Hilton Head Dolphin Tours with
Live Oac
Hilton Head Island's Adventure Professionals™
Dolphin Wildlife Refuge Tour™
This 2 hour experience is an extensive dolphin eco tour in Hilton Head’s inshore waters. We’ll journey into the dolphin rich waterways of Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge and view secluded islands and tidal creeks that most people don’t get to see!
Our local dolphin population is second to none in the Lowcountry. View abundant and diverse wildlife, especially birds like osprey, herons, egrets, shorebirds, pelicans, and even a pair of bald eagles who’ve hidden their nest deep in the Wildlife Refuge. This ecosystem is filled with oysters, crabs, fish, shrimp, and countless other creatures, and you’ll better understand why once you see it.
Experience the difference of Live Oac’s SUV Boating™ trips with a professional captain at the helm. Avoid impersonal big boats — Enjoy a comfortable ride and interactive experience with your Live Oac guide!
During this 2 hour eco tour, depending on conditions, we are typically able to circumnavigate the largest island in the Wildlife Refuge, minimizing backtracking. Therefore we tend to see more area on our 2 hour trip than on our shorter 1 & 1½ hour trips. (We do recommend the shorter options for kids 3 and under.)
Our local dolphin population is second to none in the Lowcountry. View abundant and diverse wildlife, especially birds like osprey, herons, egrets, shorebirds, pelicans, and even a pair of bald eagles who’ve hidden their nest deep in the Wildlife Refuge. This ecosystem is filled with oysters, crabs, fish, shrimp, and countless other creatures, and you’ll better understand why once you see it.
Experience the difference of Live Oac’s SUV Boating™ trips with a professional captain at the helm. Avoid impersonal big boats — Enjoy a comfortable ride and interactive experience with your Live Oac guide!
During this 2 hour eco tour, depending on conditions, we are typically able to circumnavigate the largest island in the Wildlife Refuge, minimizing backtracking. Therefore we tend to see more area on our 2 hour trip than on our shorter 1 & 1½ hour trips. (We do recommend the shorter options for kids 3 and under.)
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2 HOURSWhile our 1½ hour trip is our most popular eco tour length, especially during the heat of summer, this 2 hour trip is fine for many groups and lets us circumnavigate the wildlife refuge.
We do offer a variety of programs from 1 hour to 2½ hours or more, and we're glad to customize any adventure, even if you'd like to spend the better part of the day on the water. -
ALL AGES (4+ RECO)This trip is available for All Ages of participants.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For children 3 and under, we strongly recommend our abbreviated 1 hour eco tour, called the Out & Back™ Dolphin Tour.
In our experience, 1 hour is plenty of time to get out and see dolphin and best matches the attention span of our youngest guests. However, you know your children better than we do, so if you think they’re fine for a 90 minute or even more, you are welcome to make that choice. -
BACKCOUNTRYThe Backcountry includes the inshore waterways like tidal creeks, marshes, rivers & sounds. These are typically calmer water excursions, where you don't have to worry about your "sea legs". Crossing the Hilton Head Bridge from the mainland gives a great view of some of the backcountry waters we explore.
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ALL YEARThis trip is offered year-round, as long as weather cooperates.
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FROM $350From $350 for an SUV Deck™ Boat private charter up to 6 guests.
Includes Boat, Fuel, and your Guide (a USCG-licensed captain)
Due to fuel volatility, current rates are confirmed on our reservation site via the "Book Now" link. We try to keep this data current.