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Narrated Dolphin Tour

Guaranteed dolphin sightings on a fully narrated 90-minute cruise from Palmetto Bay Marina

Hilton Head is home to a resident population of wild Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins, and Lowcountry Watersports's narrated dolphin tour is the best way to meet them. Departing from Palmetto Bay Marina, this fully narrated 90-minute cruise takes you through the Lowcountry waterways where dolphins feed, play, and occasionally strand-feed on the mudflats — a behavior unique to the South Carolina and Georgia coast.

Your guide is a local naturalist who knows the dolphin population personally and will share everything about their behavior, the local ecosystem, and the history of the Lowcountry. Sightings are guaranteed — not the "we spotted a fin" kind, but real, sustained encounters where dolphins surface right alongside the boat.

This tour is perfect for all ages. Kids are completely transfixed, and adults learn more about the local marine environment than they expected. Book early in summer — this one sells out fast.

What to Expect

  • Guaranteed dolphin sightings — real, sustained encounters
  • Fully narrated by a local naturalist
  • 90-minute cruise from Palmetto Bay Marina
  • Strand feeding behavior possible (unique to this region)
  • Great for all ages including young children

Book This Activity

Lowcountry Watersports

Starting from From $30/person per person

Quick Facts

Duration

90 minutes

Best Time

Morning or late afternoon

Best For

FamiliesNature loversFirst-time visitors