Shell Hunting Tour w/ Guaranteed Dolphin Encounters
The Best of Both Worlds: Shell Hunting & Dolphin Tour
Ready for the ultimate Lowcountry combo? Our Shell Hunting & Dolphin Tour is the perfect way to get out on the water and get your hands a little salty. We start by cruising through scenic creeks to find our local Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins. In fact, we guarantee a sighting on every trip! These playful mammals never get old, and seeing them in their natural habitat is why we are known for the best dolphin tours Hilton Head Island has to offer.
Next, we take you to secluded shell banks only accessible by boat. Consequently, these remote spots are covered in millions of shells you won’t find on crowded public beaches. It is a paradise for young children to fill their buckets with sand dollars and whelks. While you’re hunting, keep an eye out for rays and even manatees!
Furthermore, this is one of the most family friendly boat tours hilton head provides. Because we keep our groups small, your kids will have a front-row seat to watch dolphin playing or herons stalking the marsh. If you want the boat all to yourself, we also specialize in private dolphin tours families love.
Shell Hunting & Dolphin Tour Information
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Duration |
1.75 Hours |
Longer tours available |
Take a Look at |
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Activities |
Shelling & |
Guaranteed |
Rays, Birds, Manatees |
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Capacity |
Private Tour- |
Shared Tour- |
Up to 24 guests w/ |
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Tailored for… |
Families |
Children |
Look @ Beach Comber |
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Supplied for you |
Experienced Captain |
All Licenses |
Safety Equipment – |
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Recommended 🔥 |
Better Boating Package |
Drinks, snacks, sunblock, |
Walk on without a care… |
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What to Bring |
Hats, sunblock and |
water or drinks(no glass) |
snacks, lunch… |
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What to Know |
Around low tide best |
Millions of shells |
Stepping on and off |
Guaranteed Atlantic Near Coastal Dolphin
Our local Near Coastal Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins are the undisputed celebrities of the coast! You’ll recognize these intelligent neighbors by their sleek grey bodies and those famous, friendly grins. Specifically, we spend time with the near-coastal variety. These dolphins are smaller and lighter than their offshore relatives, which makes it easy for them to navigate our shallow tidal creeks and salt marshes.
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Their most impressive feat is a rare hunting move called strand feeding, where they work together to push fish right onto the mudbanks for a snack. If that is something you would like to see, book a private Strand Feeding, Dolphins, Sharks & Shells or Beach Combing tour, and you will get it all!
While we do guarantee sightings on this tour, that is up to you. Meaning, if you want to spend additional time shelling, instead of with the dolphin, no problem.
Guaranteed Dolphin Tour Experience Tailored for You
Schedule and Booking Details
In regards to our Shell Hunting Tour w/ Guaranteed Dolphin, the summer schedule typically features departures at 7 am, 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm, and 5 pm. Specifically, these times are designed to offer plenty of opportunities to see the wildlife throughout the day.
However, we highly recommend checking our online booking calendar for the most up-to-date information. This is because tour times may fluctuate slightly to accommodate our 3-hour tours or other seasonal adjustments. Ultimately, checking ahead ensures you have the most accurate departure times for your adventure.
Shared and Private Tour Options
Our Shell Hunting Tour w/ Guaranteed Dolphin can be booked as either a shared or private experience. To begin with, shared tours allow other guests to join your group, whereas a private boat ensures complete exclusivity for you and your family. Regardless of the option you choose, please keep in mind that there is a three-person minimum required to leave the dock.
Consequently, if your group consists of two or fewer people, you can still secure a departure by booking three seats online or contacting us directly. In the event that you book three seats but only need two, please text us for confirmation; this way, we can provide a refund for the third seat if another group eventually joins the tour. Alternatively, you can simply look for a time slot that already has existing bookings.
On the other hand, if you prefer a tailored experience, our private tours are available for groups of all sizes and are designed specifically around your needs. These boats accommodate up to six guests; however, if your group is larger than six, you should book a “Rental w/ Captain” tour instead. Both options provide ample space to move around comfortably while dolphins play and cruise in our local waters.
Other Tours to Consider
To ensure you have the best experience possible, we offer a wide variety of tour options throughout the day, making it easy to find the one that is perfect for you. For example, if you are interested in searching for specific coastal treasures(like sand dollars or starfish), you should check out our Beach Comber tour. Or, our #1 rated Dolphins, Sharks & Shells tour, which is specifically designed to have something for everyone in the family.
Alternatively, if you are looking for a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience, you might prefer our Strand Feeding tour(we ca get shells on this tour too). Finally, if you are looking for something else entirely, please just let us know; we are more than happy to create a custom itinerary specifically for you.
Our Guarantee
We operate throughout the year, ensuring that you can experience the wonders of dolphin encounters during any season. Rest assured, it’s highly unlikely to have a tour without dolphin sightings, but if it happens, we will gladly take you and your crew out again to find them. Again, seeing dolphin on the Shell Hunt, is completely up to your time spent shell hunting. Talk with your captain and let them know what is most important.
LowCountry Water Ways for the Shell Hunting & Dolphin Tour
Book Your Shell Hunting & Dolphin Tour Today!
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to spend time with the most incredible mammal in our waters. Create the memory of a lifetime!