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Private Charleston Sunset & Dolphin Cruise

Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Folly Beach, USA
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.9
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Ā· Christina_D Ā·
Oct 2025
It was absolutely incredible!! Our captain, PD, was great! He saw dolphins so fast! He let us get out in the beach for a few minutes and we had a nice spot to watch the sunset! It was a great experience!
Ā· Madeline_M Ā·
Aug 2025
This was an amazing experience, Captain P.D. was extremely knowledgeable about the area and the marine life. It was a very beautiful night and we saw so many dolphins !! Definitely recommend for a date night or special occasion!

Overview

    What's Included

    • We provide Lifejackets and all safety equipment.
    • We will provide a cooler, ice and bottled water for your use.
    • Bottled water

      Meeting and Pickup

      Meeting point

      • 97 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439, USA

        The parking lot is the first right as you come onto Folly Beach, just before "Hotel Folly." Make sure to park in a SHORT spot and make your way to the ramps. Look for the boat with the blue T-top and says "Blue Moon" on the side. We will text you a picture of the boat before your departure.

      End point

      This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      Itinerary

      Morris Island Lighthouse (Pass By)

      Additional Info

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Service animals allowed
      • Infants must sit on laps
      • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
      • Most travelers can participate
      • Alcoholic beverages are only allowed for 21 years old and above.
      • To enter/exit the vessel passengers must be able to step down 24 inches into the boat
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      Cancellation Policy

      You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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      Featured review

      Madeline_M
      This was an amazing experience, Captain P.D. was extremely knowledgeable about the area and the marine life. It was a very beautiful night and we saw so many dolphins !! Definitely recommend for a date night or special occasion!

      Reviews

      4.9
      based on 34 reviews
      Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

      Great tour! Super nice...

      Lisa_G, Nov 2025
      Great tour! Super nice and right on time!!!! Saw bald eagle, šŸ¦… dolphins 🐬 and had a wonderful time!

      Response from Host, Nov 2025

      Hi Lisa, Thank you so much for your review, I really appreciate it! I'm so glad y'all had a great time on the water.

      Amazing ride!!

      Christina_D, Oct 2025
      It was absolutely incredible!! Our captain, PD, was great! He saw dolphins so fast! He let us get out in the beach for a few minutes and we had a nice spot to watch the sunset! It was a great experience!

      Response from Host, Nov 2025

      Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! I'm so glad y'all had a great time!

      Awesome Trip.

      Alan, Sep 2025
      My wife and sister in law are still going on about how amazing the trip was. PD was an awesome guide and helped us find lots of sharks teeth. Highly recommend.

      Response from Host, Oct 2025

      Hi Alan! I'm so glad everyone had a great time and I really appreciate you taking the time to leave a review!

      So many dolphins ! Excellent Captain.

      Madeline_M, Aug 2025
      This was an amazing experience, Captain P.D. was extremely knowledgeable about the area and the marine life. It was a very beautiful night and we saw so many dolphins !! Definitely recommend for a date night or special occasion!

      Response from Host, Sep 2025

      Hi Madeline! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, I really appreciate it. I'm so glad you both enjoyed your trip.

      Outstanding!

      Sarah_M, Jul 2025
      We had such an amazing time with captain PD! He was very knowledgeable about the area and got us to the most beautiful landscapes and sunset imaginable! We will absolutely be using him and his boat again!

      Response from Host, Aug 2025

      Hi Sarah, Thank you so much for your review! I'm so glad y'all enjoyed the evening on the Blue Moon and hope to have you aboard again.

      Very knowledgeable of the...

      Kenneth_A, May 2025
      Very knowledgeable of the water ways. Very experienced captain that can navigate waters smoothly even with tides and winds fighting against him! Great experience

      Response from Host, May 2025

      Thank you so much Kenneth for your review! I really appreciate you taking the time.

      Fantastic sunset cruise with dolphins!

      Melinda_H, May 2025
      This was an incredible experience! I’m so glad we were ably to do this. I would give it 10 stars. We saw so many dolphins!!!! I’d recommend to anyone.

      Response from Host, May 2025

      Hi Melinda! Thank you so much for your review and I really appreciate you taking the time to provide feedback. I hope to see y'all again on your next trip to Charleston.

      Sunset cruise

      Gloria_D, Oct 2024
      Great captain! Accommodating, knowledgeable and friendly! Saw dolphins too! Great ride on our first night in Charleston.

      Response from Host, Oct 2024

      Hi Gloria! Thank you for your review and I'm so glad y'all enjoyed your evening on the water!

      Worth every penny

      Jenni_O, Oct 2024
      We chose this for our final night in Folly Beach & what a great choice! It was relaxing & beautiful. Our guide PD was awesome, we saw multiple dolphins & the sunset was stunning! Definitely, definitely recommend!

      Response from Host, Oct 2024

      Hi Jenni, Thank you so much for your review! I really appreciate you taking the time and am so glad y'all enjoyed your evening on the water!.

      Breathtaking evening

      Michelle_R, Aug 2024
      Several dolphins, perfect sunset, close up view of lighthouse, and a calm, scenic boat ride with a unique view of Folly. Thank you PD

      Response from Host, Aug 2024

      Thank you Michelle for taking the time to share your experience! I'm so glad y'all enjoyed the ride and hopefully will see you on the river.

      Refund needed

      Kellie_C, Jul 2024
      My cruise was canceled by captain due to storm. He said Viator would have to send me refund. I have not received yet

      Response from Host, Jul 2024

      Hello Kellie, I'm sorry we had to cancel your cruise due to the thunderstorm. Unfortunately I have no control over how fast your refund gets processed as your booking was made through Viator. Typically the speed of your refund depends on how fast your financial institution can process the request. As your tour was scheduled for the evening of July 9th, it would be highly improbable that you would have received the refund by the next day. Most financial institutions take 7-10 days to post refunds to your account. If you need further assistance, please contact Viator Support.

      Sunset Memories

      Elizabeth_B, Jul 2024
      We had such a great time on our Sunset Cruise with Captain PD. We saw so many dolphins, we couldn't believe how many! We were celebrating my 65th birthday, this cruise made it so memorable, I highly recommend, we had a blast

      Response from Host, Jul 2024

      Hi Elizabeth! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, I really appreciate it! I'm so glad you decided to celebrate your 65th on board the Blue Moon. Happy Birthday!

      Wonderful sunset cruise with the fam!

      Eric_G, Apr 2024
      Really enjoyed the cruise with Capt P.D. Very personable and easy peasy communication. We had a blast and learned a thing or 2! Thanks for the memorable cruise! Recommend.

      Response from Host, Apr 2024

      Hi Eric, Thank you for your review! I appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

      Absolutely beautiful and breathtaking!!!

      Patricia_F, Aug 2023
      Beautiful sunset, experienced tour guide, great music(I love Stevie Nix, heart, etc) It was so peaceful and we got to see dolphins!!!!

      Response from Host, Oct 2023

      Thank you for your review and appreciation of great music!

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      On average, this is booked 21 days in advance.

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