Dolphin Watching Tour: Folly Beach Tidal Creeks

Discover dolphins and explore tidal creeks on a Folly Beach boat tour. Learn about salt marshes and capture the historic Morris Island Lighthouse.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Morris Island Lighthouse - On your eco tour and dolphin watching trip, you’ll also have the chance to see the historic Morris Island Lighthouse up close! It’s a fantastic place for photos and to learn some history.

What's Included
  • USCG Licensed Captain and Eco Guide
  • 27’ Carolina Skiff with Cushioned Bench Seating
  • Cooler full of ice
  • Restroom facilities at departing location
  • Ample Parking
What's Not Included
  • Drinks or Snacks
  • Sunscreen or Bugspray
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Join the adventure on the water at sunrise, sunset, or any time in between to search for the beloved saltwater mammal – the bottlenose dolphin! This excursion will take you through the local tidal creeks behind Folly Beach to see how many of these incredible creatures can be spotted. From afar, witness the dolphins’ unique feeding techniques and social…

Location
2223 Folly Rd
Folly Road
Please arrive 15 minutes before trip departure time! 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. In the summertime there can be beach traffic - please plan accordingly!
Cancellation Policy

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

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Jason_t
Nov 29, 2025
The Perfect Short Fun Tour Excursion - Quite an enjoyable fun boat excursion in learning about the local marshes, oysters, dolphins, and rich history of the area. Loved the many times our tour guide and captain sped through the waters. Looking forward in bringing my wife to share the same experience. Thank You!
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Scott_j
Nov 28, 2025
Perfect Dolphin Estuary Excursion - Perfect weather today while observing nature, learning about spartina grass, oysters, and pluff mud and spotting many dolphins. Small group made it an intimate experience with the knowledgeable Captain Luke. Memorable experience.
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Sirreal616
Sep 30, 2025
Beautiful experience of local geography, history, and ecosystems - We arrived for a private boat tour and were greeted by Luke, our captain and exceptional tour guide. Our bags of food and drinks were carried to the boat and ice was quickly supplied by Luke, and after we were informed of boat safety, we were introduced to low country at its most pristine. We learned of local lore, history, and wildlife with every turn on Folly Creek, including the importance of knowledge of the local safe passages versus possible grounding in the shallow waters, watching wildlife including dolphins surfing in our wake and in mating, and enjoying the beauty of the lowlands. We were also treated to spectacular views of the Morris Island lighthouse and associated history, which was fascinating in itself. Definitely a must-do to add to understanding this very special area!
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Stephanie_p
Sep 29, 2025
Fun, Relaxing, Informative, Recommended! - What a wonderful excursion! Luke was an unbelievable guide. The experience was fun, relaxing and informative. We saw at least 15 dolphins during the cruise including a newborn calf, and learned a lot about the native estuary dolphins. There is a little bar near the dock so people could bring to go drinks onto the boat. Overall it was well worth it and I would highly recommend it!
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Christinehw4544tw
Sep 29, 2025
Educational and Fun Must do! - Such a wonderful and educational excursion! Our boat captain was so great introducing us to the dolphins by name, as well as teaching us about the oyster farming in the area. Highly recommend!
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Barbaral_m
Sep 22, 2025
Schedule This Trip---An Awesome Time! - The four of us had a wonderful experience on this trip! The guide was able to locate many dolphins and we were able to watch them play and feed. We saw Morris Island lighthouse along with some of the places shown in the Outer Banks series. Luke also educated us about the area in an enjoyable way. This was our favorite activity during our 3 day stay in Charleston.
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Gayleq2025
Sep 19, 2025
Fabulous boat trip - We had a great captain who knew so much.He was funny and a great guide.Very help with my disabled husband.I would highly recommend this company. Good price too.
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137bethg
Sep 8, 2025
Great way to spend an afternoon!!! - So glad we did this!! Katie was awesome! Saw dolphins and learned about other species and how they interact, as well! Would 100% recommend!
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Phyllis_p
Aug 22, 2025
Folly Beach Dolphin tour - Really friendly and fun guide- learned lots about the salt marsh and he made sure we saw dolphins (they were a little out of their normal territory due to Hurricane Erin). 100% recommend. We even saw a loggerhead turtle and an otter!
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Olivia_m
Aug 16, 2025
My friends and I had a... - My friends and I had a TERRIFIC time on this excursion. The captain was incredibly knowledgeable about the dolphins & other wildlife in the area. I would highly recommend this tour!
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From $56
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).