Private Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Tour
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Hilton Head Island, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
See Hilton Head Island from a fresh perspective with this private sunset dolphin tour. Meet your boat captain at Palmetto Bay Marina for a private tour that can accommodate up to six people. Keep an eye out for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins as you learn about their feeding patterns, social behavior, and more. Admire sunset views from the deck of the boat.
- Climb aboard a boat for a sunset tour
- Watch for dolphins during a private boat ride
- Learn about Hilton Head Island’s wildlife
- Group of up to six people can be accommodated
What's Included
- USCG Licensed Captain
- 90 Minute Private Boat Experience
- Beautiful Sunset Views from the Water
- Up Close Dolphin Sightings
- Bottled water
- SnacksChips
- Hotel Pick up/Drop off
- 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.Itinerary
Hilton Head Island Beach (Pass By)
Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum (Pass By)
Daufuskie Island (Pass By)
Harbour Town Golf Links at Sea Pines (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Private Experience for up to 6 total people
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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Reviews
4.9
based on 20 reviews
Michelle_L, Aug 2025
Dawn was an amazing Captain of the excursion! She made our ride fun and relaxing. She was knowledgeable about the island and was extremely friendly. And we got to see so many dolphins.
Heath_D, May 2025
This was a WONDERFUL experience; the best of our trip to HHI! We saw beautiful dolphin and gorgeous sunset, and our guide (Peter) was absolutely fabulous and taught us so much about the island and its history and ecology.
rebecca_s, May 2025
Captain John was the best captain to lead our private sunset cruise. He was so kind and knowledgeable about everything around us!
Gareth_S, Aug 2024
Captain Dawn made the trip a magical experience - Perfect end to our trip on Hilton Head!!
Highly recommended and will definitely rebook when we return in the future….
Asma_K, Jul 2024
We were a family of 5 with 3 kids under 10. The tour boat was brand new with plenty of seating and room to walk around. Captain James was very personable and informative and gave us a history of the area. We saw many dolphins and experienced an amazing sunset on the water. Captain James even took us to the best spots to take some awesome pictures. Would definitely do this tour again with friends.
Kelly_D, Jul 2023
Seeing many dolphins. Captain was knowledgeable if the area. Would do it again. Nice night with the family.
Rose_W, Jun 2022
Captain Ian was a great guide! Our family including our five and two year old loved it! The weather was perfect and we saw so many dolphins!
Leslie_H, Jun 2022
Very enjoyable trip! Our guide Linn was great! We saw a lot of dolphins! Chill and informative! Totally worth the extra money for a private boat tour so u can avoid crowded boats!
Sherri_K, Jul 2021
The Private Sunset Dolphin Tour was awesome and we were able to spot many dolphins. The captain was very knowledgeable about the area and we enjoyed hearing information about the Hilton Head area and the dolphins.
Cherry_F, Jul 2021
We had a wonderful time. Our guide Captain Mark was very informative and a pleasure to talk to as well. We saw lots of dolphins and beautiful scenery. Sunset was mostly obscured by the clouds but did not detract from the evening cruise at all. I highly recommend!
Lindsey_P, Jul 2021
Our guide was informative and we got to see plenty of dolphins. It was a good way to see different parts of the island. My daughter is almost 5 and she had a blast! Worth the money to have the boat to yourselves.
Jeff_F, Jun 2021
Excellent! Great time with our tour guide. We saw several dolphins and a great sunset. We booked another Viator trip for this week
Eric_T, May 2021
Courteous, knowledgeable, and kept interesting! Would highly recommend. It is a pontoon boat, so if you love sun, this is the way to go
Carol_W, May 2021
Really enjoyed our Sunset Dolphin Tour, Mark was an excellent guide, knowledgeable and friendly. Boat was new and very comfortable. Lots of fun.
StevenR_N, May 2021
Ian (sp?) was an outstanding boat captain!!
He was also very knowledgeable of both the waters around Palmetto Bay & also of the surrounding & Hilton Head areas.
Jason_W, Aug 2020
Meredith and Mark were a real pleasure to hang out with. Due to some high winds and rough water, they provided us with a much larger boat than would typically be normal for our 6-person family which was much appreciated as it made all the difference. Their knowledge and anecdotes about the island, it's ecology, and the dolphins of course was perfect. Not too much talking, but enough to keep us interested and very conversational. I would highly recommend.
CMQ, Jul 2020
Great experience! Captain was knowledgeable and entertaining. Boat was clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend.
Nicole_K, May 2020
Our family had such a great time!! Our kids ages range from 4-20 and each of them equally loved it!!
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