HILTON HEAD ISLAND BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Dinner With The Dolphins: An Inside-Dining Cruise Through Hilton Head’s Intracoastal
A 1.5-hour early-bird dinner cruise aboard the Spirit of Harbour Town, featuring a Lowcountry-themed plated menu, assigned private tables and opportunities to spot wild bottlenose dolphins.
Dinner With The Dolphins: An Inside-Dining Cruise Through Hilton Head’s Intracoastal.
Glide through Hilton Head Island’s intracoastal waterways aboard the Spirit of Harbour Town for an early‑evening dinner cruise that pairs fresh Lowcountry fare with close-up views of the landscape and the wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins that live here. The plated, Lowcountry-themed menu is prepared daily by award-winning Sea Pines Resort chefs; seating options include climate-controlled inside dining and open perimeter seating, and narration from the captain highlights historic Hilton Head and Daufuskie Island landmarks along the route.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Fresh Lowcountry Plates from Award‑Winning Chefs
The cruise serves a plated Lowcountry-themed dinner prepared daily by award-winning chefs from Sea Pines Resort, with entrees such as Mahi Mahi Tacos, Jerk Chicken and vegetarian tacos, plus a Southwest Caesar starter and Sunset Key Lime Pie for dessert.
Dolphin Sightings on the Intracoastal
The early‑bird schedule keeps daylight for the entire cruise and provides regular opportunities to spot playful wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins as the boat travels the intracoastal waterways.
Private Tables, Scenic Views and Onboard Service
Every party is seated at its own private table with window seating on the lower level or perimeter views on the upper deck; the Spirit of Harbour Town offers inside, climate‑controlled seating and an outside deck with canopy, plus a full‑service bar and narration from the captain about area landmarks.
What the day feels like
What the Cruise Feels Like
The Dinner With The Dolphins experience is a relaxed early‑evening passage: boarding at a fixed meeting point, settling into an assigned private table, sipping from a full‑service bar and watching the lowcountry light slide across marshes and waterways while the captain narrates sights. The plated meal—rooted in Lowcountry flavors and prepared daily by Sea Pines Resort chefs—unfolds over a 1.5‑hour loop through Hilton Head’s intracoastal corridors, with daylight sustained through the trip to aid viewing of dolphins and shoreline landmarks.
THE MENU
Fresh Lowcountry Plates from Award‑Winning Chefs
The cruise serves a plated Lowcountry-themed dinner prepared daily by award-winning chefs from Sea Pines Resort, with entrees such as Mahi Mahi Tacos, Jerk Chicken and vegetarian tacos, plus a Southwest Caesar starter and Sunset Key Lime Pie for dessert.
THE WILDLIFE
Dolphin Sightings on the Intracoastal
The early‑bird schedule keeps daylight for the entire cruise and provides regular opportunities to spot playful wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins as the boat travels the intracoastal waterways.
THE SETTING
Private Tables, Scenic Views and Onboard Service
Every party is seated at its own private table with window seating on the lower level or perimeter views on the upper deck; the Spirit of Harbour Town offers inside, climate‑controlled seating and an outside deck with canopy, plus a full‑service bar and narration from the captain about area landmarks.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cruise suits — and the few limitations to plan for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Boarding is at the Spirit of Harbour Town; the listed meeting location is 149 Lighthouse Rd., Hilton Head Island, SC 29928. Arrive early to check in and be seated for your assigned table.
Bring any items you need for comfort on deck and, if applicable, advance notice information for dietary restrictions; the operator recommends advance purchase online for fastest checkout and to secure seats.
The cruise runs approximately 1.5 hours.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are there restrooms on board?
Yes — there are restrooms aboard the Spirit of Harbour Town. Please note they are located down a set of steps.
Is there assigned seating on the Dinner With The Dolphins?
Yes — seating is assigned at the time of reservation. Everyone will have their own personal table with a window view.
Can you accommodate dietary allergies?
The operator can accommodate some common allergies such as celiac disease with advance notice; call 843-363-9026 to discuss specific needs.
Do infants receive a meal on the Dinner With The Dolphins Cruise?
Infants do not receive a meal on the Sunset Dinner Cruise. If you’d like a meal for your infant, you can purchase a child ticket or bring your own meal for them.
How long is the Dinner With The Dolphins cruise?
The cruise duration is 1.5 hours.