Hop aboard a comfortable boat for a sunset cruise to spot dolphins in their natural habitat. The cruise offers incredible views of Hilton Head Island, with dolphin sightings guaranteed. Learn about these beautiful creatures from your expert captain.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Reserve now & pay later: Keep your travel plans flexible—book your spot and pay nothing today.
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Enjoy a fantastic nature cruise with guaranteed dolphin sightings
Listen to live narration by an expert naturalist captain
Watch the sun slip over the horizon as you admire the scenery

Full description

Sail towards the open ocean in search of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins on an amazing sightseeing cruise. After seeing these animals in open water, travel to Daufuskie Island and up Bull Creek to Dolphin Hole to watch the setting sun. Admire the incredible landscape of salt estuaries at sunset. Listen to live commentary from your expert captain, and ask the crew any questions you might have. Beer, wine, snacks, and drinks are available for purchase throughout the trip.

Includes

Sunset cruise
Guaranteed dolphin sightings
Captain

Food and drinks (available for purchase)
Sea Pines Resort vehicle entry fee ($9 cash only per vehicle)
Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Please arrive at the local partner’s office 45 minutes before your cruise departure time for check-in. The office is located just below the Harbour Town Lighthouse. Parking is limited during the afternoon hours, so make sure to arrive early. Boarding starts 30 minutes before departure.

Open in Google Maps ⟶

Important information

What to bring

Cash

Not allowed

Cooler

Know before you go

If you are staying outside of the Sea Pines Resort, there is a $9 fee (cash only) per vehicle entering the resort.
This pass allows access to the resort for an entire day.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 155 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.7/5
Transportation
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5

Sort by:

Dolphins weren’t doing much, but there were plenty of them. The sunset was gorgeous. Nice smooth ride. Plenty of room on the boat. Dozens of shops at the marina if you want shop before or after. Several restaurants there as well to grab dinner before the cruise. The crew was very nice and friendly.

May 19, 2022

We did see dolphins but we didn't see their heads. We had to look carefully for them. It was a beautiful sunset. However, I didn't think we needed to get back to shore 5 minutes before it was setting. It would have been nice if they brought us closer to the sunset and stayed there till it completely set. Then turned around. There was a sign that the cruise was 2 hours before I was boarding. It was actually an hour and a half. Overall, it was a nice cruise but not what I expected.

April 5, 2022

You can't help but love the views from the boat! Yes, we saw dolphins and yes, saw a wonderful sunset! The only negative was that there was a lot of sitting in one spot for a while and then another spot. Would have been more enjoyable had we been moving the entire time. Grandkids enjoyed it!

October 25, 2021

Hilton Head Island: Sunset Dolphin Cruise

Hilton Head Island: Sunset Dolphin Cruise

About this activity

Experience

Select participants and date

Overall rating

Review summary

Sort by:

Traveler type:

Star rating: