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luv2vacation · August 11, 2008, 10:15 AM

We just got into HH last night. My sister wants to take her 10-yo granddaughter on a dolphin watch while we are here. Anyone been on the 'Gypsy' or 'Dolphins and More'?

Or maybe another that someone has been on and would recommend? She really would love to see some dolphins.

Thanks!

senorak · August 11, 2008, 10:45 AM

We have been on "Island Explorer" twice now. It's a small boat---only takes up to 6 passengers---leaves from the Old Oyster Factory on Broad Creek. (I know you cqan find info in the numerous tourist books/magazines found on the island). It's much more personal than the larger boats, and can get into small channels/areas that the larger ones can't go. We always see a lot of dolphins on that tour.....some come right up to the boat. The captains are very knowledgable about the area, sea life, etc. If you request, they may also take you "beachcombing" to sandbars or island beaches. Our first year, we had that opportunity, and kids found tons of shells, sand dollars, and starfish.

We are on HHI now....arrived on Saturday.

Deb

vlapinta · August 11, 2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by senorak

We have been on "Island Explorer" twice now. It's a small boat---only takes up to 6 passengers---leaves from the Old Oyster Factory on Broad Creek. (I know you cqan find info in the numerous tourist books/magazines found on the island). It's much more personal than the larger boats, and can get into small channels/areas that the larger ones can't go. We always see a lot of dolphins on that tour.....some come right up to the boat. The captains are very knowledgable about the area, sea life, etc. If you request, they may also take you "beachcombing" to sandbars or island beaches. Our first year, we had that opportunity, and kids found tons of shells, sand dollars, and starfish.

We are on HHI now....arrived on Saturday.

Deb

I agree to try a smaller boat. We were on the Commander Zodiac out of South Beach. It was a great experience for my family. We were able to get much closer to the dolphins than the "Gypsy" could because we were on a smaller boat. It was a more personal experience. I would highly recommend it!
Vicki

DebBrown · August 11, 2008, 12:01 PM

I also like the Commander Zodiac tours out of South Beach Marina. If you can take the two hour tour which is only offered at low tide (usually once a day), they stop at the Daufuskie Island sand bar. We brought home a large box of sand dollars from our last trip. It makes for a fun outing - lots of dolphins up close and some great shelling.

BTW, we did some internet research on preserving the sand dollars. It made for a fun project.

Deb

deh333 · August 11, 2008, 02:35 PM

We also "did" Island Explorer. We had a great time. The 6 passenger boat was wonderful as it was just our family of four and the captain.

senorak · August 11, 2008, 04:29 PM

Island Explorer: 843-785-2100

Deb

luv2vacation · August 11, 2008, 05:03 PM

Thanks so much to everyone for your quick replies. Got love TUGgers - they're so helpful!!

MULTIZ321 · August 11, 2008, 05:54 PM

Commander Zodiac
South Beach Village
232 S SeaPines Drive
Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
PH: 843-671-3344

Richard

Zac495 · August 11, 2008, 09:02 PM

I don't remember the name of the one we chose - my picture trail has pics of our dolphin trip - but we didn't want to do the one where we had to wear life jackets and get wet. I'd say choose the type of trip you want (the wet one is probably a blast - we had younger kids).

Moosie · August 11, 2008, 09:48 PM

I have only been to HH twice and both times I have seen dolphins playing in Sea Pines right in front of the lighthouse. This is where many of the tours leave from. We didn't do a dolphin tour, but we did do the Savannah tour sand both going out of and coming into Sea Pines we saw plenty of dolphins. Also saw them when we were walking the beach.

I love watching them always makes my vacation more rewarding.

hope your enjoying yourselves and you are having decent weather. Up here in New England it sure dosen't feel much like summer any more. Last year we were in a drought, not this year, we have had rain almost every day for the past couple of weeks.

August 11, 2008, 10:15 AM	#1
luv2vacation TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Sep 16, 07 Location: South Jersey Posts: 805 Resorts: DVC, Marriott's Ocean Point (platinum & gold), Island Links -HHI (platinum), Royal Dunes -HHI (bronze 3BR), Flagship -AC	HHI Dolphin watch - anyone been We just got into HH last night. My sister wants to take her 10-yo granddaughter on a dolphin watch while we are here. Anyone been on the 'Gypsy' or 'Dolphins and More'? Or maybe another that someone has been on and would recommend? She really would love to see some dolphins. Thanks!

August 11, 2008, 09:02 PM	#9
Zac495 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 2,017 Resorts: HGVC 5000 pts	I don't remember the name of the one we chose - my picture trail has pics of our dolphin trip - but we didn't want to do the one where we had to wear life jackets and get wet. I'd say choose the type of trip you want (the wet one is probably a blast - we had younger kids). __________________ Cheers! Ellen Philadelphia, PA Pictures of our vacations! http://www.picturetrail.com/ellen495 http://www.picturetrail.com/zac495

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August 11, 2008, 10:45 AM	#2
senorak TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 478 Resorts: Shawnee River Village II Sand Pebbles Dikhololo Sea Crest Surf & Racquet	We have been on "Island Explorer" twice now. It's a small boat---only takes up to 6 passengers---leaves from the Old Oyster Factory on Broad Creek. (I know you cqan find info in the numerous tourist books/magazines found on the island). It's much more personal than the larger boats, and can get into small channels/areas that the larger ones can't go. We always see a lot of dolphins on that tour.....some come right up to the boat. The captains are very knowledgable about the area, sea life, etc. If you request, they may also take you "beachcombing" to sandbars or island beaches. Our first year, we had that opportunity, and kids found tons of shells, sand dollars, and starfish. We are on HHI now....arrived on Saturday. Deb

August 11, 2008, 12:01 PM	#4
DebBrown TUG Lifetime Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Posts: 967 Resorts: Swallowtail HHI, Foxrun NC, Villa del Mar PV	I also like the Commander Zodiac tours out of South Beach Marina. If you can take the two hour tour which is only offered at low tide (usually once a day), they stop at the Daufuskie Island sand bar. We brought home a large box of sand dollars from our last trip. It makes for a fun outing - lots of dolphins up close and some great shelling. BTW, we did some internet research on preserving the sand dollars. It made for a fun project. Deb

August 11, 2008, 02:35 PM	#5
deh333 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Oct 28, 05 Location: ohio Posts: 114	We also "did" Island Explorer. We had a great time. The 6 passenger boat was wonderful as it was just our family of four and the captain.

August 11, 2008, 04:29 PM	#6
senorak TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 478 Resorts: Shawnee River Village II Sand Pebbles Dikhololo Sea Crest Surf & Racquet	Island Explorer: 843-785-2100 Deb

August 11, 2008, 05:03 PM	#7
luv2vacation TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Sep 16, 07 Location: South Jersey Posts: 805 Resorts: DVC, Marriott's Ocean Point (platinum & gold), Island Links -HHI (platinum), Royal Dunes -HHI (bronze 3BR), Flagship -AC	Thanks so much to everyone for your quick replies. Got love TUGgers - they're so helpful!!

August 11, 2008, 05:54 PM	#8
MULTIZ321 TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 6, 05 Location: FT. LAUDERDALE, FL Posts: 3,596 Resorts: CELEBRITY RESORTS PALM COAST; CELEBRATION, ORLANDO; SEAWATCH AT ISLAND CLUB, HHI; RHC (POINTS)	Commander Zodiac South Beach Village 232 S SeaPines Drive Sea Pines Plantation, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 PH: 843-671-3344 Richard

August 11, 2008, 09:48 PM	#10
Moosie TUG Member BBS Reg. Date: Jun 11, 05 Location: MA Posts: 429	I have only been to HH twice and both times I have seen dolphins playing in Sea Pines right in front of the lighthouse. This is where many of the tours leave from. We didn't do a dolphin tour, but we did do the Savannah tour sand both going out of and coming into Sea Pines we saw plenty of dolphins. Also saw them when we were walking the beach. I love watching them always makes my vacation more rewarding. hope your enjoying yourselves and you are having decent weather. Up here in New England it sure dosen't feel much like summer any more. Last year we were in a drought, not this year, we have had rain almost every day for the past couple of weeks.