Increase your odds of seeing dolphins in the wild on this dolphin watching cruise from Hilton Head. Sail out from easy-to-find Palmetto Bay Marina at your selected departure time: admire views of the shore, look for wildlife, and learn about the local ecosystem. Plus, take a quick stop to look for shells, starfish, and sand dollars at “Disappearing Island,” a strip of land only accessible at low tide.

Hilton Head dolphin watching tour
Search for wildlife at “Disappearing Island”
Kid-friendly tour is popular with families
Great chance to see dolphins in the wild

What To Expect

Start your dolphin adventure by making your own way to the meeting point located on the left side of the Black Marlin Restaurant in Hilton Head before the departure time.Climb aboard your vessel and depart from Palmetto Bay Marina, to explore the local ecosystem with a knowledgeable USCG licensed captain.Keep an eye out for dolphins in their natural habitat and gain insight into the rich biodiversity of Hilton Head. The tour includes a stop at "Disappearing Island," a unique strip of land accessible only at low tide, where you can search for shells, starfish, and sand dollars. Your tour ends at the original departure point.

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Service animals allowed
Infants must sit on laps
Infant seats available
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Must be able to step down 1-2 feet onto Disappearing Island.
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Include

USCG licensed captain
2 Hour Total Experience
20 Min. Stop at Disappearing Island – get off the boat & explore
Chances to spot Shells, Sand Dollars and Starfish
Dolphin Sightings along the tour

Exclude

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities