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
  • Sightings of dolphins, birds, and other marine life
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Sights of containerships headed to the Port of Savannah
  • Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks available for purchase
  • Fully narrated trip 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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H8483ookurtb
Jan 17, 2026
Great crew - lots of dolphins - We had a great experience on our 2-hour dolphin cruise. We saw lots of dolphins close up and the captain/first mate were friendly and knowledgeable about the area and the local ecology.
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Martha_c
Jan 9, 2026
Wonderful! - They had to cancel our original booking and switched us to a sunset cruise. It did not disappoint! Krista and Skyllar did a really great job and we got to see so many dolphins and birds and one river otter! Well worth our time and money!
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Ryan_r
Jan 4, 2026
Chilly day but GREAT for seeing wildlife! - The tour guides/captain were both great! We did this in January after New Year’s and would recommend it! There wasn’t as much sun or greenery. But there was PLENTY of wildlife to watch! We saw about four-five dolphins including a mom and her baby! Yes they’re still very active even during winter. We also saw many wetland birds including: egrets, pelicans, a bald eagle, turkey vultures, great blue heron, and more. Like I said plenty to see even in winter! Offers a different kind of coastal lens to witness marshes and river ways during the colder months. A fair warning though, make sure you’re paying attention to the weather the day of your tour. Bring layers, a winder breaker, hat and gloves. If it’s cold out it will feel ten times colder with the wind chill from the speed of the boat. Just be prepared and you’ll enjoy it as much as we did!
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Sharon_r
Jan 3, 2026
Birdie was so... - Birdie was so knowledgeable about the area and was easy to understand. The dolphin sightings were crazy! Some came literally right up to the boat! Money well spent!
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April_d
Jan 1, 2026
Amazing! - So worth it! Very friendly, very informative. I traveled with a 2 and 7 year old and they both loved seeing the dolphins! Both captains were amazing and my 7 year old kept saying she loved Birdy's voice! We would definitely take another tour when we come back!
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Sungwei_c
Dec 29, 2025
Great, we did see wild... - Great, we did see wild dolphins. The ship captain and his assistant was great. We get to see the local ecosystem, and there was even some historical artifacts and ancient shark tooth as part of show-and-tell
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Traveldeer
Dec 28, 2025
Very worth it - Really great trip in Savannah. Terrific captain and first mate who were friendly and provided good information. Easy, calm boat ride. Saw dolphins and some other wildlife. Very relaxing family trip. Enjoyable and worthwhile.
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Richard_n
Dec 27, 2025
Great time - Captain's Bird and Krista led us into the low country with enthusiasm and vast knowledge of the area. Tour was great as you are close enough to the water to see the dolphins up close. Highly recommend.
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Jennifer_g
Dec 27, 2025
Fun dolphin viewing with great captains! - Fun. Great captains- Birdy and Krista! Great dolphin viewing, saw a bunch. They texted day before to remind us to dress warm as we would be on the water- so helpful!! It was chilly.
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Vicbar2414
Jan 10, 2026
Great day to be on the water and an interesting tour. And we got to see dolphins! - It was a beautiful day to get out on the water. Caption Birdie and Tanner were interesting and entertaining. They worked well together.
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From $47
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).