Private Tour
2-Hour Private Hilton Head Dolphin Watching Cruise
Overview
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2 hours
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Enjoy a two-hour private dolphin tour built just for your family. Guaranteed dolphin sightings, comfortable boats, and flexible itineraries mean everyone leaves smiling. With 900+ five-star reviews, this is the Hilton Head experience your crew will never forget.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum
We will cruise past Harbour Town and take in the harbour from the Calibogue Sound
Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
Your private charter starts directly across from the pristine and beautiful Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge.
What‘s Included
Use of the boat and all of it's ammenities
Tips - a 15-20% gratuity is customary for your boat captains and is not included in price of tour
Food and drinks are welcome on board but not included in price of tour. Feel free to bring any food and drinks that you would like - we provide a cooler and ice for our guests
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2-Hour Private Hilton Head Dolphin Watching Cruise
Reviews
306 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to spend an afternoon!
411colleeng,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great day with Captain Drake. It was a beautiful day for our family of 4. Captain Drake gave us options of where we wanted to go/what we wanted to see. He was VERY informative about the area, the ecology, etc. He was accommodating in every way, including taking pictures. I would definitely recommend this trip.
Very pleasant and...
Michael M,,Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very pleasant and informative !caption very pleasant boat clean . Seen more then dolphins seen Eagles sharks turtles.
Great HH Experience
Frank P,,Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Two hours of expert history plus plenty of dolphins, bald eagles and countless sea birds. Great to have a dedicated captain who loves the area and discussing ecosystem and people stories as well
Watching the Dolphins
Pioneer67212717851,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Dave was great, grandkids had a blast and we were able to see a lot of dolphins. The weather was perfect and we had sunshine the whole afternoon
Awesome
Kimberly K,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Dave was polite and courteous! Very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. We felt very safe and entertained on the trip. Not only did we see many dolphins but we also saw three bald eagles! Amazing! Will definitely book another boat ride with him! Wonderful!
Excellent
tkkncjkb,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dave was an excellent host and captain We really enjoyed our time out on water and saw many dolphins and different areas of HHI
Up close and personal
Ingrid I,,Sep 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fantastic private excursion and we loved it! Dave is a great Captain and very personable and extremely knowledgeable about the area. We had all the wonderful things that we had hoped for in our boat trip, from dolphins giving us a show a few feet away, to zipping on down to other areas and seeing Defuskie and learning about it's history. We learned about oysters, Bull Island and so much more too!
This private boat tour is not to be missed!
rljjr1,,Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I, along with our two adult sons, took this trip with Captain Neal and are we glad we did!!!! My son, who planned this trip for us, researched the myriad of boat charters in Hilton Head (of which there are many) and selected Hilton Head Boat Charters based on reviews. Well, the reviews were right. This was fabulous, and we can't imagine ANYTHING could have been better. The boat was clean and Captain Neal was extremely knowledgeable about the area and patient with our/my endless questions. He is also very personable which made the experience that much more fun. We were looking for a private charter that would give us a personalized experience. He delivered! A couple of notes: there are no restrooms on his smaller boats; no hints of seasickness (for which I am normally prone to); and wear a hat the can be cinched down or one you don't care to lose :) This was so enjoyable and the two hours went by in a blink. We wished we could have been out longer. I guess we will just have to come back again. Next time, we will include Daufuskie Island in our itinerary. Thanks to Captain Neal and his team for a wonderful experience!
Highly Recommend!
NadiaStern,,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dave was amazingly knowledgeable! We had a great time, learned so much and saw plenty of beautiful dolphins in their natural habitat. Highly recommend! Thank you Captain Dave for a wonderful experience!
Wonderful boat tour.
918SS,,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with our Captain Neil. He was entertaining and informative. He was also considerate about the wind and weather so that our boat tour was smooth and not too windy. Comfy and clean boat. We saw quite a few dolphins and lots of sea birds! All in all, highly recommended.
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