River Explorer: Savannah Lowcountry Eco-Tour

Join the crew of the River Explorer, easily found on River Street in the heart of Savannah, for a remarkable eco-tour of the Lowcountry! On this journey, you’ll head downriver, catching sight of the containerships on their way upriver to the Port of Savannah.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • River Street’s Elegant Creations - Throughout this tour you will learn the history of Savannah and its surrounding waterways by your Captain and First Mate as you head out in search of our local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins. This tour will cover all aspects of our Lowcountry ecosystem which is where our sea-life truly starts in the protected salt marshes. This tour is fun for all ages.
What's Included
  • Chance to see dolphins, birds, and diverse marine wildlife.
  • Bring Your Own Beverage (BYOB) option for adult drinks.
  • View the impressive containerships bound for the Port of Savannah.
  • Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks on sale.
  • Fully narrated tour by the Captain and First Mate.
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Parking which is limited on River Street
Location
502 E River St
East River Street
The Dolphin Eco Tour takes place on the River Street Landing dock just in front of the restaurant Spanky's on River Street. The vessel you will be going on is called the River Explorer. Your crew will be at the top of the ramp to greet you and board approximately 30-min prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Krista
Oct 13, 2024
Fun boat ride - It was super funny and informative. We saw tons of dolphins. Sunset was nice. Would definitely recommend. You will have fun!
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M1540fhpamelam
Oct 1, 2024
Relax on the water - Very relaxing. Got to see a Dolphin. Saw many white egrets and pelicans. Our crew was great. Really understood what low country means.
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Joanne_s
Sep 22, 2024
Great crew! - Birdie was our captain. She was wonderful! Very entertaining n great with guests. Her 1st mate (forgot her name) was great too. She got soaked when the coast guard boat went padt us:( both of these ladies made our trip, for my husband’s birthday, a lot of fun! Thank you!
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Roam48798927313
Sep 22, 2024
Wonderful - Very knowledgeable and great personalities! Had a wonderful time and saw dolphins, birds, and fish. Offered water and some other drinks to stay hydrated
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Kathariney_13
Sep 20, 2024
Savannahs hidden side - The dolphins were about and peeking out of the water almost as soon as we got underway. They weren’t being terribly sociable so we left them alone and moved on to find some more. All told I think we saw about ten split into different small groups. No spectacular displays but I was amazed that we got to see any as sightings of wild animals can’t be guaranteed. In addition to dolphins we got to see a huge variety of birds including bald eagles, Osprey, roseate spoonbills and cranes. There may also have been an alligator sighting though we decided it was probably a log. Connor and Siarra kept us informed and entertained throughout and there’s lots to see along the river if you enjoy seeing huge ships close up and bar and inaccessible landscapes.
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Katharine_y
Sep 19, 2024
Exploring Savannah river and its wildlife - Lots of wildlife (dolphins, eagles, ospreys, spoonbills, cranes and a heron); good spirited crew; fair prices for drinks; stories of Savannah past, present and future; plus a turn of speed and a bit of spray on the way back. A great way to get a totally different look at Savannah.
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E5757dclindao
Sep 19, 2024
You don’t want to miss this tour - It was simply amazing!! Sierra and Birdy (capt) was knowledgeable and fun. The music was wonderful too. You don’t want to miss this!
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Kathleen_e
Sep 21, 2024
Great views of dolphins! - Loved seeing the dolphins! Johnny Windows was great about spotting them and positioning the boat for great views. Wish we had seen more birds, the tour description mentioned birds.
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Adventure25550133697
Sep 22, 2024
2 hour trip with kids aged 7 &4 - Very friendly tour guide. Kids enjoyed “driving” the boat. Would have been more satisfied if more information was provided regarding the surrounding areas we saw. Only had one dolphin spotting which is disappointing but not the captains fault. A little more to entertain the kids in the down spots would also be helpful. Overall satisfied.
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Gwangsun_j
Sep 2, 2024
There are no dolphins on the dolphin tour - I was bored because I couldn't see any dolphins. They have to tell you when you can see dolphins. Instructions for those who don't know English You need earphones
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From $42
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).