Folly Beach Sunset Cruise: Dolphins & Morris Island Lighthouse

Dolphins surface as the light turns golden, and the lighthouse glows before you head back to shore.

A private sunset cruise departing from Folly Beach that meanders through creeks and inlets for roughly 90 minutes, with a live English-speaking guide. You'll watch for dolphins and birds, and tide permitting, pass Morris Island Lighthouse as it catches the evening light. Bottled water, cooler with ice, and lifejackets are provided. Bring your own beverage to enjoy on deck.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset cruise and dolphin watching

• Board the boat at Folly Beach
• Cruise through creeks and inlets
• Watch dolphins playing in water
• Observe birds heading to roost
• Pass by Morris Island Lighthouse
• Return to dock at sunset

The experience

You board a small vessel near Folly Beach as the day's last light hits the water. The boat moves slowly through the creeks and inlets, and dolphins often surface to play nearby. Birds head out for their evening roosts. The pace is unhurried. This is built for couples wanting a quiet moment together or families winding down after a day in the city, not for a packed itinerary.

If the tide cooperates, you'll pass Morris Island Lighthouse, where the fading sun bathes the structure in gold before you return to the dock to watch the horizon darken. The whole outing runs about 90 minutes. Lifejackets and all safety gear are on board. The crew provides bottled water, a cooler, and ice. You bring your favorite drink (wine, beer or soft drink), and settle in to watch the light change.

Boarding requires stepping down 24 inches into the boat, and infants must sit on an adult's lap. The boat accommodates between one and six passengers depending on the option you choose at checkout, keeping the group intimate. Service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• Bottled water and a cooler with ice for your beverages.
• lifejackets and all safety equipment.
• a live English-speaking guide for the full 90-minute cruise.

Options for this experience

3 options

For 1 to 4 passengersUp to 4 per booking · Guide in English · 16:00 and 17:00Boat for a river and sunset cruise

5 TravelersUp to 5 per booking · Guide in English · 16:00 and 17:00Blue Moon river and sunset cruise boat

6 TravelersUp to 6 per booking · Guide in English · 16:00 and 17:00

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 16:00 and 17:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Morris Island Charters

Is this one for you?Book this if your group is just you and a few others (the boat holds up to six, so you're never sharing the water with strangers), and you're willing to skip the lighthouse stop if the tide won't cooperate, since that unpredictability is part of what makes this different from a standard sunset cruise.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

Can I bring my own alcohol on the sunset cruise?

Alcoholic beverages are allowed for passengers 21 and older. Bring what you'd like to drink. The crew provides the cooler, ice and bottled water.

What is Morris Island Lighthouse and will we definitely see it?

Morris Island Lighthouse is a historic structure standing on the water near Folly Beach. The boat passes by it on the way back if the tide permits, catching it in the evening glow, but tidal conditions can affect whether the stop is possible on any given departure.

How long does the cruise last?

The cruise runs approximately 90 minutes from departure to return to the dock.

What's included in the booking?

The tour includes a live guide, bottled water, a cooler with ice for your drinks, and all lifejackets and safety equipment. You bring your own beverage to enjoy.

Is this cruise suitable for families with young children?

Yes, families are welcome. Infants must sit on an adult's lap during the cruise. The pace is relaxed and designed for small groups, making it comfortable for children, though the boat does require stepping down 24 inches to board.