Tubing and Dolphins: Private Lowcountry Adventure

Tow behind the boat through salt marsh while dolphins swim alongside

A private tubing and dolphin-watching activity on Hilton Head Island combines boating through the Lowcountry salt marsh with an adrenaline-pumping tow behind the boat for up to six guests. An English-speaking guide leads the two and a half hour outing and provides all tubing equipment. The group stays small enough that families can book together without strangers.

The experience

You board a boat and head into the salt marsh ecosystem where the Lowcountry's wildlife lives. The route takes you through serene water where dolphins often surface and wading birds hunt the shallows. The guide watches for them as you glide through, then anchors and sets up the tubing. You climb into the tube, the boat accelerates, and you're pulled across the water at speed while holding tight to the handles.

The whole outing runs two and a half hours from start to finish. Tubing equipment is included and ready when you arrive. You just need to bring water, snacks and sunscreen, and wear clothes you don't mind getting wet. The guide speaks English and stays with the group the entire time, managing the boat and watching for wildlife. Infants and small children can come along in a stroller or pram if they're not tubing themselves.

What’s included

• English-speaking guide.
• tubing equipment and all safety gear.
• two and a half hours of boating and towing through the Lowcountry salt marsh.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 10 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Outside Hilton Head

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if your group is small enough to fit in one boat and you want the guide's full attention on wildlife and safety: no waiting for other parties or splitting attention across a larger crowd.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What should I wear for a tubing tour in the Lowcountry?

Wear clothing suitable for water activities: anything you don't mind getting soaked. Bring sunscreen, water and snacks. The guide provides the tubing equipment and life jackets.

Will we actually see dolphins on this tour?

Dolphins live in the Lowcountry salt marsh, and the guide keeps watch for them as you boat through. Sightings happen often, but wildlife is never guaranteed on any given day.

Can I bring my young kids on this tubing trip?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a stroller or pram during the boating portion. Kids old enough to hold on can tube behind the boat with the guide's supervision.

How many people can book this tour together?

The tour accommodates up to six guests in one private booking, so families and small groups travel together without other parties joining.

How long does the whole experience take?

Plan for two and a half hours on the water from the time you board until you return.