Private Folly Beach Dolphin Watching and Shelling tour
Description
Summer is the best time of the year to see pods of juvenile and baby dolphins. Join me on a private up to six guests, 2 hour boat tour through the local tidal creeks behind Folly Beach in search of our local dolphins. From the boat you will get to experience feeding techniques, socializing behaviors, and dolphins just having fun in their natural element. When spotted we will drift alongside them for great photo opportunities a get a little information about this wonderful creature. We’ll stop at Morris Island where you will have plenty of time to explore and take photos of the historic Morris Island Lighthouse. Our trips are designed for small groups up to 6 to give our guests a true Lowcountry experience on one of the most comfortable and easy to board tritoons available. 100% guarantee that you will see dolphins in their natural habitat.
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Itinerary
Join me on this two hour boat tour as we ride through Folly Beach's most pristine marshlands on our way to Morris Island. As we cruise the estuary, we will be on the lookout for our local wildlife that inhabit the area including bottlenose dolphins, bald eagles, osprey, pelicans, or a sea turtle. We land at Morris Island where you will enjoy a quiet beach only accessible by boat where you can look for seashells, sand dollars, whelks, shark teeth, and more. Morris island is the best place to take photos of the historic Morris Island Lighthouse. You will have over an hour to explore at your own pace before getting back on the boat for the trip back. This trip is for up to six guests. Trips are customizable to meet the needs of our guests.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(94)
Captain Jim went WAY above and beyond for our tour today and we couldn’t be more thankful! He was such a pleasure to listen to as he told all the stories and knowledge about the dolphins and waterways! He Ben though we had a mid-day tour we got to see so many dolphins! This was definitely a highlight of our time in Charleston! We will definitely book again when we come back!! Thank you again Captain Jim!!
It was a pleasure having you out with me. Thank you and can’t wait to see you again.
We had a great time going on this tour! Captain Jim was informative and also very nice. We really liked the boat too - it was very comfortable, and most importantly it was very easy to get on at the dock and off at the beach, which helped those of us with knee problems!
I hope your knees feel better and thank you for boating with me.
Captain Jim is very accommodating and friendly. Our family had a great time on this trip with him taking us out to the light house island for shelling and shark teeth hunting. The only thing we did wrong was not book long enough trip. We should have went for the 5 hours. Thanks Jim for helping us make a wonderful memory. We will book again if we get back to the area on another trip.
Thank you so much for boating with me and I hope you visit us again.
My family and I had a great morning with Jim! We saw plenty of dolphins on the way out to Folly Island. Jim was kind and personable with great recommendations around the Charleston area, and even had bags for us to bring shells back.
It was a pleasure having you and your family on the boat today. I’m pleased you had a memorable experience.
This was so fun. Captain Jim was super knowledgeable and great to talk to. Finding the seashells on the island was definitely a core memory, and something we won’t forget. 1000% recommend.
Glad you had a great time and thank you for the kind words.
Jim was an excellent captain. Easy going and fun. Helped us find dolphins and took us to a nice shelling beach.
Thank you for boating with Southern Anchor Charters. I’m glad you had a great experience.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Amazing experience! We saw dolphins up close, enjoyed a beautiful boat ride, and loved exploring peaceful Morris Island. Our guide was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole trip unforgettable. This was our second trip and we will be booking a third. Highly recommend! 🌊🐬✨
Thank you for boating with me. I’m thrilled you had a great time.
Captain Jim did a great job at showing us around the low country and we spotted several dolphins along the way! Morris Island has tons of interesting shells and is a neat place to walk around. Even though I went during the off season, it was a very enjoyable experience and I highly recommend it!!
Thank you for boating with me. I’m happy you had a great experience.
The captain is very knowledgeable ao the area as well as the history of the area. Very mindful of the nature and waterways. Entertaining and educational if I had to sum up the experience.
Thank you for boating with Southern Anchor Charters. I’m pleased you had a great time.
This was the BEST experience! The Captain was the most genuine, kind, and cool guy! The boat was absolutely spotless and so comfy! The Captain customized the trip to what we wanted to see and do. He was so knowledgeable about the area and the dolphins! This was one of the highlights of our trip!
Thank you for the kind words and I’m so happy I made your trip special.
