Dolphin Watching

Top-rated dolphin watching tours from the best local tour providers throughout the Lowcountry

Dolphin Eco-Charter

Dolphin Eco-Charter

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

Charleston, SC

While enjoying the wind on your skin, be entertained with stories of our local ecosystems, various wildlife and waterways. Learn about South Carolina’s only inshore marine mammal while getting an up-close and personal experience like no other. This charter will cruise the tidal creeks in search of dolphins and their unique hunting technique known as strand feeding.

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Daytime Dolphin Sail

Daytime Dolphin Sail

Charleston Harbor Tours

Charleston, SC

Experience the wonder of sailing Charleston Harbor on a classic 84 foot tall ship. The Schooner Pride, is athree-mast schooner modeled after the classic coastal trading schooners. She is an authentic tall ship and possesses all the character and class of a ship designed during the great days of sail. You'll love this unique, and tranquil experience as you search for dolphins.

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Afternoon Dolphin Boat Tour on The Sea & The Rose

Afternoon Dolphin Boat Tour

Flipper Finders

Folly Beach, SC

Flipper Finders's most popular tour! Your experienced captain shares their knowledge about this beautiful ecosystem, the local history, and Folly Beach's famous dolphins while always operating the vessel in a way that is safe and respectful of the resident wildlife.

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Morning Dolphin Safari

Morning Dolphin Safari

Charleston SUP Safaris

Folly Beach, SC

This 2-hour introductory paddle on the Edge of America will get you into the basics of SUP, all in the calm flatwater of the Folly River. We’ll explore alongside the numerous beautiful native birds and bottlenose dolphins. We’ll go with the flow, following the tides and wind direction for a great beginning paddle.

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Private Sunset Dolphin Cruise

Private Sunset Dolphin Cruise

Cross Island Cruises

Hilton Head Island, SC

Enjoy the remaining hours of daylight on Hilton Head cruising the Calibogue Sound watching dolphins at play. Your visit to the island isn’t complete without a sunset tour, appreciating the beauty of the marsh and sound. And bed of all, the cruise is completely private. Just you, your friends and family, and the ocean

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Sunset Sightseeing and Dolphin Tour on The Dolphin Queen

Sunset Dolphin Cruise

Vagabond Cruises

Hilton Head, SC

This 90-minute cruise is fully narrated by Vagabond Cruise's naturalist captain and tours the unspoiled estuaries behind Bull Island, not seen on any other Hilton Head cruise. See dolphins, Haig Point Lighthouse, Civil War slave quarters, Strahn Mansion, dolphin hole, osprey nest, wood stork rookery and a host of wading and shore birds. Best of all dolphin sightings are guaranteed!

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One of nature’s most playful creatures

The coastal waters of South Carolina, including the Lowcountry, are home to significant populations of bottlenose dolphins. These dolphins can be seen year-round, with some being permanent residents and others migrating through the area​.

We’ve curated a selection of the best dolphin tours in the Lowcountry for you to choose from.