Private Dolphin Tour: Hilton Head

Embark on a private dolphin tour in Hilton Head and experience the wonders of nature up close. Cruise the waters, watch dolphins in their natural habitat, and learn about the unique ecology of Hilton Head from a Master Naturalist captain.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum - There will be a chance to pause here for taking photos of the lighthouse.
  • Daufuskie Island - The journey to spot dolphins might lead us into the Cooper River and along the shores of Daufuskie Island.
What's Included
  • Private Vessel for your Family Tour
  • Licensed Captain and Low Country Master Naturalist, providing an in-depth narrative for your group
  • All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Experience guaranteed dolphin sightings with a PRIVATE Dolphin Watching Tour on Hilton Head! This exclusive boat tour offers a unique opportunity to observe dolphins in their natural habitat. The tour takes you to locations inaccessible to larger boats, ensuring a personal experience for your group of up to six passengers. Enjoy watching dolphins as…

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.

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Go44472865370
Sep 12, 2026
This is the one you want to book! - Choose this one! I spent so much time googling and reading reviews, and Captain Mark exceeded my expectations. It felt like the rainiest weekend in Hilton Head ever, but Mark helped me figure out when to reschedule, and it was a beautiful ride. We also got to bring our (well-behaved) pup with us! He was so knowledgeable and gave us so much interesting context without being overbearing. If anything, he tolerated the dozens of questions we had and me squealing over the dolphins! Also, what a great price for a private ride. Thank you for helping us have a great time even during a rainy weekend. I am so glad the sun came out for us. I will absolutely go back with Captain Mark again. Thank you for helping this frantic maid of honor.
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Jordansl6867no
Sep 4, 2026
Highly recommend!! - Captain Mark is great. Saw plenty of dolphins and his tour was great!!
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Suzanne_t
Sep 1, 2026
Experience of a Lifetime! - Four adults (one pregnant) and an 18 mo old. It was the most amazing experience. First, Captain Mark was incredibly knowledgeble and shared a lot of information about the dophins and salt marshes. Super nice guy! The scenery was beautiful and the trip was very relaxing. The best part however was that we probably saw 100+ dolphins. They were everywhere! If it wasn't storming the next day I would have taken the trip again. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Experience of a lifetime
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Bsharpsod
Aug 28, 2026
Great Dolphin tour - We booked the private dolphin tour and had Captain Mark as our guide. He was great with our young granddaughters and shared his knowledge about the Hilton Head area and waterways. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone in the area.
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Robin_y
Aug 28, 2026
A must do while in HHI! - Mark was awesome! Learned a lot and saw some cute dolphins! It was a gorgeous night and there’s nothing better than being on water in the early evening. Will definitely do again!
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Colin_v
Aug 25, 2026
Could not recommend this more! - Captain Mark was amazing! He is extremely knowledgeable about dolphins and the HHI area. He even let our tour go a couple extra minutes so we could see dolphins strand feeding! Definitely the best part of our trip! Could not recommend this more!
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Howarda250
Aug 24, 2026
Captain Mark’s Dolphin Tour - Captain Mark is great and very informative about the local dolphin population and ecosystem! We saw many dolphins up close to the boat and observed most interesting dolphin behaviors. I highly recommend Captain Mark’s tour!
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L2825zjronaldp
Aug 22, 2026
Private small boat dolphin tour was amazing. - After a small problem finding our operator, this turned out to be a really great trip. Captain Mark was a personable and knowledgeable guide, and we saw a large number of dolphins including some memorable moments. Our great grandkids (21 years old) from Colorado said it was the most amazing part of our trip to Hilton Head.
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Q8877msdoraa
Aug 19, 2026
An incredible experience with dolphins - Incredible dolphin tour! A beautiful experience and a very friendly team. Highly recommended!
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Janice_g
Aug 15, 2026
Definitely recommend! - We had a lovely day out on the water with Captain Mark. He was great with our three kids, and we saw literally a dozen or more dolphins. I like the private option because then we didn't have to wait on anyone and the experience felt more personal. It was wonderful- highly recommend if you are in HHI!
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From $289 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).