Among Trip Advisor’s most highly rated Hilton Head
dolphin tours in South Carolina since 2006.
Hilton Head Island, SC
What to Expect on our Dolphin Tours
EXPERIENCE
Our guides are career adventure professionals, and our average guiding history is over 20 years each. You won’t find “backup” captains or college interns at the helm, only highly experienced US Coast Guard captains with a true passion for their work.
RESPECT
We operate with the greatest respect for the dolphins and ecosystem around us and them, following best practices for observing wildlife in its natural state.
LOCATION
From our home base on Skull Creek, Hilton Head Island, we have immediate access to the waters of Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge. This area is a permanent home for dozens of dolphins not to mention an incredibly scenic and beautiful setting for your tour.
ADVENTURE
Looking for things to do in Hilton Head Island? You’ve found an island adventure awaiting you on board. We offer custom trips with a broad selection of journeys and activities. Inquire for a custom designed adventure.
Explore Our Hilton Head Dolphin Tours
We offer a variety of formats to suit every group.
Out & Back™ Dolphin Tour
1 hour
Dolphin Adventure™ Tour
1½ hours
Dolphin Wildlife Refuge™ Tour
2 hours
Grand Tour of Islands™ Charter
2½ hours
Beachcombing Adventure
1½ to 3 hours
Dolphin Sunset Cruise
1½ or 2 hours
Shark Fishing & Dolphin Tour Charter
3 hours
Backcountry Dolphin Trip on "A Live One"
75 minutes
1 hour
Out & Back™ Dolphin Tour
A short but sweet Hilton Head Dolphin Tour that’s perfect for short attention spans. Less of a focus on exploration and more a direct path towards the best dolphin watching areas, this is a great choice with small children, or as a quick trip during the peak heat of summer.
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Dolphin Adventure™ Tour
Our most popular and top-rated Hilton Head Dolphin Tour. This 90 minute adventure explores the Wildlife Refuge and nearby waterways which are home to dozens of dolphins. Small group outings (up to 6 guests per boat) ensure the attention of your guide without the crowds.
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2 hours
Dolphin Wildlife Refuge™ Tour
Spend a little more time than our 90 minute trip, and we can circumnavigate the entirety of Pinckney Island, the big island in the National Wildlife Refuge along the Hilton Head backcountry. This is a more in-depth look at nature and wildlife along the way, with a casual relaxed pace. Sit back and enjoy some of the most pristine natural views in our area as we work our way through the heart of the Refuge.
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Grand Tour of Islands™ Charter
This Hilton Head Dolphin Tour extends far beyond the typical dolphin watch and includes an extensive exploration of waterways and islands between Hilton Head and the mainland. This sightseeing experience (including a brief break on land - optional) covers more than twice the area of our 2hr trip. While it’s a brisk pace on the water, it’s the slow pace and charm of the Lowcountry that’s the real focus. We’ll see dolphins and other wildlife along our path that varies with the tides.
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1½ to 3 hours
Beachcombing Adventure
This custom-length outing is a Hilton Head Dolphin Tour combined with exploration of a remote beach, sandbar, or shellback. (Locations vary with tide, wind and waves.) Vanishing Island is a possible destination in some cases. We offer both short beachside excursions or longer more leisurely-paced outings. Want to spend all day boating and beaching? We can do that, too!
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Sunset Hilton Head Dolphin Tour
Experience a glorious sunset on a Hilton Head Dolphin Tour. Our last trip of the day, set to end just after sunset, offers some of the best dolphin watching and nature observation of the day. During peak summer heat, this is the one trip that tends to cool off along the way.
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3 hours
Shark Fishing & Dolphin Tour Charter
Oh no, we’re not fishing for dolphins! However, this is a Hilton Head Shark Fishing trip with a Dolphin Tour along the way. No need to book separate outings when you can combine these two top Things To Do in Hilton Head in one outing. These trips take place on our larger Hilton Head Fishing Charter boat, “A Live One”.
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Backcountry Dolphin Tour on “A Live One”
A brief journey through backcountry waters on “A Live One”, our Freeman 29 high-performance catamaran, with a focus on dolphin watching and an opportunity to see other wildlife. Great for all ages.
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Nature at it’s Finest
More Than Just Dolphins
Your Hilton Head “Dolphin Tour” is about more than just dolphins, it is a fully fledged wildlife adventure.
One of our primary areas of exploration is the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge. A vast undeveloped area between Hilton Head Island and the mainland, the Wildlife Refuge is home to almost every bird species found in our coastal region. Megafauna like deer and alligators are also present. The gators occasionally travel through the salt water creeks we explore. This is pure wild nature, not a zoo tour, and every trip is unique.
We operate year round, thanks to Hilton Head’s pleasant near-subtropical climate. All trips are “weather dependent” and you’ll receive a full refund if a trip is cancelled due to inappropriate weather.
