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Hilton Head Dolphin Tour with Stop at Disappearing Island

4.7(290)Hilton Head Island1 hour
VIATOR4.7(183)TRIPADVISOR4.8(107)

Description

The 2 Hour Disappearing Island Dolphin Tour is sure to be a Family Favorite! Enjoy searching for the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin and learning about the local ecoystem! Also, we'll make a 30 Minute stop at Disappearing Island - an island only accessible at Low Tide where you will observe unique shells, starfish, sand dollars, and tranquility! This tour leaves from Palmetto Bay Marina at your selected departure time!

Tour Options

Disappearing Dolphin Tour

Highlights

Dolphin Sightings along the tour
Chances to spot Shells, Sand Dollars and Starfish
20 Min. Stop at Disappearing Island - get off the boat & explore
2 Hour Total Experience
USCG licensed captain

What's included

Included
Dolphin Sightings along the tour
Chances to spot Shells, Sand Dollars and Starfish
20 Min. Stop at Disappearing Island - get off the boat & explore
2 Hour Total Experience
USCG licensed captain
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Must be able to step down 1-2 feet onto Disappearing Island.
  • Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility.

Reviews(290)

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alyssonernst
August 19, 2026
Starfish Finding Galore

The tour guides were amazing (we had Captain Sarah) and we saw a pod of dolphins, a baby sea turtle and held starfish, crab and sand dollars. The team provided insightful information on the wildlife, tips on what is happening in the area and were super friendly. We already told other family members when we come back this is a must do again. Loved it!

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1987Samanthak
August 12, 2026
Take the kids!

Wonderful experience! The first mate and captain were so kind and dynamic!

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T7323SHmichelled
August 9, 2026
Great experience

Left promptly and organized which is much appreciated, guides were great and offering to take pics of families was very nice. The island was very cool to experience, so many starfish. We saw a lot of dolphins on the way back. Thanks!

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amandagS7284LY
August 8, 2026
Great experience

We went early morning during low tide to disappearing island and saw lots of sea creatures. The highlight of this trip was seeing a dolphin jump 5 ft out the water!

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Sabrina_M
July 26, 2026
Shark tooth AND dolphins

Had a great time, but this was the first time we were on the island at the same time as multiple boats. Got a lot less shells this year, BUT I did find my first shark tooth after 10 years of visiting Hilton Head! Guides were great and super fun! We did see a large pod of around 10 dolphins and got to sit and watch them for awhile. Got some great videos!

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S7368IWheatherm
July 22, 2026
Great family adventure

Our experience was amazing! The big catamaran has a shade over you and there is small bathroom on board if needed. Kaitlyn was our tour guide and Sara was our Skipper. Kaitlyn was sweet, funny, interactive and informative. Sara gave us the safety run down and was funny as well as interactive during the trip. We headed straight out to Disappearing Island and actually did see dolphins in the distance on our way there. Disappearing Island did not disappoint. We found little harmless jellies that you can hold, tons of Starfish and Sand Dollars. They recommend that you leave your shoes on board and I wish I had as well as our water bottles. I got blisters wearing my hiking sandals while going into the tidal pools and digging for sand dollars. Rookie move and I’m from Myrtle Beach! SMH On the way back the girls kept a keen eye out for dolphins and we found them! We got up close too! It was AWESOME! Thoroughly enjoyed this and it only took a couple of hours. Would book it again!

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semperwhit
July 22, 2026
Our tour boat was really slow we did not get much time on the disappearing island. The only saving grace was the 5 dolphins that

More like disappearing time.

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Tracy_P
July 18, 2026
So much fun!

We had a great time with Lanier and CaptainSarah. The disappearing island was really cool. Wish we could have had a little more than 30min but other than that it was great! We saw several dolphins. Our 3 teenagers really enjoyed it also. I would recommend.

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shannonjC3566DL
July 17, 2026
Great experience!

Lots of fun and entertaining! Saw several dolphins and lots of starfish on island!

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Charles_D
July 17, 2026
Great experience

It was a great day! We got on a covered giant pontoon boat with maybe 30 other people and headed out to disappearing island. The trip was amazing and very relaxing. Music and beautiful scenery. We got very close to a pod of dolphins on the way back and it was very special. Our tour guide Rae Rae was so much fun, and the captain was great as well.

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