Dolphin & Donuts Tour: Fun Family Adventure

Embark on a thrilling 1.5-hour Dolphin Cruise in Hilton Head, complete with donuts and juice. Discover the local ecosystem, history, and wildlife while observing Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat. Perfect for families, friends, and couples!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum - The iconic red and white Harbour Town Lighthouse, built between the late 1960s and early 1970s, is a must-see landmark. It was designed to attract tourists to Hilton Head Island.
  • Daufuskie Island - On the journey, Daufuskie Island comes into view, cherished for its quaint and historic atmosphere….
What's Included
  • 90 Minute Boat Ride with Up close Dolphin Sightings
  • USCG Licensed Captain
  • Local Guide narrating the tour
  • Fresh Donuts
  • Orange Juice or Bottled Water
What's Not Included
  • Hotel Pick up/Drop off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Experience the exciting Dynamite combo - Dolphin & Donuts!
Embark on a 1.5-hour tour departing from Palmetto Bay Marina. Our knowledgeable local guides will share fascinating insights about the local ecosystem, history, and wildlife, ensuring an enjoyable experience for everyone!
Indulge in donuts, juice, and water as you cruise and witness the Atlantic…

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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Bell
May 28, 2026
Awesome Experience!! - The experience was great for my son and I. The donuts were tasty and the boat ride was fun. Friendly staff, great customer service and beautiful views. We had a blast!!
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Margaretsd1492sg
May 23, 2026
Dolphin tour - Captain Mike and first mate Michelle did an excellent job on our tour today. We saw several stingrays jumping out of the water and the dolphins were all around the boat. Will recommend this tour to friends and family.
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Stephanie_s
May 20, 2026
Wonderful! - Absolutely wonderful! We left with all three of our kids asking when we can do it again! We also already informed family who will be coming next month that this is a must!
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Jenn_t
May 18, 2026
Amazing Captain - From the time we checked in, to shopping, donuts & departure we had the best experience!! Our captain was amazing! He was funny, informational & made the trip go so fast!
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Gordon
May 15, 2026
Donuts with the Dolphins! - Great morning for a boa ride. We saw several Dolphins along with babies! Great time. Mike did a good job of trying to make sure everyone was able to view the Dolphins and gave tips on where to go when back on shore for sunset views.
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Holland_w
May 14, 2026
Definitely worth doing with kids - Fun and educational, even our toddler enjoyed it. Captain Mike and Michelle knew what they were doing, and it was the perfect length of time.
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Jodieba407it
Apr 25, 2026
Fantastic trip - Captain Kate and her first mate on 4/24/26 9am were fantastic very informative and were great with our kids on board definitely recommend this trip with those two!!!!
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Nbujnicki
Apr 19, 2026
Dolphins and donuts - We did the dolphins and donuts tour with Luciano as our captain. Our group of 4 were the only ones on the tour! It felt like a private tour!! Luciano was great, he gave us a little tour of the area, we saw one dolphin at 2 different spots before landing at our 3rd spot where we saw a bunch!! Very fun and I would highly recommend!
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Endpal4
Apr 14, 2026
Adult 2.0 Excursion complete with donuts - Awesome experience with Michele and Capt Steve! She kept the cruisers engaged with her stories and clever treats for the kids. Highly recommend this trip (and VG donuts, too)
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592cassieu
Apr 13, 2026
An unforgettable experience the whole family loved! - We absolutely loved our experience with Captain Dawn for our dolphins and donuts excursion! Dawn was very pleasant, easy to talk to, and knowledgeable about dolphins and the area. She quickly spotted a pod of dolphins and we were lucky that they were happy to come right up to the boat for an incredible view! We were able to watch them swim and play for a good amount of time. It was a favorite event for our young kids (7 yo's) who were happy the entire time. The donuts helped! The only downside is that this experience was so amazing it will likely outshine all future dolphin cruises! I suppose we'll just have to come back to Hilton Head for more tours ;)
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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).