Broad Creek Tour: Wildlife and History Adventure

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Hilton Head Island

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Embark on a thrilling Dolphin and Nature Cruise on Broad Creek, where you’ll explore the tidal marsh system, spot birds and dolphins, and learn about the island’s history. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the Lowcountry!

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 24 hours

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Highlights

Hilton Head - Observing Atlantic bottlenose dolphins is a highlight when visiting Hilton Head! The Dolphin Eco Tour by Outside Hilton Head is among the top-rated tours on Hilton Head Island, offering a memorable experience for nature enthusiasts, families, and anyone seeking an enjoyable and educational water adventure. Guided by knowledgeable…

What's Included

Bottled water
Licensed Captain and Naturalist
See wildlife including Atlantic bottlenose dolphins

Additional Information

Join the tour on Broad Creek to observe dolphins and other wildlife within the salt marsh ecosystem. Discover Broad Creek, navigate through the tidal marsh system, and uncover the island’s history. Throughout the journey, the interpretive naturalist captain will delight your group with engaging facts and tales of the Lowcountry.
The boats are stable,…

Location

1 Shelter Cove Ln

Shelter Cove Lane

Our kiosk is located in Shelter Cove Marina right next to Ela's On the Water Restaurant. There is additional parking available near San Miguels Restaurant.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings

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Frederick_m

Mar 18, 2026

Great nature ride - Capt Tim took us on a great nature tour down the back creek. He was very good about identifying the birds and animals we saw. Many Dolphins, birds, Osprey and Bald Eagles. Recommended.

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Joyy610

Feb 13, 2026

Dolphin eco tour - Captain dean was excellent!! I’ve done numerous dolphin tours but I learned several new facts this time.

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Ceekay1224

Jan 8, 2026

Glad we went - Excellent tour lead by Dean H. Really appreciated his knowledge of the area, sharing about the wildlife of the island and his keen eye to find dolphins. Dean also had terrific restaurant recommendations. Look forward to booking another, longer tour when we come back to HHI in the future.

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Lynne

Dec 18, 2025

Best dolphin tour! - We highly recommend taking the 90 minute Dolphin and Nature tour offered by Outside Hilton Head. Captain Dean Hager was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Not only did he find dolphins to watch (including 2 moms and their calves playing), he also pointed out numerous birds in the area, including 2 bald eagles and their nest, pelicans, osprey, cormorant, heron, ibis and more. He also shared some history of the area and pointed out the Harbourside Lighthouse and Dafuskie Island. We would take this tour with him again!

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Lynnej783

Dec 16, 2025

Great way to see dolphins! - Despite the cold, we booked the dolphin cruise and were thrilled with our experience. We loved Captain Dean, who was knowledgable about the area, and who made our tour extremely enjoyable! We saw a group of 2 moms and 2 dolphin calves who were having fun playing and whom we got a good look at because they were curious and swam close to and under our boat to get a good look at it! It was phenomenal. And we also saw two other solo, probably male, dolphins from a little farther away. Captain Dean also pointed out numerous birds and a highlight was seeing two bald eagles and a bald eagle nest. He also shared some history of Hilton Head and surrounding Islas, and we saw the Harbourside Lighthouse. Captain Dean even had blankets in case we needed them because of the cold, and provided bottles of water. We highly recommend this experience!

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Jennifer_b

Nov 5, 2025

Sunny boat afternoon - Tis is great value, you see a lot, lovely boat and scenery. Very enjoyable. HJighly suggest this, and we say dolphins, birds, landscape...

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Go56390450396

Oct 21, 2025

Amazing time on dolphin tour - Captain Andy was a great guide for our dolphin tour. He was knowledgeable about the area, sharing info on the wildlife, landscape and Hilton Head history. We saw dolphins, and got incredible pictures and videos. It was a beautiful way to spend our morning. Would definitely recommend and will go back another time.

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Marilyn_a

Oct 5, 2025

It was fun as well as... - It was fun as well as very informative. Weather was beautiful. Our tour guide was wonderful and a lot of fun.

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Toddsf6469mp

Sep 28, 2025

Glad we did it. - Had a great tour with Captain Dan. Saw a bunch of dolphin and coastal birds. Good commentary on cultural and ecological history. We've seen hundreds of dolphins and really just wanted to be out on the water. We got that plus the dolphins!

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G9401onconnies

Sep 22, 2025

Fabulous Fun with Captain Andy - Captain Andy provided a fun and educational trip. The boat was comfortable and everyone was extremely welcoming. We had so much fun and saw dolphins, pelicans, oyster walls, lighthouses and more. This was an excursion that you must try!

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From $47

up to 15 guests

1 - Adult