Private Tour
2 1/4 Hour Private Kayak Hilton Head Dolphin Nature Experience
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 15 minutes
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Our nature activities are a great way to experience Hilton Head Island by water. We get up close and personal with the salt marsh, oysters, and, by far, the vast number of our tours will see bottlenose dolphins. The dolphins are, of course, wild animals, so they come and go as they please. But in the summer months, the experiences run at nearly 90% seeing dolphins, and even in the off-season, the percentages are very high as the bottlenose dolphin population lives in the area year-round. We occasionally see manatees in the warmer months and, on occasion, get lucky and see a loggerhead turtle, mink, otter, or bald eagle. It's a great experience for all ages, and as Trip Advisor shows, we have nearly all five stars and do our very best to show each and every guest a great time! All ages are welcome, as generally, we will do our best to split into multiple groups based on groups with or without kids, as well as different experience levels. Come join the fun!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Kayak weight restrictions may apply but most everyone is fine to join.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guide Languages offered: English
All needed gear is provided and included in the price.
Guides kindly accept gratuity and will work hard to show you a great time!
What To Expect
The Hilton Head Island Broad Creek Estuary is home to many bottlenose dolphins. In the estuary, we also find manatees on occasion, loggerhead sea turtles, and even mink or otters, as well as many species of shorebirds feeding in the salt marsh on crabs and shrimp. Bottlenose dolphins are the main attraction as they live here year-round, and the vast majority of tours will see them. While paddling through the calm estuary, you will see some of the million-dollar mansions, and if you'd like, learn about the history of the island and the locals' favorite beaches and restaurants while enjoying the surroundings of the salt marsh. Oh yeah...did we mention dolphins!
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2 1/4 Hour Private Kayak Hilton Head Dolphin Nature Experience
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
We will be back!
Kristin S,
Jul 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great time! Saw dolphins and manatees. Our guide was wonderful and knowledgeable. Take the tour!
Awesome kayaking and dolphins
LoveTravel274537,
Jun 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike was incredible. Kept our teens totally engaged. Amazing kayaking even if we hadn't seen dolphins but when we saw them towards the end Mike let us hang with them and enjoy watching these beautiful creatures. So amazing. Thanks Mike!!
Sisters Vacation
Elizabeth H,
Feb 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Sisters kayaking. We are in our 70s~ very experienced. No dolphins in Vermont - lots here!! So fun! Zach was a great guide. And he made it easy getting in & out of the boats from their dock. Our group has 9 kayakers. Windy & fun! We saw all kinds of shore birds, oyster beds and dolphins very close up.
Two thumbs up!
WanderingNotLost42,
Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zack was the perfect mix of talkative and letting us quietly enjoy the experience. Friendly and knowledgeable, he made the trip fun and easy for each of us (teens, adults and one in his 60’s). All of the equipment was in good repair, we felt safe and enjoyed the experience very much!
Great experience on the water
P5759BWchristineb,
Jan 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zack was an amazing guide! He pointed out the wildlife, discussed the ecosystem of the creek and the tides, shared general information on the area and more. It was an excellent experience!
Fantastic kayak tour!
Allison W,
Oct 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time on our kayak tour! Zack was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the wildlife we saw and the environment around the creek. Check in process was super easy and we were able to get into the water quickly. The creek is beautiful and is worth spending some time right in the middle of it! Highly recommend this tour and company. We will come back again if we are in the area!
Great time!
H5411LXdebc,
Oct 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great paddle on the Creek! Mike was very knowledgeable about the area history & wildlife. The bonus was a pod of frolicking dolphins at the end. Great time!
Loved it!
trudys549,
Oct 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an amazing trip. Mike was a great guide. We saw dolphins, an alligator and loved the discussion. It was the perfect balance between listening to information and simply enjoying the sites.
A Must-Do on HHI!
austinrK6255KA,
Sep 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a group of us go on the kayak tour early in the morning. The weather was perfect and our tour guide was so knowledgeable on all the birds, dolphins, and oyster beds. We learned a lot about the island, and the animals found on the tour. You can tell our tour guide was passionate about teaching us and answered all our questions we had. Best parts is…WE DID SEE PLENTY OF DOLPHINS. The time seemed to fly by and the trip was an easy kayak experience. I would definitely recommend anyone to book this kayaking tour. It’s conveniently located no far from the main hustle-and-bustle and was a nice early-morning escape from the beach. 1000% worth the money.
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