Morris Island Dolphin Cruise and Shelling Trip
Description
If its dolphins and shelling you're looking for, you've come to the right place! We'll depart from and return to the Folly River Boat Ramp and enjoy a scenic boat ride through the salt marsh creeks of Folly Island to historic Morris Island. Once on Morris Island, you’ll have the opportunity to walk the beach in search of shells, shark teeth, and other fossils. From Morris Island you will also enjoy breathtaking up-close views of the historic Morris Island lighthouse. During your journey to and from the island, you will enjoy numerous sightings of Bottlenose Dolphins and other saltwater wildlife.
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Itinerary
We'll depart from the Folly River boat ramp and begin our excursion through the Folly River and surrounding salt marsh estuaries. During our trip, you'll be treated to numerous encounters with our resident Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. We'll also see various species of shorebirds and wading birds along with occasional sighting of turtles, river otters and birds of prey such as eagles and osprey. All while making our way to historic Morris Island.
Discover the enchanting beaches of Morris Island, where every step unveils nature's hidden treasures. Embark on a unique adventure as you hunt for seashells, elusive shark teeth, and other fossils scattered across the sands. But that's not all—immerse yourself in the vibrant coastal ecosystem, where a chorus of shorebirds graces the beach, adding to the island's charm. Join us for an unforgettable exploration of this pristine paradise!
Experience the majestic presence of the Morris Island Lighthouse, an enduring symbol of maritime history that has graced the island since 1876. As you wander along the coastline, you'll enjoy breathtaking perspectives of this iconic light, standing sentinel near the water's edge. Let the lighthouse's storied past and timeless beauty captivate your imagination during your visit to this remarkable island!
As we journey back to Folly Island, prepare for additional encounters with marine wildlife. Keep your eyes peeled for playful dolphins, turtles, and other animals as they thrive in their natural habitat. I'll do my best to make our return trip just another part of an enjoyable and unforgettable adventure!
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Travelers be able to step down approximately 18" in order to board the boat from the dock.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
Reviews(18)
Highly recommend this experience! Our family loved every minute of it. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history of the area.
Great way to spend the morning for our 12 year old’s birthday! Our guide was so friendly and knowledgeable. Seeing the dolphins up close was so special even if they were being a little shy that morning. And the best part was our guide being out on Morris Island with us helping our boys hunt for shark teeth!
Our guide gave us some history of the area while on the tour. We saw several pods of dolphins and local birds. We found several shells on Morris Island and our guide gave my children shark teeth that he found on the beach. Definitely take this tour if you're in the area and have time.
Thanks, Chris! I’m glad y’all enjoyed the trip!
Captain Billy was so patient and good with us; eased us in the water while looking for dolphins. We got to see several dolphins, including a momma with her calf! My daughters loved looking for shells on the beach too. They both found full sand dollars and some beautiful shells. Would definitely recommend if you're looking for a fun dolphin expedition.
Thank you, Amelia! I’m glad y’all enjoyed the experience!
What an unforgettable evening! Plenty of dolphins, beautiful shells, incredible sunset. We made beautiful memories with our kids! Billy was an excellent guide!
Thank you so much! I’m glad y’all enjoyed the trip.
Amazing experience, highly recommend. Captain Billy was phenomenal. Great tour, perfect for our family. Captain was great about pointing out wildlife and shells, fossils on the island.
Absolutely recommend! Every person in our group was very pleased! Punctual, knowledgeable, helpful, personable Best guide in Folly!!
The captain was very helpful and had a vast knowledge of the area. This was the best trip my family has had in SC ever will definitely recommend to anyone that I know can’t wait to book again
We had a wonderful experience on our trip! We saw multiple pods of dolphins, even a few calfs. We found so many shells we had sort through them and put tons back, you’ll be blown away how many shells there are on Morris island. Billy was a great Captain, he was considerate, generous and flexible. Book this cruise, you won’t regret it!
Perfect! Beautiful views! Knowledgeable captain. Can’t wait to come back with the grandkids! We saw many dolphins and found hundreds of shells.
