Mermaid of Hilton Head Boat Tours
Dolphin cruises where children meet a mermaid, plus sunset and fireworks cruises and private charters from Broad Creek Marina.
- Where: Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Rd
- Tours: 90 to 120 minutes
- Rating: 4.9 on Google
- Booking: Online, in advance
Mermaid of Hilton Head Boat Tours sails from Broad Creek Marina at 18 Simmons Road. It is the boat tour for families with young children: the Mermaid Encounter tour adds a mermaid to the dolphin watch, and the company's tours generally run 90 to 120 minutes. Google rates it 4.9 from more than 500 reviews.
Mermaid of Hilton Head Tours
Mermaid Encounter tour: the signature trip for children.
Dolphin Experience tour: a dolphin cruise on Broad Creek and Calibogue Sound.
Sunset cruise: an evening run on the water.
Fireworks cruise: Tuesday nights in summer.
Private charters: the boat for your own group.
The company says tours book up in advance and it cannot always take walk-ins, so reserve online before you arrive. Prices and times are on each tour's page on its own site. Other options are in our dolphin tours guide and sunset cruises guide.
Finding the Dock and Booking
Broad Creek Marina is off William Hilton Parkway mid-island, and the same dock has Dolphin Discoveries, Sky Pirate Parasail and Island Head. See the Broad Creek Marina page for the layout.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Mermaid of Hilton Head leave from?
Broad Creek Marina, 18 Simmons Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926.
How long are the Mermaid of Hilton Head tours?
Its standard tours run 90 to 120 minutes.
Which tours does Mermaid of Hilton Head offer?
The Mermaid Encounter, a dolphin experience, sunset cruises, summer fireworks cruises and private charters.
Do I need to book ahead?
Yes. The company says its tours book up and it cannot always guarantee space for walk-ins.
When is the Mermaid of Hilton Head fireworks cruise?
On Tuesday nights in summer.
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