The Hilton Head Island Dolphin Touring Blog

The Great Dolphin Migration

Thu, 07 May 2026 14:52:52 GMT

A Story beneath the waves!

The bottlenose dolphin (scientific name: Tursiops truncatus) is one of the most recognizable marine mammals in the world. Known for their intelligence and playful behavior, these dolphins can be found in warm and temperate oceans across the globe. One of the most fascinating aspects of their lives is their migration behavior, which is influenced by water temperature, food availability, and breeding needs.

Unlike some whale species that travel thousands of miles each year, bottlenose dolphins do not always follow strict migration routes. Many populations are considered “resident,” meaning they remain in the same coastal area year-round. Others are “migratory” and move seasonally between regions. Along the Atlantic coast of the United States, for example, some bottlenose dolphins travel south during colder months and return north when temperatures rise in spring and summer.

Food is a major factor behind these movements. Bottlenose dolphins feed on fish, squid, and crustaceans, often following schools of prey as ocean conditions change. Water temperature also plays a key role because dolphins prefer environments that support abundant marine life. In colder seasons, migrating dolphins often seek warmer coastal waters where feeding conditions are more favorable.

Scientists study dolphin migration using satellite tags, photo identification, and acoustic monitoring. These methods help researchers understand population health, habitat use, and the effects of climate change. Rising ocean temperatures and increased human activity may alter traditional migration patterns, making long-term research increasingly important.

Migration is not only essential for survival but also for maintaining healthy ecosystems. As top predators, bottlenose dolphins help balance marine food webs. Their seasonal movements connect different coastal habitats and provide valuable insight into the changing health of the oceans.

Understanding bottlenose dolphin migration patterns allows researchers and conservationists to better protect these remarkable animals and the environments they depend on. Join us today to learn so much more about dolphins and our local ecosystems!

The Secret Feeding of Dolphins

hiltonheadtoursinfo@gmail.com (Katie Compher) — Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:11:45 GMT

Strand feeding- the hidden secret

Strand feeding is a learned group hunting behavior that bottlenose dolphins sometimes use to catch their meals. Strand feeding is most common in the Lowcountry. It is very unique and special to see.

This hunting technique is started by a group of dolphins, average pod size of 2-8, circling a school of fish. Then it is followed by herding fish onto sandbars or mudflats by chasing them onto it or flinging the fish with their powerful tails. The dolphins will then throw themselves onto the sandbar or mudflat and eat the shocked fish. This strategy is one that is passed down from generation to generation. This strategy is used in this area, to target minnows, mullet, menhaden, and other bait fish. Dolphins most commonly eat and hunt while swimming but will use strand feeding in limited circumstances to help fill their bellies.

Come out with us to see these amazing dolphins today!

Colossal Crabs of Hilton Head

hiltonheadtoursinfo@gmail.com (Katie Compher) — Sun, 22 Jun 2025 20:47:00 GMT

All about Stone Crabs

The Florida stone crab, or Menippe mercenaria, is one our amazing local crabs. It is found throughout the coastal areas of the Southeastern United States and thrives in salt marsh environments. The deeper waters of salt marsh environments are typically where you’ll find stone crabs, forty feet deep or more! The stone crab typically lives seven to nine years. The stone crab’s diet mainly consists of oysters, small shrimp, minnows, young menhaden and other bait fish. Stone crabs are often five to seven inches. These incredible crabs are most known for their claws! These incredible claws are sometimes larger than the rest of the crab! The claws are a delicious treat. When you catch stone crabs in your traps, only take 1 claw (if it only has one then leave it as they need a claw to defend themselves.)

Female stone crabs spawn as much as six times a year and lay anywhere from hundreds of thousands of eggs to a million in one sponge. A sponge is the name that is often used for crab nests and is attached to the mother until they hatch. But a dozen or less of those crabs will survive to adulthood. These crabs are only in the sponge for around two weeks. Then they go through several cycles of floating around with the tide, until they eventually go to the seafloor and begin crawling.

Predators of these amazing animals include dolphins, Loggerhead Sea Turtles, and shorebirds when the crab is very young. These crabs are famous for their massive muscular claws. To learn more about these extraordinary critters, their ecosystem and other amazing creatures come out our Dolphin & Nature Tour!

If you are interested in seeing a relative of the Stone Crab, the Blue Crab. Come check out our crabbing trip! We provide all of the gear, just bring yourself and enjoy this catch and release experience. www.hiltonheadcrabbing.com

The Majesty of the Marsh

hiltonheadtoursinfo@gmail.com (Katie Compher) — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:56:22 GMT

Read below to learn more about the Wood storks on Hilton Head Island!

The wood stork is a very shy and majestic bird. They are one of the largest birds of the low country and are usually seen on the

lower half of the tide. The Wood Storks diet mainly consists of small fish, snakes, frogs and even small alligators, as well as other

small water animals. They live in coastal shallows, marshes, swamps, flooded pastures and ponds. They can be found in most of

the southern half of the U.S.

Wood Storks are around 40 inches tall and have a large body and long legs. Their wingspan is usually around 60-65 inches long.

They have white feathers covering most of their body and wings, but their head is featherless. When in flight they have a black tail

and black feathers trailing down the outside edges of their wings. Their beak curves downward. For nesting these birds commonly

choose large cypresses or mangroves and nest in colonies. They nest a few feet above the water. They lay 3-4 eggs at a time and

the eggs are a dull white. The eggs hatch after 28-32 days and then leave the nest 55-60 days after being laid. These amazing

animals may be seen on our Dolphin and Nature Tour! Come visit our beautiful Island of Hilton Head to see the Majesty of the

Marsh!

The "Snowbird" of Hilton Head

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 01:05:37 GMT

Our 2019 Blog is kicking off with a fun migratory bird to Hilton Head. The Bufflehead duck can be seen this time of year in our local waters. This is one of the many birds that you may see along the edges of Broad Creek during our Dolphin and Nature Tour. They tend to be along the sides of the waterways near the marsh grass. They are a migratory diving duck and are part of the water fowl category. They are one of the smallest diving ducks of North America. Buffleheads are about 12-15 inches long and weigh about 1 pound. Adult males have a black back with a white body, they have a large dark head with a large white patch that wraps around the back of the head. Adult females and immature males, (before a year old) are grey and brown with an oval shaped patch on their cheeks.

The primary diet of a bufflehead is aquatic insects, crustaceans and mollusks, they will also eat a small amount of seeds when needed. Due to their small size they are eating almost constantly to help maintain their body temperature. Diving is the main way they get their food and typically swallow it whole. The dives can last 12-25 seconds in length. Bufflehead breed in the north in the spring and are monogamous animals. They can lay around 8-14 eggs and typically return to the same area every year to breed. They make their nests in tree cavities made primarily by the northern flicker. While migrating down the coast buffleheads prefer more protected salt and brackish waters. Come on out on our tour to see these beautiful birds while they are still here!

*The picture used is from ducks.org

The Osprey of Hilton Head

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 17:25:16 GMT

The osprey are an amazing animal, you will see them soaring through the air looking for their next meal. Locally they are known as “fish hawks.” The picture you see above is a picture of an Osprey nest on one of the pilings in Broad Creek, this was taken during one of our dolphin and nature cruises.

Osprey are part of the hawk family, they are a carnivorous bird. In the air they are commonly mistaken for eagles. The easiest way to tell the difference is osprey have a white belly, eagles have a brown underbelly. I will be covering eagles in another article, this week we are focusing on Osprey. Osprey can be around 2 feet tall and have a wing span up to 6 feet. They molt several times before reaching 18 months. Live fish are their primary diet. The fish are caught by the Ospreys sharp curved talons. Their talons are sharp and curved, on their “toes” are small spikes that keep the fish from slipping out while flying. The Osprey are able to dive into the water to catch their prey.

Osprey typically live near the water, making their nests off the ground, on pilings, bridges and channel markers are examples of where you could see their nests. They mate in the spring, mostly in the month of March and mate for life. During the breeding period the female does not leave the nest, the male usually brings her all of her meals. Osprey usually lay 2-4 eggs and incubation is around 40 days. Young Osprey fledge the nest around 40-60 days and stay with their parents for an additional 6 weeks. They reach breeding maturity around 3 years old.

Osprey are one of the wonderful birds that can be seen on our Dolphin & Nature Tour.

The Heads & Tails of the Hilton Head Dolphins

Sat, 14 Jul 2018 21:15:00 GMT

It has been a while since I have written about our main attraction. I love dolphins, they are such fascinating animals. Learning about them and getting the opportunity to see them on a regular basis is amazing. Dolphins are such fun animals, they each have their own personality and some are more social than others. You will be able to see these amazing animals on our cruise. Today I am going to talk about the make up of the dolphin’s body, starting with their beak and ending with their tails.

There are many types of dolphins, they each have a different appearance but have the same body composition. Dolphins are mammals like us. A mammal is defined as warm blooded, able to nourish their young with milk secreted from mammary glands and have hair. Dolphins breath oxygen. Dolphins can have up to 250 teeth and are mainly used for grabbing food. They tend to swallow their food whole. Their snout is called a rostrum, at birth baby dolphins have whiskers on the upper part of the rostrum. After the whiskers fall out, if you look closely you are able to see where the hair follicles were on their upper lip. Dolphins have 2 eyes, the fascinating thing about their eyes is they can each move independently of the other. One eye can be looking forward and the other eye could be looking in a completely different direction. Next is the blowhole, this is how dolphins breathe. They inhale and exhale very fast, the air movement can be up to 100 mph. Much to my surprise, dolphins do have ears. The holes are very small and easy to miss. Don’t be misled, just because their ears are small, does not mean they don’t have amazing hearing. Dolphins can have some of the best hearing in the animal kingdom. They also have something called a melon, I have briefly discussed the melon before in the article on echolocation. Depending on the species of dolphin, the melon can be more pronounced than others. The melons primary purpose is echolocation.

The dolphins skin is very interesting, it is very smooth and has almost a rubber feel to it. Their skin is very sensitive to touch. They have many layers of skin cells and their skin grows much faster than humans. Their skin is constantly being rubbed off and replaced. They can shed the outer layer of their skin up to 12 times per day, that is about every 2 hours! The dorsal fins are unique to each dolphin. The dorsal fin helps provide balance. The dorsal fin is one of the differing parts of the different dolphin species. Some species only have a very small, almost unnoticeable dorsal fin while others can have a much more defined fin. The flippers help with steering, they also assist the dolphin with starting, stopping and slowing down. Their tail fin is called a fluke. The fluke is what helps propel the dolphin thru the water. They can swim anywhere from about 3-7 miles per hour. It is incredible to watch these animals gliding and swimming in the water. Their movements are so fluid and graceful.

To see these amazing animals and other local wildlife, come out on our Dolphin & Nature Tour. We would love the opportunity to share this experience with you and your family.

Horseshoe Crabs at Hilton Head

Wed, 04 Jul 2018 19:37:07 GMT

Along the beautiful beaches of this island you can see these interesting animals peeking out of the sand. Sometimes you will see parts of their shells where predators have eaten them as a tasty treat. They are typically brown in color and have a pointed tail. Any idea what animal I am talking about? It’s Horseshoe crabs! These animals are so interesting because even though they are called a “crab” they are more like a scorpion than a crab. There has been some debate as to which animal group they fit into. They are officially considered an arthropod.

As stated above horseshoe crabs are brown in color. They have 7 pair of legs. The last set of legs are called chelicerae. The chelicerae are used for grasping and crushing, these are similar to spiders and scorpions.Horseshoe crabs have a hard outer shell and a sharp hard tail called a telson.The telson acts more as a rudder to assist in the navigation of the water than for protection. Many times you will only see part of the horseshoe crabs through the sand. They try to bury themselves to hide from predators. They feed on algae, worms, shrimp and small clams.

The females tend to be larger than the males. This time of year, you may see these fascinating creatures mating in the shallow waters. One female could have up to 9 males attached to her at onetime. The males help fertilizing the 500 plus eggs the female will lay in the nest in the sand. The females make several nests every spring. If all the eggs do not get fertilized when they are initially laid, a male horseshoe crab can fertilize them in the nest shortly after.

It takes about 10 years for horseshoe crabs to reach sexual maturity. Like other crabs, they have to molt to grow, they can molt anywhere from 15-20 times in their lifetime. After they reach their reproductive years they can live up to 10 more years, making their total lifespan about 20 years. Horseshoe crabs are an integral part of the salt water ecosystem.

Come out and visit us on our Dolphin and Nature Tour to learn more about the wonderful local wildlife of Hilton Head Island!

Getting Crabby in Hilton Head

Thu, 21 Jun 2018 22:28:44 GMT

We have quite the variety of crabs on this wonderful Island.The most commonly known crab is the Blue Crab, many people enjoy a meal of these while visiting. We have many different species of crabs that call HiltonHead their home, I am just going to discuss one of them this week. You can also learn more about this wonderful animal on our Dolphin & Nature Cruise.

The most well known local crab is the Blue Crab. Some consider the Blue Crab the prize of the “Lowcountry”. Blue Crabs are in the crustacean family. We will discuss the blue crab on our Dolphin & Nature Tour. They can be found in the salty and brackish marsh creeks and ocean surf. You don’t want to step on these little guys or you may get an unexpected surprise!

Blue crabs do molt, their age determines how often. When they are in the molting stage and have not regained their new harder shell, this is what is referred to as a soft shell crab. You can find these at local restaurants, primarily in the spring. Many consider these to be a delicacy and an extra treat.

It is rare that you will catch a soft shell or molting crab while crabbing, they tend to hide until their shell hardens. If you decide to try your hand at catching these crabs, they must be a minimum of 5inches tip to tip to keep.

Keeping females of any size is discouraged and you are unable to keep them if they have an orange sponge of eggs. April thruOctober is crab season here, many people use chicken necks or legs for bait.You can visit the South Carolina DNR website for all of their rules and regulations for recreational crabbing and the limits on what to keep.

A few of their favorite meals consist of other small crabs like fiddler crabs, clams, seaweed and dead fish. Crabs are bottom feeders, they are considered a tasty treat by a variety of shore birds, larger fish and people. If they loose a claw or leg they are able to regenerate it, anew one will grow back by 1 month after loosing the previous claw or leg. They have 10 limbs with 2 being pinchers.

Blue crabs are able to walk and swim. You can always tell the difference between male and female crabs by their underbelly. The male has a slim elongated hinge and the female has a wider hinge that looks like a triangle. The female crabs also have red on the tips of their pinchers, making it look they have been painted.

The female crabs can have up to 2 million orange colored eggs on their abdomen. The crabs will be born in seaweed and take a full year to reach adult size. Less than 1% of the eggs will survive.Luckily the female crabs with eggs are protected to help with the future crab population.

If you get to see these guys up close, they are fun to watch them walk and scurry around. The way they raise and yield their pinchers gives a good warning if trying to pick them up. If you enjoy seafood, getting fresh crabs isquite the treat, if seafood is not your thing, even watching them is a treat in itself!

As always, my facts are from reputable sources. For more information about crabbing and the regulations, please visit the South Carolina DNR website.

Until next time………………..Katie

The Pearl of Hilton Head

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 20:27:58 GMT

Did you know that pearls are created from just a small grain of sand? Oysters are the amazing animal that make these beautiful stones. Hilton Head Island is fortunate enough to call itself home to these amazing creatures. During mid to low tide is the best time to see most of the oyster beds on the Island. You will be able to see these large beds along the sides of Broad Creek during our Dolphin and Nature Tour.

Lets start with the basics, oysters are part of the mollusk family along with clams and mussels. Oysters start out as 1 of millions of eggs released in a milky yellow substance that is cross fertilized with the males sperm. The first body hairs hatch in about 10 hours from the egg and they form a shell within 2 days. At 2 weeks old they are now the size of a pea and sink to the bottom of the water. Oysters usually grow about 1 inch a year and can live for up to 10 years. A large cluster of oysters is called a bed. Oyster beds are a great habitat for many other small creatures. Oysters filter the salty water and eat the phytoplankton and algae in the water. Each oyster may filter anywhere from 7-50 gallons of water per day making them very important to the marshes ecosystem. Oysters are only recommended to be consumed in Months ending in the letter R.

Aside from being collected and eaten by people, oysters have other predators that enjoy them as a tasty treat. Small snails, starfish, stingrays, drum and sheepshead all enjoy feeding on these delectable mollusks. The beds of oysters, even the empty oyster shells create a place for baby oysters and other animals to attach and grow. Be careful if approaching and touching oyster beds as their shells can be sharp.

Now onto the pearl! A pearl is formed when a grain of sand gets into the oyster shell. To keep it from irritating the oyster, they cover the irritant with layers of a substance called nacre. This is the same substance that is used to create their shells. They continue to put layers of the nacre on it to decrease the irritation. Pearls found in wild oysters are rare and believed to be good luck when found.

Dolphins Chatter about Hilton Head

Thu, 31 May 2018 02:00:50 GMT

There is so much to learn about the amazing animals that are local to this wonderful Island. On our Dolphin and Nature Tour you will get to see these incredible bottlenose dolphins and other animals local to Hilton Head. Being a mammal, dolphins have a lot of similarities to humans. Dolphins communicate with one another much like people do. They have their own language that is a combination of chirps, whistles and clicks. Dolphins make these sounds without even opening their mouths, they don’t have vocal cords like we do. Dolphins communicate with body language and gestures much the same way humans do. The way they flip their tale or posture their body communicates to the other dolphin. Just like our language the combination of sounds can have different meanings depending on the situation. As many of the words in our language can have multiple meanings depending on the tone they are spoken in. Each dolphin chooses its own signature whistle by its first birthday. That signature whistle is their name and can stick with them for up to 10 years. Dolphins also communicate using echolocation.

Echolocation is a type of sonar that assists dolphins in communication and the location of items within the water. They sense items up to several hundred feet away without being able to see them. Dolphins send out sound waves, the sound waves help to determine the size, shape and distance of an object. Echolocation is one of the dolphin’s superpowers! They send out a series of clicks, amplified by its melon and hear it bouncing off different objects giving them a picture in their head. This allows them to avoid potential dangers and find those tasty fish that are buried in the sandy bottom of the ocean. Dolphins have what is called a melon in their head and its main purpose is to work as an amplifier for the sounds and clicks the dolphin releases. Dolphins are considered to have some of the best hearing in the animal kingdom. I could just go on and on but will sign off for now. Come back for more information on dolphins and the other incredible animals we have here on Hilton Head Island. For a viewing of these great animals and other local wildlife come take our Dolphin and Nature Cruise! We guarantee that you will see dolphins. Until next time………Katie

Hilton Heads Prized Pelicans

Wed, 23 May 2018 17:26:49 GMT

Hilton Head is home to these magnificent birds; you may see them gliding thru the air or perched down at the marina by our boats. The type of Pelican that are local to Hilton Head are the Brown Pelican and you have a very high chance of being able to see these wonderful birds on our Dolphin and Nature Cruise. To watch these bird’s soar thru the sky is a sight to behold. They are so majestic and graceful for their size.

The Brown Pelican are about 4 feet tall and can have a wingspan around 6 ½ feet wide. They have a large dark throat pouch and bill. They are 3 years of age before they reach breeding maturity. You will be able to tell the difference between breeding and non-breeding by the color of their neck feathers. The nonbreeding birds have a white or lighter colored neck and the breeding adults have a dark colored neck. They are monogamous for the entirety of each breeding season. They have 1 brood per year laying 2-4 white eggs. They build their nests out of sticks, grass and reeds. The incubation period is 28-30 days and the fledging period is an additional 70-90 days. Both parents assist with these responsibilities.

Pelicans are very social birds and are usually found in groups. They frequently travel in groups of about 8-10 birds. You will see them flying together in a V formation. One of the Pelicans habits that I find so interesting to watch is how they feed. They will be flying when all of a sudden they see something and dive to grab dinner. The Pelicans preferred food are mostly schooling fish; mullet, menhaden, herring and minnows. They use their bill as a scoop and skim along the top of the water gathering food and water. They are then able to push the water out with just the fish remaining. They swallow the fish whole. They are not slow about this process either, they can glide over the water at 30mph. Pelicans are a fun bird to watch and learn about. You will be able to see these beautiful birds on our Dolphin and Nature Tour.

Come on out to Hilton Head and take our Dolphin and Nature Tour to see this bird, dolphins and learn so much more about our wonderful Island!

The Great Egret of Hilton Head

Tue, 15 May 2018 21:52:59 GMT

The Great Egret is one of the many beautiful birds you may encounter on our Dolphin & Nature Tour. The Great Egret is a white bird with black legs and a yellow bill. They are considered a bird of prey and can be up to 39 inches tall. The Great Egret gracefully walks along the shallows and marshes searching for food. They feed on small fish, aquatic insects, small amphibians, small reptiles and small mammals. When they see a fish or food of choice, they quickly strike with their pointed beak. The Great Egret swallows their food whole. The entire meal happens so quickly that unless you are directly watching them it is easy to miss. They are not above stealing fish from other birds. Don’t let the gracefulness fool you, they can show aggressive behavior towards other birds when needed.

In addition to this birds beauty and grace, they have gorgeous plumes that appear during breeding season. Breeding season is usually in the spring, March thru May. The male builds the nest, usually around other shorebirds. The female can lay 1-6 eggs in a nest made of sticks, twigs and reeds. The eggs are light blue in color and both parents alternate siting on the nest. The relationship between parents is monogamous during each breeding season. The incubation period is around 20-29 days and the fledging period, (where parents feed their young) could be up to 50 days. When the babies are born, they can be very aggressive toward their siblings. It is a situation of true survival of the fittest. They have 1 brood per year.

In the 1800s and early 1900s the Great Egret was at risk of becoming extinct because people would hunt them for their beautiful plumes. They are now a legally protected species and their numbers have greatly increased. They are no longer at risk for extinction. I would love to see any pictures you have captured of these beautiful birds. They are a very fascinating species to see. We are so blessed that Hilton Head Island is home to these beautiful birds and so much other wildlife. Come out on our Dolphin and Nature Tour to see Great Egrets and other local wildlife.

*facts verified by reputable sources

Viewing Baby Dolphins on our Dolphin Tour

Tue, 08 May 2018 19:07:32 GMT

It is an exciting time on Hilton Head right now, everyone is gearing up for the big summer season. I am personally excited about all the baby dolphins in our waters. Hilton Head has resident dolphins and with them come new little ones. It is so sweet to see baby Dolphins with their Moms, growing and flourishing in the local waters of Hilton Head. We are so blessed to be in such a wonderful place to witness the growth of the dolphins throughout the year. Come on out with us on our dolphin tour and see these sweet baby dolphins for yourself!

Here’s a few facts about baby dolphins

· Baby dolphins are called a calf.

· The gestation period is usually around 12 months and most times are born tail first.

· Sometimes there is another dolphin that assists with the delivery called an “auntie”, this could be any dolphin male or female.

· The delivery happens on the move to help keep them safe from predators.

· The calf stays with its mother for the first 3-6 years if its life.

· They nurse exclusively for the first 3-4 months of life and then slowly introduce fish into their daily diet when they start to get their teeth.

· A female dolphin can potentially have a baby dolphin every 2 years

· They nurse for up to at least 12 months of life.

· At birth the calf fins are soft and floppy and gradually become firm

· Each dolphin chooses its own signature whistle.

There is so much more information I could share but the true wonder is getting to see them for yourself.

*I did fact check my information thru reputable sources, the main one being National Geographic.

Top 5 items to bring on your Dolphin Tour

Tue, 01 May 2018 17:58:18 GMT

We are asked many questions on a daily basis with the top question being, “What should we bring with us on our dolphin tour?” I always have a list of a few things to bring with you to make your cruise an even more enjoyable experience.

1. A Camera- You will be able to catch many great memorable moments on the boat that your family will enjoy looking at for years to come! Not only will you be able to capture pictures of the dolphins and other wildlife, our staff are more than happy to assist in taking group and family pictures for you! On top of the group pictures, there is a great photo op toward the end of the trip for those with kids, weather permitting, we allow the children to take turns driving the boat and wearing a captains hat to create a wonderful photo opportunity and memory for the kids!

2. Sunglasses-while both of our boats have some cover, the reflection of the sun off the water can be very bright so it is always best to protect your eyes by bringing your sunglasses. Plus an added bonus, you will get a better view of the wildlife if you aren’t squinting due to the beautiful brightness of the sun.

3. Sunblock- As stated above, while both boats do have some cover, the reflection off the water can create an unexpected situation for some. It is possible to still get sunburned on a cloudy day so I would recommend sunscreen, especially if someone in your party easily burns.

4. Water- We do sell water on the boat but welcome you bringing your own as well. We do ask that if you bring your own water bottles just please avoid glass.

5. What to wear- Swimwear is not needed, every once in a while there may be an small splash but not enough to really get wet. You want to dress for the weather, usually it is a few degrees cooler on the water than on land especially in the morning and evening trips. If you are concerned about getting chilly, feel free to bring a jacket. We do have sweaters and blankets on the boat for our passengers to use as needed. A hat is always a great accessory to bring with you as well.

I hope this basic list helps answer your question of what to bring, please feel free to leave feedback of additional ideas for those who have taken our dolphin tour. As always, we are more than happy to go into more detail about this list or answer additional questions via phone or email. We want to make sure you have the most enjoyable experience! Hilton Head is a wonderful place to vacation! Thanks for reading, until next time……..Katie

Fun Things To Do On Hilton Head Island

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 21:56:58 GMT

We're excited to announce our new blog featuring family-friendly ideas for your vacation time on Hilton Head Island, SC! We plan to feature ideas for your dolphin and nature touring, and other fun things you can do while you're here.

Also, we'd love to hear about your vacation plans, as well as your experiences while taking one of our dolphin cruises. Please feel free to get in touch with us via our Contact Page .

Stay tuned for lots more info in the weeks and months ahead!