Charleston · FOLLY BEACH & MORRIS ISLAND
10 reviewed
Ten miles from the peninsula the Lowcountry turns to surf and sand: Folly Beach, the lighthouse off Morris Island, the tidal creeks in between. Below are the best Folly Beach and Morris Island trips — boat versus beach day, which reach the lighthouse, how long each runs, and what they cost.
Small-group eco boat cruise from Bowens Island to Morris Island Lighthouse. Spot dolphins, turtles, birds, and shell on the beach.
“We had a fantastic boat ride. So much fun. Chris even called the dolphins in for us. Could have spent all day on the island. Learned a lot about the local area and had some great fried shrimp before we left.”
Charleston outdoor cocktail class with drink history, 3 cocktails, snacks, and hands-on mixing at Frontier Lounge. Approx 2 hours.
“Fun time - the bartender was entertaining and knowledgeable. A great way to spend the last night in Charleston.”
See dolphins in Charleston marshes and get close to Morris Island Lighthouse on a 90-minute small-boat eco tour for $56.
“This tour was incredible! We saw lots of dolphins and learned about South Carolina history and ecology. Luke is an incredible guide and captain!”
A small eco boat ride to Morris Island for lighthouse views, shell hunting, and a calm cruise through Charleston’s marsh creeks.
“Easy water. My first boat experience without sea sickness! Guide was very knowledgeable and fun! Poag friendly”
Paddle a Folly River dolphin safari on SUP boards with expert coaching, modern gear, and a real wildlife chance in about two hours.
“Pat was an extraordinary guide! He was full of information and a ton of patience! Our 3 woman 1 child crew was a handful and Pat was super chill about the whole experience! We did get to see dolphins, in fact they got really close to all of us! You guys book this tour!”
Folly River dolphin cruise from Charleston to Morris Island Lighthouse, with a salt marsh wildlife cruise and beach stroll. BYOB and water.
“This was such an incredible experience. Definitely recommend going at sunset. It was gorgeous! Our captain was fun and professional. We got to see quite a few dolphins and found some beautiful shells on the island.”
Cruise to Morris Island Lighthouse for dolphin watching and a full hour of peaceful beach treasure hunting.
“Good. Did not realize a bathroom was not on the island. Would have been nice to have a snack stand on the island and chairs for rent”
A 4-hour Charleston day trip to Morris Island Lighthouse, Fort Moultrie, Folly Beach, and Sullivan’s Island, with small-group views and stories.
“Just the right outing for a beautiful day! Leann was fun, flexible and entertaining! The van was comfortable!”
2-hour private Folly River cruise: dolphins up close and shelling on Morris Island’s white sand, with beachcombing included.
“Captain Billy was great!! We will ask for him the next time we are in town. He helped my mom find shark teeth and my sister and I find great shells. His knowledge on the dolphins is amazing too.”
BYOB private Charleston boat cruise with Battery, Ravenel Bridge, Yorktown and beach time, plus water and soft drinks.
“Our time with Quent and Haley was absolutely amazing!!! We took a 3 hour boat trip for my bachelorette and had such an incredible time! They were so friendly and knowledgable. Gave us history and fun facts from Charleston but also gave us our space to enjoy the time. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!”
