Sunset & Fireworks Dolphin Tour

duration: 2 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: 1
max_age: 99
group_size: Maximum 48 people
accessibility: Boat is wheelchair accessible with assistance from a friend or family member for boarding; inquire for details.
description: Experience a breathtaking Sunset & Fireworks Dolphin Tour on Hilton Head Island with high-energy local guides who make the cruise fun and memorable. Watch Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural environment, enjoy sweeping Lowcountry sunset views from the water, and finish the evening with an 8–10 minute fireworks display. The tour includes a family photo and a special surprise for kids, combining wildlife viewing, local storytelling, and a festive atmosphere for all ages.
itinerary: 1. 15 minutes - Board the vessel, meet the captain and crew, depart Palmetto Bay Marina and cruise down Broad Creek.
2. 15 minutes - Cruise Broad Creek while getting to know the crew and fellow passengers; guide shares facts about the marsh, oysters, and wildlife.
3. 45 minutes - Enter Calibogue Sound and navigate to dolphin zones to observe dolphins and a Lowcountry sunset.
4. 30 minutes - Cruise toward the fireworks spot; guide takes a family photo, shares local recommendations, and presents a special surprise for kids.
5. 15 minutes - Watch the fireworks display from the water and return to Palmetto Bay Marina.
highlights: * Guaranteed dolphin sightings with opportunities to observe playful, feeding, and traveling behavior
* Prime waterfront sunset views from the best seats in the house
* Energetic local guides who share ecosystem stories, play good music, and offer vacation recommendations
* Family-friendly experience with a photo and a special kids’ surprise
* Fireworks viewed from the water to avoid crowds and parking issues
check_in_details: Arrive 20 minutes early and check in at the Lowcountry Watersports office at Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928.
restrictions: Do not touch, chase, pursue, harass, feed, or swim with wild dolphins; doing so is illegal under the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
disclaimers: Two of the boats have onboard restrooms; inquire by phone if a restroom is required. Boat type: 45–50 foot pontoon. Route and wildlife sightings may vary; guaranteed dolphin sightings as stated. Minimum arrival time is 20 minutes before departure.