Mermaid Encounter Tour

Join Pinky Plankton and Sailor Scruffy on a 90-minute Hilton Head adventure to find Mermaid Nina. Fun, educational, and perfect for families.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Mermaid of Hilton Head - Embark on an enchanting, enjoyable, and informative adventure to discover the Mermaid of Hilton Head in the waters of Hilton Head. Along the way, we’ll also encounter dolphins and other wildlife.
What's Included
  • Meet a real life mermaid
  • Dolphin and other wildlife watching
  • Covered boat that holds up to 24 people
  • Crew of Captain and First Mate
  • On-board restrooms
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Named the Best Marine Wildlife Experience in South Carolina by LUX Life Family & Visitor Attraction Awards

Join Pinky Plankton and Sailor Scruffy as they take you on a 90 minute journey through the waters around Hilton Head to find Mermaid Nina. This is an exciting and fun filled adventure that the entire family will enjoy!

You will also learn the story of how Mermaid Nina became the Mermaid of Hilton Head, how she helps protect her ocean friends, why the things she does are important for our ecosystem, and what you can do to help.

When we find the real mermaid, she knows our boat! She will swim right up to the boat and talk to our passengers about the ocean, Hilton Head wildlife, and of course, answer all of your mermaid questions! Sometimes Mermaid Nina’s arch nemesis, Professor Al G, will show up and try to capture her. She will rely on you to save her from Professor Al G and scare them away with our magic bubble wands!

Location
18 Simmons Rd
Simmons Road
Please make a note that we are now at Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. Come down the entrance and make a right before the boat warehouse and park in the parking lot. Walk down to the boardwalk and the first mate will meet you in the grass area prior to the boardwalk.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Christy_f
Jul 16, 2024
Wonderful - Watching our grand daughter talking with Nina was priceless! She hasn’t stopped talking about her and today made a point to call for her and Lily as we were on our dolphin tour. Thank you Pinky and Nina🙂
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Naomi_a
Jul 13, 2024
So fun for all of us !!! - This was adorable !! Entertaining, so cute, and they out so much attention into the details to make it so fun for the kids!! Highly recommend!!
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Andrea_v
Jul 12, 2024
Great experience! Lots of moving around the boat to see the mermaid. - Great experience for my 4 year old girl! The only downside was that Mermaid Nina kept switching sides of the boat so the kids and parents were constantly jockeying positions.
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Regina_k
Jul 5, 2024
What fun! - My grand daughters, ages 4&5, loved it! They dare still talking about it. Pinky was great and Nina stole the show. Entire experience was done very well. Thank you.
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Amanda_l
Jun 29, 2024
Magical Mermaid Memories - This was our second time visiting Mermaid Nina and it still was just as magical as the first time! We have committed to 'renewing our Ocean Ambassador' certification every other year and will continue to do so for many years to come ❤️ 💙
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Barbara_m
Jun 19, 2024
Fun - My granddaughter loved it! The experience was so much fun. I would definitely do this again. The boat was covered so it was nice and cool.
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Amber_b
Jun 7, 2024
Worth it - We enjoyed seeing Mermaid Nina! This was a really informative and fun experience! It was a plus seeing dolphins on the ride too.
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David_j
Jun 7, 2024
MERMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! - Pinky and Mermaid Nina were able to make the program so relatable and easy to understand for the children.
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Brooke_c
Jun 6, 2024
Fun experience for the whole family - Fun for the whole family (kids, parents, grandparents)! It was a fun and educational experience for all. We did the morning cruise and enjoyed the beautiful weather and spotted a few dolphins. The crew was amazing! I highly recommend!
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Cara_g
Jun 27, 2024
Can be bumpy - This excursion description might consider some disclaimers regarding age of children and motion sickness tendencies. Some little children cried the entire time and others of All ages experienced quizziness.
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