Folly Beach Boat Tours
A boat tour is an ideal way to see more of the landscape and wildlife of the lowcountry marshes and islands near Folly. Dolphins are a common sight, and some tours specialize in this topic.
Different boat excursions out of Folly Beach are divided into several broad categories:
- Daytime tours, often nature- and sightseeing-oriented; or sunset cruises
- Tours by powered boat; or by a sailboat
- Boat trips that are open to the public; or private tours intended for a single group.
In general, tours below priced per individual guest are public tours, in which there may be people other than your group on the boat. Tours priced either on a per boat, per hour or per party basis are usually private, with only your own group (and the captain) on the boat.
If you have a preference for one or the other kind of tour, inquire directly with the guide or charter company to check your needs will be met.
See also:
– Kayak tours or paddleboard tours of Folly Island
– How to get to Morris Island
– Getting to Folly Beach from Charleston
– Charleston’s biggest annual festivals
– Charleston’s weather by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
!Please check all details before planning your trip. Tour availability may vary by season, and operators may withdraw or change specific activities and services without notice.
Day Time Boat Tours
Dolphin Tour, 1hr30 With Charleston Outdoor Adventures. Small-boat tour of the creeks and marshes behind Folly Beach, from Bowens Island. Adults $42, children (2-12) $27, young children (0-1) free. Call 843-795-0330 for reservations or book online. More details
Salt Marsh Adventure (12 max) 2hrs With Tideline Tours. Public boat tour through the salt marshes near Folly and Morris Islands. Adults $45, children (under 12) $35, 3-person minimum. Call 843-813-5009 for reservations or book online. More details
Folly River Dolphin Tour (6 max) 2hrs With Flipper Finders Boat & Sea Kayak Tour Company. Dolphin-spotting tour of the Folly River to Morris Island. $45 per person, 3-person minimum. Call 843-588-0019 for reservations or book online. More details
Crabbing Adventure, 2hrs With Tideline Tours. Crabbing trip around Folly Beach. Seasonal tour, 6-person minimum. Adults $50, children (under 12) $40. Call 843-813-5009 for reservations or book online. More details
Dolphin Watch, Lighthouse and Shelling Tour (6 max) 2hrs With Absolute Reel Screamer Charters. Boat tour of Folly Creek to Morris Island. $135 for 1-2 passengers, $175 for 3-5, $200 for 6. Call 843-270-4464 or 888-349-4465 (toll free) for reservations or book online. More details
Folly Boat Tour With Charleston Fishing Company. Dolphin-spotting and scenic boat tour of the Folly area, including Bird Key, Kiawah and the Morris Island lighthouse. Call 843-412-6811 for reservations or book online. More details
Eco Tour (6 max) 2hrs With Island Hopper Charters. Dolphin- and wildlife-watching scenic tour out of Folly Beach. $225 for 1-4 passengers, $275 for 5-6. Call 843-906-4656 for reservations or book online. More details
Dolphin Tour (6 max) 1hr30 With Island Hopper Charters. Dolphin-focused boat tour out of Folly Beach. $225 for 1-4 passengers, $275 for 5-6. Call 843-906-4656 for reservations or book online. More details
Eco Tour (6 max) With Sea Breeze Charters. Scenic boat tour of the Folly area. $100 per hour. Call 843-270-1795 for reservations or book online. More details
Dolphin Tour (6 max) With Sea Breeze Charters. Dolphin-spotting boat tour of the Folly area. $100 per hour. Call 843-270-1795 for reservations or book online. More details
Lighthouse, Dolphin and Eco Tour (6 max) With Atlantic Breeze Charters. Sightseeing tour round Folly and Morris Islands. $150 for up to 4 people, additional passengers $35 each. Call 843-489-1554 for reservations or book online. More details
Day Time Yacht & Sailed Catamaran Tours
Sailing Charter (6 max) 2hrs+ With Water Music Charters of Folly Beach. Private sailing tour out of Folly Beach. $300 for 2 hours, $100 for each additional hour. Call 843-810-1899 for reservations or book online. More details
Day Sail/Dolphin Watch (6 max) 2hrs With Sail Folly Charters. Public or private dolphin- and wildlife-spotting sailed catamaran tour of the Folly River or creek area. Public tour: adults $63, children (under 18) $33. Private tour: $310 for up to 6 people. Call 804-815-0144 for reservations or book online. More details
Sunset Cruises
Powered Boat
Dolphin Tour, 1hr30 With Charleston Outdoor Adventures. Small-boat sunset tour of the creeks and marshes behind Folly Beach, from Bowens Island. Adults $42, children (2-12) $27, young children (0-1) free. Call 843-795-0330 for reservations or book online. More details
Sunset Cruise, 2hrs With Tideline Tours. Public sunset boat tour of the salt marshes near Folly Island. Adults $45, children (under 12) $35, 3-person minimum. Call 843-813-5009 for reservations or book online. More details
Sunset Boat Cruise, 2hrs With Flipper Finders Boat & Sea Kayak Tour Company. Sunset tour of the Folly River. $45 per person, 3-person minimum. Call 843-588-0019 for reservations or book online. More details
Sunset Cruise (6 max) With Sea Breeze Charters. Sunset boat tour of the Folly Beach area. $300 for up to 6. Call 843-270-1795 for reservations or book online. More details
Folly River Sunset Booze Cruise (6 max) 2hrs+ With Atlantic Breeze Charters. BYOB sunset tour of the Folly River and Kiawah area. Call 843-489-1554 for inquiries and reservations. More details
Sailed Boat
Sailing Charter (6 max) 2hrs+ With Water Music Charters of Folly Beach. Sunset sailing out of Folly Beach. $300 for 2 hours up to 6 people, $100 per additional hour. Call 843-810-1899 for reservations. More details
Private Sunset Sail (6 max) 2hrs With Sail Folly Charters. Private sunset sailed catamaran tour of the Folly River or creek area. 6 max. Private tour: 2 people $200, 3-4 people $280, 5-6 people $350. Call 843-834-4362 for reservations or book online. More details