You have a 99% chance of seeing wild dolphins on this 1.5 hour tour!
Charleston Outdoor Adventures (COA) offers the most professional guided eco tours & watersports rentals in the Charleston area. Enjoy an unguided rental, or book a [tour] (http://www.charlestonoutdooradventures.com/kayak-tours/) with one of our experienced naturalists as they guide you through the saltmarsh. We provides clients the opportunity to explore the saltwater [estuaries] (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estuary) through guided kayak & paddle board tours, kayak & paddle board rentals, charter boat Eco-tours, inshore fishing charters & fossil hunting tours.
“Paddle an untamed estuary in the company of dolphins.”
COA has been recommended as the Best Summer Weekend Adventure in South Carolina by National Geographic!
Hours of operation:
March-October: Tours start at 9:00 am, rentals start at 8:30 am
November-February: Tours start at 10:00 or 11:00 am, rentals start at 10:30 am
Rentals are required to be off the water 1 hour prior to sunset
Sunset guided tours are scheduled to return as the run sets
Tour Location
1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC 29412
Charleston Outdoor Adventures is located on the pristine Folly Creek just minutes from Folly Beach, 7 miles from downtown Charleston and 13 miles from other surrounding Charleston resort destinations. The Folly Creek estuary system winds through the areas barrier Island systems, Folly Beach, Morris Island and historic Long Island. Folly Creek is a wildlife “hot spot”, where one is almost guaranteed to see wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphin. COA's private location offers a quiet, natural setting away from the hustle & bustle of the city & beach. Our outpost has a boat landing, secure private parking, bathroom/changing facilities, & unparalleled views of the surrounding saltmarsh.
Adult 13+ - $42.00 + tax
Ages 13+
Children ages 3-12 - $32.00 + tax
Age 3-12
Infant - $10.00 + tax
Under 3 years old
duration: 1.5 Hours
meeting_point: 1871 Bowens Island Road Charleston, SC
pricing: $42 per adult (13 and up)
$32 per child 3-12 years old
$10 per infant under 3 years old
description: #Dolphin Eco-Charter
See and Learn about wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins!
Board our Carolina Skiff boat as we explore Folly’s inlets, creeks and marshes in search of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. 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. Strand feeding occurs when a single dolphin or pod of dolphins drive concentrated schools of fish toward the pluff mud banks where fish become trapped between the mud banks and dolphins. This technique of feeding is only observed in this region of the Atlantic.
what_is_included: - Guided Tour
Booking Notes
Please follow this link to electronically sign our liability waiver prior to arrival to ensure and easy and quick check in process:
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Health and Safety Policy
Shellfish will be offered to guests for tasting during this tour. If you or any of your guests are aware of having a shellfish allergy, please inform the captain and crew. Your safety is our priority. If you experience any adverse reactions after consuming shellfish, please notify others immediately so that appropriate treatment can be provided
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