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    Shelter Cove Fireworks & Dolphin Boat Cruise

    Cruise for Shelter Cove fireworks with a dolphin eco tour

    4.8 stars• 270 reviews
    From$83/ personincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    2.5 hours

    Includes

    Dolphin Eco Tour, Fireworks

    Highlights

    Take a 2.5-hour evening boat cruise from Shelter Cove Marina that combines a dolphin eco tour with views of the Shelter Cove Harbour Festival fireworks.

    • Join a 2-hour dolphin eco tour on the water
    • Watch the Shelter Cove Harbour Festival fireworks from the boat
    • Depart from Shelter Cove Marina on Hilton Head Island
    • Start at 7:30 PM on Tuesday evenings (June 6–August 22, 2023)
    • Plan ahead for limited parking during Harbourfest festivities

    Things to know

    This cruise is not offered July 5. Parking gets limited closer to departure, so arriving early is recommended.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations must be made 2 weeks in advance for full refund.

    FAQs

    Arrive by 5 PM if you can. Parking becomes very limited closer to departure due to Harbourfest festivities, and you may need to park farther away and walk.

    Check in at the desk at the southwest corner of Shelter Cove Marina, next to the Ship Store and ELA's on the Water Restaurant.

    Wear clothing appropriate for a walk on the beach that evening.

    Meeting details

    Hilton Head Island, SC

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    $58.14

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    Review summary

    4.8
    Excellent
    270 reviews•Google Maps
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    This operation stands out for its exceptional guides who truly know their stuff. Travelers consistently praise captains like Pete, Kelly, Dan, and Dean for their deep knowledge of local history, marine life, and the Gullah community. The guides don't just drive boats or lead tours—they actively search for dolphins, share fascinating facts about the marshland ecosystem, and make every outing feel personalized and engaging. The variety of experiences impresses visitors too. You can choose from dolphin tours, kayaking excursions through the marsh, eBike adventures, or historic trips to Daufuskie Island. Reviewers mention spotting tons of dolphins up close, catching gorgeous sunsets, and learning about everything from feeding behaviors to local flora and fauna. Multiple families with young children had wonderful experiences, with guides like CT providing appropriately sized equipment and keeping kids entertained. What really shines through is how genuinely friendly and caring these guides are—people specifically request them by name and remember their tours as trip highlights.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 5
    5/5

    Had a great paddle in Hilton Head. Our guide Michael, was very knowledgeable, very patient, and very friendly. Can’t wait to go again!

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    Thomas Newcomb

    February 28, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Had a great paddle in Hilton Head. Our guide Michael, was very knowledgeable, very patient, and very friendly. Can’t wait to go again!

    Photo of Thomas Newcomb

    Thomas Newcomb

    February 28, 2026

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