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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Lisa_p
Dec 31, 2025
Great private tour for our family - Captain Mark was a great host, knowledgeable about local wildlife and ecosystem, and very personable. We would highly recommend 👌
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M8045fvlisap
Dec 31, 2025
Great private tour for our family - Captain Mark was a great host for our family. The boat ride was comfortable and he was very informative about the local wildlife and history of Hilton Head and surrounding islands. We would definitely book again. Highly recommended 👌
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Cgsd1
Dec 27, 2025
Great Start to Our Trip! - Mark was an amazing, friendly and personable guide. We saw so many dolphins throughout our sunset dolphin cruise and were able to get beautiful photos of the dolphins and the sunset. We also got to see pelicans, a bald eagle, and many other birds. It is clear that Mark is passionate about what he does and his knowledge of the area and its wildlife is evident. What a great way to start our trip to South Carolina! We would highly recommend this small, intimate boat ride with Mark.
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Jaepdx
Nov 27, 2025
Highly recommend this trip - Mark is very knowledgeable about the area and environment - fish, dolphin, marsh, tides. . Answered all the questions we handed him. He navigated us through the islands and found some really cool spots where the dolphins congregated. We even caught them strand feeding which we have not seen before nor knew about We took the late 4:00 trip and caught a gorgeous sunset. There were 5 of us and we fit comfortably in the boat. We will do this again when we are back.
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Jeanelle_c
Nov 27, 2025
Highly recommend- will do it again. - We had a wonderful trip out with Mark to experience the dolphins, the waters and islands in the area. We took the 4;00 time slot which gave us an opportunity for a beautiful sunset too. Mark navigated us well to ensure we saw plenty of dolphin, told us about their numbers, feeding and hunting habits. He answered lots of questions about the tide, salt marsh, and oyster shell shoreline. We will donut again when we are back. Highly recommend.
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Stephanie
Nov 26, 2025
Absolutely worth it - We had the best time with Captain Mark. He was personable and incredibly knowledgeable, sharing such rich information about the island and its ecosystem that my kids declared they “only wanted to go on boats with Captain Mark from now on.” This was 100% worth it and we can’t wait to do it again!
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Dcny730
Nov 9, 2025
Great time with Captain Mark - This was truly a grand experience. We saw a lot of dolphins and stopped at an oyster shell island. Captain Mark was a kind gentleman. Lots of information. I would go out with him again!!!
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Phylsdc
Nov 5, 2025
A wonderful experience! - We had a great cruise—we saw male pods, female pods, individual dolphins, and even a baby ! The small boat experience was the way to go! We were able to see the dolphins close up. Mark was a great guide —very knowledgeable of the dolphins and their habitat, We also learned a good bit about Hilton Head. Highly recommend Mark!
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Pauletteg574
Nov 5, 2025
Great tour with Mark! - Mark was a wonderful captain and host! Very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned about the area and saw many dolphins. Thank you for the great experience!
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Stephen_g
Nov 5, 2025
Private Hilton Head Low Country and Dolphin Tour - A wonderful tour of the low country and dolphins!! Mark was an exceptional host and was very knowledgeable of the area.
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From $279 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).