1. Island Explorer Dolphin and Nature Tours
No trip to Hilton Head is complete without seeing some of the island’s signature dolphins! When you take a tour with Island Explorer, you will get an up-close view of these charming animals from an intimate, twelve passenger boat. Island Explorer offers a 2-hour dolphin cruise through Hilton Head’s salt marshes or an abbreviated 1-hour cruise, which is great for families with young children. During the summer months, guests can sign up for a special expedition to watch dolphins “strand feeding.” This unique phenomenon occurs when dolphins herd fish onto mud banks and come up on shore to eat their prey.2. Pirates of Hilton Head
Pirates of Hilton Head is another one of the most popular boat tours in Hilton Head SC. Designed for children ages 2 – 10, this fun adventure takes families aboard a real pirate ship for a fun cruise they’ll never forget. Your little ones will love dressing up like pirates (complete with face paint and temporary tattoos), participating in a treasure hunt, and blasting the treacherous Stinky Pete with a water cannon.
3. Sunset Dinner with Vagabond Cruise
Vagabond’s Sunset Dinner Cruise is the perfect addition to any romantic escape in Hilton Head. Guests on this 2-hour cruise will enjoy a mouthwatering Low Country-inspired meal, a full-service bar, and breathtaking views of the water. Couples can either dine in the climate-controlled lower level of the ship, which features panoramic windows, or on the upper level, which boasts a canopy for shade.4. Backwater Cat Adventure
Backwater Cat Adventure is one of the few boat tours on the island where guests get to drive their own boat! During this 2.5-hour adventure, guests will drive a mini catamaran, a small boat that has been described as a “go-kart on water.” One of Backwater Cat’s experienced guides will follow along in their own boat, so guests can feel totally secure as they explore Hilton Head’s gorgeous waterways.
