The 4 Best Folly Beach Dolphin Tours

1.Private Dolphin Watch, Lighthouse and Ecological Boat Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 218 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) Our pick

Join Captain Gresh for a private two-hour boat ride from Folly Beach through oyster-filled estuaries to Morris Island Lighthouse. Your group of up to six can watch for dolphins and wildlife, search for shells and artifacts, and learn about local history along the way.

“Capt Gresh did a great job with giving background and historical information on the area in general as well with covering the wildlife. It was very cool to get up close to the Morris Island lighthouse.”

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2.Private Folly Beach Dolphin Watching and Shelling tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Captain Jim Kotwica takes your private group of up to six through Folly Beach’s marshes to Morris Island. Look for bottlenose dolphins, birds, turtles, shells, sand dollars, shark teeth, and the Morris Island Lighthouse on a relaxed 2.5-hour boat trip.

“Amazing! Captain Jim is super nice, and insightful. We saw lots dolphins, very close. Nature is gorgeous. One of the best experience we had in the area.”

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3.Folly Beach: Sunset Dolphin Boat Tour to Morris Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · 2 hours · from $59Best value

Join Flipper Finders from Folly Beach for a two-hour sunset cruise through creeks, marshes, and Morris Island. An English-speaking captain such as Will or Davis explains dolphins, Folly River, and Charleston history while you look for shells, sand dollars, and fossils. BYOB, no glass.

“It was wonderful. Our captain was very friendly and knowledgeable about the inland waterways, we saw several juvenile dolphins. We also had a chance to get out of the boat and walk the beach by the lighthouse and look for shells and sharks teeth. I recommend these charters to anyone. Lots of fun.”

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4.Private Charleston Sunset & Dolphin Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Join Captain PD for a private 90-minute cruise from Folly Beach through creeks and inlets. Bring a drink, look for dolphins and evening birds, and, tide permitting, pass Morris Island Lighthouse. Some outings include a brief beach stop, shark-tooth hunting, and music aboard the Blue Moon.

“My wife and sister in law are still going on about how amazing the trip was. PD was an awesome guide and helped us find lots of sharks teeth. Highly recommend.”

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