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 - We may stop here with an opportunity for photographs of the lighthouse
  • Daufuskie Island - The search for dolphins may take us into the Cooper River and along 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! Enjoy a private boat tour offering an intimate encounter with dolphins in their natural habitat. This exclusive tour takes you to locations inaccessible to larger vessels. Your group, consisting of up to six passengers, will have the opportunity to observe dolphins as they feed, play, and interact. Led by a…

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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Rswe2771
Oct 16, 2025
He’s the dolphin whisperer 🐬 - I can’t say enough about our trip on the water with Captain Mark he was so kind and informative. He definitely is the Dolphin whisperer! He introduced us to Nick the dolphin and it was like Nick was listening to him. We also saw numerous adult and baby dolphins. Captain Mark made our experience so full he even made a stop for us on what I call Shelly island so I could propose to the live of my life💍 Thanks again Captain Mark you truly are a special kind of guy👍
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Joseph_p
Oct 14, 2025
Awesome Experience! Must do! - Captain Mark was awesome, and we had a great time! We saw about 20 dolphins, and learned some cool things about the animals and the island that we didn’t know. The kids had a blast! Will definitely book again when we come back!
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Josh
Oct 9, 2025
Great family experience - Mark was very knowledgeable and attentive. He took us to a salt marsh to see a pod of dolphins strand feeding. It was amazing and highly recommend.
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B8888zsevank
Sep 30, 2025
Great for all ages 4 to 70. - We recently had Cross Island Cruises Dolphin tour with Mark, along with a daughter, son-in-law, and four-year-old grandson, and we can say it’s truly a great experience for all ages. Even though we’ve been coming to Hilton Head for several years and moved to the area permanently about a year ago, we learned a lot about the area’s waters and the ecosystem we hadn’t heard before. It was also a great hands-on experience for our young grandson, landing on a shell reef and collecting shells, seeing and touching live crabs, and of course, the dolphin sightings. In addition to living in the area, we own a short-term rental and will be adding Cross Island Cruises to our recommended “Things to Do” list. Evan & Gail
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Candy
Sep 29, 2025
Beautiful sunset and dolphins - Great Captain Mark!! He is very knowledgeable. We saw lots of dolphins and had plenty of time to see alot. We would do this again.
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Matt_f
Sep 27, 2025
10/10 Recommend - This experience was wonderful. The captain was very nice and knowledgeable about the area. The boat was very clean and we saw what to be at least 50 dolphins on the tour. We also had a 9 month old baby with us and he loved the experience.
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I1061vvmariep
Sep 25, 2025
Family Fun on the Water. Thank You, Captain Mark! - We had the absolute best time on our private dolphin tour with Captain Mark! He was not only knowledgeable about the area and the wildlife, but also incredibly patient and engaging with our whole family. Seeing so many dolphins was truly magical, and Mark knew just where to take us. He shared fun facts, took us to cool spots, answered all our questions, and made sure everyone from the adults to the little ones had an unforgettable experience. This was easily one of the highlights of our trip, and we can’t recommend Captain Mark enough if you’re looking for a special family adventure on the water. We will definitely be booking with him again the next time we’re in town!
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Taylorg532
Sep 23, 2025
Incredible tour! - This tour was fabulous! Captain Mark was absolutely lovely and made this tour fun for the entire family, from adults to kids. We saw so many dolphins and wildlife, my daughter still talks about it. Every family member still talks about it, actually! We will be booking again for our next island trip. 10/10
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Jeremyhq9663vb
Sep 17, 2025
Great private dolphin trip - Great trip and great captain. Saw dolphins multiple times in the hour and a half. Would highly recommend it since it was private and well priced
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X4521uoheatherc
Sep 13, 2025
Amazing Private Dolphin Tour!! - This was definitely a highlight of our trip! Marc was very knowledgeable and we highly recommend this private dolphin tour!
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From $269 (Per Group)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).