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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Megen_m
Jun 23, 2026
Fun Family Experience - 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!
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Ryan_h
Jun 20, 2026
Dolphin Tour - Amelia and Wyatt were great! They were both very personable/knowledgeable and made the experience fun. Would definitely recommend.
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Kristin_p
Jun 20, 2026
Great and unique experience and we would do this again next year! - Great experience all around from island, dolphin sightings, captain and crew! We had a wonderful experience all around!
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Floydene_o
Jun 17, 2026
Dolphins and Sand Dollars - 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❣️
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Aunjaleisb
Jun 16, 2026
Best experience - We had Kate and Samantha. It was an engaging and amazing experience. We saw a pod of dolphins. Amazing!!
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Noelle_k
Jun 15, 2026
Casual cruise for family - Nice shade covered cruise operated with very friendly crew. Kids enjoyed spotting sea life on the boat and on shore.
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Gary_h
Jun 14, 2026
Time and money well spent! - 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!
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Jessica_c
Jun 14, 2026
Going to the sand bar... - 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
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Bob_b
Jun 21, 2026
Weather got in the way! - 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.
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Michelle
Jun 21, 2026
Disappointing island - We chose this tour for disappearing island. We were very disappointed that we only got to spend 12 minutes on the island to look around. When the boat was approaching the island there were several smaller tour boats already anchored and people were exploring the island. At this point we were given instructions by Amelia, tour guide, that we needed to be back on the boat at 7:10pm. At this point the boat had not reached land and it was 6:45pm. By the time everyone got off the boat there was very little time to explore. We did see some starfish and a couple of crabs. On the boat ride, we did see several dolphins and the weather was pleasant on the water.
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From $55
up to 30 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).