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Hilton Head Dolphin and Nature Cruise 90 min

TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10

Very goodTop 22% in Hilton Head Island

233 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Hilton Head Island
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cruise Broad Creek on a 90-minute Hilton Head dolphin and nature tour, watching for wildlife as a naturalist shares Lowcountry stories.

About this tour

Cruise Broad Creek in search of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and discover the salt marshes that shape Hilton Head’s Lowcountry landscape. This 90-minute Hilton Head dolphin and nature cruise pairs wildlife watching with stories of the island’s history.

Travel through Broad Creek and its tidal marsh system aboard a stable, comfortable boat designed for viewing the surrounding wildlife. Your licensed captain and naturalist shares fun facts and local stories along the way, bringing the creek and its ecosystem to life. Bottled water is included, and the live guide speaks English.

Meet at the kiosk in Shelter Cove Marina, beside Ela's On the Water Restaurant. Bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat, and dress for the weather. Set out on a Hilton Head dolphin and nature cruise for a relaxed look at the island’s waterways and wildlife.

Highlights

  • Watch for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and other wildlife
  • Cruise Broad Creek and explore its tidal marshes
  • Hear Lowcountry stories and island history from a naturalist captain
  • Take in wildlife views aboard a stable, comfortable boat

What's included

Included

  • Bottled water
  • Licensed captain and naturalist
  • Wildlife viewing, including Atlantic bottlenose dolphins

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Important information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
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  • Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing
  • Meet at the kiosk in Shelter Cove Marina next to Ela's On the Water Restaurant
  • Additional parking is available near San Miguel's Restaurant

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.88 on Viator and 4.70 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Hilton Head Island
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.0. Top 22% in Hilton Head Island means it ranks in the top 22% of tours in Hilton Head Island by this score.

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