J
Awesome experience!
Highlight of our trip! Captain Luke was personable and knowledgeable. Saw way more dolphins than expected. We had a great time!
Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Excursion and Estuary Tour
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Description
Join us out on the water for sunrise, sunset, or somewhere in between in a search for our favorite saltwater mammal – the bottlenose dolphin! On this trip, we will cruise through the local tidal creeks behind Folly Beach to see how many of these amazing creatures we can spot. From a distance, you will get to experience the unique feeding techniques and socializing behaviors that our dolphins display out in the wild. Along the way, your experienced guide and certified captain will teach you all about our salt marsh estuary. You will also get to pass by the historic Morris Island Lighthouse during the trip, a great photo opportunity! This is the perfect trip for families, couples, and friends alike. We are a small, locally owned business who strives to make all of our guests experience unique, personable and unforgettable while visiting Charleston! If you are interested in making this experience private, contact us directly.
Tour Options
Itinerary
During your eco tour and dolphin viewing excursion you will also get an up close look at the historic Morris Island Lighthouse! A great spot for photos and turn learn a little history.
Highlights
USCG Licensed Captain and Eco Guide
Cooler full of ice
27' Carolina Skiff with Cushioned Bench Seating
Restroom facilities at departing location
Ample Parking
What's included
Included
USCG Licensed Captain and Eco Guide
Cooler full of ice
27' Carolina Skiff with Cushioned Bench Seating
Restroom facilities at departing location
Ample Parking
Not included
Drinks or Snacks
Sunscreen or Bugspray
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
5.0
200 reviews
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(200)
J
Dolphin Cruise
Fantastic experience from start to finish. Captain Luke was a perfect mix of entertaining and educational.
R
Great experience overall!
Really fun and relaxing trip, super knowledgeable and easy going guide. Definitely would go again!
U
Highlight of our Charleston Area trip!
We had the best time exploring the Folly beach Estuaries. Luke was a fantastic tour guide. He was beyond knowledgeable about the history and local Wildlife/ecosystem. We saw 7 or 8 different groups of dolphins and learned about each one. He explained why each dolphin was where they were and what they were doing (fishing for small fish at the mouth of a river as the tides came down for example). He found the perfect spot for a great family picture with the lighthouse in the background. If we wanted to see it- Luke made it happen. Easily worth 80-90 dollars per person. We felt like criminals for getting to do the exclusion for as cheap as we did. A must-do for us next time we are in Charleston.
T
Enjoyable and Informative Dolphin and Estuary Tour
Capt. Luke was very informative all throughout the 90 minute tour. He truly cared about his job and made the trip very enjoyable for all.
Operator response
Thank you for this wonderful review and coming out on the water with us! We certainly love what we do. Come see us again in the future!
W
Great day with the family.
Luke did a fantastic job. We so enjoyed the tour. It was very interesting and educational. We had a blast. Plenty of dolphins also.
Operator response
Thank you for coming out Wade! It makes us so happy that you and your family had such an awesome time on the dolphin tour. Come see us the next time that you are in Charleston. Cheers!
M
Great experience
Our captain Luke was so knowledgeable. He’s obviously worked these waters for some time. We saw at least 20 dolphins and many had names. I learned so much about the estuary life. Will do it again
Operator response
Thank you so much for the excellent review! We are glad that you had such a great experience out on the water with Captain Luke (and got to see so many of our resident dolphins!). Come see us again!
D
Amazing estuary/dolphin encounter.
So enjoyable. Nature lovers will love this. Sunset was so beautiful. So many dolphins encountered. Guide gave us so much info
Operator response
Thank you Donna! We are so glad that you had a great time out on the dolphin trip and learned a lot. Come see us again!
P
Wonderful Dolphin tour--saw so many dolphins and learned a lot!
The Captain provided a great experience during the dolphin tour. We learned some history, some biological information, and enjoyed a peaceful morning in the water. Saw lots of dolphins, including some small ones that were born recently. It was clear that the Captain knows the waters and the dolphins very well. Highly recommend!!
Operator response
Thank you for the incredible review, Pamela! We are so glad that you had a wonderful time out on our morning dolphin trip. It really is just so peaceful out on the water! We hope to host you again in the future. Thanks again!
C
Great tour!
This is a great tour and you can get up close to many dolphins! We learned lots from Captain Luke, he’s super knowledgeable and great fun.
Operator response
Thank you for coming out with us Catherine! We are glad that you thoroughly enjoyed seeing our resident dolphins out on the creek!
