Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Excursion and Estuary Tour
4.9
15 Ratings
Charleston
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
What's Included
  • Licensed Captain and Eco Guide
  • Ample Parking
  • Restroom facilities at departing location
  • Cooler full of ice
  • 27’ Carolina Skiff with Cushioned Bench Seating
What's Not Included
  • Drinks or Snacks
  • Sunscreen
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

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 will teach you all about the natural wonders of our salt marsh and Estuary. You will also get to pass by the historic Morris Island Lighthouse during the trip, a great photo opportunity!
At Castaway we offer smaller, more personable tours with one goal in mind - to provide all of our customers with a true Lowcountry experience while you are here in Charleston with hopes that you will see all of the natural beauty that our waters have to offer.

Location
2223 Folly Rd
Folly Road
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jodi_b
May 7, 2024
We had a great time!... - We had a great time! Hailey and Darby were fantastic guides! Very knowledgeable and fun! We saw a good bunch of dolphins and learned alot. Thanks ladies!
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Beth_g
May 4, 2024
Amazingly Magical! - Hayley & Evan were awesome! Very informative and friendly. We had saw a lot of Charleston and went on a bunch of tours but this was by far our groups most favorite! Really made Folly Beach/ Charleston a magical place for us! If you haven’t booked your excursion yet do it! You will not be disappointed.
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Sarah_r
Apr 4, 2024
Captain Luke was great! We learned a lot about the estuary, Charleston, and estuary wildlife. Great experience. - We loved seeing the dolphins and learning about the oyster production in the area. Seeing the lighthouse was another highlight.
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Maryanng828
Apr 3, 2024
A fun and educational experience! - We loved our ride out to Morris Island lighthouse. Luke was a great captain! We saw dolphins in the estuary but also learned a lot about their behavior, the ecosystem and oyster farming. Highly recommend this outing.
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Diane_b
Mar 21, 2024
Boat ride - The guide was very informative. He made sure we saw lots of dolphins. He was very good about making sure we got to see all we wanted to see.
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Rich_b
Mar 18, 2024
A great tour of the wildlife. - My daughter, mother and I were lucky to have had Captain Luke as our guide. He was knowledgeable, educational and funny. Almost immediately after starting our boat ride we saw two dolphins and saw even more as we continued on our trip. My 9 year old daughter had a great time, my mother considered it to be the highlight of the trip and I got to see my favorite animals live and up close. It was a memorable experience that we may not have had without the help of Captain Luke.
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Anita_d
Mar 17, 2024
Such a fun time! - This was so fun! Luke made it such a good time and made us feel so welcomed and we learned so much. I would definitely recommend !!! Everyone there was so sweet to us and it’s nice being welcomed as a tourist, I would do this again.
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Carol_p
Mar 11, 2024
Don’t miss this one! - Luke was an entertaining and excellent guide. We had a great afternoon exploring the estatuary, learning about the tidal ecosystem and the unique nature of the local dolphins. Highly recommend this tour.
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Global821106
Mar 3, 2024
Awesome dolphin and Estuary boat tour. - Excellent tour. Our guide and staff were very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. A great tour in Charleston. We saw lots of dolphins and learned so much about the estuaries. This is a unique tour and a definite “don’t miss”!
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Janice
Apr 15, 2024
Good excursion - The trip was as advertised and the guide was knowledgeable and friendly. We did see dolphins and learned about the unique aspects of the area. The trip was a bit shorter than scheduled.
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