Dolphin Watching Tour: Folly Beach Tidal Creeks

Discover dolphins and explore tidal creeks on a Folly Beach boat tour. Learn about salt marshes and capture the historic Morris Island Lighthouse.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Morris Island Lighthouse - On your eco tour and dolphin watching trip, you’ll also have the chance to see the historic Morris Island Lighthouse up close! It’s a fantastic place for photos and to learn some history.

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 Included
  • Drinks or Snacks
  • Sunscreen or Bugspray
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join the adventure on the water at sunrise, sunset, or any time in between to search for the beloved saltwater mammal – the bottlenose dolphin! This excursion will take you through the local tidal creeks behind Folly Beach to see how many of these incredible creatures can be spotted. From afar, witness the dolphins’ unique feeding techniques and social…

Location
2223 Folly Rd
Folly Road
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!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
5.0
(155 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Jeremy_s
May 15, 2026
10/10 would highly... - 10/10 would highly recommend! Such a fun experience exploring the estuary and seeing all of the dolphins and wildlife. If you really want to see dolphins upclose, so is the activity you don't want to miss.
Review provided by Viator
Rebecca_p
May 14, 2026
Rebecca P. - We loved Captain Luke! He does an excellent job on the tour and is so very knowledgeable about the area, habitat and history. He has such a warm and hospitable personality - anyone would enjoy a tour🤠🩷
Review provided by Viator
Kim_k
May 11, 2026
Must do!! - I was a little overwhelmed while planning the itinerary for a short trip to Charleston. There is so much to chose from and I wanted to get the most bang for my buck (and time). This tour had great reviews so I took a chance and it was well worth it. The captain, Luke, was so friendly and informative. The size of the boat was perfect. There were 3 other couples on board with us. We saw a lot of dolphins and the Morris Island Lighthouse. For Outer Banks fans, you'll see where a lot of scenes were filmed as well as John B's house. It was an absolutely perfect experience.
Review provided by Viator
Jane_d
May 7, 2026
Tour - Very interesting tour. Guide was very knowledgable about the marsh life, current and past. Beautiful evening.
Review provided by Viator
Susan
May 3, 2026
Interesting, fascinating... - Interesting, fascinating but everyone should be told to wear a heavy sweatshirt with a hoody. Very windy even on a sunny day.
Review provided by Viator
Cheryl_w
Apr 27, 2026
Dolphins galore!! - This was a great trip! Luke was exceptional. So knowledgeable and fun! The dolphins were spectacular. There were nine of us and everyone would highly recommend this tour.
Review provided by Viator
Katie_b
Apr 26, 2026
Captain Luke is excellent! - The tour was perfect! Gorgeous morning out on the water. Beautiful scenery with thorough explanation of the estuary. We saw lots of dolphins. Highly recommend!
Review provided by Viator
Judithak8502da
Apr 25, 2026
Best Dolphin boat tour! - Captain Luke was the best!! He gave a great tour and we saw many dolphins. He explained a lot of information about the area too! Would highly recommend and this a must on the do list when visiting Charleston!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Tony_f
Apr 25, 2026
It was a great... - It was a great experience. Luke our captain explained a lot about the life of dolphins. We got to see around 20 dolphins. He also explained the ecosystem for this area.
Review provided by Viator
Taylorfh6166rc
Apr 24, 2026
Amazing experience! - Amazing experience! My husband and I brought our three children on this tour for their very first boat ride! The captain made it a fun and memorable experience for them, and was also very educational and fun! Also, you can't beat dolphins and a sunset view! This experience exceeded my expectations and highly recommend!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
From $56
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).