Dolphin Tours in Hilton Head Island at a glance
- Our pick: Hilton Head Island Dolphin Boat Cruise: Guaranteed Sightings, US$ 40 per person (1h 30m, 4.85★ · 1,702).
- Top rated: Hilton Head Island Dolphin Tour: Small Group, Guaranteed Sightings, US$ 289 per group (1h 30m, 5.00★ · 615).
- Best value: Hilton Head Island Dolphin Cruise: The Vagabond, 90 Minutes, US$ 39 per person (1h 30m, 4.51★ · 445).
Price per person across the 13 options priced per person: US$ 39–US$ 55 (median US$ 47). With 100+ reviews: 19 of 23.
Of the 23 options: 22 with live guides in English, 23 with free cancellation, 19 with instant confirmation, 12 kid-friendly, 9 private and 17 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Prices are per person, except options priced per group: that price is for the whole group, and the per-person figure assumes the group is full. “Top rated” = the highest score among options with at least 100 reviews.
Dolphin Tours in Hilton Head Island
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23 options
The 15 best
Ranked by quality, reviews, availability and booking conditions.
Hilton Head Island Dolphin Boat Cruise: Guaranteed Sightings Dolphin boat cruise on Hilton Head Island with guaranteed sightings, local guide narration and shaded seating. Every day · 9 start times, 11:00 to 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.85 (1,702 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 40 per person
Kayaking Hilton Head Island: Salt Marshes & Dolphins Paddle through Hilton Head Island's salt marshes and tidal creeks on a 2-hour guided kayak tour: spot dolphins and learn the island's history from a naturalist guide. Every day · 08:30, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · All ages ★ 4.92 (1,728 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 47 per person
Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Watching Cruise: Guaranteed Sightings Sail from Harbour Town Lighthouse on a 90-minute narrated cruise with guaranteed wild dolphin sightings at golden hour. Every day · 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.57 (482 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Hilton Head Island Dolphin Cruise: The Vagabond, 90 Minutes Cruise Calibogue Sound aboard the Vagabond, Hilton Head's original dolphin boat for over 50 years. Every day · 14:00 · All ages ★ 4.51 (445 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 39 per person
Hilton Head Island Dolphin Tour: Small Group, Guaranteed Sightings Private dolphin watching tour on Hilton Head Island with a licensed naturalist captain and your own boat for up to six passengers. Every day · 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 ★ 5.00 (615 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 289 per group
90-Minute Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Cruise Cruise the Hilton Head salt marsh at sunset for 90 minutes with a live guide, bottled water and on-board bar: spot Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Every day · 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.85 (279 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Private Dolphin Watching Cruise Hilton Head: Guaranteed Sightings Spend two hours on a private dolphin cruise in Hilton Head with a live English-speaking guide: guaranteed sightings mean your family leaves the water having seen them. Every day · 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 ★ 4.99 (319 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 298 per group
Private Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Cruise: Up to 6 Guests Private sunset dolphin cruise in Hilton Head for up to 6 guests with an experienced local captain. Cruise Calibogue Sound and Skull Creek at golden hour. Every day · 15:30 ★ 4.98 (285 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 319 per group
Hilton Head Dolphin Cruise: Broad Creek Wildlife Tour Watch Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in Broad Creek's salt marsh on a 90-minute cruise with a naturalist captain who shares Lowcountry history and wildlife facts along the way. Every day · 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.88 (215 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 47 per person
Hilton Head Dolphin Tour: Bottlenose & Disappearing Island Hilton Head dolphin tour with 2-hour boat ride from Palmetto Bay Marina, a 30-minute stop on Disappearing Island at low tide. Every day except Friday and Sunday · 8 start times, 10:20 to 14:50 · All ages ★ 4.74 (300 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Hilton Head Island Dolphin Tour 90-Min from Broad Creek Marina Ninety-minute dolphin tour departing Broad Creek Marina in the center of Hilton Head Island. Every day · 13:00 ★ 4.63 (178 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
Hilton Head Dolphin Tour: Atlantic Bottlenose Year-Round Cruise Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound on a 90-minute dolphin tour from Hilton Head with a USCG-licensed captain who explains the Lowcountry's history. Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 · All ages ★ 4.87 (249 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 47 per person
Hilton Head Island Sunset Dolphin Tour: Guaranteed sightings Ninety-minute dolphin tour around Hilton Head Island with guaranteed Atlantic bottlenose sightings. Tue, Thu, Fri and Sat · 16:00 · All ages ★ 4.92 (109 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 50 per person
Kayak Hilton Head Island: Dolphin and Nature Tour Paddle through the Broad Creek Estuary on Hilton Head Island and watch bottlenose dolphins in their salt marsh habitat: all gear provided, guide included, 2 hours on the water. Every day · 10:00, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 15:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.84 (123 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 49 per person
Hilton Head Dolphin Watching Tour: Drive Your Own Mini Boat Drive your own mini boat on a guided Hilton Head sightseeing tour past Harbourtown lighthouse and Daufuskie Island. Every day · 11:00 and 13:30 ★ 4.92 (176 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 199 per group
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Private Hilton Head Sunset Sailing Tour with Dolphin Watching Sail Port Royal Sound at sunset with a captain and up to 6 people, raising the sails yourself or relaxing while the crew handles it. Mon–Sat · 15:45 ★ 4.99 (127 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 525 per group
Private Dolphin Sailing Tour Hilton Head: Steer the Boat Sail Hilton Head's Port Royal Sound on a private 2-hour monohull with soda and water included: steer, trim sails or relax while dolphins and manatees pass nearby. Mon, Tue, Thu and Sat · 13:00 ★ 4.95 (126 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 485 per group
Kayaking Hilton Head Island: Dolphins & Skull Creek Paddle Skull Creek on a guided kayak tour through Hilton Head's saltwater marshlands, spotting dolphins, herons. Every day · 09:00, 11:00 and 17:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.48 (119 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 43 per person
Compare 5 more options for Dolphin Tours in Hilton Head Island
From US$ 55 per person · 1 h to 3 h
Hilton Head Morning Dolphins & Donuts Cruise: 1.5 hours Ninety-minute dolphin watching tour from Palmetto Bay Marina with fresh donuts, juice and a local guide narrating Hilton Head's history and wildlife. Tue, Wed, Fri and Sun · 11:00 and 12:00 · Season until 18 Dec · All ages ★ 4.89 (107 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
Private Hilton Head Dolphin Tour: Up to 6 Passengers Private dolphin tour on Hilton Head Island's Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound with USCG-licensed captain and guaranteed sightings, capturing family memories along the way. Every day · 13:00 ★ 4.96 (25 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 329 per group
Private Dolphin Boat Tour Hilton Head Island: 90 Minutes Private 90-minute dolphin boat tour from Broad Creek on Hilton Head Island with a live English-speaking captain, ice and coolers included for your beverages and snacks. Next departure: 3 Jun 2027 ★ 4.94 (18 reviews) Duration: 1h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 400 per group
Private Dolphin Tour Hilton Head: 90-Minute Boat Cruise Private 90-minute boat cruise from Shelter Cove Marina to spot Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound with a USCG-licensed captain. Every day · 08:00, 10:00, 11:45, 13:00 and 15:00 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 1h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 293 per group
Tubing and Dolphins: Private Lowcountry Adventure Private tubing and dolphin-watching tour for up to six guests in the Lowcountry, with guide, equipment and two and a half hours on the water. Every day · 09:00 ★ 5.00 (4 reviews) Duration: 2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 508 per group
The top 12 of 23 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island Dolphin Boat Cruise: Guaranteed SightingsOur pick | US$ 40 per person | 1h 30m | 4.85★ · 1,702 | Every day · 9 start times, 11:00 to 16:00 | English |
| Hilton Head Island Dolphin Tour: Small Group, Guaranteed SightingsTop ratedPrivate | US$ 289 per group up to 6 people · ≈ US$ 48 per person if 6 go | 1h 30m | 5.00★ · 615 | Every day · 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Hilton Head Island Dolphin Cruise: The Vagabond, 90 MinutesBest value | US$ 39 per person | 1h 30m | 4.51★ · 445 | Every day · 14:00 | English |
| Kayaking Hilton Head Island: Salt Marshes & DolphinsGroup of up to 15 | US$ 47 per person | 2h | 4.92★ · 1,728 | Every day · 08:30, 10:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Watching Cruise: Guaranteed Sightings | US$ 45 per person | 1h 30m | 4.57★ · 482 | Every day · 16:00 | English |
| 90-Minute Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Cruise | US$ 55 per person | 1h 30m | 4.85★ · 279 | Every day · 16:00 | English |
| Private Dolphin Watching Cruise Hilton Head: Guaranteed SightingsPrivate | US$ 298 per group | 2h | 4.99★ · 319 | Every day · 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00 | English |
| Private Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Cruise: Up to 6 GuestsPrivate | US$ 319 per group | 2h | 4.98★ · 285 | Every day · 15:30 | English |
| Hilton Head Dolphin Cruise: Broad Creek Wildlife Tour | US$ 47 per person | 1h 30m | 4.88★ · 215 | Every day · 13:30 | English |
| Hilton Head Dolphin Tour: Bottlenose & Disappearing Island | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 4.74★ · 300 | Every day except Friday and Sunday · 8 start times, 10:20 to 14:50 | English |
| Hilton Head Island Dolphin Tour 90-Min from Broad Creek MarinaGroup of up to 14 | US$ 45 per person | 1h 30m | 4.63★ · 178 | Every day · 13:00 | English |
| Hilton Head Dolphin Tour: Atlantic Bottlenose Year-Round | US$ 47 per person | 1h 30m | 4.87★ · 249 | Every day · 10:00 and 13:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (9): Hilton Head Island Dolphin Tour: Small Group, Guaranteed Sightings (US$ 289 per group) · Private Dolphin Watching Cruise Hilton Head: Guaranteed Sightings (US$ 298 per group) · Private Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Cruise: Up to 6 Guests (US$ 319 per group)
- Small groups (up to 15) (3): Kayaking Hilton Head Island: Salt Marshes & Dolphins (US$ 47 per person) · Hilton Head Island Dolphin Tour 90-Min from Broad Creek Marina (US$ 45 per person) · Kayaking Hilton Head Island: Dolphins & Skull Creek (US$ 43 per person)