Hilton Head Dolphin Tour: 90-Minute Eco-Adventure
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141 Ratings
Hilton Head Island
Embark on a 90-minute eco-adventure with Island Head Dolphin Tour in Hilton Head. Explore the rich wildlife and stunning waterways, including Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound. Get up close with bottle-nose dolphins, birds, and iconic landmarks like Harbour Town Lighthouse.
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum - We pass by the famous Harbour Town lighthouse. Take in the sights of Harbour Town from the Calibogue Sound.
  • Daufuskie Island - We will see Daufuskie Island during the dolphin cruise if the conditions are right. There are some popular waterways near Daufuskie Island where dolphins frequently visit.
  • Hilton Head - We depart from Broad Creek Marina in the center of Hilton Head Island. Broad Creek is a hot spot for dolphin activity on Hilton Head.
What's Included
  • Boat and all necessary safety equipment included.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating 90-minute dolphin tour with Island Head, setting off from the centrally located Broad Creek Marina on Hilton Head Island. We’ll journey along the scenic Broad Creek, a biodiversity hotspot brimming with wildlife such as the iconic bottle nose dolphins, myriad bird species, and much more. Our voyage extends to the Calibogue Sound, offering water-born views of the renowned Harbour Town Lighthouse, Daufuskie Island, Buck Island, Bull Island and Hilton Head Island itself. Depending on the tide timing and day’s point, our skipper will navigate to the best locations to amplify our chance of wildlife sightings.

Settle into a tranquil ride on our custom-made tour boat, with various paths available for our USCG captain to select based on prevailing weather. This offers an exceptional opportunity to intimately encounter low country nature.

Location
Daufuskie Difference
Simmons Road
Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time for check in. Check in at our floating office at the end of the long wooden pier. When you turn onto Simmons Rd. you will make your first right into our parking lot. Then you will walk down the wooden pier, turn left, walk to the Island Head office.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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(141 Ratings)
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Stephen_b
Apr 25, 2024
Fun ride, saw baby dolphins! - Captain Sarah did an outstanding job in looking for dolphins, and filling us in on some of the history of the island.
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Annp834
Apr 13, 2024
So glad we booked this tour! - Wonderful experience! We saw a lot of dolphins, but even if we hadn't caught sight of them, the boat ride was fun. Dress for wind and speed or you'll lose your hat and sunglasses!
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Sabrina_w
Apr 13, 2024
An enjoyable excursion - My family and I had a great time. We got to see dolphins and the ride was very peaceful and enjoyable. Our Captain Tim was very friendly and a great tour guide. I would definitely recommend this tour!
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Cathey1973
Apr 11, 2024
Great tour - We saw several dolphins, up close. Your guide was excellent. He knew where the dolphins were and included history of the area.
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Daja_b
Apr 7, 2024
Would recommend - Enjoyed the boat ride, it was pretty cold so not too many dolphins but we did get to see 3. Our tour guide was amazing and patient with the kiddos. This one does not have a cover on the boat since it was cool outside that worked great for us.
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Latoria_j
Apr 7, 2024
Fun and exciting tour! - My son and I absolutely loved our experience on the dolphin tour! It was fun and exciting. We had the opportunity to get close to and area where the dolphins were playing. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you have kids!
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Casey_o
Apr 5, 2024
Troy was great and we saw 3 dolphins! - Our captain, Troy, was great! He was very knowledgeable about the area and we were around 3 bottle nose dolphins almost the whole time! It was a bit windy and cool but we still got to look at the beautiful estates and even a sunken sailboat! Who doesn’t love a boat ride?!
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Joptan
Mar 29, 2024
Great experience and our captain was excellent! - Great experience on the dolphin tour, and we got to see a few dolphin sightings. Our captain was very knowledgable about the area and was kind enough to wait for us when we running a few minutes behind. The only reason why I rested this 4 instead of 5 stars was the weather. We highly recommend this tour!
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Krista_n
Apr 3, 2024
Beautiful scenery but... - Beautiful scenery but operator gave very little info on tour and it was difficult to find boat-there was no sign for tour company visible
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Bougie_c
Apr 22, 2024
Very disappointed - The weather was nice. The boat had no covering. It was very low budget looking and the company doesn't even offer water to their guests. The driver did not communicate on the boat ride, and he drove entirely too fast. I would not recommend.
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