Dolphin Watching Charleston 6 options
From US$ 54 · 4 of 6 run daily · departures between 08:00 and 19:00 · live guides in 2 languages · most take 1h 30m–2h
Charleston: 2-Hour Kayak Eco Tour Folly Creek & DolphinsGuided kayak tour through Charleston's Folly Creek estuaries. See dolphins, sea turtles and wading birds. Includes equipment, guide and 2-hour paddle. All skill levels.
- 1,033 reviews
- 4.89★
- Duration
- 2h
- start times · Every day
- 4
Private Yacht Charter Charleston: BYOB Sailing with DolphinsSail Charleston harbor on your private crewed yacht: see Fort Sumter and the Ravenel Bridge from the water, bring your own drinks and food.
- 430 reviews
- 4.98★
- Duration
- 2h 30m
- Every day except Saturday
- 15:30
Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Tour: Dolphins & LighthouseCruise the tidal creeks behind Folly Beach on a 90-minute boat tour with a USCG-licensed captain and eco guide spotting bottlenose dolphins in their.
- 214 reviews
- 4.99★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Tue–Sun
- 17
Charleston Harbor: Private Morning Sail & Dolphin TourFeel the breeze on a private Charleston sailing tour: see dolphins, historic forts, and the Battery with soft drinks included. Departs downtown with local crew.
- 87 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 2h
- Every day
- 09:30
Charleston Dolphin Adventure: Dolphin Tour & Lighthouse ViewCruise Charleston's salt marshes for 90 minutes to spot Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins and explore Morris Island's uninhabited beach near the historic lighthouse.
- 65 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h 30m
- start times · Every day
- 4
Folly River Dolphin Cruise Charleston: Guaranteed SightingPrivate 75-minute dolphin cruise on Folly River near Charleston with live guide and guaranteed sighting or money back. See Morris Island Lighthouse from a spacious boat.
- 7 reviews
- 5.00★
- Duration
- 1h 15m
- start times · Every day
- 4
All 6 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-03| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston: 2-Hour Kayak Eco Tour Folly Creek & DolphinsOur pickGroup of up to 12 | US$ 54 per person | 2h | 4.89★ · 1,033 | Every day · 4 start times | English |
| Charleston Harbor: Private Morning Sail & Dolphin TourTop ratedPrivate | US$ 88 per personUS$ 525 per group (split 6 ways) | 2h | 5.00★ · 87 | Every day · 09:30 | English |
| Folly River Dolphin Cruise Charleston: Guaranteed SightingShortestPrivate | US$ 33 per personUS$ 300 per group (split 12 ways) | 1h 15m | 5.00★ only 7 reviews | Every day · 4 start times | English, Spanish |
| Private Yacht Charter Charleston: BYOB Sailing with DolphinsPrivate | US$ 88 per personUS$ 599 per group (split 6 ways) | 2h 30m | 4.98★ · 430 | Every day except Saturday · 15:30 | English, Spanish |
| Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Tour: Dolphins & LighthouseGroup of up to 12 | US$ 56 per person | 1h 30m | 4.99★ · 214 | Tue–Sun · 17 start times | English |
| Charleston Dolphin Adventure: Dolphin Tour & Lighthouse ViewPrivate | US$ 70 per person | 1h 30m | 5.00★ · 65 | Every day · 4 start times | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (2): Charleston: 2-Hour Kayak Eco Tour Folly Creek & Dolphins (US$ 54) · Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Tour: Dolphins & Lighthouse (US$ 56)
Dolphin Watching Charleston at a glance
- Our pick: Charleston: 2-Hour Kayak Eco Tour Folly Creek & Dolphins, US$ 54 (2h, 4.89★ · 1,033).
- Top rated: Charleston Harbor: Private Morning Sail & Dolphin Tour, US$ 88 (2h, 5.00★ · 87).
- Shortest: Folly River Dolphin Cruise Charleston: Guaranteed Sighting, US$ 33 (1h 15m, 5.00★ · only 7 reviews).
Real price per person across the 6 options: US$ 33–US$ 88 (median US$ 56). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 6.
Of the 6 options: 6 with live guides in English, 6 with free cancellation, 6 with instant confirmation, 3 kid-friendly, 4 private and 6 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.
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