Captain Dave is great!! Highly recommend!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- 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
Excludes
- Because BYOB
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
- Not Wheelchair Accessible
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- You will meet us at Hilton Head RV Resort on the north end of the island. Once you arrive you will be directed where to park and where to meet your captain for your private boat charter. The parking lot closest to the water is where you will park, look for two silver airstream trailers
Return
- You will meet us at Hilton Head RV Resort on the north end of the island. Once you arrive you will be directed where to park and where to meet your captain for your private boat charter. The parking lot closest to the water is where you will park, look for two silver airstream trailers
Itinerary
Each tour begins across from the pristine marshlands of Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge, a protected coastal habitat known for its diverse birdlife and frequent dolphin activity in the surrounding waters.
Cruise past historic Daufuskie Island as golden hour light settles over the water, offering wide open coastal views and one of the most scenic backdrops for dolphin sightings near Hilton Head.
View Hilton Head’s iconic Harbour Town Lighthouse from the water, especially beautiful at sunset when the sky reflects across Calibogue Sound and dolphins are often active nearby.
Cruise through the calm waters of Calibogue Sound during sunset, where panoramic Lowcountry views, glowing skies, and regular dolphin sightings create an unforgettable golden hour experience.
Explore the scenic waters of Skull Creek on the north end of Hilton Head, known for expansive marsh views, vibrant sunset reflections, and frequent dolphin activity along the shoreline.
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Reviews
We had an absolutely fantastic time on our boat tour! Captain Neal was incredible from start to finish. His knowledge of Hilton Head, the surrounding islands, and the history of the area really made the experience so much more than just a boat ride. What stood out most was how naturally Neal connected with our kids. He made them feel included, answered all of their questions, and kept them engaged throughout the entire trip. He also made our whole family feel welcome and comfortable from the moment we stepped on the boat. Between seeing the dolphins, enjoying the beautiful scenery, and learning about the island, it was a highlight of our trip. Captain Neal was a huge part of what made it so memorable. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hilton Head, especially families!
We had an absolutely fantastic time on our boat tour! Captain Neal was incredible from start to finish. His knowledge of Hilton Head, the surrounding islands, and the history of the area really made the experience so much more than just a boat ride. What stood out most was how naturally Neal connected with our kids. He made them feel included, answered all of their questions, and kept them engaged throughout the entire trip. He also made our whole family feel welcome and comfortable from the moment we stepped on the boat. Between seeing the dolphins, enjoying the beautiful scenery, and learning about the island, it was a highlight of our trip. Captain Neal was a huge part of what made it so memorable. We would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Hilton Head, especially families!
Enjoyed seeing an amazing number of dolphins. Captain Dave taught us a lot about the area and dolphins. I would highly recommend the dolphins sunset private tour
From the moment we arrived, Captain Dave was friendly, personable and helpful. He catered the tour to our group, understanding the dynamics of our group and what we would like to see. He shared so many interesting facts during the tour and showed us incredible sights including so many dolphins. Our group would highly recommend this tour and we will be back to take one of Captain Dave’s other tours in the future!
What a wonderful cruise! Saw so many dolphins and other beautiful views! Dave was a knowledgeable and super friendly captain and guide as well. He made our family feel very safe and comfortable. We greatly enjoyed being on the water with him and also hearing about so much of the history of the island. He was also very knowledgeable about the sea life, wildlife, and island ecosystem. We will definitely book with them again when return to Hilton Head for another vacation!
This was a fantastic boat trip! We saw so many dolphins and learned tons from Captain Dave about the area. Highly recommend and will do this again next time we are in HHI!
We had a great time! Our Captain Dave was friendly, knowledgeable and took us to spots he knew we would see dolphins avoiding the threat of rain! We highly recommend this tour.
Dave was a great guide and very knowledgeable
Ready for fun, interesting conversation and lots of dolphin sightings! We also learned a lot about the islands, their history and the environment!
Captain Dave was a wonderful guide who had a lovely boat to take us on a little family dolphin tour. It was so nice having the private experience and he knew where to go to find the dolphins and was very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. We saw a lot of dolphins pretty close and it was great. Also the atmosphere was great. Gorgeous weather and a gorgeous sunset. I’d absolutely recommend Dave and his dolphin tour!
Just a great relaxing experience with a fun experienced driver. Would definitely do it again! Nearly got caught in a storm towards the end which just made it more thrilling
We had a great time and Moto had great knowledge and info about our surroundings! We saw a ton of dolphins and a beautiful sunset
Cap’n Dave (from NJ) was the best! Our sunset cruise featured gorgeous views, dolphins, lots of local history and anecdotes. Our crew was half local and half out of state. It was great to see HHI in a totally new way. We will definitely be back!
It was amazing!!! Dave was so knowledgeable and such a great time to be around. He made our night so special!!!
Lovely boat cruise, some dolphin action. It was very cloudy so no sunset. Dave was wonderful and informative about the area.
We enjoyed our 2 hour sunset cruise with Captain Dave. He was great at sharing stories, offering restaurant ideas, and telling us all about Hilton Head Island. We had watched the golf tourney the week before and liked seeing the 18th hole from the water.
Very enjoyable boat ride. Beautiful sunset. Saw lots of dolphins and other wildlife including an alligator and possum! Captain Dave was very knowledgeable and talkative. Definitely a must if you’re looking for a nice relaxing adventure!
This was our second sunset cruise with Hilton Head boat tours and, like last year, it was an excellent experience. Captain Dave has so much knowledge of the area and local wildlife, he's able to tailor the experience and his stories to what we were interested in hearing/learning about. We saw a ray as well as tons of dolphins while cruising around the island. A very peaceful and relaxing trip. Highly recommend this experience.
Sunset cruise completed our vacation week with a wonderful adventure on a boat with a great captain. We look forward to our next visit.
We had a great time on our private sunset tour with Capt Neil. We saw dolphins several times, which was a highlight for our family. Neil was very friendly and knowledgeable about the area, and kept us entertained throughout the ride. We enjoyed having the boat to ourselves and it was very spacious and comfortable. We will definitely seek him out again next time we are in Hilton Head!
Great excursion! Beautiful views and a fun, knowledgeable captain! Loved seeing and learning more about the dolphins.
Captain Neil was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable, and made the boat ride a fun experience for all. We have 3 teenagers and they all enjoyed the sights, and dolphins. Perfect sunset!
got a little cool as sunset just prepare for cooler weather we did and was fine. very informative Captain great trip
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captain Drake delivered an absolutely unforgettable experience. From start to finish, he was a phenomenal host. His deep knowledge of the intercoastal waters, local history, and even folklore made the cruise engaging and fun without ever feeling scripted. He shared great recommendations for things to do in the area, which was an added bonus. The sunset cruise itself was stunning, easily one of the most beautiful evenings we’ve had, and the atmosphere on board was relaxed, welcoming, and genuinely fun. If you are looking for a captain who knows the waters, tells great stories, and creates a memorable experience, Drake is the one. Highly recommend.
Superfantastic! Beautiful day, beautiful sunset, great tour guide. We had a great time and created great memories
It was an awesome sunset cruise. . Our captain Neil was so informative. It was a special experience. It was easy to relax and have fun seeing dolphins, other wildlife and of course a magnificent sunset.
Captain Dave was incredibly knowledgeable and gave the best tour we’ve ever been on. Will absolutely be back in the future!
Very knowledgeable Captain Dave made the trip great! Customized the trip for us, knew a lot of history of the Island, very interesting! Highly recommend the sunset cruise.
Fantastic experience! Capt Neil was wonderful!m, very knowledgeable and made safety a priority!!!!!!
Wonderful experience for our family. Some it was a first boat ride. Great Captain Dave took the time to show up the wildlife and many fun facts. Would definitely do this again! Thank you for some wonderful family memories!
Great experience. Capt Dave very engaging. Plenty of dolphins to watch. Highly recommend using this tour company
Great experience! Our whole family really enjoyed this trip! Dave was informative and entertaining! Will definitely be booking again!
Beautiful sunset cruise. Despite the heat, we enjoyed the breezy trip. Our guide was engaging and loved sharing all the interesting facts about celebrity homes, nature and history of the area. It was so much fun!
The experience was very relaxing on a beautiful evening. Captain Dave was knowledgeable of water and some of the ecosystems surrounding it. We found, watched and followed quite a few pods of dolphins. It was very pleasurable. I would go back!
Captain Dave NJ was the absolute best. We have been coming here for 15plus years and taken a lot of tours but this was the most educational and pretty we’ve taken. He drove the boat so we could see the best sunset views and experience. He knew the names and history of the dolphins we saw. It was amazing!!!! Never doing another cruise company!!! Thank you Dave!!!
Great sunset cruise as entire family enjoyed the cruise around the area, with lots of dolphin pods along the way. Captain Neil was great with the kids as well.
One of the best cruises I’ve been on and I lived on HHI for 30 years! Captain Neil was a wonderful guide through the waters around Pickney Island. We had three teenagers with us and they all loved it. We saw dolphins, the beautiful surroundings and finished with a gorgeous sunset. And for six people on a private sunset cruise, the price was quite reasonable. Our family can’t wait to do it again!
We had an amazing experience with Captain Dave! He gave us great information on the Island and the wildlife. He was very communicative and responsive.
We had the most incredible time on our boating trip in Hilton Head! From start to finish, everything was smooth, fun, and absolutely breathtaking. The scenery alone was worth the trip, but we got extra lucky and saw a bald eagle soaring above the trees—not something you see every day! The highlight had to be the dolphins, though. We saw several swimming right alongside the boat, and it felt like something out of a movie. The captain was knowledgeable, friendly, and made sure we were always in the perfect spot for wildlife sightings and photo ops. Whether you’re into nature, photography, or just want a peaceful and memorable experience on the water, I can’t recommend this boating tour enough. It was truly one of the best parts of our trip to Hilton Head!
We had an excellent sunset tour with Captain David (not to be confused with the other Captain Dave). He was very knowledgeable about the area with lots of fun insider tidbits. Dolphins were also plentiful and we had a stingray jump out of the water right in front of us. The boat was very comfortable and clean. We will definitely be back for another tour next time we visit the area, highly recommend this experience
We were in Hilton Head Island for the very first time and just knew that we needed to to go on a sunset cruise. Having done sunset cruises in other locations that had 300 people on the boat, we also knew that we wanted an experience that was more exclusive and on a smaller scale. This cruise was a total WIN. Captain Dave was absolutely fantastic. He has a ton of knowledge about the island, the wildlife and the culture of Hilton Head Island. We had so much fun and are looking forward to doing a cruise with Hilton Head Boat Charters next time we are HH.
Cole was awesome! Great boat ride. We got to kind of decide where to go/how fast/ etc. was very comfortable
A wonderful, private adventure. Captain Neil was great and truly engaging. My wife and I were visiting Hilton Head for our 15th anniversary, and I wanted to plan something special. The views of the sunset on the water were stunning. Being able to do this without the potential of others ruining the experience was worth the extra cost.
Neil was a great guide and we loved our time with him on the water! Saw a lot of dolphins around sunset, and great views! Bring a blanket in the off season.
We had a fantastic experience! I proposed to my girlfriend while aboard the boat, and Captain Dave was super helpful with coordinating my plan. The communication was excellent as they were easy to reach and very responsive. We had an unpredictable weather weekend, but they were very flexible and accommodating. I would definitely recommend this experience to anyone who is looking for a romantic experience, or even just quality time with family or friends.
This was a great trip for our group. Neil did an excellent job and he was very friendly. The boat was very comfortable for our group of 5 adults ages 18-76. We saw lots of dolphins and other wildlife. The scenery was beautiful.
Our family had such a wonderful experience with Captain Dave guiding our dolphin cruise! This was our first time visiting Hilton Head Island and he was so knowledgeable about all sorts of wildlife and historical facts that kept our attention for 2 full hours! At the very end, he even gave each one of our children a shark tooth which is a true treasure. I highly, highly recommend this cruise!
We had a blast! Captain Mike was great. We brought yummy snacks and drinks and had ourselves a lovely sunset happy hour cruise.
It was excellent, everyone enjoyed it, very informative and fun. Great captain Would highly recommend
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