Calibogue Sound

Join us for a 90-minute, fully-narrated dolphin tour of Hilton Head! Hop aboard our cruise at the Palmetto Bay Marina and travel the scenic waterways off the breathtaking South Carolina coast. Our passionate captains and expert guides are sure to keep you entertained as they point out historic landmarks, scenic views, and of course, our beloved Atlantic bottlenose dolphins! Observe these playful dolphins in their natural habitat as you cruise through the calm waters. Learn about their behaviors, feeding habits, and more from your informative guide. Look out for the diverse array of other marine life around you, including manatees, egrets, sea turtles, osprey, and herons. Our covered boats ensure that you don’t become overheated and that all of our passengers have an excellent view of the surrounding waters. This tour is perfect for nature lovers, young and old. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime dolphin tour around Hilton Head and book your trip online today!

Treat your little ones to the adventure of a lifetime aboard an activity-packed pirate cruise on Hilton Head Island. Allow your child to live out their craziest fantasies by turning into a pirate with the help of face paint and temporary tattoos. Help find a sunken treasure and defeat Stinky Pete. Head to the docks to get a new pirate name and learn how to speak like a real pirate. Board the legendary Black Dagger and set sail in search of a treasure. Join in on a race to find Stinky Pete, the island’s smelliest pirate who knows about the treasure map and has stolen the key Locate Stinky Pete before he gets to the treasure first. Watch the crew man the water cannons and blast Stinky Pete until he gives back the key. Enjoy singing and dancing throughout your journey, as you navigate across the ocean before heading back to the starting point.

Step aboard a former America’s Cup sailing yacht for an afternoon cruise. Discover what it takes to sail a racing yacht as you help the crew, or simply sit back and enjoy the ride. See the sights of the Calibogue Sound and learn about the history of these waters. Have your camera ready as you keep an eye out for dolphins. Drinks and merchandise are available for purchase on board.

Take in the beauty of Hilton Head from the water on a guided boat tour and enjoy sunset views. Marvel at wild dolphins, and learn about their habits, eating patterns, and more with a local guide. As you explore the island's waterways, learn about the history of the area and the surrounding islands from your guide. Watch wild bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat and hear about oysters, spartina grass, tides, pluff mud, and more. Keep on the lookout for other wildlife, including pelicans, osprey, stingrays, herons, turtles, and more, which may be seen along the way. Then, take in the breathtaking views of the sun melting over the horizon. Finally, sail back to the departure point, where your tour will end.

Enjoy Hilton Head Island from the water on this 2-hour fully narrated tour. Delight in up close encounters with dolphins and find out more about their habits, eating patterns, and more with a local guide. As you explore the island's waterways, learn about the history and stories of the area and surrounding islands. Learn more about oysters, spartina grass, tides, pluff mud and more. Experience Disappearing Island, an island only accessible by water and at low tide. This island is known for its unique shells, sand dollars, and starfish which is sure to delight the whole family.

Discover the wonders of Hilton Head Island on a guided cruise. Spot resident bottlenose dolphins playing in the water and learn about the landmarks you pass, including the Harbour Town Lighthouse. Enjoy a memorable sunset and fireworks show. Once you've met your group at the meeting point, travel first around the Hilton Head coast and take in stunning views of the shoreline. Look out for resident Atlantic bottlenose dolphins as they play, feed, and swim around the boat. Along the way, pass by the iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse, an impressive, 90-foot (27.4-meter) tall beacon renowned for its candy-striped exterior. Learn about the rich history and diverse ecosystem of the island from your guides as you soak in the scenic views and sail past landmarks. Later, sit back and relax as the sun begins to set, painting the water’s surface in a vibrant array of hues. Find out why Hilton Head has been named one of the best destinations for sunset viewing along the East Coast of the United States. After the sun has fully sunk below the horizon, round off your trip with Hilton Head’s weekly fireworks show.

Enjoy beautiful views of Daufuskie Island, Calibogue Sound, Harbour Town Lighthouse, Harbour Town Yacht Basin, South Beach Marina, and all the other breathtaking sights the Lowcountry has to offer. Don’t forget to keep your eyes open for Hilton Head Island’s famous bottlenose dolphins. Flyers get to take off and land on the flight deck of the 31-foot Ocean Pro parasail boat powered by a diesel Volvo Penta engine. Tandem and triple flights are available based on weather conditions. Flyers also have the option to stay dry or get wet — will you make a splash? Time on board is approximately one hour and 30 minutes with a full boat of 12 passengers. Each flight lasts between 8-10 minutes.

Discover Hilton Head on a thrilling jet ski adventure. Depart from Palmetto Bay Marina`with your guide and cruise past beautiful mansions, spartina grass, oyster beds, and luxury boats on the way to the large open riding area. Once in the designated area, let loose and zoom around on your very own jet ski or simply take in the beautiful surroundings. Try to spot some of Hilton Head's wildlife including dolphins, birds, and the occasional sea turtle.

Experience Hilton Head Island like never before on our highly rated and 100% private Hilton Head Boat Tour! This activity ranks at the very top of everybody's list of things to do in Hilton Head. On this unique adventure, you and your group will take to the majestic waters of the Calibogue Sound for a one-of-a-kind boating experience. Our knowledgeable Captains will show you all the very best of the amazing sights that our little slice of paradise has to offer. It is an unforgettable opportunity to spend two hours connecting with our majestic Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins in their natural habitat. Don’t miss out on your chance to embark on one of our unforgettable private Hilton Head Dolphin Tours.

Hilton Head Island is known as one of North America’s best spots for watching dolphins in the wild. Get out on the water and take in amazing views of these intelligent, playful creatures during this private boat tour. With a Lowcountry Master Naturalist as your captain and guide, you’ll learn all about the ecology and history of Hilton Head while watching the dolphins along with other wildlife including rays, sharks, and sea turtles. Just your group (up to six passengers) cruising the waters, watching dolphins hunt, play, and socialize. If time permits, we'll go into the smaller creeks behind Bull Island, looking for dolphins strand feeding. We'll pull up crab traps with the opportunity to see stone crabs and blue crabs. We'll even explore a shoreline made entirely of shells along Bull Island! The price listed is for the entire boat. Up to 6 passengers and dog friendly, you'll have a private tour of the area with a professional Captain and naturalist.