Savannah Sunset Dolphin Eco Tour: Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins

Watch for dolphins while the sun sets over the Intracoastal Waterway

A 2-hour sunset cruise on Savannah's Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway where you watch for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat and learn about the tidal marsh environment. The route changes each trip based on where the dolphins are feeding and weather conditions. A licensed captain leads the tour, and bottled water is provided.

The experience

The boat departs to follow the dolphins wherever they're active that evening. The route is never the same twice because the mammals move with the tides and food sources. You'll cruise past Old Fort Jackson and through the serenity of the coastal marshes while the captain shares the history and ecology of the Lowcountry. The 2-hour window catches the light at its best and keeps the dolphins active as they feed in the shallows.

Bring water, snacks, and sunscreen. Wear clothes you don't mind getting splashed in. The boat accommodates all fitness levels, and children as young as 2 can come along. Service animals are welcome, and public transportation stops nearby if you're not driving.

What’s included

• Licensed captain guiding the cruise.
• bottled water.
• wildlife viewing including Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural habitat.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 15:30, from US$ 88 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 13 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 15:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (2 to 12 years)

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

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Outside Hilton Head

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to watch dolphins feed in their natural environment at the hour they're most active, with the flexibility that comes from a route the captain adjusts to follow them.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (2 to 12 years).

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.

What are the chances of seeing dolphins on this tour?

Atlantic bottlenose dolphins live year-round in Savannah's waterways, so sightings are common, though the captain adjusts the route each trip based on where they're feeding that day. The sunset hour is when they're most active in the shallows.

What's included in the 2-hour cruise?

The tour includes the licensed captain, bottled water, and wildlife viewing. You'll need to bring your own snacks and sunscreen. The captain recommends both for the water environment.

What should I wear and bring?

Wear clothes appropriate for water activities since splashing happens on a boat. Bring water, sunscreen, and snacks. The captain provides bottled water but recommends bringing extra for the 2-hour outing.

Does the route stay the same each time?

No. The captain changes the route every trip depending on where the dolphins are located and weather conditions, so each sunset cruise is different.