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Folly Beach Eco Boat Excursion and Morris Island Drop Off: Explore Marshlands and Wildlife
5.0
53 Ratings
Charleston
Discover Folly Beach’s marshlands, spot dolphins, and explore Morris Island’s serene beach. Perfect family adventure in Charleston’s saltwater paradise.
Discover Folly Beach’s marshlands, spot dolphins, and explore Morris Island’s serene beach. Perfect family adventure in Charleston’s saltwater paradise.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Morris Island Lighthouse - Once your feet hit the sand on Morris, an uninhabited barrier island In Charleston, you can shell hunt, soak up the sun on the beach, take in the picturesque views of the historic lighthouse and explore the island for yourself. You will be on the island for approximately 1 hour.
- Folly River - You will be cruising…
- Morris Island Lighthouse - Once your feet hit the sand on Morris, an uninhabited barrier island In Charleston, you can shell hunt, soak up the sun on the beach, take in the picturesque views of the historic lighthouse and explore the island for yourself. You will be on the island for approximately 1 hour.
- Folly River - You will be cruising through the tidal creeks, marshlands, and rivers behind Folly Beach on your way to and from Morris Island.
What's Included
- Licensed Captain and Eco Guide
- 27’ Carolina Skiff with cushioned bench seating
- Cooler full of ice
- Restroom facilities at departing location
- Ample parking
- Licensed Captain and Eco Guide
- 27’ Carolina Skiff with cushioned bench seating
- Cooler full of ice
- Restroom facilities at departing location
- Ample parking
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Drinks or Snacks
- Sunscreen or Bugspray
- Gratuities
- Drinks or Snacks
- Sunscreen or Bugspray
Additional Information
Embark on this tour for an unforgettable boat ride through the untouched marshlands of Folly Beach, a true adventure. The captain will share insights about the local estuary and its diverse wildlife. Witness a variety of birds and marine life, including the resident bottlenose dolphins! Upon reaching Morris, enjoy the island’s beauty, search for sea…
Embark on this tour for an unforgettable boat ride through the untouched marshlands of Folly Beach, a true adventure. The captain will share insights about the local estuary and its diverse wildlife. Witness a variety of birds and marine life, including the resident bottlenose dolphins! Upon reaching Morris, enjoy the island’s beauty, search for sea shells scattered across the area, and admire the breathtaking views of the historic lighthouse. Spend about an hour exploring the barrier island before returning to the boat.
This tour is perfect for the entire family and offers the ultimate saltwater experience in Charleston!
(Note: This is not a fossil hunting trip. For those interested in shark teeth, please contact us directly!)
Location
2223 Folly Rd
Folly Road
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time! Our office is in the same parking lot as Crosby's Fish & Shrimp. It's a small yellow building with Castaway signage. Make sure to come in the office to check in & sign waivers.
In the summertime there can be beach traffic - please plan accordingly.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(53 Ratings)
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Dawn
Mar 9, 2026
Outstanding - Captain Luke was amazing. He is very personable and knowledgeable of local marine life. I would definitely book this trip again.
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Alexis_c
Oct 10, 2025
Fun family outing - Our family had a great time on this trip. We learned about the estuary, saw lots of dolphins, and found loads of cool seashells. Our 6 year old loved finding neat shells. It was a bit of a walk to get to the part with the best shells, but even our 3 year old managed it fine. Wish we'd had a little more time on the island but it was a great experience overall.
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R5312pbkatherinec
Oct 9, 2025
Amazing!!! - Captain Luke was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor! We had a blast and would definitely do this again! It was everything we wanted and more. Would go back to Morris Island again for sure!
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Marla_n
Oct 6, 2025
Getting in touch with nature - It was an excellent experience. Our guide Luke was super knowledgeable and you could tell he loves his job and the area! It was a great day! We learned about the waterways, plants, dolphins, birds. And saw lots of everything! Seeing the lighthouse and exploring the beach was a fun and relaxing experience to wrap up our vacation. Thanks for the tip on the shrimp tacos - they were great!
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John_j
Sep 13, 2025
Awesome Experience - Awesome day with Captain Kevin. Would suggest this trip 100% to anyone visiting Frolly or Charleston
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Parady
Aug 22, 2025
Wonderful excursion worth every penny!!! Don’t hesitate to book it - This was such a fantastic experience! After the 1st day we’ve already recommend it to 2 locals who’ve said they’re going to check it out as well. If you’re on the fence about it don’t hesitate book it! You’ll have a once in a lifetime experience. From learning local and cultural history, to seeing dolphins, endless shelling and photo opportunities of the lighthouse. It’s such a wonderful time. Few tips others made that we took advice from. Wear your sun screen, take a bag to collect your shells in. Almost everyone wore a hat and none of them blew away (can’t guarantee this of course will be the same for all folks) They also have a cooler on board so we stuck our water bottles in them to stay cold. The only thing I wish is if they had Venmo to tip bc we didn’t bring as much cash as we’d liked to have given to show our appreciation for the fantastic service. And from time to time there is a food truck there for you to grab a quick bite before or after which we hit it up and our favorites were the grilled shrimp and the hush puppies are delicious most definitely worth getting!! Hope this helps you make the decision to book and enjoy!
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T7523ramelindah
Aug 3, 2025
Amazing! - An absolutely amazing experience! This trip was our favorite part of vacation! Everyone was so friendly and accommodating! And Captain Luke was so knowledgeable and personable!! I very much suggest booking this trip☀️
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Sunkissed2019
Jul 21, 2025
- Amazing views, dolphin sightings, and an inside scoop of the filming of the show Outer Banks, which our 4 teens loved.
Our tour guide Luke was knowledgeable, fun and such a cool guy. Our family of 6 had a private tour and Luke sure showed us the beauty of Folly and why he loves doing what he is doing. We make shell mosaics and we hit the jackpot on the trip to Morris Island with the abundance of shells and sand dollars. A great trip to add to anyone’s itinerary!
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Alyshiah2015
Jul 16, 2025
You have to take this trip! - The best part of my trip to Charleston by far! Luke was a great tour guide, very informative but kept it light hearted. He did everything he could to make sure that everyone on board got the most out of the excursion.
Morris island is lovely and peaceful, great for shell collecting and views of the lighthouse. However, nothing beats being up close to the dolphins, not just once but throughout the full boat trip.
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Anna_s
Jul 16, 2025
Our Afternoon with Caption Luke 😁 - Luke was very knowledgeable about the waters he was taking us through as well as the wildlife in the area. Morris Island was amazing. We found lots of sand dollars and it's was full of sea shells. We saw lots and lots of dolphins even a few new born dolphins. Luke definitely did a fantastic job. We would recommend it to anyone... Love your favorite Phish Phans. Hehe!!
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