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Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head: Dolphin Tour & Disappearing Island Stop
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Overview
The Hilton Head Dolphin Tour with Stop at Disappearing Island offers a fun and educational experience for the whole family. This tour focuses on spotting the playful Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin in their natural habitat while learning about the local ecosystem.
A unique part of this tour is a stop at Disappearing Island. This island is only visible during low tide, making it a special place to find unique shells, starfish, and sand dollars. It's a great spot for some quiet exploration and to enjoy the tranquility of the area.
This 2-hour tour departs from Palmetto Bay Marina, led by a USCG licensed captain. It includes dolphin sightings, opportunities to find shells and starfish, and a 20-minute stop at Disappearing Island. Please note that hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and gratuities are not included in the price. 
Highlights
See Dolphins Up Close: Watch Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins play in their natural environment.
Explore Disappearing Island: Walk on a sandy island that's only visible when the tide is low.
Find Unique Shells & Starfish: Discover treasures on Disappearing Island's shores.
Family-Friendly Fun: A great activity for all ages to enjoy together.
USCG Licensed Captain: Tour guided by licensed professional.
Learn About the Ecosystem: Discover more about the beautiful Hilton Head environment.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers generally enjoyed the dolphin watching and the Disappearing Island stop. The guides were often praised, though some felt the island visit was too short or the boat too full.
Customers loved seeing lots of dolphins up close.
The stop at Disappearing Island was a highlight for shell collecting.
The captain and crew were friendly, knowledgeable, and fun.
Many said it was a great family-friendly activity.
Some customers wished they had more time on Disappearing Island.
A few customers felt the boat was crowded.
The Journey
Palmetto Bay Marina
The starting point of the dolphin tour. It's a departure point for water activities.
Atlantic Ocean
Home to the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin, the tour offers the chance to observe these marine mammals in their natural habitat and learn about the local ecosystem.
Disappearing Island
A sandy island accessible only at low tide. It offers a unique opportunity to observe shells, starfish, sand dollars, and enjoy a peaceful environment.
Know Before You Go
This 2-hour tour includes the chance to see dolphins and explore Disappearing Island for about 20 minutes. The tour departs from Palmetto Bay Marina. What's included are Dolphin Sightings along the tour, Chances to spot Shells, Sand Dollars and Starfish, 20 Min. Stop at Disappearing Island - get off the boat & explore, 2 Hour Total Experience , USCG licensed captain. This experience excludes hotel pickup and drop-off. Gratuities are not included in the price of this tour.
Hot Tip
Many people say to bring a small bag to collect shells on Disappearing Island! Also, wear sunscreen and a hat, as there is limited shade on the boat. Arrive a little early to find parking at Palmetto Bay Marina.
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