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Private Folly River Sunset Dolphin Cruise

5.02 reviewsMorris Island Lighthouse

  • 1h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Instant confirmation
  • Private tour

Highlights

Join an experienced local as he guides you through the Folly River and surrounding creeks on an excursion that highlights the natural beauty of our salt marsh ecosystem. You'll enjoy numerous dolphin encounters along with other marine wildlife. Take a stroll on a barrier island beach searching for seashells while taking in up-close views of the iconic Morris Island Lighthouse. We'll cap off our trip with a slow cruise back to Folly Island while enjoying the Lowcountry sunset.

Inclusions

What's included

  • A cooler with ice and bottled water is provided.
  • Child and Adult Life Jackets

What's not

  • Gratuities
  • Feel free to bring along any snacks or beverages you may want during your trip.

Itinerary

  1. Enjoy scenic views of the Folly River and surrounding salt marsh creeks while we wind our way toward historic Morris Island. During our trip, you'll be treated to numerous encounters with our local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins as the feed and play in their natural habitat. You'll also have opportunities to view other wildlife like wading and shore birds, turtles, and more.

    50 min

  2. We'll land on Morris Island long enough for a brief stroll down the beach to search for seashells and enjoy breathtaking views of the iconic Morris Island Lighthouse.

    40 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
We’ll meet at the Folly River Boat Ramp located at 97 Center Street, Folly Beach. Please be sure to park in one of the short “vehicle only” spots. If you park in one of the vehicle/trailer spots, you will be ticketed. I'll be waiting for you at the top of the boat ramp.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Lighthouse Creek Charters
  • 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

How it compares in Folly Beach

  • Its from-price is 46% above the median of the 18 experiences we list in Folly Beach.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 16 of 18.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Folly Beach

Folly Beach is a small barrier island 13 km south of Charleston, South Carolina, with a long beach, a fishing pier and a lighthouse in the sea.

Folly Beach is a small barrier island town about 13 km south of Charleston, South Carolina, reached by a causeway across the marshes. Its beach is long and sandy, with a pier reaching out over the surf and a main street of surf shops, cafés and bars. Off the island's north-eastern end, the Morris Island Lighthouse, built in 1876, now stands in the sea, and the composer George Gershwin worked on Porgy and Bess in a cottage on the island in 1934.

Top-ranked sights in Folly Beach: Morris Island Lighthouse.

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