Private Dolphin Boat Tour Hilton Head Island: 90 Minutes
Dolphins in the shallows, a captain who knows where to find them, no crowds
A private 90-minute dolphin boat tour on Hilton Head Island departs from Broad Creek with a live guide and takes you through the creeks and sounds where dolphins feed and play. The boat is newly refurbished with a center console built for sightseeing comfort. You bring your own beverages and snacks; ice and coolers are on board. Service animals are welcome, and infants sit on an adult's lap.
1h
Step-by-step itinerary
Dolphin sightseeing boat tour
- Board refurbished center console boat
- Start tour in Broad Creek
- Look for dolphins and adventure
- Round Brams Point towards Calabougie Sound
- Search for diving birds and playful dolphins
- Observe shallows in front of Daufuskie Island
- Enjoy snacks and drinks onboard
The Experience
The tour starts in Broad Creek, where your captain begins looking for dolphins as soon as you leave the dock. The route takes you past Brams Point and into Calabougie Sound, where the water shallows and baitfish gather—the places dolphins come to hunt and play. Along the way, the captain points out diving birds and the gray fins breaking the surface. The whole trip runs 90 minutes, which gives you time to watch without the rush of a shorter excursion.
The boat itself is a center console design, recently refurbished, built to keep you comfortable while you're scanning the water. You're welcome to bring snacks, drinks, and alcohol—it's your vacation—and the boat carries ice and coolers so everything stays cold. The shallows in front of Daufuskie Island are particularly good for spotting dolphins, since that's where they come to feed on baitfish. The captain's job is to find them and to teach you what you're watching, so the tour mixes sightseeing with real information about how dolphins behave.
The tour works for all ages and fitness levels. Infants ride on an adult's lap. Service animals are allowed on board. If you don't have your own transportation to Broad Creek, public transit options are available nearby in the area.
What’s included
- Newly refurbished center console boat.
- live English-speaking captain.
- ice and coolers for your beverages.
- 90-minute route through Broad Creek, Brams Point, and Calabougie Sound.
Operated by Hilton Head Dolphin Tours LLC
Is this one for you?Book this if you want someone else navigating while you watch for dolphins—the captain handles the boat so you can focus on spotting and pointing out sightings to your group.
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Top questions
How long is the dolphin tour on Hilton Head Island?
The tour runs 90 minutes, starting in Broad Creek and moving through the creeks and sounds where dolphins hunt and play.
Where does the private dolphin boat tour depart from?
The tour departs from Broad Creek on Hilton Head Island, then heads toward Brams Point and Calabougie Sound in search of dolphins and diving birds.
What should I bring on the dolphin boat tour?
Bring your own snacks, drinks, and alcohol if you want them. The boat provides ice and coolers to keep beverages cold throughout the 90 minutes.
Is the dolphin tour suitable for young children?
Yes, the tour is suitable for all ages. Infants must sit on an adult's lap, and the boat is designed for comfort so children and adults can watch dolphins together.
What does the captain do during the dolphin tour?
The captain looks for dolphins throughout the route and educates you about what you're seeing, mixing sightseeing with information about dolphin behavior and the waters they inhabit.
Private Dolphin Boat Tour Hilton Head Island: 90 Minutes
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