Private Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Cruise - Up to 6 Guests
Overview
Skip the crowded tour boats and enjoy a private sunset dolphin cruise just for your group of up to 6 guests. Cruise Hilton Head’s calm coastal waters at golden hour as Atlantic bottlenose dolphins surface nearby and the island glows in sunset light.
With over 160+ five-star reviews, this private sunset cruise is one of Hilton Head’s most loved boating experiences.
With space for up to 6 guests, your group enjoys the entire boat privately for about the same per-person cost as shared tours.
Why travelers choose our private sunset cruise:
• Private boat for your group only (up to 6 guests)
• No crowded tour boats or mixed groups
• Plenty of space for photos and relaxing views
• Flexible routes based on dolphins, wildlife, and sunset conditions
• Perfect for couples, families, and small groups
Instead of watching the sunset from the back of a crowded boat, experience Hilton Head the way it was meant to be seen — quiet water, open views, dolphins nearby, and the people you came with.
What's Included
- Bring your own drinks and snacks (including alcohol)
- Experienced local captain guiding your cruise
- Frequent dolphin sightings in Hilton Head's coastal waters
- Cooler with ice provided
- Private boat charter for up to 6 guests - only your group onboard
- Alcoholic beverages Because BYOB
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
- Not Wheelchair Accessible
Meeting Location
43 Jenkins Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge (pass by)
Daufuskie Island (pass by)
Harbour Town Lighthouse and Museum (pass by)
Calibogue Sound (pass by)
Skull Creek (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Private Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Cruise – Up to 6 Guests?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-189503P1
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Average 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 286 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Bring your own drinks and snacks (including alcohol).
- Experienced local captain guiding your cruise.
- Frequent dolphin sightings in Hilton Head's coastal waters.
- Cooler with ice provided.
- Private boat charter for up to 6 guests - only your group onboard.
- Alcoholic beverages. Because BYOB.
- Gratuities.
- Restroom on board.
- Not Wheelchair Accessible.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Cruise - Up to 6 Guests is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Cruise – Up to 6 Guests will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Bring your own drinks and snacks (including alcohol)
- Experienced local captain guiding your cruise
- Frequent dolphin sightings in Hilton Head's coastal waters
- Cooler with ice provided
- Private boat charter for up to 6 guests - only your group onboard
- Alcoholic beveragesBecause BYOB
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
- Not Wheelchair Accessible
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
