Dolphin Discoveries Hilton Head
Small-boat dolphin, shelling and sunset trips for up to six, from Broad Creek Marina, with a promise of dolphins or a free return trip.
- Where: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Rd
- Dolphin tour: 1¾ hours, from $49.75
- Boat size: 6 guests per boat
- Promise: Dolphins or come back free
Dolphin Discoveries Hilton Head runs from the docks at Broad Creek Marina, on the creek that cuts into the middle of the island. Its boats carry six guests at most, so a trip feels more like a private outing than a crowded cruise. Drinks, snacks, gear and the licences for the trip are included, and the company promises that you will see dolphins or come back free. Google rates it 5.0 from more than 560 reviews.
Dolphin Discoveries Trips
Guaranteed dolphin tour: 1¾ hours, shared or private, from $49.75.
Family shell hunt: 1¾ hours looking for shells on a sandbar, with dolphin sightings on the way, from $49.75.
Vanishing island and beachcomber trip: 3 hours for shells and starfish, plus dolphins, from $84.75.
Sunset cruise: 2 hours, from $84.75, and a 3-hour fireworks cruise in season from $74.75.
Family shark fishing and dolphins: 2 to 4 hours, from $475 a boat.
Dolphin strand feeding: 3 hours watching dolphins herd fish onto the mud banks, from $395 a boat.
Dolphins, sharks and shells: 3 to 6 hours, mixed and customised, from $495 a boat. Groups of eight or more can book multiple boats or a captain-guided rental from $360.
Prices are the starting rates on the company's own site and change by season and party size. Compare it with the other dolphin boats on our Hilton Head dolphin tours guide; Mermaid of Hilton Head sails from the same marina.
Finding the Dock and Booking
Broad Creek Marina is at 18 Simmons Road, off William Hilton Parkway mid-island. Book online through Dolphin Discoveries' own site or call (843) 684-1911. More about the dock is on our Broad Creek Marina page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Dolphin Discoveries dolphin tour?
The guaranteed dolphin tour is 1¾ hours and starts at $49.75. Sunset cruises start at $84.75, and longer private shark, strand-feeding and shelling trips are priced per boat from $395.
Does Dolphin Discoveries guarantee dolphins?
Yes. Its promise is that you see dolphins or come back free.
How many people fit on a Dolphin Discoveries boat?
Six guests at most per boat. Larger groups book multiple boats or a captain-guided boat rental.
Where does Dolphin Discoveries leave from?
Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.
What is included on a Dolphin Discoveries trip?
Drinks, snacks, gear, licences and a guide who knows the water.
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