CHARLESTON
16 Tours Reviewed
Folly Beach kayaking turns wildlife into the main event. This 2-hour introductory paddle on the calm flatwater of the Folly River is built for beginners and pairs real kayaking instruction with the chance to see bottlenose dolphins up close. I…
Dolphins, minus the waiting game. This Folly Beach afternoon dolphin boat tour cruises the estuary behind Folly Beach on a spacious, cushioned, covered saltwater pontoon boat (the Rosie), then heads to Morris Island near the historic lighthouse. Along the way,…
Dolphins in your paddle lane. This Charleston-area Folly Beach kayak safari pairs a beginner-friendly lesson with time on the Folly River, where you’ll keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphins while you paddle. You also get guidance on how to…
One bright thing about this trip: dolphins and beachcombing in one ride. You cruise the salt marsh creeks behind Folly Island, then step onto Morris Island’s white sand to hunt for shells, shark teeth, and fossils. I love the up-close…
Dolphins and history, on open water. A private afternoon on the 43ft Mystique pairs a relaxed sail with big Charleston landmarks, and you get the kind of crew help that makes the trip feel easy. I especially like the focus…
Charleston from the water is a different kind of morning. This private sail on the 50ft Fate gives you that calm, hands-off view of the harbor while still letting the skipper shape the route. I like that it’s built for…
A sunset sail can be just pretty water and soft light, but this one is also built for Charleston history and real on-deck comfort. I like that it is private for up to 6, so you’re not stuck sharing your…
Dolphins, lighthouse views, and marsh birds in 90 minutes. This Folly River adventure blends a salt marsh cruise with big scenic payoff: Morris Island’s Morris Island Lighthouse plus a beach walk when the tide allows it. It’s the kind of…
Dolphins and paddleboards in the same breath. On Folly River near Charleston, you glide on a stand up paddleboard while an instructor helps you get stable and gives you plenty to look for, including bottlenose dolphins. I like two things…
A quiet boat morning beats the crowd every time. A private sail on Mystique pairs Charleston’s waterfront history with a chance at dolphins, all with a small-group crew. It’s a simple plan: you cruise key sights, learn what you’re seeing,…
Dolphins plus a lighthouse in ninety minutes. On this Folly Beach boat trip out of Charleston, I like that you’re not just tooling around for animals—you’re also learning how the lowcountry estuary works as you cruise the marsh creeks with…
Want real sails, not just photos? This 1.5-hour Charleston Harbor cruise puts you on a classic three-masted schooner and lets you play an active role—hoisting sails with the ship as you scan the water for dolphins. You also glide past…
Charleston from the water feels like a cheat code. This private yacht charter runs about 2 hours 30 minutes, sails past Fort Sumter and Downtown’s harbor sights, and gives you that clean, flexible water-level perspective without dealing with big groups.…
Charleston Harbor is a story you can watch. This SpiritLine Cruises cruise turns big-name landmarks into a clear, human timeline, with live narration from a licensed city tour guide. In the recent departures I’m drawing on, guides like Denny, Vicky,…
A schooner cruise in Charleston changes how you see the harbor. This 1.5-hour sailing on the Schooner Pride trades loud narration for real ship time: the crew hoists sails, you get a hands-on feel, and the views stretch from historic…
