Hilton Head Island Dolphin Boat Cruise: Up-close Dolphin Experience - Family-friendly & Educational

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Get up close with dolphins in their natural habitat
Perfect for families and educational too
Enjoy a comfortable, fully shaded boat
Guided by enthusiastic local experts
Create unforgettable memories with us

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

86 Helmsman Way - Embark on an unforgettable dolphin adventure on Hilton Head Island!
Departing from Palmetto Bay Marina, the journey will take you along the serene waters of Broad Creek. Throughout the trip, the crew will enthusiastically share insights about Hilton Head Island and its resident dolphins during this fully narrated tour.
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What's Included

Guaranteed Dolphin Sightings
Observe different species of local birds
Full narration by a Local Guide
United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain

What's Not Included

Gratuities

Additional Information

Children must be accompanied by an adult

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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Rory_f

Jun 29, 2026

Nice tour for all!!! - Excellent tour, staff was amazing, and plenty of Dolphins were seen. Very comfortable boat ride and an hour and a half was perfect length of tour!!!

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E8305qicathyh

Jun 28, 2026

Great time - Our family had a great time. We saw a number of dolphins during the cruise. The guides were engaging and knowledgeable. It was a wonderful first experience for our 5 year old grandchild.

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Tiffani_l

Jun 26, 2026

Great Activity! - The captain and tour guide were excellent. They were very knowledgeable and pleasant. We saw many dolphins! I highly recommend this activity.

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Joe_f

Jun 26, 2026

Dolphins to go - Michelle and captain Mike were fantastic hosts and very helpful, fun, and informative. Nice family time.

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Marianne_c

Jun 25, 2026

Excellent time! - We had the absolute best time on this dolphin cruise. Everything is organized, starts promptly, and there’s plenty of space on the boat. We sat under the shaded area but there’s also spots in the front of the boat if you want to sit in the sun. We found several pods of dolphins when we were out and we stopped for plenty of time so we could see them.

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Lisa_d

Jun 25, 2026

Dolphin tour - Great way to start a day in Hilton Head. The dolphins were beautiful and our captain and first mate were great. We would recommend this tour to anyone that wants a peaceful experience seeing dolphins in their environment.

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Junea_e

Jun 24, 2026

In our group, both adults... - In our group, both adults and children enjoyed it very much. We saw lots of dolphins and the crew was enjoyable.

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Billie_p

Jun 23, 2026

Excellent tour - This was an amazing experience. Captain Kate and Miss Wendy were great finding dolphins and sharing the dolphin facts. Thank you! Myles and Billie

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