Hilton Head Dolphin Tour: Private Boat Experience

Delight in a personalized two-hour dolphin tour designed exclusively for your family. With assured dolphin sightings, cozy boats, and adaptable schedules, everyone is sure to leave with a smile. Boasting over 900 five-star reviews, this is a Hilton Head adventure your group will always remember.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum - We will cruise past Harbour Town and take in the harbour from the Calibogue Sound
  • Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge - Your private charter starts directly across from the pristine and beautiful Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge.
What's Included
  • Use of the boat and its amenities
What's Not Included
  • Tips - a 15-20% gratuity is customary for your boat captains and is not included in price of tour
  • Lunch
Location
43 Jenkins Rd
Jenkins Road
You will meet us at Hilton Head RV Resort on the north end of the island. Once you arrive you will be directed where to park and where to meet your captain for your private boat charter.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michael_m
Oct 22, 2025
Very pleasant and... - Very pleasant and informative !caption very pleasant boat clean . Seen more then dolphins seen Eagles sharks turtles.
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Frank_p
Oct 20, 2025
Great HH Experience - Two hours of expert history plus plenty of dolphins, bald eagles and countless sea birds. Great to have a dedicated captain who loves the area and discussing ecosystem and people stories as well
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Pioneer67212717851
Oct 14, 2025
Watching the Dolphins - Captain Dave was great, grandkids had a blast and we were able to see a lot of dolphins. The weather was perfect and we had sunshine the whole afternoon
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Kimberly_k
Oct 14, 2025
Awesome - Captain Dave was polite and courteous! Very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. We felt very safe and entertained on the trip. Not only did we see many dolphins but we also saw three bald eagles! Amazing! Will definitely book another boat ride with him! Wonderful!
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Tkkncjkb
Oct 8, 2025
Excellent - Dave was an excellent host and captain We really enjoyed our time out on water and saw many dolphins and different areas of HHI
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Ingrid_i
Sep 26, 2025
Up close and personal - This was a fantastic private excursion and we loved it! Dave is a great Captain and very personable and extremely knowledgeable about the area. We had all the wonderful things that we had hoped for in our boat trip, from dolphins giving us a show a few feet away, to zipping on down to other areas and seeing Defuskie and learning about it's history. We learned about oysters, Bull Island and so much more too!
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Rljjr1
Sep 22, 2025
This private boat tour is not to be missed! - My husband and I, along with our two adult sons, took this trip with Captain Neal and are we glad we did!!!! My son, who planned this trip for us, researched the myriad of boat charters in Hilton Head (of which there are many) and selected Hilton Head Boat Charters based on reviews. Well, the reviews were right. This was fabulous, and we can't imagine ANYTHING could have been better. The boat was clean and Captain Neal was extremely knowledgeable about the area and patient with our/my endless questions. He is also very personable which made the experience that much more fun. We were looking for a private charter that would give us a personalized experience. He delivered! A couple of notes: there are no restrooms on his smaller boats; no hints of seasickness (for which I am normally prone to); and wear a hat the can be cinched down or one you don't care to lose :) This was so enjoyable and the two hours went by in a blink. We wished we could have been out longer. I guess we will just have to come back again. Next time, we will include Daufuskie Island in our itinerary. Thanks to Captain Neal and his team for a wonderful experience!
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Nadiastern
Sep 17, 2025
Highly Recommend! - Dave was amazingly knowledgeable! We had a great time, learned so much and saw plenty of beautiful dolphins in their natural habitat. Highly recommend! Thank you Captain Dave for a wonderful experience!
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918ss
Sep 13, 2025
Wonderful boat tour. - We had a great time with our Captain Neil. He was entertaining and informative. He was also considerate about the wind and weather so that our boat tour was smooth and not too windy. Comfy and clean boat. We saw quite a few dolphins and lots of sea birds! All in all, highly recommended.
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Meaghan_h
Aug 29, 2025
Awesome tour! Captain Dave from NJ rocks!!! - Couldn’t recommend this experience more!!! Beautiful new boat that road so smooth on the water - my mom has a really bad back and this ride didn't bother her at all. We fit 5 adults with more than enough extra space. Could easily have fit at least two more adults comfortably, probably more. We saw lots of dolphins and our captain took us wherever we wanted to go! We had the absolute pleasure of riding with Captain Dave from NJ - if you can, request him!! Nicest guy, so incredibly knowledgable about the island and area in general and he had some fantastic stories! My family and I have been vacationing here for close to 25 years and Dave had so many facts and stories that we had never heard and were truly entertaining. Also incredibly knowledgeable about boating and kayaking as well. We had such a fantastic time!!!
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From $269 (Per Boat)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).