Hilton Head Dolphin Cruise: Sunset Viewing Experience

Depart from the renowned Harbour Town Yacht Basin, located just below Hilton Head’s well-known lighthouse, for a memorable evening on the water! Onboard the Vagabond, guests will experience a 90-minute narrated cruise guided by our Captain and Crew as the Carolina sky bursts with vibrant colors.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Harbour Town Lighthouse - Embark on the Vagabond and immerse yourself in the enchanting beauty of Hilton Head’s Lowcountry during the golden hour! This 90-minute narrated cruise is guided by our Captain and crew, who vividly share the wonders of the water, wildlife, and history.
    Dolphin sightings are guaranteed! Observe Atlantic bottlenose dolphins…
What's Included
  • Narration by our Captain who brings the history and wildlife to life
  • Departs daily from under the famous Harbour Town Lighthouse
  • Cruise with Hilton Head’s original sightseeing company
  • Guaranteed wild dolphin sightings
  • Snacks and drinks available for purchase (beer, wine, soda, water)
  • Breathtaking views of egrets, herons, pelicans, and more
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Sea Pines Resort vehicle entry fee
Additional Information
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If the cruise is canceled due to poor weather, guests will have the option to reschedule for another date or receive a full refund.
  • Infants ages 2 and under cruise free, but a ticket is still required to account for them.
Location
Harbour Town Lighthouse
Lighthouse Road
The Vagabond Cruise reservation office is located just behind the Harbour Town Lighthouse. If you have your mobile ticket you are able to go directly to the boat (Vagabond) 30-minutes before departure to board which is located on the pier in front of the Lighthouse.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Brian_c
Sep 22, 2026
Always a great time! - This is our 3rd year doing this and still love it! Ian was mate last year and now captian of the boat. He did a fabulous job and we were blessed with a beautiful evening, amazing views of sunset, dolphins and 3 shrimp boats! Loved it!
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I7888crfrankg
Sep 18, 2026
Dolphin honeymoon delight - Great bang for the buck and absolute great tour guide and we got to see a lot of dolphins
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Ashley_k
Sep 13, 2026
Sunsets and Dolphins! - Captain Mike was very funny, we saw a ton of dolphins, and had a beautiful sunset. Would recommend to vistors.
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Tonya_h
Sep 13, 2026
Will book again in the near future. - It was an AWESOME experience. The captain was very kind, pleasant and very informative of the island. The photographer was excellent. The view was absolutely beautiful very breathtaking. I would do this trip 100 times. Oh and the breeze excellent.
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Judy_j
Sep 9, 2026
Tranquility - It Was a beautiful, peaceful experience, we saw a lot of dolphins. Captain was very knowledgeable. Everyone had a great time.
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Erikaminneapolis
Sep 9, 2026
Great experience! - The company was great! It was pouring rain and we were able to reschedule to the next day at no cost. Super accommodating. Really helped us out! We didn’t want to be rained on in our fancy outfits for dinner. The captain (captain windows?) was hilarious and so informational! More choices of snacks or hot dogs or something would have been nice! But would definitely recommend!
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Angelina_c
Sep 4, 2026
All the Dolphins! - We enjoyed our tour the kids were excited to see all the dolphins and the adults enjoyed the commentary from our tour guide.
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T600wzoliviaw
Aug 28, 2026
Again! - Parking was not great but to be expected. Show up early and explore the food and shops! Loading was easy, check in was a breeze. The workers were great! Very nice and kind. I was nervous bringing my service dog but there was plenty of space and he enjoyed the ride also! Family friendly! Very calm and beautiful ride. Got to see the Dolphins and the Gorgeous moon rise behind the light house. Would definitely do again.
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N8246xikerrym
Sep 17, 2026
Sunset cruise - Beautiful evening, crew friendly and informative. Not many dolphins but a nice boat ride.
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Seaside27075794266
Sep 13, 2026
Great Experience - The Sunset Dolphin Watching Cruise was great! We saw a lot of dolphin. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and shared dolphin info throughout our trip.
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From $50
up to 30 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).