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Soft Blue Sky

A Sight to See

Take a cruise and enjoy watching dolphins frolicking in the Hilton Head Island waterways. Bottlenose dolphins are a common resident of Hilton Head Island's salt marshes and inlets. Learn all about their social behavior, feeding habits, and much more. It's great fun for the whole family!

Hilton Head Island Dolphin Tours

Salt Marsh Dolphin Day and Sunset Sails

Available year round

Relax aboard a stable, peaceful sailboat and enjoy dolphin tours, birds, and scenic views while learning about Hilton Head Island’s salt marsh ecosystem and local history. A cooler with ice and bottled water is provided; guests may bring snacks and drinks. Day trips last 90+ minutes, and sunset sails run 2+ hours, departing daily.

Dolphin Day Sail from $359 and Dolphin Sunset Sail from $399 for up to 6 people.

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Captain Mark's Holiday Dolphin Cruise

Availability Varies

With over 20,000 cruises and 500,000 guests, this is the most popular dolphin tour on Hilton Head Island. Enjoy breathtaking dolphin sightings and sunsets aboard an 80-ft double-deck cruise ship departing from C Dock at Shelter Cove Marina. Designed for sightseeing with restrooms, snack bar, and expert local guides. Each cruise lasts 1.75 hours.

Prices range from $14.95 per child & $29.95 per adult. Children under 2 are free. Sunset cruises are $16.95 per child & $34.95 per adult.

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Native Son Tiki Boat Dolphin Tours

Available year round

Cruise in comfort aboard a custom-built Tiki boat on Hilton Head Island. Go early or late to catch nature at its best while checking crab traps, throwing a cast net, and getting up close to bottlenose dolphins and sea birds. These dolphin tours and sunset cruises are unmatched. Bring your own music, cocktails, and snacks, or contact Captain Byron for custom touches.

Personalized trips for up to 6 passengers. Tours available from $170.

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Dolphin Tours with Outside Hilton Head

Availability Varies

Outside Hilton Head offers guided dolphin tours led by highly trained, knowledgeable captains focused on safety and fun. Explore Hilton Head Island’s beautiful marine life, wildlife, and coastal ecology aboard stable, comfortable boats designed for great viewing and a relaxing experience on the water.

Dolphin Tours from adults $45, kids (2–12) $35, infants free and private charters from $295 (up to 6 guests)

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Dolphin Seafari of Hilton Head Island

Available year round

This 30-ft handicap-accessible covered pontoon boat holds up to 20 guests and sits low on the water for excellent wildlife viewing. Enjoy comfortable bench seating, bathrooms onboard, and the freedom to bring coolers. The Seafari of Hilton Head Island is perfect for dolphin tours and private parties, including birthdays, bachelorette and bachelor parties, anniversaries, and graduations.

Private parties starting from $650 includes 90 minute cruise ($125/hour for each additional hour).

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