Hilton Head Island Dolphin Watching Nature Cruise

Overview

Experience the beauty of low-country on this 90-minute, narrated Dolphin Nature Cruise aboard the Vagabond! Enjoy a live narration by the Vagabond's naturalist captain, and see some of our local Atlantic Bottlenosed Dolphins! Departing from Harbour Town Yacht Basin just below the icon Lighthouse. Best of all, dolphin sightings are guaranteed!

City: Hilton Head Island

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $42.35

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $42.35

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Adult beverages available for purchase

Spectacular views of the low-country

90-minute sightseeing cruise

Views of the Haig Point Lighthouse

Dolphin sightings

Additional Info

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 canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or full refund final decision on safe cruise conditions are determined by the vessels Captain at departure time of the cruise
There is no charge for an infant 2-under, but a ticket is still needed to account for them
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Regular temperature checks for staff

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (278)

Kerry M

Apr 2018

Time of day, season ... all worked in our favor. We saw many dolphins - the captain gave out specific directions where to look and that was great for folks to be successful viewers. The boat was clean and felt safe -

David Y

Apr 2018

I've never had the occasion to see dolphins outside of a marine park before so this tour sounded like a good opportunity to add a life experience while I was in Hilton Head for a conference. Scheduling the tour online was straightforward (I used a screen shot of my ticket to board). I arrived at the Harbour Town Marina about 20 minutes ahead of time. Once there the Vagabond was easy to find. You do have to pay $6 to park in the resort area, this is disclosed in the website. Once aboard there was plenty of room for different vantage points. The cruise itself does not cover much distance, but rather takes you into the sound toward Daufuskie Island. We went at a low speed so as to observe any nearby dolphins. At first there wasn't too much to see and the pilot narrated about the local waters and the island. About halfway through our cruise we encountered multiple pods of dolphins and the Vagabond was maneuvered to keep us in their vicinity. You don't see them too close, but the dolphin are probably tired of people. I managed a quick glance at a sea turtle alongside the boat, but only for a brief moment. The return to the marina is quick and the departure easy. The crew were all courteous and I had an enjoyable time well worth the price. I would recommend this cruise as a nice addition to any other planned activities.