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Hilton Head Island Private Dolphin Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 9.7 out of 10

ExceptionalTop 1% in Hilton Head Island

672 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

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

Cruise Hilton Head’s waterways on a private dolphin tour with a naturalist captain, wildlife sightings, and room for up to six passengers.

About this tour

Set out on a private Hilton Head Island Dolphin Tour and watch wild dolphins move through the Lowcountry waterways. With your own boat and a group of up to six, you can explore quieter spots that larger vessels may not reach, while a licensed captain and Lowcountry Master Naturalist shares stories about the region’s ecology.

Over 90 minutes, look for dolphins feeding, playing, and socializing. The route may also bring views of Harbour Town Lighthouse from the water and Daufuskie Island across the Sound. Keep an eye out for other local wildlife, including jumping mobula rays, sharks, manatees, sea turtles, and migratory birds. Wildlife sightings are part of the natural experience.

Meet your captain at the docks at Cross Island Boat Landing, where parking is available. The boat welcomes dogs, and infants must sit on an adult’s lap. Choose this Hilton Head Island Dolphin Tour for a close-up look at the coast and its wildlife, guided by a knowledgeable local captain.

Highlights

  • Watch wild dolphins feed, play, and socialize
  • Explore quiet waterways that larger boats may not reach
  • Hear Lowcountry ecology stories from a Master Naturalist captain
  • Spot Harbour Town Lighthouse and Daufuskie Island from the water
  • Look for rays, sharks, manatees, sea turtles, and migratory birds

What's included

Included

  • Private vessel for your group
  • Licensed captain and Lowcountry Master Naturalist narration
  • All fees and taxes

Not included

  • Gratuity

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Important information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Dogs are welcome
  • Meet at Cross Island Boat Landing; park in the lot and walk down to the docks

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The private dolphin tour lasts 90 minutes.

How many passengers can join?

The private boat accommodates up to 6 passengers.

Are dogs allowed?

Yes, the boat is dog friendly.

Where do we meet?

Meet your captain at the docks at Cross Island Boat Landing. Parking is available in the lot.

What wildlife might we see?

You may see dolphins, mobula rays, sharks, manatees, sea turtles, and migratory birds.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 5.00 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 9.7. Top 1% in Hilton Head Island means it ranks in the top 1% of tours in Hilton Head Island by this score.

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  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

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