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
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
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Captain was knowledge in explaining the tour and site seeing as we look for the dolphin. There was several dolphins popping in and out of the sea. Captain now just the right spot.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We decided to spend a week on Jekyll Island for Labor Day and thought a dolphin tour would be a fun addition to our trip, and it definitely did not disappoint!
The tour guides were excellent from beginning to end. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience enjoyable. We were lucky enough to see around 15 dolphins throughout the tour, which was absolutely amazing!
At one point, the water started getting pretty choppy. Our guide made the decision to turn the boat around rather than continue farther out, putting everyone’s safety first. We really appreciated that because it showed that they cared more about keeping their passengers safe than simply completing the planned route.
And it actually worked out in our favor! Once we turned around and headed back, we ended up seeing even MORE dolphins. It was such a beautiful experience watching them swimming and coming up out of the water.
The dolphin tour ended up being one of the highlights of our Labor Day week on Jekyll Island. Great guides, plenty of dolphins, beautiful views, and most importantly, a crew that took our safety seriously. We would definitely recommend this experience to anyone visiting Jekyll Island!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Your detailed review and recommendation are amazing, thank you so much!
Captain was engaging, gave history of Jekyll Island. Lots of fun facts about dolphins and the environment.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the good review, come and see us again.
Pablo and Van were AMAZING the dolphins showed out today!!!The best birthday for my partner!!!! Loved it
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the great review! We are so glad you had an amazing time on your tour celebrating a birthday!
Great as always! Found a pod of dolphins immediately and then took a tour of the island! Van and Pablo are great and super knowledgeable about Jekyll! We’ll be back!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We're so glad you had a great time and can't wait to see you next time! Thank you for the wonderful review!
Captain Paul and Captain John were great! Lots of interesting facts about the area and dolphins Saw numerous dolphins and wildlife
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the great review! We are so glad you had a great time and enjoyed the history, dolphins and wildlife on your tour!
Mr. Dale and the other guy, sorry I can't remember his name, both where very nice and welcoming, very informative about the dolphins and the whole area, we really enjoyed the ride we'll definitely plan another trip.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We agree, Captain Dave is the other crew member that was with Dale and they are great people. Thank you for the outstanding review!
Captains were wonderful! We saw many dolphins and learned so much about them and the history of Jekyll Island.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Judy! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great time with our captains, spotted plenty of dolphins, and enjoyed learning about the local history and wildlife. We hope to welcome you back on board again soon!
Best tour guides! Capt. Phillip and Sam were Informative, friendly, . . .
We saw lots of dolphins!!
Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the recommendation and for the great review!
Capt was so knowledgeable and humorous! Talked abt history of island and surrounding areas —- Dolphins so beautiful and a couple came close to us on the boat for great view of them! Highly recommend to do while at Jekyll Island!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the great review and the high recommendation!
Great boat trip and crew! Very knowledgeable. We learned alot about Dolphins and Jekyll Island history. We got extremely lucky because we saw over 20 Dolphins and they swam very close to the boat. Was fantastic!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We're glad you had a great experience with us! Thanks for the wonderful review!
It was amazing! The captain and crew were fantastic! The history, the comedy, and of course the dolphins made the trip so worth it! 10 out of 10 would recommend!!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Your amazing 10 out of 10 review and recommendation is appreciated, Thank you!
We saw dolphins within the first 30mins! We had the best captains- Pablo and Van. We saw multiple pods and learned not just about dolphins but Jekyll history!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We are so glad you had a great time! Thank you for your review!
Nice and relaxing, saw lots of dolphins. Loved the boat ride and very clean.
The crew was very knowledgeable and friendly.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Your review is so appreciated, thank you!
Absolutely breathtaking! Even if we hadn't seen any dolphins the trip alone was worth it. Loved the story telling of the island and learning about everything.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the great review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your tour!
It was wonderful, never have seen so many dolphin on a dolphin cruise and the captain was very informative and fun.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We're thrilled you got to see the dolphins and had a wonderful time! Thanks for the great review!
We saw so many dolphins. It was a awsome experience. The captain was so knowledgeable and funny. I cant wait to do it again
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We are so glad you had an awesome time and look forward to seeing you next time! Thank you for the great review!
It was great!! Captain Eric and 1st Mate were great. Very knowledgeable. We seen dolphins as soon as we left the dock.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the excellent review and we appreciate you.
It was great the stories that Pablo told were really interesting and we learn a few things we had no idea of very friendly people it was amazing
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We really appreciate your amazing review!
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.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour! Thank you for the great review!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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!
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!
Member Pricing
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$42.75
per personWas $45.00(-5%)
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
