Tours/Hilton Head Island/Hilton Head Island Ocean Dolphin Cruise
Viator · group up to 99 pax

Hilton Head Island Ocean Dolphin Cruise

4.5(415)Hilton Head Island1 hour
VIATOR4.4(135)TRIPADVISOR4.5(280)

Description

This isn’t just another boat ride—it’s Hilton Head’s original dolphin cruise, operating for over 50 years on Hilton Head Island! Step aboard the iconic Vagabond and experience the magic of the Lowcountry the way it was meant to be seen—from the water.

Tour Options

Ocean Dolphin Cruise
  • 90-minute dolphin nature tour, departing from below the lighthouse in Harbour Town Yacht basin. "Dolphin sightings guaranteed!"

Highlights

Adult beverages available for purchase
Narration by our Captain who brings the history and wildlife to life
Snacks and drinks available for purchase beer, wine, soda, water
Departs daily from under the famous Harbour Town Lighthouse
Cruise with Hilton Head’s original sightseeing company
Guaranteed wild dolphin sightings
Breathtaking views of egrets, herons, pelicans, and more

What's included

Included
Adult beverages available for purchase
Narration by our Captain who brings the history and wildlife to life
Snacks and drinks available for purchase beer, wine, soda, water
Departs daily from under the famous Harbour Town Lighthouse
Cruise with Hilton Head’s original sightseeing company
Guaranteed wild dolphin sightings
Breathtaking views of egrets, herons, pelicans, and more
Not included
Gratuities
Sea Pines Resort vehicle entry fee

Traveller Ratings

4.5
415 reviews
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Subject to favorable weather conditions. If the cruise is canceled due to poor weather, guests will have the option to reschedule for another date or receive a full refund.
  • Infants ages 2 and under cruise free, but a ticket is still required to account for them.

Reviews(415)

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Lawrence_A
June 23, 2026
Awesome ride will be back

Dolphins were everywhere, the captain really knew how to find them We had a little rain to start but it cooled everything off on a hot day

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Annette_B
June 23, 2026
Great way to spend 1.5...

Great way to spend 1.5 hours for a sea adventure especially with kids. Sam and Mike were terrific too!

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briannacM1299JP
June 13, 2026
Lovely adventure

Wonderful experience, especially the narration from the Captain. Plenty of dolphins seen playing and surfacing. Kid friendly experience.

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Kris_S
June 11, 2026
Dolphin cruise

Seen lots of dolphins , crew very friendly and helpful, nice cruise, loaded at time they said we would, no wait. Very nice.

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Cindy_E
June 10, 2026
I’d go again!

Was amazing, saw lots and lots of dolphins, had a great boat ride and learned so much about the dolphins and the island itself. Awesome crew!

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Quest55196817481
May 26, 2026
Awesome Experience

Saw so many dolphins! Ian and Justin were both so friendly and had such interesting facts to share with us about the dolphins and local history, etc. The boat itself was so clean with two very clean bathrooms onboard, as well as a small gift/snack shop on board. It had a nice variety of places to sit or stand during the trip to get in or out of the sun, etc. (you can move around). Totally worth the price!

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kchin3
May 24, 2026
Plenty of dolphins!

This was a wonderful cruise we left and returned on time, the crew was very friendly. We saw plenty of dolphins and learned a lot about them. The vessel was nice and the ride was relaxing. The Captain explained a lot of views we saw and pointed out things along the way.

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Carole_S
May 14, 2026
Fantastic dolphin cruise

We saw a pod of dolphins, about 30, on our cruise with Captain Mike. Fun & informative while watching the dolphins put on a show for us. Highly recommend.

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Leslie_K
April 22, 2026
We had a great...

We had a great experience. The ride was smooth, informative and we saw so many dolphins. Highly recommend if you are looking for a dolphin cruise.

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853lynnem
April 16, 2026
Great dolphin watch

It was great. Saw a few dolphins. Justin (Captain) was very informative. Lauren (crew) was very friendly and works hard to make it enjoyable. I would definitely do this again. Sunset was beautiful.

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