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Savannah Sunset Cruise: Dolphin Watching and History
4.8
167 Ratings
Savannah
Join the Sunset Dolphin Eco Tour in Savannah for a breathtaking sunset, dolphin sightings, and a captivating history of the Lowcountry waterways.
Join the Sunset Dolphin Eco Tour in Savannah for a breathtaking sunset, dolphin sightings, and a captivating history of the Lowcountry waterways.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Waving Girl Statue - As we head out to see the Dolphins, we’ll pass by the renowned Waving Girl Statue from the water, offering a fantastic photo opportunity.
- Talmadge Memorial Bridge - Depending on our route, we’ll either cruise under or away from the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, the gateway to the Port of Savannah.
- The Waving Girl Statue - As we head out to see the Dolphins, we’ll pass by the renowned Waving Girl Statue from the water, offering a fantastic photo opportunity.
- Talmadge Memorial Bridge - Depending on our route, we’ll either cruise under or away from the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, the gateway to the Port of Savannah.
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
- 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
- Gratuities
- Parking which is limited on River Street
Additional Information
The only thing that could make a day spent in Savannah better is to finish it off on the water with a breathtaking sunset surrounded by the natural beauty of the Lowcountry waterways!
Come join the Captain and Crew aboard the River Explorer as they depart River Street in search of the local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins! On this tour you will learn the…
The only thing that could make a day spent in Savannah better is to finish it off on the water with a breathtaking sunset surrounded by the natural beauty of the Lowcountry waterways!
Come join the Captain and Crew aboard the River Explorer as they depart River Street in search of the local Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins! On this tour you will learn the history of Savannah and its surrounding waterways by your Captain and First Mate. This tour will cover all aspects of our Lowcountry ecosystem and will conclude with a picturesque sunset view of Savannah as we make our way up the river to port. This tour is fun for all ages
- The River Explorer vessel does have a few steps up to the boat to board. This is why we are not wheelchair accessible along with the cobble stone you would need to cross on River Street to the dock.
Location
502 E River St
East River Street
The Sunset 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(167 Ratings)
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Sabrina_f
Feb 20, 2026
We went did this... - We went did this excursion with our 12 year old and 7 year old. The whole experience was beyond amazing. It was Informative, and laid back fun. We saw so many dolphins, and birds. Highly recommended!
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Cale773
Feb 15, 2026
Sunset river tour - The sunset tour was great, very informative on things we should all know about the eco system concerning Savannah waterway’s .Captain Krista and her first mate were both wonderful, answered all questions and made sure we had a great time. The one draw back was that it was very cold on the water, be prepared to bundle up or plan your trip in the summer months. We saw dolphins, birds, and pelicans. I would recommend this tour.
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Debbie_n
Jan 23, 2026
Dolphins!!! - This was a great ride with several dolphin sightings alongside the boat. The tour guides were a wealth of information.
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Roseann
Jan 17, 2026
Fun cruise - Krista and Tanner were very knowledgeable and made the tour enjoyable. We saw lots of dolphins and birds. They gave us many facts about the stuff we were seeing.
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950deidrap
Jan 2, 2026
Wonderful Sunset dolphin trip! - Birdy and Zena were wonderful! They were hilarious and made it a wonderful experience! We were lucky enough to see quite a few dolphins! Thanks for a great trip!!
Deidra and Eddie
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Monica-and-elvis
Nov 5, 2025
Best view from any seat in the “house” - Smaller boat, a lot more fun! I had a great time with the crew and passengers. The crew knew where to find the best spots along the water’s way and every single one of us had the best view. I recommend and I would do all over again.
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Maps527786
Nov 2, 2025
Lots of dolphins! - Great time, saw so many dolphins! We also saw other birds and two Bald Eagles. The captain and first mate were excellent!
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Companion18159160314
Oct 26, 2025
Dolphin excursion a success! - Captain and crew were great. They provided interesting facts about Savannah and the neighboring marshes as we went in search of local wildlife and dolphins. And we found some! Very fun time. Highly recommend.
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Adventurerus
Feb 21, 2026
Great tour, marvelous captain and first mate - The tour, the guides, the whole trip was excellent. However, the instructions how to FIND and CONNECT with Savannah Harbor Cruises was confusing, inadequate, and very unclear. I had printed the actual instructions that said across from Frankey’s , which it was not. Also the street address on River St was not in any way helpful causing stress and delay. I suggest that you give the name of the restaurant you are actually across from, and how to find Haylee or other employee. They were not obvious finds.
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Bobbie_r
Nov 1, 2025
"Eco Dolphin Tour" turned polluted port/shipping containers Eco Destruction Tour - This eco dolphin tour was my birthday gift to my wildlife conservationist sister. It started out well with sightings of 2 dolphins about 10 minutes or less from the dock. The driver Connor maneuvered the boat between the dolphins and what he called "the concrete jungle" on shore. My sister and I were excited to drive further away from the port and really into nature to learn about the wildlife of the area and view beautiful vistas. Instead since we saw dolphins early, Connor decided to circle back and turn the eco tour into a tour of industry and pollution. We spent over half of the trip driving next to huge ships and learning about destruction of nature. It was extremely depressing and not remotely what was advertised.
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