Disappearing Island Dolphin Tour: Family-Friendly Exploration

Embark on a family-friendly adventure with the Disappearing Island Dolphin Tour. Discover the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, explore the local ecosystem, and experience the tranquility of Disappearing Island. Book your tour now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 86 Helmsman Way - Participate in this engaging and educational dolphin tour, which includes a 30-minute visit to Disappearing Island. Discover shells, starfish, and more. Gain insights into Hilton Head Island, watch the sociable Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, and unwind at a serene sandy island!
What's Included
  • Dolphin Sightings along the tour
  • Chances to spot Shells, Sand Dollars and Starfish
  • 20 Min. Stop at Disappearing Island - get off the boat & explore
  • 2 Hour Total Experience
  • USCG licensed captain
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Two-Hour Vanishing Island Dolphin Expedition is guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family! Delight in spotting the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin and gaining knowledge about the surrounding ecosystem! Additionally, a half-hour halt at Vanishing Island - an outcrop unveiled only at low tide, will allow you to find unusual shells, starfish, sand…

Location
86 Helmsman Way
Helmsman Way
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.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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P5032iyjaniner
Apr 4, 2026
Fun trip to Disappearing Island - Wonderful experience! Captain Sarah and Wendy did a great job. Safety precautions and instructions were well communicated. Once on board, Wendy created a fun atmosphere and provided extensive information on the area. We got to see an abundance of starfish and sand dollars on the “Disappearing Island” as well as lots of dolphins on the return trip. Highly recommend!
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Z5008hperich
Apr 4, 2026
Highly recommend - Did not know what to expect, but trip was great. Boat was clean. Customer service exceptional. Highly recommend
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Wilawan0
Apr 2, 2026
Great Dolphin & Diapperaing Island tour - Great experience at Dolphin and disappearing Island tour.
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Tian_v
Mar 25, 2026
Great time! - We had a wonderful time on our island boat trip! The weather was amazing, the captain and crew were very friendly and engaging, we got to see some playful dolphins, and the disappearing island did not disappoint. Thanks for a fantastic trip!
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B3278obkristins
Mar 23, 2026
Disappearing Island: Great Tour - Disappearing island is a large sandbar near Daufuskie Island. We were a group of 7, 5 of which are young adults. When we saw a bunch of children and parents line up for the tour, we were a little concerned this tour might skew really young. It didn't. We had packed some High Noons for the 2-hour tour and had a great time. The "island" when we landed was quite small, but over the course of the next 30 minutes, it grew exponentially as the tide continued to go out. It was fun to see nature at work as we walked around the sand and shallow waters looking at sea creatures. Saw lots of dolphin pods on our way back into shore. Very personable two-person crew also!
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Mandy_v
Mar 23, 2026
Staff was very friendly... - Staff was very friendly and helpful! Very quick to respond and my big group of 20 very much enjoyed the tour.
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Shauna_l
Mar 22, 2026
Super fun activity - We really enjoyed this. You spend 30 minutes on the sand bank and we saw jelly fish, star fish, sand dollars and clams. You could take back anything that was not alive. On the boat, we encountered a few pods of dolphins and got very close- super cool. They let the kids (and some adults) drive the boat also and got a captain’s pin.
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Wendy_l
Mar 20, 2026
Disappearing island boat ride - Especially enjoyed our time with Captain Steve and Michelle We saw on the island stars, jelly fish and sand dollars. On the ride we were pleased to see many dolphins
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Juliejp9082fi
Mar 7, 2026
FANTASTIC - Fantastic experience start to finish. Captain Kate and her team were fun and knowledgeable. They kept us out on the water longer than they were scheduled to because the dolphins were so amazing, they wanted us to enjoy them as long as possible. They went the extra mile - not at all what you expect from an excursion like this. The disappearing island was a unique treat. DO NOT MISS this opportunity!
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Lbratch7225
Feb 21, 2026
Great time and lots of dolphins - We had such a great experience! Our captain was Kate and first mate Michelle. We got to see lots of dolphins and spend time on the hidden island. There weren’t a lot of shells (maybe the time of year) but lots of starfish and hermit crabs and even a sand dollar. Kate and Michelle were upbeat and fun and it was really an enjoyable time. Would definitely do this again!
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).