Hilton Head Dolphin Tour: 90-Minute Eco-Adventure

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: 24 hours
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.
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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,…

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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Leanne_d
Jun 3, 2025
Weekend getaway - We had the 4:30 tour. The weather was perfect. The Captain was very knowledgeable about the area and the dolphins plus he was a nice guy.
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Amanda_m
May 10, 2025
John was great! He was... - John was great! He was very nice and funny. We saw dolphins about 10 mins into the boat ride! We had a blast.
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Stephanie_c
May 7, 2025
Boat ride and dolphins - This was a spectacular experience. The weather was perfect for boating! The guide was very informative and was a great captain!
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Christad454
May 3, 2025
Great touring company and Awesome experience - This was an amazing experience. We went on a late afternoon dolphin cruise and what turned out to be a very windy day. Our knowledgeable guide, Jackson, kept us at a slow pace and in more protected waters which made the ride smooth and comfortable which was good because there was another family with small children on board as well as none of us wanting to feel seasick or get wet from splashing. . You would think that would mean less to see but that was not the case. We saw many dolphins splashing and feeding. We also got to see many lovely shorebirds too. Jackson was great at getting us near the animals and birds easily and expertly. Such a fabulous experience!! We look forward to another visit with this company on our net visit to the area and will continue to recommend them to everyone!!
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Terry_m
Apr 13, 2025
Captain Bill was awesome - Great trip and super value. Captain Bill was the best. He was so nice and knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone.
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Jana_s
Apr 11, 2025
Wonders of nature - We ended up having the boat to ourselves and while our captain was about 10 minutes late getting underway, we got the full 90 minutes tour. We saw many dolphins who swam around and breached near the boat including a mother and her calf. It was a wonderful experience and I highly recommend it to anyone!
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Kayla_f
Apr 6, 2025
Dolphin and Nature Tour - This was a great and exciting experience as this was my first time on a boat. There were dolphins everywhere!
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Sophia_v
Feb 9, 2025
You will enjoy this... - You will enjoy this experience even if you didn't get to see a pod of dolphins. The weather was perfect and warm to be out on the water. We did see one dolphin swimming near our boat and it was exciting. Our captain was awesome and he made sure that we at least got the chance to see a dolphin during our trip.
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Christal_n
Mar 15, 2025
The worst dolphin boat experience ever - Worst boat ride ever! The captain was late. Did not introduced himself when he arrived. He did not cover any safety precautions. He did not say one word the entire 90 minutes boat ride unless you asked him a direct question. When asked a question, his response was very short. Horrible customer experience. We do not recommend this dolphin boat ride.
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Vincent_l
Nov 22, 2024
Shorter than advertised - Views of the surrounding area were nice. Only traveled 60 of 90 minutes - never made it into the sound.
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From $48
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).