Hilton Head Dolphin Tour with Stop at Disappearing Island
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Hilton Head Island, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Increase your odds of seeing dolphins in the wild on this dolphin watching cruise from Hilton Head. Sail out from easy-to-find Palmetto Bay Marina at your selected departure time: admire views of the shore, look for wildlife, and learn about the local ecosystem. Plus, take a quick stop to look for shells, starfish, and sand dollars at “Disappearing Island,” a strip of land only accessible at low tide.
- Hilton Head dolphin watching tour
- Search for wildlife at “Disappearing Island”
- Kid-friendly tour is popular with families
- Great chance to see dolphins in the wild
What's Included
- USCG licensed captain
- 2 Hour Total Experience
- 20 Min. Stop at Disappearing Island - get off the boat & explore
- Chances to spot Shells, Sand Dollars and Starfish
- Dolphin Sightings along the tour
- Hotel pickup and 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.What To Expect
Start your dolphin adventure by making your own way to the meeting point located on the left side of the Black Marlin Restaurant in Hilton Head before the departure time.
Climb aboard your vessel and depart from Palmetto Bay Marina, to explore the local ecosystem with a knowledgeable USCG licensed captain.
Keep an eye out for dolphins in their natural habitat and gain insight into the rich biodiversity of Hilton Head. The tour includes a stop at "Disappearing Island," a unique strip of land accessible only at low tide, where you can search for shells, starfish, and sand dollars.
Your tour ends at the original departure point.
Climb aboard your vessel and depart from Palmetto Bay Marina, to explore the local ecosystem with a knowledgeable USCG licensed captain.
Keep an eye out for dolphins in their natural habitat and gain insight into the rich biodiversity of Hilton Head. The tour includes a stop at "Disappearing Island," a unique strip of land accessible only at low tide, where you can search for shells, starfish, and sand dollars.
Your tour ends at the original departure point.
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Lowcountry Watersports
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Service animals allowed
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Must be able to step down 1-2 feet onto Disappearing Island.
- Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 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
We saw a few dolphins, enjoyable boat ride. Captain Steve was so personable. The island was cool, found several starfish and sand dollars. Relaxing, enjoyable tour and was perfectly comfortable going solo. Definitely recommend and would do again.
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We had a great time with Wendy and Capt Mike. Wendy was very friendly and funny
We saw a pod of dolphins on our way back which was a highlight
I highly recommend everyone check out disappearing island.
It’s nice to learn about the eco system and the dolphins. I had done this before and we found a lot of sand dollars the first time. We didn’t see any this time. So, I guess it’s a hit or miss.
We had a great experience with Wendy and our Captain. Wendy was very informative and knowledgeable and pointed out lots of interesting things and facts. The disappearing Island was really neat to walk around on and see the live creatures from the sea.
The dolphins were of course the most interesting. Loved seeing them leap from the water and following the shrimp boat. They are very cute mammals.
Great captain and first mate, lots of dolphins. Very cool island full of starfish and a few sand dollars. Highly recommend
Wonderful experience!!! A fun boat ride, we enjoyed exploring the disappearing island, and then stopping on our boat ride back to watch the dolphins!!
The tour guides were amazing (we had Captain Sarah) and we saw a pod of dolphins, a baby sea turtle and held starfish, crab and sand dollars. The team provided insightful information on the wildlife, tips on what is happening in the area and were super friendly. We already told other family members when we come back this is a must do again. Loved it!
Had a great time, but this was the first time we were on the island at the same time as multiple boats. Got a lot less shells this year, BUT I did find my first shark tooth after 10 years of visiting Hilton Head! Guides were great and super fun! We did see a large pod of around 10 dolphins and got to sit and watch them for awhile. Got some great videos!
We had a great time with Lanier and CaptainSarah. The disappearing island was really cool. Wish we could have had a little more than 30min but other than that it was great! We saw several dolphins. Our 3 teenagers really enjoyed it also. I would recommend.
It was a great day! We got on a covered giant pontoon boat with maybe 30 other people and headed out to disappearing island. The trip was amazing and very relaxing. Music and beautiful scenery. We got very close to a pod of dolphins on the way back and it was very special. Our tour guide Rae Rae was so much fun, and the captain was great as well.
Great way to see dolphins and experience disappearing island. Good viewd along the way of waterfront homes
This was a fun experience. The workers were very knowledgeable about the disappearing island, dolphins, and the island itself. Saw lots of sea creatures.
Fun and easy be sure to bring drinks and snacks on board for the ride to island and back. Disappearing island was a unique experience
Absolutely amazing! The island was so cool, got to see sand dollars, sea stars, crabs, and lots of different shells
Nice clean boat and friendly staff.
I had questions about dolphin life and Wendy filled me in on all I was curious about.
Kate made us feel safe and found lots of dolphins for us! 16-20 year olds loved it too!
The walk on the disappearing island was lovely!
We never felt rushed, it was a great way to start the morning!
Our family loved this tour! We saw a ton on Star fish and sea creatures. We loved seeing the dolphins up close. It was such a fun experience! We would definitely do this again!
Rated average, because weather cancelled this disappearing island portion. The provider rebooked us on a dolphin only tour and refunded the difference. The replacement tour was average too, only saw dolphins on 3 occasions and then about 50 yards away. Hard for the kids to see them.
Amelia and Wyatt were great! They were both very personable/knowledgeable and made the experience fun. Would definitely recommend.
Great experience all around from island, dolphin sightings, captain and crew! We had a wonderful experience all around!
Well worth the money and time. Found treasures on Disappearing Island, video of live starfish. Dolphins put on a heck of a show for us!!! Samantha and Kate were very friendly, informative, and great with kids!!! LOVED IT❣️
Nice shade covered cruise operated with very friendly crew.
Kids enjoyed spotting sea life on the boat and on shore.
Michele and Capt. Sarah were excellent. The boat ride is very nice, but the time on the disappearing island is awesome and a great way to spend time together as a family!
Going to the sand bar Disappearing island was nice not much time spending looking for dolphins
It was a good experience
Better for young kids
Ask for Kate and Wendy. They were so informative and fun to sail with. This is our second time going and we will certainly be back.
Great experience ! Awesome staff 😃 Easy to find . They are very knowledgeable and teach you all about the eco system and how it all works together ! Dolphins are always awesome to watch
Fun time. Bring drinks and snacks :) the tour was fun and easy and the guide was great! Would do this again
Dolphin cruise and stop at disappearing island.
All good!! Great to see women in charge! Great crew! Great trip! Great experience!!
So fun for all ages! Wendy was amazing! So glad we booked it! We will be coming back and plan on doing it again!
Captain Michael and Michelle were awesome! Very knowledgeable and entertaining! It was a unique experience to visit Disappearing Island. We saw lots of starfish, sand dollars and even saw an olive snail! Highly recommend. Also saw a few dolphins.
So many dolphins! We even saw baby dolphins, one that was only a week or so old. The island is a large sandbar at low tide filled with stranded starfish! Captain Kate and wonderful mate Wendy were great with Wendy providing details about the area and the dolphins. Highly recommend
Captain Kate (Go Chiefs!) and Wendy were awesome. It was a very cold and windy day and things didn't go according to the plan but they kept everything very positive and upbeat!
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