Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Watching Cruise
Overview
Set sail from the iconic Harbour Town Yacht Basin, right beneath Hilton Head’s famous lighthouse, for an unforgettable evening on the water! Aboard the Vagabond, you’ll enjoy a 90-minute narrated cruise led by our Captain and Crew as the Carolina sky comes alive with color.
What's Included
- Narration by our Captain who brings the history and wildlife to life
- Departs daily from under the famous Harbour Town Lighthouse
- Cruise with Hilton Head’s original sightseeing company
- Guaranteed wild dolphin sightings
- Snacks and drinks available for purchase (beer, wine, soda, water)
- Breathtaking views of egrets, herons, pelicans, and more
- Gratuities
- Sea Pines Resort vehicle entry fee
Meeting Location
149 Lighthouse Road
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, 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
Set sail on the Vagabond and experience the magic of Hilton Head’s Lowcountry at golden hour! This 90-minute narrated cruise is led by our Captain and crew, who brings the water, wildlife, and history to life.
Guaranteed dolphin sightings! Watch Atlantic bottlenose dolphins play in their natural habitat as the sun sets over the salt marsh.
Departs from the iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse at the Harbour Town Yacht Basin.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If the cruise is canceled due to poor weather, guests will have the option to reschedule for another date or receive a full refund.
- Infants ages 2 and under cruise free, but a ticket is still required to account for them.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: Do we get to swim with or touch the dolphins?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-69944P7
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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As an active member of the Dolphin SMART program, we do not have physical contact with the dolphins on Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Watching Cruise. We watch them in their natural habitat from the boat.
Dec 2022If 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).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Narration by our Captain who brings the history and wildlife to life.
- Departs daily from under the famous Harbour Town Lighthouse.
- Cruise with Hilton Head’s original sightseeing company.
- Guaranteed wild dolphin sightings.
- Snacks and drinks available for purchase (beer, wine, soda, water).
- Breathtaking views of egrets, herons, pelicans, and more.
- Gratuities.
- Sea Pines Resort vehicle entry fee.
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. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Watching Cruise is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hilton Head Sunset Dolphin Watching Cruise 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
- Narration by our Captain who brings the history and wildlife to life
- Departs daily from under the famous Harbour Town Lighthouse
- Cruise with Hilton Head’s original sightseeing company
- Guaranteed wild dolphin sightings
- Snacks and drinks available for purchase (beer, wine, soda, water)
- Breathtaking views of egrets, herons, pelicans, and more
- Gratuities
- Sea Pines Resort vehicle entry fee
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Subject to favorable weather conditions. If the cruise is canceled due to poor weather, guests will have the option to reschedule for another date or receive a full refund.
- Infants ages 2 and under cruise free, but a ticket is still required to account for them.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 99 travelers
