We had an incredible experience with Outside Hilton Head Dolphin Tours! From start to finish, the tour 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! read more

We took a 2 hour guided kayak tour with Kelly Wiggins as our guide. It was spectacular. Not only did 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. read more

Sebastian was a terrific guide. We had a blast. Highly recommend. Professional outfit.

We boarded our boat at the Shelter Cove marina and headed to Daufuskie, and along the way, our captain and guide, Pippi, started a narrative of local history beginning thousands of years ago with the original inhabitants. She covered the explorers' period of discovery and colonization from Spain, France and England. then the plantation era, slavery, emancipation, and on to the present. On his day, there were 12 of us; once on the island, we explored the undeveloped side of Daufuskie. The tour of about two hours was extremely interesting. We live on Hilton Head Island but had never visited our neighbor barrier Island. We would recommend this tour to everyone. well worth the cost. read more

My wife and I own a home on Hilton Head Island (splitting time between New York City). When we have visitors, which is often, we like to take them on planned activities. We've done the Outside Kayaking tour four times, and it has always been great. You now only get to go out into Broad Creek and enjoy the day, but it's also an educational experience about the sea live, dunes grass and the history of Hilton Head. You are also very likely to by kayaking beside dolphins. On this occasion, our guide was Gerard Love. By way of transparency, we've enjoyed all of the guides for this trip, but Gerard was particularly amazing. He is a man who isn't simply giving a tour. He is sharing what he loves about the ecology, the island and its history. Try it....you'll love it. PS. Outside is an amazing company that has a foundation that helps preserve a private island. They educate public school children on the ecology with free tours. Outside is a good organization made up of so many great people! PPS. We've also done the pontoon boats through outside and that has also been fantastic. read more

Outside Hilton Head - Boating Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

An incredible day kayaking in the Port Royal Sound. We learned so much about the incredible nature of HHI. Phillip was a fantastic guide, so knowledgeable and engaging! What a wonderful experience. read more

Outside Hilton Head - Kayaking HHI - Boating Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

We went on the 2 hour kayak tour. Michael was our tour guide and he was perfect for us- laid back and patient and very knowledgeable about the local ecosystem, birds, marshes. I'm a novice kayaker and was nervous about tipping over the boat and getting wet since it's October, but they have an easy system to get into the kayak- hop in on the dock and they just push you in. They have it all figured out so you can just relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Oh, and we saw dolphins right off the cove! read more

What a great tour company..both for our boat/kayak tour and for our Pedago e-bike tour. The tour guides are top notch and wanted us to have a great experience. The Outside Hilton Head shop in shelter cove has great clothing, shoes & outdoor gear...prices were not marked up. Great outfit! read more

I had a wonderful 2 hour excursion with Wayne and was lucky enough to have him all to myself. It was a beautiful day on the water, but people must think that because it's January it's too cold. No, no. It was beautiful and quiet. Wayne very knowledgeable about the area and passed on lots of interesting information. It was so relaxing. So, if you're on Hilton Head now and the sun is out, book a tour. You'll love it. read more

Concierge, AWESOME! Front desk, friendly & accommodating. Grounds were clean. Pool Bar area was decent. Employees can be more attentive. Beach accessibility was great. Towel accessibility & amenities were pleasing. Restaurants were ok, but the surrounding community area off grounds is more than accommodating for foods & needs. Overall groundskeeping was beautifully kept. Great for nature walks & workouts. Parking availability can be better accommodating. Overall rooms are basic. Housekeeping can be more accommodating, had to assertive request for my room to be thoroughly cleaned & not simply passified. read more

Today a group of us braved the cool, clouds and wind and hopped on a boat to Daufuskie island, under the command of the skilled and knowledgeable Captain Pete (assisted by the attentive First Mate Tim.) It was a fascinating and memorable afternoon. We learned so much, I wouldn't even know where to begin other than to say that Pete is passionate about the history and people of the area and is possibly the best ambassador the island could have! We learned about the history of the island: the roads, the architecture, agriculture, civil rights, the visit by author Pat Conroy, the preservation of some structures, the Gullah people, their pride and their traditions... it was An honor to visit the church. My favorite was reading from "de Nyew testament" in Gullah phonetics that Pete was thoughtful enough to bring! It was a moving experience that I won't forget. We stopped at 3 little shops - bought soaps and lotions made locally. In the schoolhouse they arduously make clothing dyed with rich indigo -- which was unique and stunning and wearable works of art. (The women clearly appreciated the sales.) I could go on but all this to say that the historic tour of Daufuskie island will be the highlight of your visit to HHI. Be sure to book with captain Pete and don't forget a tip - he's worth every penny! (He even texted those interested a long list of relevant reading!) Thank you Captain Pete and outside Hilton Head! read more

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Aly was a great tour guide and we had a blast! Got to see a dolphin and a lot of cool birds! She was very knowledgeable, kind, inclusive, and enthusiastic! My only note is that I wish we had paddled further, but this may be due to the average age on my tour. Was well worth the time and money, would recommend to anyone here when it is under 90 degrees! read more

Ease of reservation, registration, set up, and guide tour. Friendly guides and dock workers

Super friendly staff! We biked over from Coligny to spend 2 hours in the water - we opted to go out ourselves to explore. They had plenty of boats to choose from - single and double kayaks. The guys on the dock were good - gave us instructions and helped our party into the boats. The area around Shelter Cove to kayak was amazing. At the tail end of our trip my husband noticed some ripples in the water by a quiet dock area and we rowed up on 4-5 manatees! We were not expecting that so it was an awesome way to end our 2 hour paddle. We hung out with them for about 15 minutes - they were awesome and so playful! Highly recommend and will go out with them again when we're back on the island! read more

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We took the disappearing island tour with captain Dan and Patrick with first mate Champ (retriever) we all had the BEST time. They were very informative and made the day special. We found all sorts of sea life on the island. Kids will love this tour!! read more

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Cpt Dan was great! Gave us lots of facts and answered all our questions. Super fun experience.

The captain & mate were funny & personable. They gave pointers about the sites we would see as well as history about the region we were sailing through. It was fun to walk the "vanishing island". Glad we did it read more

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Great tour. Learned some things about nature and Hilton head. Spectacular view of the fireworks!

Casey did a great job showing us around Broad Creek and filling us in on the local flora and fauna as well as the off water local environment. read more

We took the Dolphin Eco Tour in September 2024. Our tour left right on time, and we had Captain Tim. Tim was very knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful. He stopped for us to see wildlife and to tell us about them, and he also showed us some sights from the water, such as the house that was 30% designed by Frank Lloyd Wright before he died. My partner has some mobility issues, but Tim was helpful in accommodating her needs. Bottled water was also provided on the tour. By the time the tour was supposed to be over, we hadn't yet seen any dolphins. Tim asked if it was okay to extend our tour a bit, then we were able to find dolphins in two locations. It was a great excursion, and Tim was an amazing host. read more

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Did a dolphin cruise and Captain Dan and Captain, First Mate Shea, were awesome. It took a little while to find them, but they did and in the mean time they gave some intersting facts and trivia about Hilton Head, the broad river and the animals found here! Highly recommend it!!! read more

We enjoyed our group Moonlight Kayak Tour, led by Sebastian. He provided us with lots of information about the ecosystem while we kayaked in the area outside of shelter cove. We even saw two dolphins! I suggest doing this tour after you've already experienced a daytime tour, or have some experience kayaking (since it's dark). We wore leggings and jackets since the sun is down and got a bit wet from paddling. Overall, this tour was a cool experience and we appreciated our great guide, Sebastian! read more

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We did the Outside Hilton Head Dinner Cruise. They charged $145 per adult and $93 per child for you to eat a burned mini crab cake, smoked sausage that was undercooked with corn, potatoes and a few shrimp and by a few I mean 2, they added a cook (calling it dessert) while advertising it as a chef curated 3 course meal. Gave you a tray to eat your food off of that did not include a plate... and the topper, your table was your lap. While the staff wa extremely nice, this is a rip off calling this a dinner cruise.... It's more like a dolphin cruise with a few items to eat but calling it a dinner cruise.... Extremely misleading.... Do the vegabound cruise for a white table cloth dinner with servers and a true dinner cruise. For the cost... I expected a true dinner cruise and I would never recommend this excursion. The captain was nice and the staff was very nice.... So this review is not to say anything bad about them but the owner and management who think it's fair to advertise this as a dinner cruise is almost conning. read more

The entire 3 hours was so enjoyable. Captain Riley was the best!! Cannot wait to book with him again for next year.

Our 11 year old daughter took a 1:1 surfing lesson with Harry and he was absolutely phenomenal! It was a great experience, taught her safety and all of the fundamentals - she is now hooked on surfing! read more

The low country dinner cruise did not meet my family's expectations for the cost. It was instead a dolphin cruise with sightings of exactly 2 dolphins. The menu was not as advertised- 3 course and chef curated. There were no tables to eat off, the food was below par, we were offered a cookie for the dessert course. The only highlight was that the staff was friendly. I would not recommend this event for the cost. read more

CT and Paddy took excellent care of us today, tour was super relaxed and instruction was helpful and interesting. A good balance of kayaking and breaks. read more

We did the Craig cats with Beau which was awesome!! My husband and two of my children did the fishing trip with Captain John. They caught all kinds of fish and put them all back. My daughter and I did the 1 1/2 hour dolphin tour and saw a bunch of dolphins. Great trip as well! Highly recommend!!! read more

Had a fantastic time with Captain Dean on the sunset dolphin cruise. He was both funny and extremely knowledgeable about the area and the local marine ecosystem, and while it's not within his control we were able to see plenty of wildlife on the trip. Unfortunately he's an Eagles fan, but hey, nobody's perfect. We'll definitely go back to Outside the next time we're in Hilton Head. read more

We booked the Shark Island private 4-hour boat tour with Captain Tim. He was very knowledgeable and professional. It was the experience of a lifetime! We found six shark teeth! We highly recommend this tour. It was amazing to see all of the dolphins during this trip! P.S. The cargo ships were quite exciting to see coming in and going out! Watch out for the wake! read more

Captain Matt and Captain Adam did a super job. We did the dolphin boat tour - along with the dolphins we learned a lot about Hilton Head and its unique geography. Cordial, friendly and informative. read more

The two hour kayak tour is excellent. The tide was going out so we went north on Broad Creek coming out of the marina. Dylan, our guide, gave a quick, easy to understand talk about paddling. Equipment was clean and in good shape. We boarded our kayaks on the dock and then Dylan pushed us into the water after showing us how to adjust the footrest. His talk was interesting and informative-he fielded questions easily. He was loud enough to hear unless you chose to be away from the group a bit. He was easily able to coach the group to stay out of the active marina channel. We saw many interesting birds and oysters and Spartina grass. The tide is about 8 feet (a lot) and seemed to move down about 3 feet over the course of our 2 hour tour. On return, Dylan pulled our boats onto the dock. Getting in and out of a kayak IS the hardest part of kayaking. The outfitter was well set up to make it easy. read more

I have taken two tours of Daufuskie Island with Outside Hilton Head, both with Captain Pete. While the island and artisans have changed slightly from the first to the second tour, both were absolutely incredible. If you're on the fence about deciding to do the Daufuskie Artisan and History tour, I cannot stress this enough - DO IT. It is well worth the cost. Not only is the boat ride to the island one that's very informative, we saw quite a bit of wildlife like a deer swimming and dolphins along the way in mid-December. Honestly, it's like you get a dolphin cruise (sightings not promised though - it is nature and it is unpredictable after all), an art buying and history tour where you get the opportunity to support local Daufuskie businesses, and an amazing history lesson of Low Country, the Gullah and Geechee, and the island's past. Overall, both tours were incredible, Capt. Pete deserves whatever raises and praises Outside Hilton Head can provide, and I cannot wait to head back to the island with OHH again! Thanks for two wonderful day trips! A few notes: You're on the water and it is always cooler, especially when the sun goes down. Pack layers. You'll be gone for 4 hours+. Pack snacks, water, etc. There are a few options on the island for bathrooms or a snack but not many. Take SPF/sunscreen or apply. You're outdoors for the majority of the trip. The same goes for bug spray. read more

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It was a beautiful day for a kayak adventure. It was so easy to kayak in this area since the water was very smooth. We toured up some waterways, saw lots of birds, and got to know so much about HHI from our tour guide. We had such a great time kayaking with JC. She knew so many details of the island. She was also very passionate about a non-profit that helps to bring kids out on kayaks, so they can better understand the fragile eco-system and learn to care for it. Such a great day to kayak and learn why HHI is such a treasure. read more

Paddy Kleeman, our guide was as good as one gets. His stories and information well fit the trip. His pace as very enjoyable and got us into places as well as possible given the lower tide at the moment. Great equipment and the on/off exercise was greatly benefiting from the special kayak launch. even with two bad knees, they made entry easy. Job well done Paddy read more

Outside Hilton Head - Boating Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

My daughter treated me to a Sunset Dolphin Cruise. We're locals but it's always fun to get out on the water, see the dolphins, and really appreciate the beauty of our home! Sebastian was our guide and he was wonderful. Very knowledgeable about all of the wildlife and history!! Friendly, funny, polite and you could tell he was very passionate about his job. We would absolutely recommend this tour, this company, and Captain Sebastian! read more

Wonderful kayak eco tour with our super friendly and knowledgeable guide Helen! We enjoyed learning about the ecosystem of the salt marsh and seeing a dolphin and her calf swim past us was a definite highlight! read more

One of the best experiences of my life! We had Jean as our teacher and guide. She was so patient and knowledgeable. She combined SUP instruction with the history of HHI to keep us entertained and challenged. We got to try some balancing exercises, a little bit of yoga and we saw the native Gullah family who has crab pots in that area! She also gave us cafe and restaurant recommendations. I had tried SUP before but after this experience I feel much more confident and am looking forward to our next outing! I would schedule other activities with OHH as well as go back for more SUP! read more

Outside Hilton Head - Beginner's Class SUP - Boating Near Me - Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Not enough kind words for CJ- dolphin, sunset cruise and Wesley - Family Fishing adventure! My hubs and I have been to HHI countless times and love each visit. This one was unforgettable! Thanks for the laughs and the memories, only 1 regret, we should have booked more than 3hrs! #suckitcovid #classof2020 #lovemyseniorssmile read more

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Captain Seabass was exceptional. Very friendly and knowledgeable. If you're looking into a dolphin tour, this is the place and the captain to spend your time with. Highly recommended! read more