Dolphin Cruise: Scenic Charleston River Tour

Join our intimate, pet-friendly Folly River Morris Island Dolphin Adventure. Relax, explore, and enjoy with experienced captains. BYOB and unwind on calm waters.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Morris Island Lighthouse - The journey begins with a relaxing 30-minute cruise departing from the dock, navigating through the picturesque salt marshes of one of Charleston’s most beautiful rivers. Passengers will have the chance to observe a diverse range of local wildlife, including the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin and various stunning estuary…
What's Included
  • Coolers with ice and water (BYOB)
What's Not Included
  • No restrooms onboard the boat.
Additional Information

Experience an iconic lowcountry cruise through the salt marshes of one of Charleston’s most picturesque rivers, where dolphins are spotted on 99% of our tours! The waters here are tranquil and less crowded, with land always in view, making this private tour more relaxing, intimate, and enjoyable.
Step aboard a 27’ Coast Guard Certified vessel. “Marsh…

Location
2223 Folly Rd
Folly Road
We will be departing from Crosby’s Fish & Shrimp Market. If your cruise departs before 6:00 pm, park to the left of the dumpster when pulling into parking lot. If your cruise starts at 6:00 or later, park anywhere in lot. This is an agreement I have with the owners, so please adhere.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Terry_b
Dec 23, 2025
Highly recommend! - This was incredible! Jody was fun, knowledgeable, kind, funny, and a great guide for a fun adventure. Highly recommend this!!!!
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Alex_s
Nov 16, 2025
Jody could not attend but... - Jody could not attend but found a great Capt for our cruise in Billy. Knowledgeable of the area and gave the perfect relaxing experience we were looking for
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Lori_m
Nov 14, 2025
If you want to experience... - If you want to experience the Charleston waterways like the locals, this is the cruise for you. It was more than we hoped for with calm waters, incredible sunsets, picturesque views, and we were surrounded by dolphins at every turn. Jody was the perfect tour guide - engaging, relaxed, knowledgeable, personable - he went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and got the most out of the experience. It’s easy to find, parking was convenient, the boat was clean and comfortable, and the experience was worth every penny. We’d do it again for sure and highly recommend it.
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Kathy
Nov 10, 2025
Unique viewpoint & friendly guide - Captain D was personable, comfortable & knew his nature! We did see dolphins and we pulled up to the lighthouse Island and got to walk around. He had blankets as it got a little chilly and he also talked about fishing. It was a great experience and we loved catering the boat just for the five of us.
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Brigitte_p
Oct 25, 2025
Nick was a fantastic... - Nick was a fantastic guide - enthusiastic, knowledgeable and friendly. We saw lots of dolphins and a stunning sunset. We had a wonderful time and I would highly recommend this tour.
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Drewid_p
Sep 20, 2025
Jody was amazing captain!... - Jody was amazing captain! He was so personal and entertaining the entire trip. My girls had a blast!
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419rossj
Sep 15, 2025
Unforgettable boat ride with wife and dog! - Captain Jody was the BEST! It was me, my wife, and our American Fox Hound on a private tour. It was SOOOO awesome that we could bring our dog with us! Jody made it a really laid back and easy going experience for us and our dog. We saw dolphins, had a chance to walk along the beach front on an island we went to, and learned about the animals in the Folly River. It was an incredibly easy tour to navigate and do. Jody took care of everything, and we just sat back, relaxed, and enjoyed the sights! HIGHLY recommend this for anyone visiting the Charleston area!
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Wesley_w
Sep 7, 2025
Great Trip with Capt Jody - It was a great day. Learned a lot and saw lots of dolphins, shrimps (even saw some from a cast net). Truly a great experience!
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Sean_r
Aug 8, 2025
Wonderful Experience - Beautiful sunset tour. Our captain was charming and personable, and his knowledge was impressive. We saw the lighthouse, multiple dolphins, and the most beautiful sunset I can remember. Nick is a gem, let my kid drive the boat.
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Elizabeth_t
Aug 4, 2025
Best Trip Yet! - We had an amazing time our boat captain was incredible and very knowledgeable. It was so easy to hop aboard. Enjoy the sites and even a nice walk on a beach. We have booked many of these during our travels and I will say this was the best trip yet.
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From $55
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).