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Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Cruise 90 min

TourTruth score 7.5 out of 10

GoodTop 42% in Hilton Head Island

382 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Hilton Head Island
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Cruise Hilton Head's salt marsh at sunset, watch for bottlenose dolphins, and enjoy a 90-minute Lowcountry outing.

About this tour

Watch the Lowcountry sunset unfold over the salt marsh on this 90-minute Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Cruise. As the boat glides through the coastal waters, keep an eye out for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and enjoy the changing colors across the horizon.

Your cruise includes a vessel and captain, plus bottled water. Learn about the salt marsh along the way, and bring your own snacks and beverages to enjoy on board. A camera is worth packing for the sunset and any wildlife sightings. The trip is described as memorable for all ages, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed, and the cruise is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Check in at the outdoor kiosk at Shelter Cove Marina, next to Ela's on the Water; additional parking is available by San Miguel's restaurant. Settle in, scan the water for dolphins, and enjoy Hilton Head from the salt marsh at sunset.

Highlights

  • Cruise through the salt marsh as the Lowcountry sunset colors the sky
  • Look for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat
  • Bring snacks and beverages aboard and capture the sunset on camera

What's included

Included

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

Not included

  • Gratuity

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Important information

  • Check in at the outdoor kiosk desk at Shelter Cove Marina, 1 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head, SC 22928, next to Ela's on the Water
  • Additional parking is available by San Miguel's restaurant
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.85 on Viator and 4.63 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 7.5. Top 42% in Hilton Head Island means it ranks in the top 42% of tours in Hilton Head Island by this score.

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  • GetYourGuide
  • Viator

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