Tale Hunter Hilton Head Dolphin Cruises
Dolphin eco-tours and private sunset cruises on a 27-foot skiff for up to 15, from the Skull Creek docks.
- Where: Skull Creek docks, Squire Pope Rd
- Boat: 27-ft Carolina Skiff, up to 15
- Trips: Dolphin eco-tour, sunset cruise
- Rating: 4.9 on Google
Tale Hunter runs dolphin trips from the docks behind the Skull Creek Boathouse on Squire Pope Road, on the north end of the island. The boat is a 27-foot Carolina Skiff that takes up to 15 passengers, and the captain narrates the wildlife, the marsh and the island's history along the way. Parking at the docks is easy, and the company takes major cards and PayPal.
Tale Hunter Trips
Dolphin eco-tours: shared or private trips through the estuaries around the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, looking for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. Tours can include strand feeding, a hunting technique seen mainly in this part of the Southeast.
Private sunset cruises: about two hours on the water at dusk. The company says sunset trips book early.
Tale Hunter also runs fishing charters through a sister business, Tale Hunter Fishing Charters, from 2 Hudson Road on Skull Creek. If you want to fish, see our Hilton Head fishing charters guide; for more sunset boats, our sunset cruises guide.
Finding the Dock and Booking
The departure point is the dock directly behind The Skull Creek Boathouse restaurant, near Hudson's and Skull Creek Dockside. Reserve through the company's site or call (843) 816-4150. More boats are on our dolphin tours guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Tale Hunter leave from?
The docks directly behind The Skull Creek Boathouse restaurant, 397 Squire Pope Road, Hilton Head Island.
How big is the Tale Hunter boat?
A 27-foot Carolina Skiff that carries up to 15 passengers.
Does Tale Hunter run sunset cruises?
Yes, private sunset cruises of about two hours. They book early, so reserve ahead.
Does Tale Hunter also run fishing charters?
Yes, through a sister business, Tale Hunter Fishing Charters, at 2 Hudson Road on Skull Creek.
How do I book Tale Hunter?
Through its own website or by calling (843) 816-4150.
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