occasion or just enjoy a boat ride
  • A private boat means a personalized experience

What's Included

  • Licensed Guide
  • Gratuity

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 43 Jenkins Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USA

    We will check in our guest outside of the yellow harbormaster building.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

1

Hilton Head

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

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

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Featured review

Jonathon_J
The captain was very nice. We saw a lot of dolphins. We had a great time. I highly recommend if you love dolphins

Reviews

4.9
based on 69 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Wonderful Views Sunset Cruise

Larry_J, Aug 2026
We had a great time on our sunset cruise with Island Head. We took drinks and snacks, enjoyed some music, and great views. Although it wasn’t a dolphin tour, we saw those too!! Highly recommend!

We were forgotten

Charity_P, Jul 2026
We showed up and no one ever met us. We sat for 25 mins before anyone came to let us know that there was an error on their end and we would not be getting our experience. We had 13 people including 8 kids. We were disappointed to say the least. They did apologize and give a refund but we were scrambling to figure what to do for the evening.

Post treatment SC family trip

Patty_S, Jun 2026
It was a relaxing evening with family. We brought drinks and snacks. The boat was clean and captain was open and friendly. He asked what area we could cruise to; nature or Harbor Town and large houses. We chose nature and we were rewarded with visits from Dolphins. Unfortunately the weather was uncooperative with clouds so no beautiful sunset.

Sunset dolphin cruise

Jonathon_J, Apr 2026
The captain was very nice. We saw a lot of dolphins. We had a great time. I highly recommend if you love dolphins

The best!!

Jennifer_S, Oct 2024
The best! Steve is an amazing Captain! Sooo patient!! Defiintely a must in Hilton Head! It was spectacular sunset and birthday celebration!

Great Home and Location

Dorian_M, Oct 2024
Great location and house for a golf trip with the fellas! There’s a breakfast spot and mini mart walking distance. The beach is close by and everything else is a short uber ride. Would recommend this location!

Unforgettable Sunset

Courtney_O, Oct 2024
We had a wonderful time on the sunset cruise. We were blessed with the most beautiful sunset and saw some dolphins. Captain Steve was so knowledgeable of the island and brought us to some great viewing points.

Do the sunset ride! You won’t regret it!

Leanne_S, Jul 2024
What a fun night! Steve our captain was great, the sunset was amazing and being out on the water with friends and family was priceless. Well worth the money to have a boat yourselves.

Great time out on the...

Colleen_B, Nov 2023
Great time out on the water. Weather cooperated, William was knowledgeable, it was a fun time. William, our captain was helpful and fun with supplying music and a helping hand with taking pictures, seeing the dolphins, and getting in and out of boat safely.

Beautiful Birthday Celebration

Amy_P, Jul 2023
We had a fantastic time celebrating a birthday with family! Having a small group made the trip memorable. All communication with the captain and company was excellent. Highly recommend!

Perfect sunset cruise

Rosemary_A, Jul 2023
Perfect girls night out with our young adult daughters. Captured a beautiful sunset. Our captain Shawn was so much fun. One of our best evenings in Hilton Head.

Family Friendly

Stacey_S, Jul 2023
Captain Taylor was fantastic. Knowledgeable of the area, and a great conversationalist. It was a beautiful night seeing dolphins, sunsets, fireworks, and stargazing. Would recommend this for any families looking for a calm night on the water.

Great experience!

Melanie_J, May 2023
Saw numerous dolphins, sharing an amazing and unforgettable experience with my favorite people. Highly recommend this trip. The boat seated 13 comfortably.

Captain Steve-great experience!

Ed_K, Apr 2023
Captain Steve was FANTASTIC! We had great views, personalized service. We had to reschedule due to bad weather, but he made it easy!Great evening!

5-Star - Big Boat - Friendly and Great Communication

Brett_D, Aug 2022
Great trip with Island Head. The boat was 33ft and used for parasailing during the day. Very big, stable and fast. Comfortable open seating. Capt Matt was great and took us to several places we have never been. Dolphins were everywhere. We also forgot our wine opener, and were able to stop at Daufuskie Island for quick drink while they opened our wine for us.

Fun, great seeing the...

Mark_B, Aug 2022
Fun, great seeing the folding, loved the boat ride!! Matt was great. We all had a great time!! Thank you!

Fun sunset cruise

Debbie_O, Apr 2022
Devan was a great captain. The whole family felt safe and enjoyed some of the points of interest she pointed out. This was very enjoyable.

Amazing ride

Hema_P, Sep 2021
Our experience was awesome. The boat driver was very nice, knowledgeable, and made sure we saw everything.

Unforgettable Experience!

khadijah_G, Sep 2021
Captain Ty & first mage Sage were not only excellent operators they were kind & warm people that made our sunset cruise unforgettable. We will be returning & we will request Ty & Sage again.

Perfect sunset cruise for a large group!

Mike_R, Aug 2021
Such a great trip! We were 8 adults and 3 kids celebrating our father's 74th birthday with a sunset cruise around the Island. Devin was an amazing captain. She was super friendly and got along great with kids and adults. She made everyone feel safe and comfortable! It was hard to find a boat for our group size and this was perfect!

Fun Trip !

Lenny_G, Jul 2021
Dolphin watching and colorful sunset were fantastic way to cap off our family HH vacation. Thanks for a fun evening out.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thank you for coming out with Island Head while visiting Hilton Head. Can't beat the waters of Hilton Head around sunset!

Enjoyable Sunset Cruise

Robin_K, Jul 2021
The dolphins and the sunset. Devin was an excellent guide. Our family of 12 people enjoyed learning about the area.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thank you for choosing Island Head for your private sunset cruise. Can not beat when dolphins show up! We appreciate the business.

Great experience

Donavin_F, Jul 2021
Awesome experience for the whole family! Our captain was great, beautiful views and we saw so many dolphins.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Can't beat our Hilton Head Private Sunset Cruise. It is such a great time to be on the water. We appreciate the review and the business.

Absolutely a perfect evening enjoyed by our entire family.

Mark_C, Jul 2021
Capitan Wells was amazing. He was very informative and made our cruise an experience that will be remembered for years.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

So happy to hear you make lasting memories with Island Head. The time on the water around sunset is a magical time on Hilton Head. Thank you for the kind words about our crew and activity.

Cancelled due to Hurricane Elsa

Sylvia_H, Jul 2021
Our trip was canceled due to hurricane Elsa. I give my guide 5 stars for keeping in touch with updates and a call

Response from Host, Feb 2022

I love this, we appreciate you seeing this as a positive. So many times we get backlash for making these calls. At the end of the day, safety is our #1 concern.

We saw lots of dolphins!

Ashley_W, Jun 2021
Ty was an excellent captain. He did a great job keeping all the generations happy. He was receptive to our requests about speed and was knowledgeable and kept us entertained.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Can't beat dolphins when out on the water! Thank you for using Island Head for your private sunset cruise.

Perfect Experience

Todd_M, Jun 2021
We took a 2 hour charter, it was a great experience; weather was perfect, captain was spot on, knowledgeable and friendly! I would highly recommend.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Can't beat the private sunset cruise. Glad everything hit spot on for a great night on the water. Hope to see you again on your next Hilton Head visit.

Fun!

Dawn_D, Jun 2021
Our Captain was awesome! Very informative fun trip! It was fun to see HHI from the water! He even took us to Freeport!

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thank you for choosing Island Head for your private sunset cruise. It is such a beautiful time to be on the water, and Freeport on Daufuskie Island is a great add on. Hope to see you for your next Hilton Head getaway.

Great Experience Worth the Money

Mary_M, May 2021
Ty our tour operator and driver was simply amazing. Everyone had such a great time and mentioned this cruise was the highlight of trip. From the text after booking to confirm the day before and day of to the compassion Ty showed to our friend that was fearful to go the service was amazing.

Response from Host, Feb 2022

Thank you so much for using Island Head as your parasailing company of choice. We really appreciate you taking the time to write such a nice review and hope to see you next time on Hilton Head Island.

Sunset Charter for Mother’s Day

Ray, May 2021
The captain called three hours ahead to confirm that we wanted to go with choppy conditions. He brought a cooler at our request, played tunes and we got fabulous family photos on Mother’s Day at sunset. We highly recommend this charter.
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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