Private Dolphin Tour Folly Beach: 2-Hour Boat Search

Watch dolphins hunt in the shallows, then spot eagles and herons as the boat moves through the creeks.

A two-hour private boat tour behind Folly Beach for up to 6 passengers, searching the creeks and inlets for bottlenose dolphins and local wildlife with a live English-speaking guide. The tour includes a cooler with ice and bottled water, all lifejackets and safety equipment. If dolphins are feeding, you may see strand feeding—a hunting strategy found only in this part of the world.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private dolphin and eco boat tour

• Join private boat tour at Folly Beach
• Cruise through creeks and inlets
• Observe bottlenose dolphins play and hunt
• Watch for strand feeding behavior
• Spot local wildlife like birds and sea turtles

The Experience

The boat leaves the calm waters behind Folly Beach and moves through the creeks and inlets where bottlenose dolphins hunt, sleep and play. Two hours on the water means time to watch for the animals without rushing through the route. If the dolphins are feeding, you have a chance to see strand feeding, a hunting behavior that happens only in this region—the dolphins beach themselves deliberately to chase fish into shallow water. A live guide narrates what you're seeing and points out the other wildlife moving through the area: wading birds, bald eagles, osprey, pelicans, and occasionally a sea turtle.

The tour is private, so your group of up to 6 people sets the pace and the guide responds to what you want to watch. The boat carries coolers with ice and bottled water, and the operator provides all lifejackets and safety equipment. Passengers need to be able to step down 24 inches to board and exit the vessel. Infants sit on an adult's lap during the tour.

What’s included

• Two hours on the water behind Folly Beach with a live English-speaking guide.
• cooler with ice and bottled water.
• all lifejackets and safety equipment.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Morris Island Charters

Is this one for you?Your private boat departs with a naturalist guide who knows where dolphins hunt in these creeks, giving your group the best chance to witness their rare strand-feeding behavior up close.

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Top questions

What dolphins will I see on the Folly Beach boat tour?

Bottlenose dolphins are the main wildlife on this tour. They live in the creeks and inlets behind Folly Beach year-round, and the two-hour window gives you real time to watch them hunt, rest and play in the shallow water.

What is strand feeding and will I see it?

Strand feeding is a hunting strategy where dolphins beach themselves to chase fish into shallow water—it happens only in this part of the world. Whether you see it depends on whether the dolphins are actively feeding when your tour is on the water, but the guide will explain the behavior and watch for the opportunity.

What other wildlife might I see besides dolphins?

The tour passes through creeks and inlets where wading birds, bald eagles, osprey and pelicans are common. Sea turtles appear occasionally. The guide points out whatever is moving through the area during your two hours on the water.

How many people can go on this private tour?

The tour accommodates up to 6 passengers for one price, making it private to your group. You choose the passenger count when you book.

What do I need to bring or wear for the boat tour?

The operator provides all lifejackets and safety equipment. A cooler with ice and bottled water is included. Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and bring sunscreen; the boat is on open water for two hours.

Can I bring an infant on the Folly Beach dolphin tour?

Yes, infants are welcome and sit on an adult's lap during the tour. The boat provides all safety gear, including lifejackets for children.