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

Join us out on the water for sunrise, sunset, or somewhere in between in a search for our favorite saltwater mammal – the bottlenose dolphin. On this trip, we will cruise through the local tidal creeks behind Folly Beach to see how many of these amazing creatures we can spot. From a distance, you will get to experience the unique feeding techniques and socializing behaviors that our dolphins display out in the wild. Along the way, your experienced guide will teach you all about the natural wonders of our salt marsh and Estuary. You will also get to pass by the historic Morris Island Lighthouse during the trip, a great photo opportunity! At Castaway we offer smaller, more personable tours with one goal in mind - to provide all of our customers with a true Lowcountry experience while you are here in Charleston with hopes that you will see all of the natural beauty that our waters have to offer.

Location
2223 Folly Rd
Folly Road
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Amykn6616un
Sep 19, 2024
Amazing - Luke was amazing and very knowledgeable about the area and wildlife. Be sure to mention he looks like a young Tom cruise.
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Roam15421202365
Sep 13, 2024
Amazing - Captain Luke was great, very knowledgeable! We saw a lot of dolphins. Captain Luke answered everyone’s questions and was super funny!! Great cruise to take, highly recommended
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Danita_r
Sep 2, 2024
Great dolphin cruise - Captain very knowledgeable and engaging. Had a great time and good pricing point. Saw several dolphins
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Michael
Aug 25, 2024
Best money I spent in Charleston area! - Booked this trip on a whim in hopes my wife would see some dolphins. This ended up being one of the best experiences of my trip. Captain Luke gave us an informative yet entertaining tour of the estuary waters. He gave local history, info on the ecosystem, and yes we saw lots of dolphins! I cannot recommend this tour enough if you’re in the area, they do such a good job and are so personable with all in the tour group.
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Brian987654321
Aug 17, 2024
Great excursion! - Five star review!! Fun time! Luke was knowledgeable, provided some interesting information and was entertaining. Saw lots of dolphins too. Highly recommended.
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Kathy_c
Aug 16, 2024
Dolphins in the estuary - Our captain Luke was very knowledgeable about the dolphins and ecosystem. We learned a few things and he had a great sense of humor!!!
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Rita_s
Aug 15, 2024
Highly recommend - “We had an absolutely wonderful time! Our boat driver made the experience unforgettable with his extensive knowledge about the area. We were lucky enough to see plenty of dolphins and capture some amazing pictures. Highly recommended!”
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Lauren_h
Aug 14, 2024
Best tour out there! - Captain Luke made the experience one of a kind and so memorable! We had a blast. This is the tour to choose!
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Shelly_p
Aug 4, 2024
Kids loves the dolphins! - Captain Luke was very knowledgeable and wanted to educate us on what we were seeing. He did a great job at giving us the opportunity to see the dolphins and understand local history and commerce. It’s the perfect length of a tour with kids.
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Michelle_b
Aug 4, 2024
Would definitely recommend for Dolphin viewing - Great tour. Fun and informative guide. Saw lots of Dolphins and learned a lot. Would definitely recommend this trip.
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