Tours/Hilton Head Island/Hilton Head Dolphin Tour with Stop at Disappearing Island
Viator · group up to 40 pax

Hilton Head Dolphin Tour with Stop at Disappearing Island

4.7(269)Hilton Head Island1 hour
VIATOR4.7(174)TRIPADVISOR4.7(95)

Description

The 2 Hour Disappearing Island Dolphin Tour is sure to be a Family Favorite! Enjoy searching for the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin and learning about the local ecoystem! Also, we'll make a 30 Minute stop at Disappearing Island - an island only accessible at Low Tide where you will observe unique shells, starfish, sand dollars, and tranquility! This tour leaves from Palmetto Bay Marina at your selected departure time!

Tour Options

Disappearing Dolphin Tour

Highlights

Dolphin Sightings along the tour
Chances to spot Shells, Sand Dollars and Starfish
20 Min. Stop at Disappearing Island - get off the boat & explore
2 Hour Total Experience
USCG licensed captain

What's included

Included
Dolphin Sightings along the tour
Chances to spot Shells, Sand Dollars and Starfish
20 Min. Stop at Disappearing Island - get off the boat & explore
2 Hour Total Experience
USCG licensed captain
Not included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

4.7
269 reviews
5
226
4
23
3
12
2
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Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Must be able to step down 1-2 feet onto Disappearing Island.
  • Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility.

Reviews(269)

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Megen_M
June 23, 2026
Fun Family Experience

Our family loved this tour! We saw a ton on Star fish and sea creatures. We loved seeing the dolphins up close. It was such a fun experience! We would definitely do this again!

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Bob_b
June 21, 2026
Weather got in the way!

Rated average, because weather cancelled this disappearing island portion. The provider rebooked us on a dolphin only tour and refunded the difference. The replacement tour was average too, only saw dolphins on 3 occasions and then about 50 yards away. Hard for the kids to see them.

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Michelle M
June 21, 2026
Disappointing island

We chose this tour for disappearing island. We were very disappointed that we only got to spend 12 minutes on the island to look around. When the boat was approaching the island there were several smaller tour boats already anchored and people were exploring the island. At this point we were given instructions by Amelia, tour guide, that we needed to be back on the boat at 7:10pm. At this point the boat had not reached land and it was 6:45pm. By the time everyone got off the boat there was very little time to explore. We did see some starfish and a couple of crabs. On the boat ride, we did see several dolphins and the weather was pleasant on the water.

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Ryan_H
June 20, 2026
Dolphin Tour

Amelia and Wyatt were great! They were both very personable/knowledgeable and made the experience fun. Would definitely recommend.

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kristin_p
June 20, 2026
Great and unique experience and we would do this again next year!

Great experience all around from island, dolphin sightings, captain and crew! We had a wonderful experience all around!

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Floydene_O
June 17, 2026
Dolphins and Sand Dollars

Well worth the money and time. Found treasures on Disappearing Island, video of live starfish. Dolphins put on a heck of a show for us!!! Samantha and Kate were very friendly, informative, and great with kids!!! LOVED IT❣️

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aunjaleisb
June 16, 2026
Best experience

We had Kate and Samantha. It was an engaging and amazing experience. We saw a pod of dolphins. Amazing!!

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Noelle_K
June 15, 2026
Casual cruise for family

Nice shade covered cruise operated with very friendly crew. Kids enjoyed spotting sea life on the boat and on shore.

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Gary_H
June 14, 2026
Time and money well spent!

Michele and Capt. Sarah were excellent. The boat ride is very nice, but the time on the disappearing island is awesome and a great way to spend time together as a family!

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Jessica_C
June 14, 2026
Going to the sand bar...

Going to the sand bar Disappearing island was nice not much time spending looking for dolphins It was a good experience Better for young kids

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