Jekyll Island Dolphin Tours
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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Golden Isles, USA
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- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
The waters off of Georgia’s Jekyll Island are teeming with pods of bottlenose dolphins and this boat tour helps you find them. Board your cruise and set your sights on the playful creatures out in the Atlantic. Cruise through coastal waterways, salt marshes, and past wild beaches in search of dolphins as well as other wildlife like manatees, sea turtles, and sea birds.
- Admire the scenic views of Jekyll Island
- Stay cool under the boat’s sun cover
- Learn about the local history and ecology
- Set sail from a central meeting point
What's Included
- Our comfortable boats are equipped with a sun cover, Stereo and a bathroom.
- All our Captains are Master Mariners with years of experience in the local history and ecology.
- Crew gratuities are not included in the price
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 366 Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527, USA
Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to departure, we leave on time. We are located on Jekyll Island Georgia at the Historic Wharf, directly across from the Jekyll Island Club Hotel and Resort, plus we have the Jekyll Island Wharf restaurant on the dock with us.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Jekyll Island
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Jessica_P
Dave and Pablo were amazing! They were incredibly knowledgeable about Jekyll Island and shared so many fascinating facts—not just about the dolphins and local wildlife, but also the rich history of the island itself. Their passion and expertise really made the experience unforgettable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. You’ll walk away with great memories and a deeper appreciation for the island and its natural beauty!
Reviews
4.9
based on 2,530 reviews
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Kimberly_A, Jul 2026
The ticket purchase and admissions process was very simple. The boat reps were awesome. The tour guys were not too over the top, but definitely had some extended experience and knowledge of the area. Perfect for kids and adults. You could tell they edited their commentary based on the crowd. Enjoyable. Kids get a bit fidgety after about an hour, so the guides switched it up to keep them engaged.
Sheryl_O, Jul 2026
Our captain and his first mate were very friendly and informative. We saw more wild life than expected. Dolphins, manatee, alligator. Nice experience
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review!
Stephen_H, Jul 2026
Nice people. Very informative. And I felt safe during the voyage The boat was clean too. Well worth the money paid
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We appreciate you taking time to leave a review! We strive to keep our customers safe and entertained!
Coco_R, Jul 2026
Great experience! We had a wonderful time with Pablo and Van. Pablo was very knowledgeable and informative about the Jekyll Island and surrounding areas. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the great review! We are so glad you enjoyed your tour!
Casey_B, Jul 2026
We were able to quickly locate the dolphins and see 2 separate pods. The captain, Captain Paul, was extremely knowledgeable on local history and recommendations for activities. The boat was clean and safe and had a restroom. There were all ages from small children to older visitors. We highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the great review and recommendation! We are glad to hear you had a nice time!
Daniel_F, Jul 2026
Have been on several dolphin tours in Ga and Fla and this was hands down the best I’ve ever been on. Very informative and the dolphins gave a helluva performance!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We are so happy you had a great time on your tour! Thank you for the excellent review, we hope to see you again!
Lauren_R, Jul 2026
My husband and I had the best time! The tour guides were incredible, informative and hilarious. We went on a morning tour at 10am and saw the dolphins over 50+ times, they were jumping, playing and swimming very close to the boat; I think we got really lucky that day. Definitely an activity I would recommend to anyone visiting the island!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and recommendation! We are happy that you had such a great time on your tour!
Joong_K, Jul 2026
We enjoyed this trip. We saw many dolphins. The captain was so knowledgeable and funny. The scenery was beautiful and amazing.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We are so glad you joined and us and enjoyed your tour! Thank you for the great review!
Theresa_H, Jul 2026
We had such a fun experience searching and spotting dolphins right away! Our boat captain was awesome as he shared such interesting facts about the bottle nose dolphins! My grandkids were so excited!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We are glad you enjoyed your time with us.
Amber_C, Jul 2026
This was a fun experience, got to see a lot dolphins, learn about the island. Both the captains were amazing. My kids loved watching the dolphins every time we turn around there was at least 2-3. Thank you.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
You are very welcome! We are so happy you all had a fun experience on your tour! Thank you for the great review!
lori_l, Jul 2026
The boat left on time, and the crew members were welcoming and fun. Although no one knows when or if dolphins will appear, we were treated to a pod. The crew was very informative, sharing facts about the local dolphin population and the island's history. I have been on this tour many times, always see dolphins, and thoroughly enjoy the area and boat ride. This crew was particularly entertaining, funny, and knowledgeable; it is obvious they love what they do.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We do take pride in offering an entertaining, fun and educational tour. We are so glad you enjoyed your tour and we look forward to seeing you next time!
Stephanie_T, Jul 2026
The time and experience is worth every penny. We made so many memories that we will cherish . I recommend them highly
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your amazing review! We're so glad to hear you had a fantastic time.
Susan_A, Jul 2026
Pablo and Sam made the experience interesting and fun. The dolphins were cooperative. We saw a few mothers with their young.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review, so happy the dolphins where cooperative. Please come and see us again.
Irmgard_S, Jul 2026
A lovely way to spend an afternoon! Dolphins and seabirds were so much fun to watch. Our guides were friendly and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We're happy to hear you had a wonderful afternoon watching the wildlife! Thank you for the great review.
Anna_S, Jul 2026
It’s more than just about dolphins. We were fortunate to spot several of them. The captain piloted the boat back and forth in area where the dolphins were spotted so everyone could see them. The experience included history of Jeckyl Island, explanations about the climate, the waterways, and facts about animal and fish species. Great experience
Response from Host, Jul 2026
So happy to hear you had a great experience! Thank you for taking the time to write us a great review. Hope to have you back soon!
keith_p, Jul 2026
Since you are dealing with nature I would not assume that you will definitely see dolphins on this tour, but it is very relaxing, fun, and informative, we were lucky and got to see dolphins at the very end, and captain paul was nice enough to extend the tour so we could enjoy the experience
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks so much for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review! We're glad you enjoyed the tour. Hope to see you again on your next visit to Jekyll!
Elena_C, Jul 2026
Eric and Dale were amazing. It was a great tour mixed with history, humor and lots of dolphins. Such a nice day out on the water.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We appreciate you taking the time to leave such a glowing review of your tour!
Sherry_B, Jul 2026
It was great! We saw a lot of dolphins and the captains were great!If you wantvto gave a good time this is a great way to relax on the water.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We are glad to hear that you had such a wonderful time on your dolphin tour! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and recommend us!
Nellie_F, Jul 2026
It was an amazing trip and dolphin 🐬 tour me and my husband enjoyed it i would recommend any one to go
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for leaving such a great review of your dolphin tour! We appreciate you recommending us to others!
Holley_S, Jul 2026
We saw a million dolphins! The crew was entertaining and knowledgeable. It was very cool and a beautiful day.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to let us know that you had a wonderful experience on your dolphin tour!
Whitney_M, Jul 2026
10/10. Captain was very knowledgable and informative. We got to see like 20 dolphins and got to hang around and follow them for awhile. They came very close. Very curious. Would definitely do again.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Sounds like you really enjoyed your dolphin tour because you saw so many dolphin! We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review!
Robert_T, Jul 2026
Honestly a truly amazing experience, our tour guide Pablo was extremely funny and told amazing stories about the marine life and the history of the island. It was a nice relaxing day away from the heat of the island, the breeze off of the water was a nice contrast to the summer heat. It was a truly enjoyable experience and I would definitely be returning if I ever got the opportunity!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for leaving such a glowing review! We appreciate the shout-out to Captain Pablo!
Jay_M, Jul 2026
We took a wonderful trip out to see the dolphins and were so impressed from start to finish. Our tour captains were incredibly knowledgeable and led a highly informative tour. Not only did they share fascinating facts about the local bottlenose dolphins, but they also gave us great insights into the local geography and ecosystem. Truly an amazing and educational experience—highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for taking the time to tell us what an amazing time you had on your tour!
Shayla_K, Jul 2026
The guide & Captain were very kind, knowledgeable, and we had an awesome time seeing some beautiful dolphins and surrounding areas. 10/10 recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thanks for the wonderful review! We're so glad you had a great time seeing the dolphins and the beautiful area. Hope to have you back soon!
Christina_R, Jun 2026
It was very nice, we took the evening tour and got to see 4 different dolphins we also got to see a alligator suffering a wave!! the tour guide is super funny. l Definitely recommend for kids or just to learn about dolphins and the island.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for reviewing our tour and recommending us and for the kind words.
Hannah_L, Jun 2026
it was great but they need fans on the boat because they don't go fast at all. other than that, loved it! Saw two pods of dolphins and learned a lot about the island.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We appreciate the feedback about having fans on the boat. We are glad to hear that you saw dolphins and learned about Jekyll Island on your tour!
Kelsie_W, Jun 2026
This tour was fantastic! Very family friendly and all of the staff were welcoming and fun. Our Captains Paul and Dwayne were awesome. They were very knowledgeable about Jekyll Island and dolphins. We learned so much in a short amount of time. Our tour was very lucky and saw a large amount of dolphins. It made for a great afternoon outing.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a glowing review! We will pass the shout-out to Captain Paul and Duane for making your dolphin tour experience so worthwhile!
Gloria_E, Jun 2026
My husband and 7 year old granddaughter and I had the best time on this tour. We saw so many dolphins, the weather was perfect, and we learned some interesting history of the island as a bonus! The captains were funny and friendly.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
We are so happy that you and your family had a wonderful experience with us. Thanks for the awesome review, we hope to have you back soon!
Timothy_P, Jun 2026
Absolutely wonderful!!! Jekyll was my family's spot when I was young. I learned so many facts about the island. I promise you, it is not one of those monotone boring tours. It was just perfect! Can't wait to come back!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Can't wait to have you back! We're thrilled you had such a great time and got to learn about this beautiful area.
Vanessa_Z, Jun 2026
Very fun experience. The while family enjoyed. Grandparents, teens and toddler all had a fun experience. Captain and guide where great. We saw lots of dolphins!!!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for the great review! We are so happy to hear that you all had a fun experience!
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