Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Excursion and Estuary Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
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.
Inclusions
What's 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
What's not
- Drinks or Snacks
- Sunscreen or Bugspray
- Gratuities
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.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Ratings come from 212 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Wonderful Experience
7 family members, 68-2yrs. Every one enjoyed it, including the littles. Would definitely recommend!!!
5Excellent
Captain Luke was fantastic! He was knowledgeable of the area and very informative. We would absolutely take the your again !
5A great tour, well worth your time
The Tour exceeded all expectations. Capt. Luke was wonderful. Learned a lot about dolphins (who knew they have such complex brains), oysters, grasses, mud and history in a fun and engaging way. I highly recommend this tour. Capt. Luke is the owner/proprietor of his boat and really cares about the estuary and all the living things in it.
5Great Lowcountry Tour
It is a small group. It is an open boat. We rode out to Morris Island lighthouse. The guide explained the ecosystem of the estuary. We saw lots of dolphins. The best tour of our Charleston experience. Luke did a great job.
5Excellent Adventure!'
I had a fantastic time! Hailey was exceptionally knowledgeable and provided a great experience! Thx!
5Dolphins Dolphins Dolphins
This adventure was so enjoyable! Saw many dolphins and learned so much about “the sea “ world. Giving Captain Luke a 5+!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Please arrive 15 minutes before trip departure time! Our office is the small yellow building in the same parking lot as Crosby's Fish & Shrimp co. This is where you will check in for the boat trip and sign liability waivers. In the summertime there can be beach traffic - please plan accordingly!
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Castaway Island Excursions
- 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
How it compares in Charleston
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 319 experiences we list in Charleston.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 62 of 319.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Charleston
Charleston is a South Carolina port city of pastel row houses, cobbled lanes, church steeples, Gullah culture and Lowcountry cooking.
Charleston was settled in 1670 and grew on a peninsula between the Ashley and Cooper rivers, and it is one of the best-preserved colonial-era cities in the United States. Rainbow Row, thirteen pastel Georgian houses on East Bay Street, is the best-known sight. The Battery, a seafront promenade with old cannon and oak-shaded White Point Garden, looks out to Fort Sumter, where the first shots of the Civil War were fired in 1861. The city is nicknamed the Holy City for its many church steeples.
Top-ranked sights in Charleston: Charleston City Market, Rainbow Row, Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon.
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