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Charleston, South Carolina

Private Dolphin Watch & Lighthouse Boat Tour

A private boat tour from Folly Beach to Morris Island's real lighthouse, with genuine dolphin sightings.

Private tour — just your group 2-2.5 hours Up to 56 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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  • Private — your group only
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Overview

A private boat tour for your group only, up to 6 guests, with an 8th-generation Charlestonian captain — real dolphin sightings, a stop at Morris Island for shells and photos, and views of the real Morris Island Lighthouse.

This is a private tour for your group only, up to 6 guests, led by a real 8th-generation Charlestonian captain. Real stops include genuine dolphin sightings, Morris Island for shells and photos, and views of the historic Morris Island Lighthouse.

Highlights

  • An 8th-Generation Charlestonian Captain Real, deep local knowledge from a captain whose family has lived here for generations.
  • Morris Island Lighthouse A real, historic lighthouse, viewed from the water.
  • Time on Morris Island A real stop to collect shells and take photos.
  • ~226 Real Reviews, 100% Recommend A consistently praised private boat tour.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

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Pickup

Departs from a real Folly Beach marina, near Charleston.

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An 8th-Generation Charlestonian Captain

Real, deep local knowledge from a captain whose family has lived here for generations.

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Morris Island Lighthouse

A real, historic lighthouse, viewed from the water.

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Time on Morris Island

A real stop to collect shells and take photos.

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~226 Real Reviews, 100% Recommend

A consistently praised private boat tour.

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Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Choose Your Vehicle

Every group size is covered — from an intimate private ride to large multi-coach groups.

Black Chevrolet Suburban executive SUV Up to 6

Executive SUV

Cadillac Escalade or Chevrolet Suburban

A fast, private ride for couples, small families, or business travelers — plenty of luggage room and a smooth, quiet cabin.

Black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van Up to 14

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van

Sprinter, high-roof passenger configuration

Comfortable, air-conditioned seating for small and mid-size groups — our most popular option for families and friend groups traveling together.

White Prevost luxury motorcoach Up to 56

Prevost Coach Bus

Prevost motorcoach

Our largest single vehicle — a full-size luxury motorcoach for large groups, conventions, and corporate events that still want one private tour, one vehicle.

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 56 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — a private tour for your group only, up to 6 guests.
A real marina at Folly Beach, a short drive from downtown Charleston.
Real dolphin sightings are common on this route.
2-2.5 hours.
Jetties built in 1889 to protect Charleston's shipping channel altered the natural flow of sand along this stretch of coast, and decades of erosion gradually moved the shoreline away from the lighthouse rather than the other way around — it originally stood about 1,200 feet inland when completed in 1876.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

A private boat tour for your group only, up to 6 guests, with an 8th-generation Charlestonian captain — real dolphin sightings, a stop at Morris Island for shells and photos, and views of the real Morris Island Lighthouse. This is a private tour for your group only, up to 6 guests, led by a real 8th-generation Charlestonian captain. Real stops include genuine dolphin sightings, Morris Island for shells and photos, and views of the historic Morris Island Lighthouse.

The Morris Island Lighthouse you'll see from the water has a genuinely dramatic survival story behind it. Completed in 1876 for just under $150,000, the 161-foot brick tower originally stood about 1,200 feet inland from the shoreline. Jetties built in 1889 to protect Charleston's shipping channel ended up redirecting the natural flow of sand along this stretch of coast, and the erosion that followed has been relentless ever since — a cyclone partially damaged the lighthouse in 1885, an earthquake knocked its lens out of position and cracked the tower in 1886, and by 1938 the encroaching water had forced the light to be automated. It was decommissioned entirely in 1962. Today the lighthouse stands stranded several hundred feet offshore in open water, a landmark slowly being lost to the sea it was built to guide ships away from, and it's now preserved under a long-term agreement with the nonprofit Save the Light, Inc.

The tour departs from Folly Beach, a barrier island locals have long called 'the Edge of America' — a nickname that, depending on who you ask, nods either to the island's literal position at the southern tip of the Charleston peninsula or to its history as a scrappy, nonconformist beach town (it was once a marooning ground for passengers quarantined with cholera before even reaching the city). That same laid-back, slightly offbeat character carries over onto the water.

Your guide for the trip is a real 8th-generation Charlestonian captain, so the dolphin sightings, the shelling stop on Morris Island, and the lighthouse views come with the kind of local knowledge that only comes from a family that's worked these waters for generations, rather than a scripted tour narration.

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