Disappearing Island Dolphin Tour: Family-Friendly Exploration

Embark on a family-friendly adventure with the Disappearing Island Dolphin Tour. Discover the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, explore the local ecosystem, and experience the tranquility of Disappearing Island. Book your tour now!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 86 Helmsman Way - Join us for this informative and fun dolphin tour combined with a 30 Minute stop at Disappearing Island, where you will see shells, starfish, etc. Learn more about Hilton Head Island, observe the friendly Atlantic bottlenose dolphin, and enjoy a relaxing stop at a quiet sandy island!
What's Included
  • Dolphin sightings throughout the tour
  • Opportunity to find shells, sand dollars, and starfish
  • Explore Disappearing Island with a 20-minute stop
  • Enjoy a total of 2 hours on the water
  • Guided by a USCG licensed captain
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Two-Hour Vanishing Island Dolphin Expedition is guaranteed to be a hit with the whole family! Delight in spotting the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin and gaining knowledge about the surrounding ecosystem! Additionally, a half-hour halt at Vanishing Island - an outcrop unveiled only at low tide, will allow you to find unusual shells, starfish, sand dollars, and peaceful surroundings! This journey departs from Palmetto Bay Marina at the time slot chosen by you!

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Must be able to step down 1-2 feet onto Disappearing Island.
  • Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility.
Location
86 Helmsman Way
Helmsman Way
Look for the Black Marlin Restaurant when you arrive. We are located in that same building on the very left side. Look for the American Flag outside our office.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cristi_c
Aug 22, 2024
Great Experience - Paige and Kate were wonderful hosts! We saw an amazing amount of dolphins! Disappearing island was a great little spot to explore! This is a great tour for the family-don’t think twice!
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Steve_g
Aug 17, 2024
Family friendly crew - Kate and Jacky were awesome. They were kind and patient, they played music and had tons of information for the area. We’ve used other companies for the disappearing island and this company was the most family friendly and enthusiastic group. We'll definitely come back to them.
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S6080rijessicaj
Aug 6, 2024
So much fun! - We had such a good time. I think the guide was Michelle. She had us laughing and playing beach music. We got to see starfish on the island and we saw plenty of dolphins. I would def do again!
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Amber_b
Aug 4, 2024
Great crew - Mother nature took over and we weren’t able to see disappearing island and we only saw 2 dolphins briefly. We did get to go for a boat ride up and down the canal. We had Michelle and another team member on our boat and they made it fun! The company was more than willing to reschedule or compensate also.
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Lindsay_s
Aug 3, 2024
Fun day out to sea - We had a wonderful day out looking for dolphins and exploring disappearing island with Michelle . Definitely recommend!!
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Jessica_p
Aug 1, 2024
Great afternoon - Really fun afternoon. If you are traveling with kids I would recommend putting them in a bathing suit and bringing a towel cause my 3 yr old found it to be the perfect place to swim
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Audrey_b
Jul 25, 2024
Great family out g - Great family outing. Crew was friendly and made safety their priority. Would recommend for families with younger kids up to preteens.
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Jennifer_s
Jul 24, 2024
Wonderful experience for all ages - We had a wonderful time on the Dolphin tour and trip to the Disappearing Island. Captain Mary and First Mate Paige were very knowledgeable and shared interesting information throughout our cruise. You can tell that they both enjoy taking people out on the boat and teaching them about the area. The Disappearing Island was a fun experience and we saw lots of sea life firsthand. On the return boat ride, we stopped to see several pods of dolphins. The boat even stayed put a few minutes longer than usual because there were so many dolphins around. It was wonderful to watch them jump and swim in the water! Thank you for a fantastic time, Captain Mary and First Mate Paige!
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Michelle_s
Jul 24, 2024
Great for all ages - We saw so many dolphins!! Mary and Paige were wonderful. Very fun vibe my entire family enjoyed. It was a hot day and the boat was very comfortable.
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E5829fsjennyp
Aug 18, 2024
Great time - Very fun! Tour guide Jackie and Kate were great and kept a fun vibe . We saw a lot of dolphins and sand dollars, jellyfish, crabs, etc. kids loved it
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