Saw this tour advertised before we came down and I thought the kids would enjoy the dolphins and…read morefireworks. It was a perfect night on the water. Captain Cody was so cool and super informative. The kids really enjoyed all the information he shared. Seeing the dolphins up close was so awesome for our 4 year old, the fireworks on the water was the perfect ending to the evening! Highly recommend!

Our guide Kathy was knowledgeable, friendly and fun! We had a great day on the water with her. The…read moretrip is fantastic. We saw and learned about oysters, the tides and how they work. We were given ample time to wonder all over the large sandbar area finding lots of sand dollars and leaving behind anything still living, except the humans. Haha Highly recommend this trip if you are ever in the area.

We had a great experience with Captain Mark! Boat ride was fun, safe clean and the staff was great…read moretoo and very courteous. Captain Mark was informative about the area with historical facts but not overwhelming. And he had a few Dad type jokes that we enjoyed. We saw several dolphins, I was able to take a great short video.

This was very insightful and fun. Captain Mark is very attentive and very knowledgeable about the…read morearea as well as the ecosystem. He stayed out later to ensure we were able to see plenty of dolphins. I would highly recommend this for anyone looking for a good tour! 5 stars and that's only because I couldn't get more.

What a great and fun experience. Our guide, Jordan was exceptional. He was very patient and was…read moreall about safety with our group. We saw many dolphins and Jordan knew exactly where they were going to be.

We tried this for the first time this year and LOVED it! It was a rainy, overcast day and they…read morestayed in communication with us the night before and morning if our trip to talk about the weather patterns and give us the opportunity to reschedule if we'd rather do that. Very personable! We ended up doing the speedboats rather than the skiffs and had a great time! They're two seaters, one of you will drive and they do a full walkthrough ahead of time so you're comfortable. James led our tour. We probably stopped 6 times during our time out to look at dolphins he spotted. They got within 8 feet of us! We got to see a lot of the island's coastline as well. They also took pictures of our group all throughout the tour! DEFINITELY recommend!

We took our 5 year old daughter to see the Mermaid of Hilton Head. The experience did not…read moredisappoint! Mermaid Nina's friend, Pinky Plankton, guided us on a lovely boat ride to search for Nina. Pinky made the ride fun - interacting with the children, and educated us all about how to protect our oceans. The boat ride was an hour and fifteen minutes. The perfect amount of time for young children. The boat is comfortable and holds approximately 20 to 25 people. Once Nina was found, she stayed in character the entire time. Even when the evil Professor Al G tried to kidnap her. Nina explained how to protect the ocean and encouraged questions from children and adults too. When I was scheduling this excursion, I thought it was a little pricey, but after the experience was over (and watching how much fun my daughter had) I changed my mind and realized it was worth every penny! We took this boat ride to meet Nina over a month ago and my daughter is still talking about it! Highly recommend!

Best Dolphin and Sunset cruise on Hilton Head Island. Captain John and mate Annie are very…read moreknowledgeable about dolphins and all the other marine life and shore birds in the area.

We had such a blast on our private cruise with Captain Chris. We were somewhat nervous about taking…read moreour four month old out for a sunset cruise but went for it as his schedule was wonky from a day of travel anyway. The required life vest wasn't his favorite but he got used to it. Chris was accommodating to anything we wanted or needed and taught us a lot about the island and it's wildlife. We had great conversation and of course saw many dolphin and a beautiful sunset. I'm so glad we did this in general, but especially on night one. He gave recommendations for the rest of our trip that were also great. Thanks Chris!! Tip: Upon arrival to the street, take your first right at the signs for the marina instead of going all the way down like google maps says.

Our group of 10 went out in 2 boats with Captain Heath and Captain Greg for a sunset dolphin…read morecruise. They were so fun and knowledgeable. We had the best time!!

We had an incredible experience with Outside Hilton Head Dolphin Tours! From start to finish, the…read moretour was relaxing, beautiful, and memorable. Our captain, Riley King, was fantastic. He was very informative, personable, and clearly knew the waterways well. Being local, born and raised, he brought such an authentic perspective to the tour and made the experience feel even more special. He shared great information about the area, the wildlife, and Hilton Head in a way that was easy to enjoy and appreciate. The scenery was beautiful, the dolphins were amazing to see, and the entire experience had such good vibes. This was a highlight of our time in Hilton Head, and I would highly recommend Outside Hilton Head Dolphin Tours to anyone visiting the island. Definitely a five-star experience!

We took a 2 hour guided kayak tour with Kelly Wiggins as our guide. It was spectacular. Not only…read moredid she take us to see high points of the area, we learned about the low country ecosystem, how oysters filter water, saw birds and dolphins. All while kayaking on Broad Creek. I would highly recommend this tour, especially with this guide.

came to visit the island for the weekend with my boyfriend and decided to do…read moresomething fun. we LOVEEED this! JT our tour guide was awesome and super small group making it personable. would definitely book again!!

4th of July Pre booked online…read more So hubby is so excited with living here that he arranges for us to go out on a two person boat. Being it is a holiday we get there early and have breakfast within walking distance so we can get parking. Must have been our lucky day as we got the best parking space in the lot. We were instructed to arrive 45 minutes before the tour. Since we were there and checked in early as was the other group of six we left actually a few minutes early. The weather was perfect and we had on plenty of sunscreen. JD led the boats to different spots on the island so that we were able to see Dolphins. I was surprised that in the middle of the day that we were able to see so many. JD was kind and took pictures and sent them to everyone through What's App. What a great way to spend the day as well learn the island. The entire length of the trip was 2 1/2 hours. Definitely a must do on anyone visiting the Island. Just be warned you will get wet so plan accordingly. You are given a small cooler with ice and bottle waters

This review is a few years belated but I saw it in my drafts and had gone to the trouble of writing…read moreit so FWIW.... We took their new express service the day it began. They allowed our 90lb dog which was very kind in the close quarters of a speedboat! There is a whole procedure of parking away from the terminal (since it is so crowded nearby) and boarding at the terminal dock. They were mostly on time and had a helpful friendly attitude. My child fell asleep on the ride so it was smooth and calming enough! My only negative was we'd have appreciated more departure options and flexibility to change times if needed (provided there is room). We had trouble finding a lot of info on things to do with kids on Daufuskie (we learned there is not a lot for them; it is more for Boomers to drink) so we would've valued being able to return sooner, but it is what it is. Just the only drawback we had with service options. But we definitely recommend to others.

The new ferry operator "Low Country Ferry" was put together and operated by a very inexperienced…read moreperson. Not sure how they were able to get this contract. But the fact they bid $375K versus the previous experienced operators ' $ 1M shows how Beaufort County picked the lowest bid versus the most qualified operator. My recommendation for anyone wanting to get to Daufuskie is use Island Head or other operators.

Amazing time getting up close to dolphins! Capt. Ryan is fantastic. I've done many cruises to see…read moredolphins and this one was like a personal tour of the island while getting you closer to dolphins than any other. We'll be back.

My family and I took Captain Ryan's boat service today for dolphin spotting and a trip to Vanishing…read moreIsland. This turned out to be one of the best vacation decisions I have ever made. The tour begins with safety instructions. Then, Ryan takes you to many very interesting places in the area and is quite knowledgeable about the sea life and the land around. He gave us exciting History and facts. Ryan pointed out dolphins and told us cool facts. He knew the birds we saw too. We even saw a shark. Ryan gave us an hour on Vanishing Island. That was a great place to be. Just knowing that high tide would put the island completely underwater was a little weird. Ryan is an expert captain. He has years of experience. I recommend that when in Hilton Head, you take a ride on his boat.

Our experience on Top Shelf definitely 5 stars. I proposed on board this yacht and the crew made it…read morea magical experience. Of course the yacht itself is incredible but the crew made it even more special. They spent a lot of time with me in advance to plan the perfect night. The chef was 5 stars, we are still dreaming about the meal. Captain Ed went above and beyond arranging every detail for the perfect night. The stewardess, Carrie, was attentive, kind, fun, and always made sure we had more than enough. I give Top Shelf 10/10 and look forward to chartering it again in the future. They made a memorable experience even more magical!!

We chartered Top Shelf to celebrate my 60th birthday and it absolutely exceeded our expectations…read more The planning, the staff, service and food were exceptional. Captain Ed and Chef Joel were accommodating and hospitable. We all agreed that the experience was extraordinary and unique. The boat is luxurious and well equipped, with several indoor and outdoor areas to gather. We started with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres outside and move to the bow of the boat for sunset and then inside for a beautiful sit down three-course dinner. I am not sure how the night could've gotten any better. A heartfelt thank you to the Top Shelf crew that made my birthday so very special