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Charleston Sunset Dolphin Tour

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  • Offered Year Round
  • Times Vary with Sunset

Adult (13+)

$ 55

Child (3-12)

$ 40

Infant (2 & under)

Free

Spend time with and learn about Dolphins, crab trap pulled, and time spent on Capers Beach on our Sunset Dolphin Cruise!

Join our naturalist on a search and discovery mission on this sunset 2.5-hour dolphin cruise to encounter the fascinating bottlenose dolphin and loggerhead sea turtle off of Capers Island, just north of Charleston. Bottlenose dolphins are common residents of our salt marshes and inlets behind the barrier islands and we take you on an excursion to view our resident pods. Sunset is the perfect time to be on the water and viewing the spectacular marine life of our region while enjoying the cooler temperatures of evening.

As you observe the dolphins feeding, playing, or simply cruising around in their native environment, you learn all about their social behavior, feeding habits, and much more. You also learn about the history of the threatened loggerhead sea turtle, which we often catch sight of during the summer months. You have about one hour to get off the boat and explore Capers Island’s famous “bone-yard beach”.

Trips are Sunday through Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. during the summer months. In the off season, trips are Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings, with times scheduled to coincide with the sunset.

We’re locals and this was our second sunset dolphin cruise with EcoTours…even better than the first. The captain was so very knowledgeable and engaging. And we saw a pod of at least a dozen dolphins and the most beautiful sunset. Highly recommend this tour to visitors and locals alike.

– Sharon Tidball, Google

We came with family on vacation and we LOVED the tour! Our children from elementary to high school enjoyed seeing dolphins, learning about different sea life and walking on the beach with all the dead driftwood trees. Our guide was funny and informative We recommend this tour!

– Jillian Haug, Google

Excellent dolphin & sunset tour! It was both educational and entertaining. The driver and tour guide made sure every guest was greeted and made to feel welcome, including the kiddos. I couldn’t be happier with this tour and would do it again in the future. Highly recommend!

– Shawnetha Watson, Google