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.

Nice ride and saw a ton of dolphins as well as beautiful sunset and homes. Captain and crew very…read morenice and knowledgeable.

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.

Incredible experience with Island Skiff Adventure Tour! The extended time watching the dolphins was…read moresuch a highlight. Jordan was wonderful--knowledgeable, friendly, and did a great job explaining the different locations. He truly made the tour a memorable and worthwhile experience. Highly recommend!

If you're looking for a dolphin tour that is adventurous this is the one. You drive a 2 man skiff…read morewith a guide. We were able to see two pods of dolphins swimming up close. It was a lot of fun driving the skiffs across the water. Worth every penny. Jordan was our guide and he made the tour very enjoyable and he was very knowledgeable.

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.

Great time. Captain Paul was knowledgeable and gave us a fantastic tour. Loved all of the dolphins…read moreand enjoyed the sunset. His narration was fact filled and on point. I highly recommend this tour and Captain Paul. Our two granddaughters, ages 7 and 9, thoroughly enjoyed, along with the four adults.

Unfortunately, our excursion did NOT live up to what was advertised. The trip was promoted as…read moreincluding shark fishing, "GUARANTEED DOLPHINS" and seashell collecting. We did NOT experience any of this. We completely understand that weather and wildlife can be unpredictable, but I had discussed my concerns regarding the weather with a representative from the company prior to our arrival to the pier and was reassured a 100% money back guarantee if there was a weather-related cancellation and was reassured by Nadine and the website that there was a 100% refund if dolphins were not seen. THIS IS A SCAM. The only dolphin we saw was one near the pier that appears to be there regularly--not a dolphin sighting as part of the excursion. Due to weather, the trip was cut down to only one hour on the boat. There was also an additional 20-minute delay because of the boats was broken, further reducing our already limited time. After about an hour on the boat, we had not seen a single dolphin or shark and storms were headed our way so the captains made the right decision to return to the pier. To me the disappointing part was that I paid for two boats for nine people and at the end was still charged for a third of the cost as the owner claimed that we got "an experience", two shark teeth souvenirs for my kids and about 4 cans of soda in total that we should pay for a full hour of the boat ride and "experience" even though none of the "guaranteed" experiences were provided. I offered instead to tip the captains of both boats and pay for fuel costs but the owner insisted on charging me for the full hour of "experience" which I think was absurd. In all, we paid about $400 for an uneventful boat ride for 9 people. The experience and Captain Heath's response to our concerns was very disappointing. I would not recommend this cruise unless the weather is guaranteed to not include storms. If there's a storm and your trip is cut short, expect to still pay for your ride!

We love going on the kayaking tour with outside Hilton head! We have been on the two hour guided…read moretour 10+ times and each time we see something new and different. Would highly recommend requesting Helen as she is the best tour guide and tailor the content to the interest of the group! Our favorite time to go is low tide as you see so much more wildlife. We will definitely be going on this tour many more times!

Took a sunset dolphin cruise mid-September and it was outstanding. Captain Reilly knew where the…read moredolphins were hanging out and slowed the boat for us to watch amazing feeding behavior--he skillfully turned the boat so that all could enjoy whilst explaining the fish slapping dolphin tales. We've taken other dolphin watching cruises but will be returning to Outside Hilton Head next time!

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.

Mr. Morris Campbell, "e mout na know no Sunday!" That's what the Gullah people say, and that's…read moreexactly what you get. For the entire 2.5-hour tour, he talks almost nonstop, sharing the history, culture, and stories of the Gullah people in Hilton Head and beyond. I don't know how old Mr. Campbell is, but he's definitely up there in years, and his passion and knowledge are incredible. I sincerely hope someone is being prepared to carry the mantle when he's ready to step away, because there would be a major void in Hilton Head's cultural scene without him. If you want to truly understand the island beyond the beaches and resorts, this tour is well worth your time.

We toured on April 18, 2026 and I highly recommend this excellent tour to anyone visiting in or…read morearound Hilton Head! The accommodations were comfortable, and Mr. Melvin and James the driver were very informative. The tour company is a family affair and a local treasure trove of the important history of the Gullah people. Self-determination prevailed through pre- and post-Civil War times and the modern age, notwithstanding struggles for freedom, economic and educational justice. We learned so much and want to learn so much more!