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Hilton Head Dolphin Watching Nature Cruise
4.4
352 Ratings
Hilton Head Island
Embark on a 90-minute Dolphin Nature Cruise aboard the Vagabond in Hilton Head. Experience the beauty of the low-country, enjoy live narration by a naturalist captain, and spot Atlantic Bottlenosed Dolphins!
Embark on a 90-minute Dolphin Nature Cruise aboard the Vagabond in Hilton Head. Experience the beauty of the low-country, enjoy live narration by a naturalist captain, and spot Atlantic Bottlenosed Dolphins!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- 149 Lighthouse Rd - On this 90-minute Dolphin Nature Cruise the Vagabond will make it’s way through the Calibogue Sound up towards the headwaters of the Atlantic Ocean. While in route you will see South Beach, Daufuskie Island, Bull Island, The Haig Point Lighthouse, and many other historical landmarks along the way. Enjoy sightings of wild…
- 149 Lighthouse Rd - On this 90-minute Dolphin Nature Cruise the Vagabond will make it’s way through the Calibogue Sound up towards the headwaters of the Atlantic Ocean. While in route you will see South Beach, Daufuskie Island, Bull Island, The Haig Point Lighthouse, and many other historical landmarks along the way. Enjoy sightings of wild dolphins in their natural environment, and keep you eye out for egrets, herons, pelicans, and much more. All trips are narrated by the Vagabond’s naturalist Captain, and dolphin sightings are guaranteed! Vagabond Cruise is Hilton Head Island’s original sightseeing and excursion cruise operator located under the lighthouse in Harbour Town since 1968!
What's Included
- 90-minute sightseeing cruise
- Spectacular views of the low-country
- Views of the Haig Point Lighthouse
- Dolphin sightings
- Adult beverages available for purchase
- 90-minute sightseeing cruise
- Spectacular views of the low-country
- Views of the Haig Point Lighthouse
- Dolphin sightings
- Adult beverages available for purchase
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees into the Sea Pines Resort $9 per vehicle
- Entrance fees into the Sea Pines Resort $9 per vehicle
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the serene charm of the low-country with our 90-minute Dolphin Nature Cruise on the Vagabond! Delight in enlightened commentary from the Vagabond’s naturalist captain while encountering our local Atlantic Bottlenosed Dolphins! We depart from the Harbour Town Yacht Basin, situated beneath the iconic Lighthouse. To top it off, we…
Immerse yourself in the serene charm of the low-country with our 90-minute Dolphin Nature Cruise on the Vagabond! Delight in enlightened commentary from the Vagabond’s naturalist captain while encountering our local Atlantic Bottlenosed Dolphins! We depart from the Harbour Town Yacht Basin, situated beneath the iconic Lighthouse. To top it off, we guarantee you’ll spot dolphins!
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund final decision on safe cruise conditions are determined by the vessels Captain at departure time of the cruise
- There is no charge for an infant 2-under, but a ticket is still needed to account for them
Location
149 Lighthouse Rd
Lighthouse Road
Departing from Harbour Town Yacht Basin, just below the Harbour Town Lighthouse. There is a $9.00 per vehicle entry fee to the Sea Pines Resort where Harbour Town is located.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.4
(352 Ratings)
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Lindsey_e
Jan 4, 2025
Big boat, friendly and... - Big boat, friendly and knowledgeable staff, enclosed and they had heat which was nice in January! Full bar and snacks, reasonably priced. Kid friendly. Great time.
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Errica_m
Dec 24, 2024
Saw lots of dolphins 🐬, very nice... - Very nice. 🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬 great. You should try them.. wished we out further but I guess that's where they play mostly played
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Stephanie_m
Dec 24, 2024
Great experience, highly... - Great experience, highly recommend! It was a bit chilly for me but went in December. Crew was kind and knowledgeable, spotted a lot of dolphin in the water and great cruise around the harbour. Captured beautiful pictures and video, the souvenir photo is a wonderful memento.
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Patrick_m
Nov 19, 2024
Relaxing boat ride - We had a great time on the relaxing boat excursion. The dolphin-loving skipper and mate kept the passengers entertained and educated. Their numbers were abundant.
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Kathykdvm
Oct 23, 2024
Excellent adventure!!! - Me and my friend 82 year old friend Mary took the dolphin sight seeing tour with Captain Justin and First Mate McKinley gave us the best day of our vacation. Great cruise. Great narration (I learned a bunch about dolphins as well as the area. ). Loved our souvenir photo. Drinks and snacks were available. Normally I am the type of person that gets sea sick; but zero problems and never needed a single nausea tablet…great tour boat, great Captain. Finally LOTS of dolphins. Even a couple osprey! One osprey even snagged a fish!!! Take this cruise with these folks of Vagabond Cruises at Hilton Head SC you’ll love the experience!!
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Steelcitycampbells
Oct 22, 2024
Great fun, picturesque location, knowledgeable crew. Time well spent. - An absolutely delightful crew of people who share their knowledge of all things low country and its wildlife. We saw plenty of dolphins and got to access spots we wouldn’t have known about or been able to go, even if we had known! Well worth the time and money!
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Travelerforfun2023
Oct 15, 2024
Great time - Trip was great. They made sure we saw lots of dolphins & shared a lot of interesting facts. They had snacks & drinks available for purchase. Crew was very friendly.
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Relax05251049908
Sep 27, 2024
Highly Recommend!!!🐬 Best Crew! - All I have to say is that this company knows how to hire the right people. McKinley was outstanding. I have been on other cruises where the crew sits, does the bare minimum and doesn't engage with their passengers, but this was the opposite - she was super helpful and personable and took great photos for us. Wonderful cruise and people! Highly recommend any excursion with Vagabond.
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Ritaw986
Sep 26, 2024
Do this cruise! - The staff was so good, the ride Great and information shared along the trip was helpful. The amount of dolphins we saw was amazing, and close to the boat swell as in the distance. The ride out to the ocean was a nice way to see more of the area. Do this cruise!
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Dave_h
Sep 21, 2024
Good Way To Spend The Afternoon - Boat was clean, narration interesting and informative, and price reasonable. Lots of dolphin seen. Good way to spend the afternoon!
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