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90-Minute Private Dolphin Tour in Hilton Head Island

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Hilton Head Island, USA

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Guaranteed dolphins! Enjoy a PRIVATE Dolphin Watching Tour on Hilton Head! This is your private boat taking you on an exclusive tour to see dolphins in the wild! We go to places the big boats can't or won't. It'll be just your group, max 6 passengers, cruising the waters, watching dolphins eating, playing, and socializing. As a Lowcountry Master Naturalist, your Captain will provide an in-depth narration of the ecology around you detailing what makes Hilton Head so unique.

A dog friendly boat, get all the time you need watching dolphins as they spend their days cruising the waters. See Hilton Head’s storied landmark, the Harbourtown Lighthouse from the water. Cross over to the other side of the Sound and see Daufuskie Island.

You'll have a chance to see other creatures that call the Lowcountry home; mobula rays jumping, sharks and manatees making cameos, sea turtles coming up for a breath of air. Hundreds of species of birds that make their way through their migratory periods.

What's Included

  • Private Vessel for your Family Tour
  • Licensed Captain and Low Country Master Naturalist, providing an in-depth narrative for your group
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuity
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68 Helmsman Way
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA

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Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum (pass by)

We may stop here with an opportunity for photographs of the lighthouse
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Daufuskie Island (pass by)

The search for dolphins may take us into the Cooper River and along Daufuskie Island.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Dog Friendly
  • Operated by a business

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Q: Will I get seasick on 90-Minute Private Dolphin Tour in Hilton Head Island?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023

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  • Private Vessel for your Family Tour
  • Licensed Captain and Low Country Master Naturalist, providing an in-depth narrative for your group
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Gratuity

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Dog Friendly
  • Operated by a business

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