Hilton Head Island Dolphin Boat Cruise
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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- 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
Full narration by a Local Guide
United States Coast Guard Licensed Captain
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
1,476 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Romper Room
JaneenGledhill,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Way tooooo many screaming children who went unchecked by their "parents". I didnt hear one word the crew said during the trip.
Terrible
Devron j,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00They left us and a few other people the instructions weren’t clear where to meet. We got there before 12 went to the dock and then went to the building. They said we were late they left and no refunds or we couldn’t even get on the next tour without paying. Terrible customer service and the lady at the desk was smirking as well. I don’t recommend
Enjoyable Dolfin Tour
Voyage686237,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Enjoyable relaxing tour with many dolfins providing the environment. Tour guide and captain were excellent.
Family friendly
Katherine G,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Definitely worth it while visiting HH! Wendy was our tour guide and she was phenomenal and great with kids. We brought our 6 year old and 18 month old. We saw so many dolphins on the 10am ride. The kids loved it. They also got to sit in the captains chair and get little souvenirs at the end. The boat Also has a restroom on board if the kids need it. Would highly recommend!
Fantastic experience for the whole family
katecK5178BK,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are in town for spring break with 2 kids and 7 adults in our party. We thought about a pirate cruise, but when we waited to check the weather most were full. We decided on a dolphin cruise instead, and think this was the better experience. Tickets were about $40 per person. The captain (Kate) and first mate (Wendy) were very friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone was safe without needing an hour long briefing. The boat was comfortable for the 20-30 people on a Thursday morning (10AM) tour. We had great weather and saw so many dolphins! It was really cool how they come to check out the boat and seem to enjoy the music. Great view of the Harbortown Lighthouse too! If you can walk down the initial plank to the dock, then it’s a reasonable step up or down onto the boat with a small gap. We had a member of our group in a walking boot and they had no trouble. Kids under 13 get to “drive the boat” and get a certificate. Dress warm in April because it’s cool on the water, especially if the wind is blowing.
Dolphins Tour
498vickiec,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Micheal and Micheal were awesome......the tour was very good. The weather was chilly but they made the experience enjoyable. My grandson loved it especially the dolphins!!!!!
Great crew, lots of dolphins!
Shana W,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain Kate and Wendy were excellent! They were upbeat and friendly and made the trip fun. We’ve been on several dolphin tours and we saw many more dolphins on this tour than ever before. Highly recommend!
Great bay and inner coastal water views, dolphins plentiful
STL TravelerX,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The two ladies who took us on the tour ( driver and narrator) were very knowledgeable and entertaining on the dolphins cruise. They knew where the dolphins would be and didn't disappoint. See many nice sites, landscaping, and active dolphins. This harbor marina area has some excellent fish, shrimp, and seafood restaurants and shops on-site after the excursion has concluded. One added bonus free parking!
WonderfulGuides and tour!
Staci W,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful!! Couldn’t believe how many dolphins we were able to see! The guides were knowledgeable and overall friendly and informative
Dolphin Experience
james p,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Michelle and Katie were the best! Very informative and great with the kids. Will be back with the grandkids on our next trip !
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