Private Dolphin Tour

duration: 1.5 hours
cancellation_summary: Cancellations allowed up to 48 hours prior; no refunds within 48 hours.
meeting_point: Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928
min_age: 9
max_age: 99
group_size: Maximum 6 people
accessibility: Accessible with assistance for boarding; crew can help guests with mobility challenges.
description: Set out from Palmetto Bay Marina on a private 1.5-hour pontoon tour led by a local captain who narrates the waterways, wildlife, and island history. Cruise Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound in search of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, enjoying scenic views, birdlife, and coastal habitats. The experience is family-friendly and interactive, with a captain who shares local recommendations, takes a family photo, and offers a small surprise for kids.
itinerary: 1. 15 minutes - Board the vessel, meet your captain, and depart Palmetto Bay Marina cruising down Broad Creek.
2. 15 minutes - Cruise Broad Creek while viewing birds, oysters, spartina grass, houses and boats with captain narration.
3. 45 minutes - Enter Calibogue Sound and navigate to dolphin feeding, traveling, or socializing zones to observe dolphins.
4. 15 minutes - Conclude the tour with a family photo, captain recommendations, and a special surprise for kids.
highlights: * Private 90-minute tour with a local, narrated experience
* Guaranteed dolphin sightings with guided interpretation
* Comfortable 24-foot pontoon boat with bimini top
* Family-friendly experience with a photo and a surprise for children
* Scenic views of Hilton Head and opportunities to spot other marine life
check_in_details: Arrive 20 minutes early and check in at the Lowcountry Watersports office at Palmetto Bay Marina prior to boarding (86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928).
special_requirements: Maximum of 6 people per booking; call to arrange a larger boat for bigger groups (pricing differs).
disclaimers: Boat has no bathroom onboard; marina restrooms available prior to boarding. Route and wildlife sightings may vary. Minimum or maximum participant requirements apply; larger groups require a different vessel and pricing.