90-Minute Dolphin and Nature Tour of Hilton Head
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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This is our most popular boat trip! Hilton Head and surrounding areas boast a large and active population of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, with great viewing opportunities year-round! Join Outside Hilton Head for a 90-minute cruise in one of our stable and comfortable powerboats. We will explore the Broad Creek Wildlife Area, Calibogue Sound and nearby marshes. Your Captain will guide you to points of interest, while explaining the unique connections between history, culture and nature in the Lowcountry. This tour is great for families!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not all seats have shade
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Outside Hilton Head
Meet at our outdoor desk in Shelter Cove Marina. Here you will check in before joining your Captain on what of our safe comfortable boats. Find our desk in the far North end of the Marina next to Ela's Grille and the Harbormasters Office. The marina is on the beautiful Broad Creek, where you will start your dolphin tour.
What‘s Included
USCG Liscenced Captain - Guide
Boat cruise
Gratuities
Meeting points
Hilton Head
Hilton Head United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Dolphin Eco Tour
Reviews
236 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent educational...
Howard S,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent educational experience on waterway and all living in it, and the ecosystem of the area. Dean was very knowledgeable and enjoyable to listen to.
Great!!
Jonathan A,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great time! Our guide, Hunter, was informative and was careful with us on the choppy water this morning. 10 out of 10 would recommend for others.
90 Minute Birding Nature Tour
Sherpa49684802126,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was a customized Dolphin and Nature Tour focused on the salt mash birds and was the highlight of our 2 week Christmas/New Year holiday which was shared with friends from Illinois. Captain Sebastian was a fantastic nature guide. The four of us were all interested in the birds found in the salt marshes and did he find them for us! Sightings included shore birds, ducks, spoon bills, anhingas, a wood stork, a bald eagle, and a osprey with a catch. Our friends are avid photographers and they both got some outstanding shots. The experience was well worth the cost and far exceeded all our Expectations. We would highly recommend this experience for anyone interested in birding.
Family vacation
Chris M,,Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We saw so many pods today and they were playing and jumping captain Dan was great along with his first mate
Informative and entertaining tour-highly recommend,
Larry M,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide and boat Captain, Pippi, was both informative and entertaining. My wife and I have been on several different dolphin watching tours on HHI over the last 25 years, and this was one of the best! Highly recommend.
Great way to see and learn a lot in 90 minutes.
jesuisomnivore,,Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect 90 min tour full of dolphins, beautiful scenery and excellent commentary--historical, ecological and full of interesting facts and lore. Thanks Capt Dean for your professionalism, expertise, and enthusiasm.
We did see dolphins!
Lee M,,Sep 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This dolphin and estuary tour was in the river channel (not the ocean). It was very informative and relaxing. We saw groups of dolphins. Captain Dan provided good narratives.
Perfect first day for our three generations trip to Hilton Head
Hedgeclipperz,,Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Captain Andy went over and above our expectations! He not only knew where to look for dolphins, but was extremely knowledgeable about pretty much everything we went by...be they property or nature. Our three generations all enjoyed this immensely. I can't recommend it more highly!!!
Dolphins, pelicans and Champ
Joanne J,,Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time. Our captain Patrick was friendly, knowledgeable of the area. We loved meeting Champ, his yellow lab. It was a great trip saw some dolphins and pelicans. My husband loves pelicans. Patrick took us over to a dock we spotted that was loaded with pelicans resting. We got some wonderful photos. It was a wonderful trip and we highly recommend it.
Great adventure! Great Captain!
Cynthia H,,Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good way to see the eco environment of the island. Captain Riley knowledgeable regarding environment and wildlife.
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