Private Dolphin Tour: Hilton Head

Embark on a private dolphin tour in Hilton Head and experience the wonders of nature up close. Cruise the waters, watch dolphins in their natural habitat, and learn about the unique ecology of Hilton Head from a Master Naturalist captain.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum - We may stop here with an opportunity for photographs of the lighthouse
  • Daufuskie Island - The search for dolphins may take us into the Cooper River and along Daufuskie Island.
What's Included
  • Private vessel exclusively for your family tour
  • Experienced captain with a Low Country Master Naturalist certification
  • In-depth narrative customized for your group
  • All fees and taxes included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

This is your private boat taking you on an intimate tour to see dolphins in the wild, up close and personal! We go to places the big boats can’t or won’t. It’ll be just your group (up to 6 passengers) cruising the waters, watching dolphins eating, playing, and socializing. As a Lowcountry Master Naturalist, your Captain will provide an in-depth…

Location
68 Helmsman Way
Helmsman Way
Enter the parking lot of Cross Island Boat Landing, just under the Cross Island Parkway. Plenty of parking available. Walk down to the docks to meet your Captain.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Karenwn8476gi
May 18, 2025
Very enjoyable cruise - Dolphin cruise with Captain Mark. We all enjoyed the cruise. 5 adults and 1 toddler We were able to watch dolphins surfacing very close to boat. Our 2 year old loved it. Captain Mark stopped to pull up a crab pot to show our toddler. He enjoyed getting to touch a crab and see the pot. Captain Mark was very informative on history and scenic area. We will cruise again next year. All agreed this is the way to go rather than a boat with 40 other people. Great outing.
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Kathryn
May 17, 2025
Just what we were looking for! - We had a great time with Captain Mark! The dolphins were being a little shy, we got a few peeks, but the kids loved catching cannonball jellyfish off the boat, going fast on the open water, going through the marsh, seeing little baby crabs and collecting a few shells. We opted to spend a little more for this instead of a bigger tour so the kids could see and get the personalized touch. If we come back again next year we would definitely consider another boat ride. Thanks again!
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Q5720afjuliem
May 8, 2025
Wonderful experience - The private tour with Captain Mark was amazing. We all had a great time and really appreciated his communication prior to the trip. We saw many pods of dolphins and appreciated his knowledge of dolphins and the area.
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Joecm4696eb
Apr 30, 2025
Worth it!!! - Captain Mark did a wonderful job and the whole family had a great time. I would highly recommend! We brought our 3 and 5 year old kids and they loved it. Saw lots of dolphins close up, held crabs, and Mark was a wealth of knowledge. We will be doing it again next year when in Hilton Head.
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Denisebs287fj
Apr 29, 2025
Great time - Great time on the boat. The tour operator was very knowledgeable. He was considerate of a person that doesn’t do well on boats. Great part of our trip to Savannah.
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Bridgetmg2296pu
Apr 24, 2025
Wonderful! - Captain Mark runs a fabulous business. He communicates very clearly with time, weather, what to bring, where to meet and what to expect. He is an expert on the water and on marine life. He has exceptional people skills too! It was the highlight of our trip to have a private dolphin tour on board his boat. My daughters, husband and I rate him 5 stars!!!
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Peterdq107vz
Apr 23, 2025
A1 'Must Do' Family Fun Trip - We had a great time watching dolphins, speeding through the waves, exploring a shell beach, and learning about the environment from Capt Mark. Highly recommended private tour.
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William_s
Apr 19, 2025
Captain Mark was very... - Captain Mark was very knowledgeable. An exceptional tour guide with a bit of humor mixed in. Our whole family would highly recommend him.
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Voyager303948
Apr 19, 2025
Excellent tour - We had an excellent time on our trip with Mark. It was a beautiful day on the water. Captain Mark made us feel very welcome and provided amazing commentary throughout the trip. We saw lots of dolphins up close and enjoyed the whole experience! A must do excursion!
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525jennae
Apr 13, 2025
Beautiful Morning - We had the best time! We have done numerous tours and this was by far the best. We loved that it was only our group on the boat, which allowed for an interactive experience. This tour was uniquely interactive. We saw so many beautiful dolphins!! We had never seen so many in one sitting. A couple other highlights of our trip were when our captain/tour guide Mark brought a large crab aboard the boat as an educational tool and allowed up to hop of the boat and explore a large mound/mountain of oyster shells! To top it off, he sent us some great photos of our group the next day. We can’t wait to come back!!!
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From $289 (Per Group)
up to 6 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).