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Dolphin Discovery Sunset Cruise
Join us on a 2.5-hour evening adventure to discover bottlenose dolphins and loggerhead sea turtles in their natural habitat! Cruise through scenic salt marshes and inlets behind the barrier islands, where your knowledgeable naturalist guides share insights into dolphin behavior, feeding patterns, and the protected life of loggerhead sea turtles—frequently spotted in summer. Enjoy up-close wildlife encounters and a serene sunset voyage. Midway, explore the unique “Bone-yard Beach” on Capers Island, where ancient tree remains wash ashore. Trips run Sunday–Friday, 6:00–8:30 PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day; off-season trips are Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings timed with sunset. Perfect for nature lovers of all ages!
About this activity in Isle of Palms
Cancellation policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Other Policy
Join us on a 2.5-hour evening adventure to discover bottlenose dolphins and loggerhead sea turtles in their natural habitat! cruise through scenic salt marshes and inlets behind the barrier islands, where your knowledgeable naturalist guides share insights into dolphin behavior, feeding patterns, and the protected life of loggerhead sea turtles—frequently spotted in summer. enjoy up-close wildlife encounters and a serene sunset voyage. midway, explore the unique “bone-yard beach” on capers island, where ancient tree remains wash ashore. trips run sunday–friday, 6:00–8:30 pm, memorial day to labor day; off-season trips are sunday, wednesday, and friday evenings timed with sunset. perfect for nature lovers of all ages!
Includes
- Captain and naturalist guide
Excludes
- Parking fee per hour
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- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- what to bring:
- all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- service animals allowed
- infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- wear comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes or sandals.
- please feel free to bring a bag with sunscreen, towels, cameras, binoculars, bug spray, or anything else that will make your trip more enjoyable.
- you are welcome to bring your own refreshments and small cooler for the trip. beer and wine is welcome for passengers ages 21 and over.
- bathing suits are optional since you are welcome to get in the water during this excursion.
- public transportation options are available nearby
- wheelchair accessible
- transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- credit card to pay for parking. text to pay system located in parking lot
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 7 Reviews
Summary:
Robert and Justin were great and informative. Really fun with our two kids, a great way to start our trip!
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Summary:
Richard the captain is amazing- knows so much and makes it interesting and fun. He is so good with children!! What a fun trip to Capers island. We saw several pods of dolphins coming and going. The trip to the bone yard was fun and the sunset coming back was beautiful! Don’t think twice- take this trip - FUN
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Summary:
This is an INCREDIBLE tour and the value is amazing. My family of 8 (two small kids) went on a dolphin sunset eco tour and had so much fun. The kids were very entertained throughout, the stop on the island was so unique and the guide Mike was so informative and funny. Cannot recommend this tour enough!
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Visitors consistently mention the excellent service, knowledgeable guides, and memorable experiences. The tour holds an impressive average review score of 10.0 out of 10.0 based on 8 verified traveler reviews, reflecting its strong reputation among guests.
Based on the information reported by the owner or manager, details for the cancellation policy for the Dolphin Discovery Sunset Cruise are as follows: A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
no refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time. Guests are cautioned that the cancellation policy may differ based on seasonality, availability, or current travel restrictions. Guests should also be aware that this policy may be subject to change and should be confirmed prior to booking. More details may be available on this page in the activity description.
Best-rates for the Dolphin Discovery Sunset Cruise starts from $55 per person with includes with all other facilities. Varoom matches every traveler with their perfect place to stay or activity, whether you are traveling with a group, friends, family, or pets.
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