This was a great way to learn about Hilton Head, the low country and all the wildlife inhabiting the area. Our guide Willie was awesome and very knowledgeable about the area. We had a wonderful time and would highly recommend this tour and the operator!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Life Jacket for each Participant
- Bottled water
- Chances to spot Atlantic Bottled Nosed Dolphin along the tour
- Views of Hilton Head, Harbourtown & Daufuskie Island from the Water
- 2 Hour Guided Tour
- Inflatable Mini Boat
Excludes
- Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off
- Gratuities
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Drive past the Black Marlin restaurant. We are located on the far righthand side of the building as you walk towards the marina. Look for the Lowcountry Watersports Flag by our check in office.
Return
- Drive past the Black Marlin restaurant. We are located on the far righthand side of the building as you walk towards the marina. Look for the Lowcountry Watersports Flag by our check in office.
Itinerary
This tour will explore Hilton Head Island from the water. Drive your own mini boat as our local guide tells you about the Hilton Head history and the ecosystem. Chances of spotting wildlife such as egret, osprey, pelican or dolphin is also a possibility on this exciting tour.
You will pass by the famous red and white Harbourtown lighthouse, constructed in the late 1960's and early 1970's. This was built as a tourist attract to draw people to visit Hilton Head Island.
Along the way, you'll see Daufuskie Island, which is beloved by many for its rustic and old world charm. Only accessible by boat, many people like to visit Daufuskie Island for the day for a bite to eat or to explore by golf cart.
We’ll cruise by some beautiful Hilton Head beaches, some less inhabited than others.
You will also pass by the world famous Harbour Town Golf Links which hosts the PGA Heritage Golf Tournament every year in April.
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Reviews
Paula and Greg did a fantastic job of leading our mini boat tour. They shared fun facts about the island, houses, area, and wildlife. We saw lots of dolphins. The ride was fast and exciting!
We had a great time. The guides were very helpful and informative. The boat ride is a bit adventurous and you may get a bit splashed from time to time. We saw a lot of dolphins and learned a lot about them. Highly recommend this trip!
My husband and I had an amazing time! The trip was super organized from check-in to end. The guides were friendly and knowledgeable. My husband had no issues driving the mini-boat (we went fast but I felt safe throughout), and we saw lots of dolphins and other wildlife like birds.
Jayden was a great guide!! Awesome trip with tons of Dolphins!
Mike was so knowledgeable and approachable. Great guide and value to your company. We will definitely book next time. Very knowledgeable!!
We had a great time on our tour. Greg took us to many different places and was very knowledgeable. We saw lots of beautiful parts of the island and also lots of dolphins!
Fantastic time, Wendy was fantastic with are boys! They are age 3 and 2 and they were so entertained. The dolphins were jumping for over 30 minutes. A must see for familys!
Great guides. Good boats. Really fun way to see the island and we actually saw a bunch of dolphins. Definitely would do again.
We did the 2 hour mini boat dolphin tour. Jacob and Brian were our guides and it was the best part of our vacation. They were very knowledgeable, we saw a ton of dolphins and had a blast. Highly recommend doing this tour.
Family of four had a great time today! We had two mini boats and really enjoyed the adventure. Brian and Jacob were great guides, it’s clear they enjoy their job and it makes the experience even better. Boats have some pep and you have the opportunity to open them up as well as slow down to see the Dolphins. Great experience. It’s good for families with younger kids as well as older kids.
Our family had a fantastic time on the mini boats! We booked two boats, one for me and my husband and the other for our children in their early twenties. The guides were great telling us about the area and looking for dolphins. The highlights were speeding through the tall grasses of the sound. It was like a race track for boats. We loved it!
★★★★★ Absolutely the BEST way to see Hilton Head Island! If you visit Hilton Head and don't take the mini-boat tour with Lowcountry Watersports, you're missing one of the best experiences on the island. From the moment we walked into the gift shop, the young lady working there made us feel like family. The customer service was outstanding from start to finish. I shared this adventure with my daughter, Kayla, and it turned out to be one of those memories we'll never forget. Our guides, the "two Jacks," were absolutely fantastic. They were knowledgeable, funny, energetic, and clearly passionate about what they do. The mini boats were incredibly easy to operate, and once we opened them up, the fun really started. We were flying across the water, spotting dolphins, learning about the island, and seeing Hilton Head from an entirely different perspective. The scenery was incredible, and the value for the money was exceptional. As someone who has lived on Hilton Head for years, I can honestly say this is one of the very best ways to experience everything that makes the island special. Great people, great service, beautiful scenery, and plenty of laughs along the way. A special thank-you to the entire team and to Spinnaker Resorts for introducing so many visitors to amazing local partners like this. Remember, around here, #NobodyOutLovesUs. — Bill Clark
We booked the mini boat tour which was led by Jack and Jack. They did a great job and I would recommend to anyone else who is looking to book an experience while in HHI
Max and Jack were very knowledgeable and made the experience fun. Saw large pods of dolphins. Excellent training on the use of the Zodiac.
The boats were so much fun and all our boys had fun (11-18 yrs old).
Super fun boat tour. The zodiacs were a blast to drive and the guides were knowledgeable about the area and took us to where the bait fish were and we got to see lots of dolphins. Our tour was in the morning bc our tour the day before was rescheduled due to thunderstorms. 8 am is the time to be on the water.
I had a blast on the mini boat dolphin trip! It was so much fun to drive my own boat in the open waters! The guides were great and offered some interesting facts and history. I saw some dolphins which added to the experience. I highly recommend this adventure! Well worth the money, and a great way to be on the water. I will definitely do this again on my next visit!
Bob and Cayden were excellent tour guides. Very friendly and gave us a quick history of the island. We got to see the dolphins up fairly close to the boat. Operating the boat was a blast.
Our mini boat tour was great! We were newbies to boating and Matt and Jack did a great job of explaining the boats and how to use them, as well as being kind and patient when we were learning. They were very knowledgeable about the area giving us lots of interesting information as we toured the island 10/10 recommend this tour!
What a great trip! It was nice to get out on the water, learn about Hilton Head Island, Dafauskie, Bull Creek, etc. Interesting facts and information about the ecology of the waterways. Very enjoyable 2 hours! Yes, we did see some dolphins. 😊
Was an amazing experience!! The tour guides were great and educational, we saw so many dolphins and close to our boat! I would 100% recommend the mini boats!
Great family experience! Second year doing this tour because we love it so much!
Had a great time! Very exciting, fun filled two hours. We saw lots of dolphins and parts of Hilton head would have not had the chance to see if we didn’t do this adventure. My children really loved doing these mini boats. The guides were great and every time we stopped would give us some cool information about the area we were in.
Gavin amd Jake were our guides and they were great. Very informative about the local area and wildlife. Within minutes of leaving the dock we were spotting dolphins! Excellent trip!
Jack and Jack were our tour guide and we had an amazing experience if you are considering do it . It was nice to be able to have your own boat and get the experience off driving the boat and seeing dolphins. If we come back to Hilton head we will book another experience with this company !
Couldn’t recommend enough. So fun for the whole family! Gavin and Greg were amazing guides!
Brendan and Jack were phenomenal guides on the mini boat tour. They worked very hard to make sure we had a good time. Highly recommend them!
So much fun! We had great guides and we got to see so much riding in the mini boats! Great guides!
A fun time even without the dolphins. You cannot predict nature! You cover a good amount of area but the experience of the group driving the boats somewhat dictate how far and fast you will go. Trip was a little short…meaning we left late and returned early. We did appreciate the less bulky floatation vests provided!
Great experience. Well worth the money. The boat was fun and we learned a lot about the island. We saw several dolphins!
Wonderful trip. Very knowledgeable guides.
Great guides. Fun activity. Loved the raceway part of the water. Had fun seeing the dolphins up close. Great time.
We very much enjoyed the mini boat tour. We saw lots of dolphins, a couple of flying Searays, and some beautiful scenery. The guides were very knowledgeable about the area and it's history.
This was such an amazing adventure!! We had a blast and Max and Bob were fantastic. It was so much fun and we highly recommend it!
Wendy and Sarah were very knowledgeable about dolphins and the local lore. We saw many dolphins in small groups. Great trip!
The mini boat tour was SO much fun! Everyone was wonderful from the booking process to the tour. Our tour guides Greg and Nick were amazing. Would highly recommend.
We saw dolphins Got to drive our own boat and got a wonderful history lesson about all of our surroundings!!! Two thumbs up!!
We had Max, Joe and Joe lead us, they did a great job. It was cold that morning so I was glad we brought light jackets. It was a fun adventure, we saw several dolphins and learned about the habitat. I was scared to drive the mini boat fast but they were very kind about it and we eventually got the hang of it. We highly recommend it!
The three of us had a great time! The staff was helpful, kind, and knowledgeable. The entire tour took the entire 2 hours and we saw many dolphins. The water tour of the area was very informative and gave context to the map we were using to drive around Hilton Head. The boats were well maintained and were fun to drive. Definitely a must for a nice water tour around Hilton Head
Definitely a 5 out of 5! We were fortunate enough to see many dolphins in the water including some mothers with their young and had a blast cruising through the water, sightseeing and learning about the history & facts about the island. Gavin and Greg, our guides, are very knowledgeable, patient and most interested in making sure everyone has a great experience. The boats are very easy to maneuver. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone. Just do it!
This was a great experience and very fairly priced. They did a great job showing you the island, giving some awesome facts, and making sure you stayed safe. Our guides (Max and Ben?) were awesome and went above and beyond. Give them a shot for your water needs….boats were great.
Our group of 12 ages 5-50 had the best time! We were able to see the lighthouse, many big houses, dolphins. The guides were exciting and very informative on Hilton head. We did many excursions this week and this was rated #1 by the whole group. Would highly recommend this excursion!
Low country water sports did outstanding job with our mini boat tour. The guides were extremely helpful and friendly. We went to several locations and saw dolphins at each. I highly recommend their service.
We went with Jack and Joe and they were awesome. Jack was helpful for those of us who were semi-inexperienced driving on the ocean. Joe is a pretty joyful guy and was telling us cool facts :). We loved it and both Jack and Joe made the experience worthwhile.
Wendy and Captain Kate did an awesome job finding plenty of dolphins to see. It was the best day of the week and the dolphins came out to play! First mate Wendy was very informative about the surroundings and creatures of the sea. Highly recommend their tour.
Wendy and Captain Katie were professional, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. It was a great cruise. We saw lots of dolphins-they almost seemed like they surrounded the boat. Put this tour on your list of things to do in Hilton Head.
Booked a mini boat tour based on positive reviews and they were not wrong! Fantastic experience, lead by our captains Jack and Joe. We drove our individual mini boat, lead by Captain Joe, who gave excellent instructions prior to boarding the boats. Beautiful way to see a part of Hilton Head you cannot experience on land. Captain Jack followed the three mini boats in our tour, helping when needed. Stopped a couple of times for information and history of the area. Both captains spoke and were very knowledgeable. It is a two hour tour, which goes very fast! We did see several small dolphins. One person in our party was an experienced boat driver, which helped but was not necessary. It was a fun ride, similar to jet ski but we felt much safer in the sturdy mini boat. You might get a few splashes but will not get wet. Take time for this unique trip and remember to tip your captains!
Was fantastic!! We loved it!definitely worth it!
You will see beautiful sights and learn many things about the area while having a fun boat ride! Loved seeing the dolphins up close!
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