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Our family took the Vanishing Island tour on October 2 and we could not be any more pleased with our experience! Captain Jim is fantastic! He taught our family so many things about the island, the waterways, history, and ecosystems around. He is extremely professional, a great captain and tour guide, but was also very fun to spend the afternoon with. The tour was worth every single penny and I cannot recommend this tour enough. This 5 star rating is definitely earned!…
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Responded 4 days ago
The entire Island Explorer team is beaming with pride from reading your review. We are delighted that it was "beyond expectations." Our mission is to offer engaging, entertaining, and educational adventures to every guest. Even with our private charter model this year, we are doing our best to make all of our tours affordable and worth your investment. We sincerely appreciate your wonderful review and recommendation, and we're sure our potential future guests will appreciate your perspective. Come see us again next time you visit Hilton Head Island.
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Best Dolphin Experience on Hilton Head. Not only did we see dolphins for the grandchildren but also saw a tremendous sunset twice in the same trip. Normal take family out in the morning to see dolphins but decided to go out in evening because we knew we would have Captain Jim as our boat captain. Best decision made on trip. …
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Responded 1 week ago
At Island Explorer we know that spending time with your grandchildren is a very special time for you, and we appreciate you choosing our Sunset Dolphin Cruise for your time together. Captain Jim, the owner of Island Explorer, has been sharing his vast knowledge of the Lowcountry with guests for over three decades. It's always been our goal to offer every guest a unique and memorable experience. We'll look forward to seeing you again in the future.
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Review of: Two Hour Dolphin Encounter
Wonderful 2 hour dolphin cruise. Thad was great and informative. Would definitely recommend. Highlight of our trip.
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Responded 1 week ago
The Island Explorer team is so happy to hear that you had a "great experience" on your 2-Hour Dolphin Encounter. We strive to make every tour a unique and memorable experience for every guest. Thanks for you recommendation, and please join us again on your future visits to Hilton Head.
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Review of: Two Hour Dolphin Encounter
We had a fantastic time! We saw many dolphins, learned about the island and were able to personalize the tour to what we were interested in. Captain Cody was a very knowledgeable and fun tour guide!
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Responded 1 week ago
Nothing makes us happier than to hear that our guests had a "fantastic time" on our tours. We are fortunate to live and work in such a unique and beautiful environment, and we love to share it with our guests. Captain Cody thanks you for the kind words, and we all thank you for your wonderful review. Please come see us again.
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Excellent adventure. Captain Robert was great and so knowledgeable about the ecosystem, the wildlife, and the area in general. He made this a memorable experience for our young kids. We saw many dolphins and learned so much about them that morning.
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Date of experience: October 2020
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Responded 1 week ago
We're delighted to hear that you had an "amazing experience" with Captain Robert on the Island Explorer. We strive to make every tour a safe, fun, and educational experience for guests of all ages. Thank you for choosing Island Explorer, and please come see us again.
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