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Three Hour Dolphin Strand Feeding Search

Three Hour Dolphin Strand Feeding Search
Three Hour Dolphin Strand Feeding Search map location

Starting at $375 | All Ages | Up to 6 Guests

Custom Boat Tours and Fishing Charters off Hilton Head Island, SC

1 - 4 Guests - $375.00 + tax
All Ages Welcome! | Max of 1200 lbs.

5 Guests - $385.00 + tax
All Ages Welcome! | Max of 1200 lbs.

6 Guests - $395.00 + tax
All Ages Welcome! | Max of 1200 lbs.

Dolphin Strand Feeding is a unique and exciting behavior developed by local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins!


Rates

Up to Four Guests - $375.00
Five Guests - $385.00
Six Guests - $395.00

All ages welcome! | Maximum of 1200 lbs


About your Fishing Trip:

  • Strand feeding occurs around the low tide when water is low and baitfish schools are thick. Groups will charge shallow Pluff mud flats forcing fish and themselves onto the mud, during which fish are consumed in the process.
  • Local female groups show evidence of worn down teeth of the right side of their mouths. They work carefully together to coral these fish into tight schools(we call bait balls) and drive them onto the soft muddy shoreline. These conical cone shaped teeth are meant for grabbing and are very effective at catching prey.
  • History tells us the Dolphin only breach on their right side. Stranding on their left side would lead to damage to internal organs (specifically the liver). When famous oceanographer Jacques Cousteau witnessed this behavior back in the 1950s, he knew Hilton Head Island was a special place.
  • He even decided to live on nearby Skull Creek for a short period of time.

What to Bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Towel
  • Snacks/Water
  • Camera

Booking Notes

Don't forget to bring cash to tip your guide and arrive about 15 minutes prior to trip departure time!

  • Please also see the map above for directions
  • Park under Bridge at Cross Island Boat Landing (68 Helmsman Way, Hilton Head SC 29928)

What to bring

  • Sunscreen -No spray sunscreen, lotion only. (Spray makes boat surface slick and hazardous!)
  • Hats/ Sunglasses/ Protective Clothing
  • Small Cooler/Bag with Snacks and Drinks
  • Cash Gratuity (15 - 25% of Total Trip Cost) Venmo also Accepted

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