Mile Isle Beachcomber Tour: Private Dolphin Sightings

Embark on a private dolphin sighting adventure on the Mile Isle Beachcomber Tour. Collect sand dollars, sea shells, and even sharks teeth while exploring the mile-long sandbar. Perfect for families and small groups.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum - On the way to the Mile Isle, we’ll cruise past the iconic red and white striped lighthouse.
    The Harbour Town Lighthouse is a lighthouse at the Harbour Town Marina at Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. It was privately built and is a private aid to navigation.
  • Daufuskie Island - We’ll continue down the…
What's Included
  • Expert narration by a Licensed Captain and Master Naturalist
  • All fees and taxes included
  • Exclusive private vessel for your family tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Enjoy a two-and-a-half-hour adventure on your own private boat. Your Master Captain will guide you safely through the Calibogue on a falling tide to the isle. This mile long sandbar is exposed for only a couple of hours per day, allowing beachcombers the chance to collect sand dollars, seashells and the occasional shark’s tooth.
We’ll stop along the way…

Location
68 Helmsman Way
Helmsman Way
Enter the parking lot of Cross Island Boat Landing, just under the Cross Island Parkway. Plenty of parking available. Walk down to the docks to meet your Captain.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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T.j.
Aug 22, 2025
Best Experience in HHI - I couldn’t recommend this more to any family in Hilton Head. Mark was the best captain and we had a very personal and exciting time enjoying the sandbar, dolphins and more. He was especially great with the kids and was very knowledgeable about the whole island. 10/10!
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Cindyga3495md
Aug 18, 2025
Great family tour - WE had h a fun boating experience with Captain Mark. We enjoyed wading in the sand bar, touching sand dollars and star fish, watching dolphins frolic, shelling on oyster island and learning so much about Hilton Head Islands waterways and sea creature. Highly recommend this tour company!
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Flsmith
Aug 14, 2025
Great day out! - An amazing day out on the water and the Vanishing Island with Captain Mark. We saw pods of dolphin, found incredible shells and marveled at the beauty of the surrounding area. Best of all, Captain Mark provided an insightful perspective on local marine life, geography and beyond. Highly recommend.
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Nlemmon
Aug 12, 2025
Worth It - Captain Mark and his boat were awesome. We saw a pod of dolphin and happily explored the vanishing island with Captain Mark answering all our questions about the creatures we saw. Such a great way to spend a couple of hours.
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Dreamer610413
Aug 12, 2025
Amazing and fun - It was amazing the captin (mark) made sure we had a great time he took extra time to make sure we seen many dolphins he explained the scenery and things around he was very polite amd knowledgeable of everything he took time to answer everyone including our children's questions he took us to the island part that wasn't over run woth many other people will for sure do it again
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Dreamer42365699802
Aug 6, 2025
Amazing! - 10/10 would recommend. Captain Mark was amazing! He kept us alive with a tropical storm on top of us! He made it worthwhile and we still got to see dolphins and clam shells along with crabs! If we ever come back, we 100% will come back. We will also recommend anyone coming to Hilton Head to book him!
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M7386judaniellev
Jul 28, 2025
Amazing tour with CPT Mark! - Our dolphin tour and stop at the disappearing island with Captain Mark was absolutely phenomenal! He was so knowledgeable, kept safety a priority, and was so fun and patient with our young kiddos. When we come back to HH, we will absolutely rebook with him again. Don't hesitate, reserve your tour with Captain Mark!
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594teresanns
Jul 22, 2025
- Captain mark ensured a wonderful experience for or family with 4 children ages 5-10. On a quiet Sunday morning he knew how to beat the crowds and take us to an unoccupied space with lots of sea life and shells. He is extremely knowledgeable in HHI but also ocean life. As we had time, he took us to see dolphins also! Communication was excellent after booking before the trip date.
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426chanam
Jul 19, 2025
The Best Captain on the sea! Captain Mark - Just as described! What a great Captain. Captain Mark went the extra mile to make our experience awesome. He explained everything he did and everywhere we went. He got off the boat and helped our family see different things and even helped find sand dollars and crabs. We saw aligator, crabs, an eel, stingrays and dolphins. We will definitely book again in the future. He offers many other tours and is very knowledgeable. What a great Captain. Thanks Captain Mark!! The Meredith’s.
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582grantt
Jul 12, 2025
Fun Family Outing - Was a fun trip for the whole family, as enjoyed seeing wildlife on way to the island and Captain Mark was a great host. Island was fun searching for sand dollars and shells to bring back.
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From $399 (Per Group)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).