CHARLESTON · LOWCOUNTRY
12 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…
Folly Beach SUPs turn a beach day into motion. You get out on the Folly River on a stand up paddleboard, with the kind of smooth, close-to-the-water feel that makes the workout seem to happen without you noticing. I like…
Morris Island feels like a world away, yet it’s close. This Charleston Harbor cruise with a Morris Island landing pairs close wildlife viewing with naturalist-led commentary that turns a pretty boat ride into real learning. I also like the hands-on…
Shark teeth meet lighthouse views. This private Charleston outing pairs Morris Island Lighthouse scenery with a hands-on search for shark teeth, fossils, and shells along the uninhabited beaches. You also cruise tidal waters behind Folly Beach, where dolphins often show…
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…
One of the best things about Charleston is getting on the water fast. This Morris Island Lighthouse eco-boat tour pairs a guided ride through tidal creeks with a full hour on the uninhabited sand, plus dolphins and a lighthouse photo…
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…
Dolphins and sand dollars in one ride. This Folly Beach Eco Boat Excursion takes you to the uninhabited Morris Island area by skiff, with a guided cruise through the marshes and tidal creeks before you step onto the beach. It’s…
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…
Salt marsh air and quiet water beat the usual Charleston shuffle. This 2.5-hour eco cruise takes you through tidal creeks and ends on uninhabited Morris Island to see the lighthouse and hunt shells. I love the smaller boat size and…
