Guided 2-Hour Mini Boat Dolphin Tour in Hilton Head
Drive your own mini boat on a guided dolphin tour near Harbour Town
Duration
2 hours
Ideal For
Up to 4 people
Includes
Guided tour, Water, Photo
Highlights
Take the wheel of your own mini boat on a guided 2-hour sightseeing tour around Hilton Head. Follow a trained captain through Broad Creek toward Harbour Town Lighthouse, Daufuskie Island, and nearby marshes, with the chance to spot local dolphins.
- Drive your own mini boat while following a guided route
- Ride at speeds over 25 mph as conditions allow
- Explore Broad Creek, Harbour Town Lighthouse, and Daufuskie Island
- Learn about Hilton Head wildlife and the local ecosystem
- Bring your group with up to 4 people per mini boat
What's Included
- Guided tour
- Bottled water
- Family picture
Things to know
Drivers must be 21+ and present a valid driver’s license, and the minimum age to participate is 5. Not recommended for guests with heart, back, or lung problems; pregnant women should not participate. Guests are responsible for vessel damage; damage insurance is available when booking online.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 48 hours before your scheduled activity. No refunds within 48 hours. Tours leave on time; no refunds if you miss your trip. If the operator cancels due to inclement weather, you will receive a full refund.
FAQs
A: Please arrive 20 to 30 minutes before your scheduled tour time, as tours depart on time and late arrivals cannot be accommodated.
A: Yes, a valid driver’s license is required if you plan to drive your mini boat.
A: Yes, all participants must complete a waiver before participating in the mini boat dolphin tour.
Meeting details
Palmetto Bay Marina – 86 Helmsman Way Suite 101, Hilton Head, SC 29928
More about Harbour Town Lighthouse
The Harbour Town Lighthouse rises above the southern tip of Hilton Head Island like a candy-striped beacon, and there is no better way to take it in than from the water on a mini boat dolphin tour. Setting out from Broad Creek, you skim across calm coastal waters with the iconic red and white tower coming into view, framed by swaying palmettos and the masts of sailboats moored in the marina. The Harbour Town Lighthouse has been the symbol of Hilton Head for decades, and seeing it from your own self-driven mini boat gives a perspective that crowded land-based visits simply cannot match.
As you captain your two-seater boat along the route, your guide leads the way through the creek and out toward the sound, where bottlenose dolphins are known to surface alongside the boats. The breeze carries the salty scent of the Lowcountry marsh, oyster beds glisten at the waterline, and herons stalk the shallows as the Harbour Town Lighthouse stands watch in the distance. The contrast is what makes this experience memorable: wild tidal estuaries on one side, the polished elegance of Harbour Town's yacht-lined harbor on the other. Every turn of the wheel brings a new angle of the lighthouse and a new chance to spot dorsal fins cutting through the water.
This tour is perfect for couples looking for a romantic outing, families with older kids who want a hands-on adventure, and anyone who would rather drive their own boat than ride along on a big tour vessel. Photographers will love the unobstructed shots of the Harbour Town Lighthouse from the water, and wildlife lovers will appreciate the quiet approach that small boats allow. If you want to experience Hilton Head from a fresh angle and pair dolphin sightings with one of the most photographed landmarks on the South Carolina coast, a mini boat tour past the Harbour Town Lighthouse is hard to beat.
Meet Lowcountry Watersports
Based out of Hilton Head’s historic Palmetto Bay Marina, Lowcountry Watersports invites you to experience the island like a local—by water. Passionate captains and naturalist guides blend safety with a spirit of fun, piloting brand-new boats, jet skis, kayaks, and nimble “Creek Cats” through quiet marshes and dolphin-rich creeks. From relaxed sunset cruises to splash-filled pirate adventures for kids, every outing welcomes all ages and skill levels. Thousands of five-star reviews and a genuinely friendly crew ensure you feel part of the Lowcountry story from the moment you step aboard.
