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15 Best Charleston Dolphin Cruises

The dolphin cruises: eco boats working the harbor and creeks where resident bottlenose pods fish year round, indifferent to their audience. Water taxis spot them for the price of a crossing; these go looking properly.

1.Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

Discover Charleston by water on this affordable water taxi cruise, with chances to see dolphins, visit top landmarks, and enjoy scenic harbor views.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“The water taxi is easy to use and a great way to move between attractions like the aircraft carrier and the International African American museum. The dolphin sighting was a huge bonus!”

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3.Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

Experience Charleston's harbor aboard a classic tall ship for 1.5 hours, enjoying scenic views, dolphins, and a relaxed sailing atmosphere.

★ 4.5

“I loved every second of the sightseeing tour with Captain Andrew! It was so much fun, beautiful weather and all the workers on the boat were very nice and personable. I will definitely be back to do another tour with you guys 😁”

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4.Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins

Experience Charleston from the water with a private luxury yacht. Bring your own drinks, enjoy dolphin sightings, sunset views, and flexible scheduling.

★ 5.0

“This relaxing sailboat trip was exactly what we needed! The crew was very attentive and personable and all 4 teenagers enjoyed themselves!”

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5.Charleston: Schooner Sailing Experience & Dolphin Watch

Experience Charleston Harbor on a classic schooner, hoist sails, spot dolphins, and enjoy scenic views in this relaxing 1.5-hour sailing adventure.

★ 4.6

“Traveling by sail was amazing. The guide and crew were awesome. The harbor tour was wonderful, unfortunately we only saw two dolphins. But the trip was well worth it.”

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7.Folly Beach Dolphin Viewing Boat Excursion and Estuary Tour

Experience Charleston’s wildlife on a 1.5-hour Folly Beach dolphin tour with expert guides, scenic views, and a chance to see playful dolphins in the wild.

★ 5.0

“Really friendly and fun guide- learned lots about the salt marsh and he made sure we saw dolphins (they were a little out of their normal territory due to Hurricane Erin). 100% recommend. We even saw a loggerhead turtle and an otter!”

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8.Private Sailing, Dolphin and History Tour on Mystique

Experience Charleston’s stunning coastline with a private sailing trip—spot dolphins, see historic landmarks, and enjoy personalized service for up to 6 guests.

★ 5.0

“Exactly what we wanted, great crew, knowledgeable and fun to be around! We enjoyed relaxing on a private cruise and will be back with the kids!”

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11.Private Sunset Sail BYOB Dolphin/History Tours on 43ft Mystique

Experience stunning Charleston harbor views, dolphins, and history on a private sunset sail aboard Mystique, with expert crew and flexible hours.

★ 5.0

“The captain and crew tended to our every need! They were fun and engaging and even adjusted the sails to keep the boat at a tilt that we preferred. It was absolutely breathtaking and worth every penny for the experience!”

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14.Charleston: Morris Island Dolphin Cruise with Beachcombing

Discover dolphins, shells, and historic lighthouse views on a private boat cruise from Folly Beach to Morris Island. Perfect for nature lovers and shell collectors.

★ 5.0

“Captain Billie was very kind and absolutely amazing. He shared lots of information about the area and animals. We stopped and saw several dolphins and even followed them for a ways to get a good look. At the beach he told us where to find…”

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