Hilton Head Island Dolphin Boat Cruise

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

- Experience dolphins up close and in their natural environment

- Fun for Families & Educational

- Comfortable and completely shaded boat

- Passionate local guides

- Make memories with us

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Join us on this memorable dolphin experience on Hilton Head Island! We’ll depart from Palmetto Bay Marina and cruise down the calm waters of Broad Creek. Along the way, we’ll share our passion about Hilton Head Island and our local dolphins on this fully narrated tour. This won’t be your average tour! We’ll make it fun, relaxing, & educational all at once. Perfect for families, friends, couples (Pretty much anyone! Who doesn’t love dolphins?!)

What‘s Included

Observe different species of local birds

Guaranteed Dolphin Sightings

United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain

Full narration by a Local Guide

Gratuities

Options

Dolphin Cruise

Our fully-narrated 90 minute dolphin/sightseeing tour from Palmetto Bay Marina will get you up close and personal with these wonderful mammals.

Reviews

4.86

1,422 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1288

Great experience!
Jackie V,,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kate and Wendy did a great job! They took us on a beautiful tour and seeing the dolphins was such a fun experience for everyone!
So much fun!
750kathyl,,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
The boat trip was fantastic. Our captain, Sebastian, was low key and provided an ongoing narrative of interesting facts about the water, oysters, osprey, dolphins and an eccentric person who has lived full time on a boat for over a decade. And boy, did we see dolphins! A darling trio that followed us and performed like synchronized swimmers.
Weather it so good
wdwright0408,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Peter the captain did a yeoman’s job of trying to keep the boat straight in high winds and then rain. Wendy kept us entertained with facts and stories. She tried her best to kept our spirits high in the wind and rain. The weather cleared about 2 hours so it would have been nice to give it a second try. We did see dolphins but not up close. I realize that Low Country cannot control the weather but a voucher for future would have been nice.
Great trip except for weather conditions not cooperating
georgiataxgirl,,Dec 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Crew very knowledgeable and great when the weather turned against us. We got to see some dolphins before the rain came.☔️
Sooo many dolphins!
MonicaKolb,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had an AMAZING time on the dolphin tour. Being from Florida, I was expected to see a couple dolphins, but this blew me away! We saw SOOOO many dolphins, and even saw a few jump out of the water. Captain Pete and first mate Michelle were wonderful and made sure everyone had a great view and learned a bit about the local area. It was well worth the money!
Fun and informative!
Debora C,,Dec 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Learned a lot and saw several Dolphins. Wendy & Captain Pete were very friendly and attentive to all the passengers. Truly enjoyable tour!
A Perfect Day on the Water
531terrys,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Loved our tour with Captain Kate and First Mate Wendy. The boat ride was incredibly smooth, and we saw dolphins playfully flipping through the water. There were also blankets on board in case it became too chilly on the boat. Would definitely book again.
The host were...
Gregory R,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The host were professional, funny and made the trip enjoyable. They were knowledgeable and. Ade everyone feel welcomed
Beautiful day on the water
Sharon S,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great crew and saw lots of dolphins! The islands surrounding the river are beautiful. Perfect activity for all.
Escape with the dolphins
Sabrina,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very informative experience and loved the fact that we actually saw lots of dolphins. The crew we very nice and made the trip great.