13 Private Dolphin Watching Charters in Hilton Head Island Worth Booking

1.90-Minute Private Dolphin Tour in Hilton Head Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 516 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Review of Hilton Head’s private 90-minute dolphin tour, including wildlife, Captain Mark, pricing, itinerary, tips, and cancellation details.

“This really was a good start to our Hilton Head trip! Captain Mark was extremely personable, ensuring that all member's of my family has a good time. We saw dolphins, Captain Mark used different equipment so we could try and hear the dolphins communicate. Tour was informative and fun, everyone enjoyed it!”

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2.2-Hour Private Hilton Head Dolphin Watching Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 306 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Review of Hilton Head’s private two-hour dolphin cruise, with wildlife sightings, captains, route details, family tips, value, and booking advice.

“Absolutely fantastic! We saw lots of dolphins, Stingrays and even a sea turtle. Captain was very knowledgeable and super friendly, boat was very comfortable and luxurious! Only way to see the dolphins!!”

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3.Private Dolphin and Nature Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 1h 30m

A private 90-minute Hilton Head boat tour with Captain Mark, wild dolphins, salt-marsh ecology, shell banks, and room for six.

“Mark was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the dolphins. My daughter said it was her favorite guided experience ever.”

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4.Hilton Head: Private Dolphin Day or Sunset Catamaran Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · 2 hours - 150 minutes

Review of Hilton Head's private catamaran sail, with dolphins, salt marsh views, sunset options, fireworks, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Our family was visiting from Colorado and we all thought it was the highlight of the vacation. Captain Will was wonderful and informative. We so quite a few dolphins and a pretty sunset!”

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5.Private Hilton Head Dolphin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Review of Hilton Head’s private dolphin tour, with dolphins, lighthouse views, Daufuskie Island, snacks, photos, pricing, and booking tips.

“John was an excellent informative tour guide around the waterway. We learned about all the islands in the sound! We were able to find a number of dolphins in the sound and got a great pic in front of the Harbourtown lighthouse. I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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6.Private Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Review of Hilton Head’s private 90-minute sunset dolphin tour, with lighthouse views, Daufuskie Island, wildlife, pricing, and booking tips.

“Captain Ian was a great guide! Our family including our five and two year old loved it! The weather was perfect and we saw so many dolphins!”

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7.Private Dolphin Boat Tour in Hilton Head Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Review this private Hilton Head dolphin tour, with boat details, route, pricing, wildlife odds, family tips, and cancellation advice.

“Had a beautiful day on Hilton Head island in April! Took a tour on a small boat with our guid Brode. We wanted to see dolphins and oh man did we. Just check out this picture. Had a blast and so affordable.”

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8.2 1/4 Hour Private Kayak Hilton Head Dolphin Nature Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)

Review of Hilton Head’s private 2-hour kayak tour, with dolphins, salt marsh views, calm water, pricing, fitness needs, and booking tips.

“Had a great time! Saw dolphins and manatees. Our guide was wonderful and knowledgeable. Take the tour!”

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9.1 Hour Private Dolphin Tour Hilton Head Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $250Best value

Review of Hilton Head’s private one-hour dolphin tour, with Broad Creek wildlife, family-friendly timing, pricing, weather rules, and booking advice.

“This was a perfect first boat trip for my 3 young kids. We saw several dolphins; one even came up and sprayed us! So much fun and the perfect length. Would definitely do it again.”

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10.Private Hilton Head Dolphin Tour with Waterfront Dining Stop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Review of Hilton Head’s private dolphin tour, scenic waterways, Daufuskie Island, local dining stops, price, timing, and practical tips.

“My family and I had the most amazing time on the tour with Captain Sarah. It has been the best part of our vacation. Sarah was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We saw so many dolphins and the stop at Daufuskie Island was wonderful. I highly recommend this tour. Ask for Captain Sarah! She is amazing!”

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11.Hilton Head: 2 Hour Private Dolphin Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Review of Hilton Head’s private two-hour dolphin tour, with boat details, pricing, marina tips, dolphin sightings, and who should book.

“Our boat ride was just what we were looking for! Captain Dave was very informative and took us on a great ride! We saw lots of dolphins and beautiful scenery!”

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12.Hilton Head: Private Dolphins & Tubing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2h 30m

Review of Hilton Head’s private dolphin and tubing tour, with Lowcountry wildlife, a two-and-a-half-hour boat ride, and practical tips.

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13.Private Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1h 30m

Review of Hilton Head’s private 90-minute dolphin tour, with island sights, snacks, family photos, a captain, and advice on value.

“Our guide Pete was outstanding! Incredible knowledge about the island and how it has developed. He was informative and very interesting. The boat was beautiful. It was well worth taking a couple hours and we saw several dolphins! Highly recommend!”

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