Family Shark Fishing & Dolphin Discoveries 1 

4.9/5 (295 reviews)
 18 Simmons Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, United States

Family Shark Fishing & Dolphin Discoveries 1 

4.9/5 (295)
 Angler's Choice
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18 Simmons Road
Hilton Head Island, SC, United States

It’s summer fun fishing time! The time of the year for catching what’s plentiful – sharks, that is!

Truly an experience that your kids will tell all their friends about as soon as they get back home! Well, that’s how it would have worked back in our childhood days, but now the kids’ friends will be looking at photos before you’re even off the boat! Treat your family to this exciting adventure!

When you visit Hilton Head Island, SC contact Dolphin Discoveries Nature Tours & Family Shark Fishing. Whether the kids are 5 or 8 and reeling in 1-2 footers, or your harder-to-please teenagers are on board and we go to the holes where the 3,4 and even 5 footers hang out either way, the kids will be full of smiles!

Our 22’ Carolina Skiff is made for recreational boating and fishing. It’s a great boat to catch some Sharks, stop to see a few dolphins, and enjoy all the beautiful scenery Hilton Head has to offer! This charter can accommodate a group max of 6 guests(Generally, we fish 4 rods max at a time), although ...less people(or with children) gives more room to move about.

Whether a Hammerhead, Bull Shark, Blacktip, or maybe a huge Ray putting up the fight of a lifetime, it’s Hilton Head fun at its best! Our Captains have kids themselves that love to go fishing with their dads on their days off so you won’t be dealing with the old salty fishing guy that does most of the fishing for you. These guys love seeing the excitement on your kids’ faces just like they see on their own kids!

Teens and children are more than welcome and the crew is very enthusiastic to teach them to fish. For Dolphin Discoveries and Family Shark Fishing, it’s all about summer fun and the kids! Of course, an enthusiastic adult group we love to have as well! All fishing gear, bait, and licensing are included.

The price shown is cash price and an additional 6%(9% total) will be added for CC.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 295 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (440)

Shark day with capt. Larry.
Great overall experience!!!
Great overall experience!!!
+437

Angler rating

269
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5
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

95%

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Benjamin W.
Benjamin W.
5.0/5

Jun 29, 2025

4hr Shark & Dolphin (12:30)

Knowledgeable captain with a great attitude!

VERIFIED

Captain Craig greeted us at the dock like an old friend we hadn’t seen in a while. Immediately he welcomed us onboard the boat and got us settled with a thorough but brief safety talk. He inquired about our familiarity with fishing and met us with excitement for our trip. Craig took us to a few different spots where my son caught a few small black fin sharks, but the memory of a lifetime was when he fought and reeled in an eight foot bull shark! We were able to collect a few very unique shells and then met a dolphin that followed us back to the docks. We will definitely be back and will hope to book another adventure with Captain Craig!

Captain Craig greeted us at the dock like an old friend we hadn’t seen in a while. Immediately he welcomed us onboard the boat...  

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Blake G.
Blake G.
5.0/5

Jun 21, 2025

3 Hour Trip – Shark (4:30)

“Non-Stop Shark Action and Amazing Wildlife Experience!”

VERIFIED

I booked a trip with Shark and Dolphin Cruise and it was an incredible experience! The first mate, Ian, was absolutely awesome—he was constantly on the move, setting up reels as we were catching sharks left and right. He knew exactly what he was doing and could easily identify each shark we caught—from hammerheads, blacktips, bonnetheads, to lemons. His knowledge really added to the trip. I’ve been on quite a few nearshore and offshore trips, but I have to say the captain’s handling of the waves was outstanding. We were a little offshore when two of the kids started to feel sick from the rougher water. The captain didn’t hesitate—he quickly packed up and got us to calmer, smoother waters. You could tell he was incredibly experienced and knew the waterways like the back of his hand. On top of the great fishing, the wildlife we saw made the trip even more special—crabs, turtles, and tons of dolphins put on a show for us. Honestly, this trip exceeded expectations from start to finish! If you made it to the end of this you will not be disappointed booking with this crew!! Enjoy and happy fishing!

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James W.
James W.
5.0/5

Aug 30, 2025

3 Hour Trip – Shark (4:30)

Shark day with capt. Larry.

VERIFIED
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Let me tell you I've been on some charters but this one tops my experience. Captian Larry does all the work. And all you need to do is be ready. Captain Larry know where the fish are for sure. Had a blast.

Let me tell you I've been on some charters but this one tops my experience. Captian Larry does all the work. And all you need...  

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Kelvin L.
Kelvin L.
5.0/5

Sep 13, 2025

3 Hour Trip – Shark (3PM)

Great trip

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Captain was friendly and did his best to. Get fish on the line. We went to two spots. Wish we could have caught more but that fishing and we understand that so happy we caught anything at all!

Captain was friendly and did his best to. Get fish on the line. We went to two spots. Wish we could have caught more but that...  

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Adam F.
Adam F.
5.0/5

Jul 15, 2025

3 Hour Trip –Shark (8AM)

Great time! Caught lots of sharks! Totally recommend!

VERIFIED

Captain Craig was fantastic. We booked a 3 hour shark fishing tour with my wife, 10, 7, and 3y/o boys. We caught 6 sharks and hung out with the local dolphin population. It was exactly what we wanted! Captain Craig was great with the kids and had us on a shark with the quickness! Definitely recommend!

Captain Craig was fantastic. We booked a 3 hour shark fishing tour with my wife, 10, 7, and 3y/o boys. We caught 6 sharks and...  

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US $448 
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3 Hour Trip – Shark (11:30AM)
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US $448 
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3 Hour Trip – Shark (3PM)
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US $448 
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3 Hour Trip – Shark (4:30)
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3 Hour Trip, starts at 4:30 PM
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US $448 
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3 Hour Trip –Shark (5PM)
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4hr Shark & Dolphin (8AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $556 
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4hr Shark & Dolphin (11:30 AM)
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US $556 
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4hr Shark & Dolphin (2:30 PM)
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US $556 
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4hr Shark & Dolphin (4pm)
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US $556 
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Dolphins, Sharks & Shells! (5PM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
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US $575 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Dolphins, Sharks & Shells! (7AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
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US $595 
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Dolphins, Sharks & Shells! (8AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
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US $595 
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Dolphins, Sharks & Shells! (11AM)
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4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 295 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (440)

Shark day with capt. Larry.
Great overall experience!!!
Great overall experience!!!
+437

Angler rating

269
17
5
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

96%

Appropriate for children

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Satisfied with the boat

99%

Recommend this charter

97%

Caught fish

95%

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Benjamin W.
Benjamin W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Knowledgeable captain with a great attitude!

VERIFIED

4hr Shark & Dolphin (12:30) on June 29, 2025

Captain Craig greeted us at the dock like an old friend we hadn’t seen in a while. Immediately he welcomed us onboard the boat and got us settled with a thorough but brief safety talk. He inquired about our familiarity with fishing and met us with excitement for our trip. Craig took us to a few different spots where my son caught a few small black fin sharks, but the memory of a lifetime was when he fought and reeled in an eight foot bull shark! We were able to collect a few very unique shells and then met a dolphin that followed us back to the docks. We will definitely be back and will hope to book another adventure with Captain Craig!

Captain Craig greeted us at the dock like an old friend we hadn’t seen in a while. Immediately he welcomed us onboard the boat and got us settled with a thorough but brief safety talk. He inquired about our familiarity with fishing and met us with excitement for our trip. Craig took us to a few different spots where my son caught a few small black fin sharks, but the memory of a lifetime was when he fought and reeled in an eight foot bull shark! We were able to collect a few very unique shells...  

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Blake G.
Blake G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

“Non-Stop Shark Action and Amazing Wildlife Experience!”

VERIFIED

3 Hour Trip – Shark (4:30) on June 21, 2025

I booked a trip with Shark and Dolphin Cruise and it was an incredible experience! The first mate, Ian, was absolutely awesome—he was constantly on the move, setting up reels as we were catching sharks left and right. He knew exactly what he was doing and could easily identify each shark we caught—from hammerheads, blacktips, bonnetheads, to lemons. His knowledge really added to the trip. I’ve been on quite a few nearshore and offshore trips, but I have to say the captain’s handling of the waves was outstanding. We were a little offshore when two of the kids started to feel sick from the rougher water. The captain didn’t hesitate—he quickly packed up and got us to calmer, smoother waters. You could tell he was incredibly experienced and knew the waterways like the back of his hand. On top of the great fishing, the wildlife we saw made the trip even more special—crabs, turtles, and tons of dolphins put on a show for us. Honestly, this trip exceeded expectations from start to finish! If you made it to the end of this you will not be disappointed booking with this crew!! Enjoy and happy fishing!

I booked a trip with Shark and Dolphin Cruise and it was an incredible experience! The first mate, Ian, was absolutely awesome—he was constantly on the move, setting up reels as we were catching sharks left and right. He knew exactly what he was doing and could easily identify each shark we caught—from hammerheads, blacktips, bonnetheads, to lemons. His knowledge really added to the trip. I’ve been on quite a few nearshore and offshore trips, but I have to say the captain’s handling of the...  

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James W.
James W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Shark day with capt. Larry.

VERIFIED
NEW

3 Hour Trip – Shark (4:30) on August 30, 2025

Let me tell you I've been on some charters but this one tops my experience. Captian Larry does all the work. And all you need to do is be ready. Captain Larry know where the fish are for sure. Had a blast.

Let me tell you I've been on some charters but this one tops my experience. Captian Larry does all the work. And all you need to do is be ready. Captain Larry know where the fish are for sure. Had a blast.  

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Kelvin L.
Kelvin L.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED
NEW

3 Hour Trip – Shark (3PM) on September 13, 2025

Captain was friendly and did his best to. Get fish on the line. We went to two spots. Wish we could have caught more but that fishing and we understand that so happy we caught anything at all!

Captain was friendly and did his best to. Get fish on the line. We went to two spots. Wish we could have caught more but that fishing and we understand that so happy we caught anything at all!  

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Adam F.
Adam F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great time! Caught lots of sharks! Totally recommend!

VERIFIED

3 Hour Trip –Shark (8AM) on July 15, 2025

Captain Craig was fantastic. We booked a 3 hour shark fishing tour with my wife, 10, 7, and 3y/o boys. We caught 6 sharks and hung out with the local dolphin population. It was exactly what we wanted! Captain Craig was great with the kids and had us on a shark with the quickness! Definitely recommend!

Captain Craig was fantastic. We booked a 3 hour shark fishing tour with my wife, 10, 7, and 3y/o boys. We caught 6 sharks and hung out with the local dolphin population. It was exactly what we wanted! Captain Craig was great with the kids and had us on a shark with the quickness! Definitely recommend!  

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FAQs about Family Shark Fishing & Dolphin Discoveries 1

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2017
Boat manufacturer
Carolina Skiff
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
suzuki
Powered by
1 x 140HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots
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