Private Tour

90-Minute Private Dolphin Tour in Hilton Head Island

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Guaranteed dolphins! This is your private boat taking you on an intimate tour to see dolphins in the wild, up close and personal! We go to places the big boats can't or won't. It'll be just your group (up to 6 passengers) cruising the waters, watching dolphins eating, playing, and socializing. As a Lowcountry Master Naturalist, your Captain will provide an in-depth narration of the ecology around you detailing what makes Hilton Head so unique.

You’ll get all the time you need to see these beautiful creatures as they spend their days cruising the Calibogue Sound. See Hilton Head’s storied landmark, the Harbourtown Lighthouse from the water. Cross over to the other side of the Sound and see Daufuskie Island.

You'll have a chance to see other creatures that call the Lowcountry home; mobula rays jumping, sharks and manatees making cameos, sea turtles coming up for a breath of air. Hundreds of species of birds that make their way through their migratory periods.

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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 may stop here with an opportunity for photographs of the lighthouse

Admission Not Applicable

Daufuskie Island

The search for dolphins may take us into the Cooper River and along Daufuskie Island.

Admission Not Applicable

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

Gratuity

Options

90-Minute Private Dolphin Tour in Hilton Head Island

Reviews

5.00

516 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

515

Great private tour for our family
Lisa P,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Captain Mark was a great host, knowledgeable about local wildlife and ecosystem, and very personable. We would highly recommend 👌
Great private tour for our family
M8045FVlisap,,Dec 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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 👌
Great Start to Our Trip!
cgsd1,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Highly recommend this trip
JaePDX,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Highly recommend- will do it again.
Jeanelle C,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Absolutely worth it
Stephanie B,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
Great time with Captain Mark
dcny730,,Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!!!
A wonderful experience!
PhylSDC,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
Great tour with Mark!
PauletteG574,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
Private Hilton Head Low Country and Dolphin Tour
Stephen G,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A wonderful tour of the low country and dolphins!! Mark was an exceptional host and was very knowledgeable of the area.