Hilton Head Dolphin Tour: 90-Minute Eco-Adventure

Embark on a 90-minute eco-adventure with Island Head Dolphin Tour in Hilton Head. Explore the rich wildlife and stunning waterways, including Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound. Get up close with bottle-nose dolphins, birds, and iconic landmarks like Harbour Town Lighthouse.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum - We pass by the famous Harbour Town lighthouse. Take in the sights of Harbour Town from the Calibogue Sound.
  • Daufuskie Island - We will see Daufuskie Island during the dolphin cruise if the conditions are right. There are some popular waterways near Daufuskie Island where dolphins frequently visit.
  • Hilton Head - We depart from Broad Creek Marina in the center of Hilton Head Island. Broad Creek is a hot spot for dolphin activity on Hilton Head.
What's Included
  • Boat and all necessary safety equipment included.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a captivating 90-minute dolphin tour with Island Head, setting off from the centrally located Broad Creek Marina on Hilton Head Island. We’ll journey along the scenic Broad Creek, a biodiversity hotspot brimming with wildlife such as the iconic bottle nose dolphins, myriad bird species, and much more. Our voyage extends to the Calibogue Sound, offering water-born views of the renowned Harbour Town Lighthouse, Daufuskie Island, Buck Island, Bull Island and Hilton Head Island itself. Depending on the tide timing and day’s point, our skipper will navigate to the best locations to amplify our chance of wildlife sightings.

Settle into a tranquil ride on our custom-made tour boat, with various paths available for our USCG captain to select based on prevailing weather. This offers an exceptional opportunity to intimately encounter low country nature.

Location
Daufuskie Difference
Simmons Road
Please arrive 30 minutes before departure time for check in. Check in at our floating office at the end of the long wooden pier. When you turn onto Simmons Rd. you will make your first right into our parking lot. Then you will walk down the wooden pier, turn left, walk to the Island Head office.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.6
(149 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Carol_v
Jun 19, 2024
Fun ride - Great views and a great guide. Enjoyed watching fishermen catch a shark and see the pelicans dive for fish
Review provided by Viator
Anna_m
May 15, 2024
Great for the price! - Great boat ride. Got to see dolphins and take pictures! Worth the money! Will do again when we visit.
Review provided by Viator
Dyanne_s
May 1, 2024
Highly Recommend - Captain Sarah was FABULOUS! She was very knowledgeable about the area as well as of the “where and what” caused the dolphins to be in the area of the tour. Difficult to determine how many dolphins we saw (as some may have been seen more than once) but we saw many! Great trip. Easy to obtain reservations either on line or actually at the little office on the dock.
Review provided by Viator
Patricia_e
May 1, 2024
Worth the money. - We thoroughly enjoyed our trip, saw lots of dolphins and appreciated Captain Sarah’s knowledge and friendly attitude.
Review provided by Viator
Stephen_b
Apr 25, 2024
Fun ride, saw baby dolphins! - Captain Sarah did an outstanding job in looking for dolphins, and filling us in on some of the history of the island.
Review provided by Viator
Annp834
Apr 13, 2024
So glad we booked this tour! - Wonderful experience! We saw a lot of dolphins, but even if we hadn't caught sight of them, the boat ride was fun. Dress for wind and speed or you'll lose your hat and sunglasses!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Amber_l
Jun 18, 2024
Was able to see the... - Was able to see the dolphins, other rides we’ve been on were friendlier with the kids and families. But overall not a bad experience.
Review provided by Viator
Lynne_p
Jun 13, 2024
Good, but could have been better - Overall, we had a pleasant experience. It was windy, so we only saw a handful of dolphins, but it was a beautiful day. We were lucky enough to have the tour to ourselves! Our tour guide was friendly, but only shared information about the location and animals if we asked. He was on his phone while driving the boat and he ended the tour about 20 minutes early.
Review provided by Viator
Bougie_c
Apr 22, 2024
Very disappointed - The weather was nice. The boat had no covering. It was very low budget looking and the company doesn't even offer water to their guests. The driver did not communicate on the boat ride, and he drove entirely too fast. I would not recommend.
Review provided by Viator
Cheng_w
Jun 18, 2024
Very unhappy experience - Very unfriendly experience with the boat driver. He almost never talks to us and we actually paid him tips at beginning of the trip.
Review provided by Viator
Select Date and Tickets
up to 14 guests
1 Adult
September 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today