Catamaran Dolphin Cruise in Myrtle Beach with Barrier Island Stop
Recommended by 96% of travelers
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Myrtle Beach, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Safety Equipment, life jackets
- Snacks
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Soda/Pop
- Bottled water
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Southern Shores Island and Dolphin Cruises2201 Little River Neck Rd Building #2, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, USA
Drive past the parking lot for the marina office (Allen Field Center) and meet at the green shed with the sign for Southern Shores Cruises
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Bird Island
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Governor's Lighthouse (Pass By)
Vereen Memorial Historical Gardens (Pass By)
Myrtle Beach Yacht Club (Pass By)
2
Waites Island
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 34 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
Melinda_Y
Great leisurely trip. The capt. was friendly, informative, funny and kept everyone engaged. Jacob was great, took care of everyone's needs, Plus made yummy frozen cocktails. Great trip for kids. Smaller boat and groups. We saw multiple Dolphins and stopped at Bird Island. Long enough for a short walk in the sand. Highly recommend this trip. Beautiful day on the water.
Reviews
4.8
based on 119 reviews
Melissa_T, May 2026
Very beautiful and great time Brittany and Aiden where the best I didn’t see any dolphins but I still had a great time and loved the experience
Darryl_D, May 2026
Great time and cruise, Captain Mary and 1st mate Claire. They are a great team . Well oiled machine. MUST DO !!!
Diane_M, May 2026
Captain Mary and First Mate Claire were great! They were knowledgeable and entertaining. We had a great time.
Daniel_B, Apr 2026
Aiden and Jake were great! They made it a very enjoyable and memorable experience! The interaction with the kids was awesome!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Daniel! Thank you so much for the awesome 5‑star review. — it truly means a lot when guests take the time to share their feedback and highlight our crew.
We’d love to have you back out on the water again soon with Capt. Aiden and Jacob- and just a quick reminder that returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount.
Susan_M, Apr 2026
Aiden and Jacob were great! They were very courteous, funny and entertaining. We had a wonderful time!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Susan! Thank you so much for taking the time to review your cruise with us and for highlighting Aiden and Jacob!! They are a great duo on the water, and everyone tends to enjoy their company. We are glad that you felt the same. We’d love to welcome you back on the water again soon, and just a quick reminder that returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount.
Pam_G, Apr 2026
It was great fun! We saw lots of dolphins and got to ride the ocean waves getting to them. The captain, Aiden, his first mate, Branden, and the first mate in training, Katrina were all awesome! The weather was perfect and the stop at the island was nice. We highly recommend this tour. It was a wonderful way to spend a couple hours.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Pam! Thank you so much for the wonderful 5‑star review. We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience on your dolphin cruise — sharing the waterway, spotting wildlife, and exploring the island with guests like you is always a highlight for our crew. Aiden, Branden, and Katrina will be thrilled to hear your great review about them.
We’d love to welcome you back aboard anytime, and just a quick reminder that returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount.If you’re ever looking for something new to try, we also offer jet boat rides, jet ski adventures, sandcastle lessons, and private inshore fishing trips — all great ways to experience the Carolina coast from a different angle.
Kristine_L, Apr 2026
This was the best experience I've had in a long time. The captain was great, the first mate was funny and kept the drinks coming. Saw lots of dolphins. Great experience, highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Awesome to read! Thank you for sharing your experience on the dolphin cruise. -And the 5 STARS!! We’d love to welcome you back again soon, and just a quick reminder that returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount. If you’re ever looking for something new to try, we also offer jet boat rides, jet ski adventures, sandcastle lessons, and private inshore fishing trips — all great ways to experience the Carolina coast from a different angle for all ages.
Kristi_A, Apr 2026
Memorable experience seeing dolphins and would definitely do this again. Fun for all ages and affordable.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you Kristi, for leaving us a great 5-star review about your cruise. We never get tired of reading feedback from our guests. We’d love to welcome you back again soon, and just a quick reminder that returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount. If you’re ever looking for something new to try, we also offer jet boat rides, jet ski adventures, sandcastle lessons, and private inshore fishing trips — all great ways to experience the Carolina coast from a different angle.
Kelly_h, Apr 2026
Captain Mary and Brittany were first class navigators and narrators during our dolphin cruise. We were able to see some dolphins and learn about some of the local history and culture.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Kelly, for the wonderful 5‑star review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dolphin and island cruise with us. Capt. Mary and Brittany loves sharing the beauty of the Intracoastal Waterway, and it means a lot to know your time on the water was a highlight of your day.
We’d love to welcome you back aboard anytime — and don’t forget, returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount. Hope to see you on the water again soon.
Marisa_S, Apr 2026
Captain Mary and First Mate Britt were energetic, informative, and pivoted expertly when the original path wasn’t going to work out. Enjoyed the music and vibe on the boat. The stop at the island was fun.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Marisa, for the wonderful 5‑star review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dolphin cruise with us. Our crew loves sharing the beauty of the Intracoastal Waterway, and it means a lot to know your time on the water was a highlight of your day.
We’d love to welcome you back aboard anytime — and don’t forget, returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount. Hope to see you on the water again soon.
Ligia_N, Apr 2026
The ride, music, and crew were amazing.
The whole trip was educational and fun! We were able to stop in a small island ans explore it.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Ligia, for the wonderful 5‑star review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dolphin cruise with us. Our crew loves sharing the beauty of the Intracoastal Waterway, and it means a lot to know your time on the water was a highlight of your day.
We’d love to welcome you back aboard anytime — and don’t forget, returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount. Hope to see you on the water again soon.
Cobre_H, Apr 2026
This all Female crew did a phenomenal job spotting the Dolphins! We were able to see at least 4 different groups. The ladies were very informative professional and best of all funny. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Cobre, for the wonderful 5‑star review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dolphin cruise with the girls. Our crew loves sharing the beauty of the Intracoastal Waterway, and it means a lot to know your time on the water was a highlight of your day.
We’d love to welcome you back aboard anytime — and don’t forget, returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount. Hope to see you on the water again soon.
Ruth_S, Apr 2026
I was pleased to be on a boat with a female captain and first mate. I know this is unusual in this industry. Captain Mary is a very talented captain and handled her boat with great care and professionalism. We were fortunate to have a beautiful day.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Ruth, for the wonderful 5‑star review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your dolphin cruise with us. Capt. Mary and the rest of the crew loves sharing the beauty of the Intracoastal Waterway, and it means a lot to know your time on the water was a highlight of your day.
We’d love to welcome you back aboard anytime — and don’t forget, returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount. Hope to see you on the water again soon.
Kenyatta_W, Apr 2026
Had an amazing time Adrian and Carly were awesome! The kids love seeing the dolphins and exploring at the island stop! Would definitely go again or explore other activities thru them!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Kenyatta, for the awesome 5‑star review. We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us on the dolphin and island cruise — it truly means a lot when guests take the time to share their feedback. We’d love to have you back out on the water again, and just a reminder that returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount on another cruise or awesome activity that we have.
Thanks again for choosing Southern Shores Cruises. We hope to see you aboard again soon.
Leslie_O, Apr 2026
Great & comfortable experience. Captain & 1st mate were informative, funny and took the time to answer qquestions.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Leslie, for the awesome 5‑star review. We’re thrilled to hear you had a great and comfortable experience with us — it truly means a lot when guests take the time to share their feedback. We’d love to have you back out on the water again, and just a reminder that returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount on another cruise or other awesome activity.
Thanks again for choosing Southern Shores Cruises. We hope to see you aboard again soon.
Kaleen_N, Apr 2026
Mary and Brandon were amazing we didn’t see any dolphins but the trip was still awesome. They went above and beyond to make us and our squirmy kids happt
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for the awesome 5‑star review. We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us (even though the dolphins didn't make an appearance) — it truly means a lot when guests take the time to share their feedback. We’d love to have you back out on the water again, and just a reminder that returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount.
Monique_C, Apr 2026
This was a great experience. Booking and checking in with Tiff was easy and she’s really nice. The boat ride itself was perfect . Coach Mary is very informative and has a great personality. 1st Mate Claire were great too. She was very polite, sweet and was good conversation. We saw several dolphins. It was a cool. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Monique, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review about your experience on the dolphin and island cruise. We never get tired of reading how the experience was for our guests! We’d love to have you back out on the water again, and just a reminder that returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount.
Scott_W, Apr 2026
Great views of ICW, dolphins, and an island visit. Crew Mary and Brandon were great. Definitely be back.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Scott! Thank you so much for the awesome 5‑star review. We’re thrilled to hear you had a great experience with us — it truly means a lot when guests take the time to share their feedback. We’d love to have you back out on the water again, and just a reminder that returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount.
Linda_K, Apr 2026
Southern Shores Island Tours did a fabulous job! From check in with Tiffany to the dolphin tour. Our Captain was Aiden, along with his first mate Brittany. Aiden is an extraordinary Captain making sure the guests had a wonderful trip & we found dolphins. We also learned about the local area & waterways. Thank you Aiden & Brittany. Fabulous day! Memories we'll have for a lifetime. Thank you!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Linda!
Thank you so much for the wonderful 5‑star review. We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great experience with us — guests like you truly make what we do so rewarding. We’d love to have you back on board again, and don’t forget: returning guests always receive our repeat‑customer discount. We appreciate you choosing Southern Shores Cruises and hope to see you on the water again soon.
Rachel_K, Apr 2026
This was a great experience and the Captain and First Mate did a great job finding dolphins for us. The stop at the barrier island was great for exploring, wish we could explored more.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Rachel, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so thrilled that you had an awesome cruise and want to spend more time on the island to explore. Please join us again for another tour, and we'll offer you great repeat customer discounts. If you'd like to explore the island in private, with just your group, please reach out and we can give you private cruise options. This will allow you to customize a cruise. Thank you again.
Deirdre_T, Apr 2026
It was very fun, a beautiful sunny warm afternoon to be on the water, and exciting seeing a few dolphins. Nice experience. Would recommend the tour operator disclose the participant needs to be able to walk 1/2 mile to boat and back over rough surfaces. Kinda hard on a senior……..
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Deirdre, We want to thank you so much taking the time to review your cruise with us and for highlighting the beauty of the water and view. We are happy that the dolphins decided to join your cruise as well. Next time please ask about the walk or mention to us that you cannot walk down easily, we have no problem taking you down on the cart to the entrance of the dock. We also allow guest to drive down and drop off seniors, disabled, pregnant, or injured passengers. We apologize that you had to walk down the path to the boat.
Stephanie_S, Apr 2026
Captain Mary and Jacob were great! Mary was very knowledgeable about the area and very entertaining. The ride was fun and the kids enjoyed going through the waves and spotting some dolphins while going to
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Stephanie! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your cruise and that our crew helped make your time on the water memorable. Knowing that guests like you had a great experience truly means the world to us.
Charles_W, Apr 2026
This was a wonderful experience with a smaller boat that made it that much more fun. We saw lots of dolphins! Captain Mary and her first mate, Claire were knowledgeable, friendly, and proficient. Captain Mary shared with us maritime facts that were both educational and humorous. We had the added bonus of being allowed to land on the bird sanctuary island. That was a pleasant experience which afforded us the opportunity to get off the boat and walk around. Overall well worth the price, Truly an enjoyable experience.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Charles! Thank you so much for the fantastic 5‑star review. We’re thrilled to hear how much you enjoyed the smaller‑boat experience — it really does make those dolphin sightings and coastal views feel even more special. Captain Mary and Claire will be so happy to know their knowledge, humor, and hospitality made your cruise memorable.
We’re also glad you loved the stop at the bird sanctuary island — it’s such a unique part of the trip and a guest favorite. We truly appreciate you choosing to spend your time with us and are delighted to hear it was well worth the price.
We’d love to welcome you back aboard for another adventure on the water or even on the beach.
Shelley_T, Apr 2026
Good experience, went on the boat ride beginning of April. Really enjoyed seeing the dolphins and Bird Island was a fun stop on the trip. Mary and Claire were great captain and first.mate
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Shelley! Thank you for leaving us a great 5-Star review. We never get tired of hearing how our guest experiences are. Please join us again for a 2nd cruise or fun activity and get a return customer discount. - We offer so many awesome activities like: Jet boat rides, jet ski rentals, inshore fishing, and sandcastle lessons on the beach.
Terri_D, Apr 2026
It was so fun, relaxing and interactive! Mary and Claire were super friendly and we would recommend anytime!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much Terri, for taking the time to leave us a review and for highlighting our crew. Mary and Claire are great, and we love to hear you had a wonderful time with them. That's exactly what we like to read. Please join us again for another cruise or awesome activity and you'll get repeat customer discounts for the next time.
Travis_V, Apr 2026
My Family had a blast! It was my wife 4 young kids. Mother in law and her boyfriend! We absolutely will be back.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you Travis for joining us with your family on our cruise. We love hearing how much you enjoyed it, and we can't wait to have you return for another cruise or jet boat ride. Maybe jet skis? We even offer inshore fishing and sandcastles lessons on the beach. -Don't forget to ask about our repeat customer discounts when you return. See you next time.
Sofie_W, Apr 2026
Awesome dolphin cruise. Aiden and Jacob were great tour guides. Highly recommend this cruise.///////
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi Sofie, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review about your cruise! We truly appreciate your 5-Stars. It means the world to our crew. Please join us again in the future for another cruise or activity, we look forward to it!! -Don't forget about our repeat customer discounts when you do.
Rebecca_F, Apr 2026
Wonderful tour with captain Ben and Brandon, we seen multiple dolphins. They even gave the kids a chance to steer the boat.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Rebecca, for sharing your experience with us! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a wonderful tour with Captain Ben and Brandon. Spotting multiple dolphins is always a treat, and we love that the kids got the chance to take the helm — those moments make the trip extra special.
We truly appreciate you choosing Southern Shores Cruises, and we’d be delighted to welcome you and your family back aboard for another adventure on the water.
Marina_T, Apr 2026
So fun! Captain Ben and Brendan were friendly, funny, knowledgeable, and made the experience so much fun!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
YES!!! That is what we like to hear. Thank you so much for your 5-Star review. We never get tired of hearing how much fun you had with us. It is our pleasure to have you join us and welcome you to join us again in the future. -Don't forget our repeat customer discounts when you return. Thank you again!!
Melinda_Y, Apr 2026
Great leisurely trip. The capt. was friendly, informative, funny and kept everyone engaged. Jacob was great, took care of everyone's needs, Plus made yummy frozen cocktails. Great trip for kids. Smaller boat and groups. We saw multiple Dolphins and stopped at Bird Island. Long enough for a short walk in the sand. Highly recommend this trip. Beautiful day on the water.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much, Melinda, for joining us and for sharing such a wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed a relaxing, engaging trip on the water. The captain's friendly, informative style and Jacob’s great service — plus those delicious frozen cocktails — always make the experience extra fun.
We’re so glad the smaller group setting and multiple dolphin sightings made the cruise memorable for you. It truly means a lot that you took the time to share your experience, and we’d love to welcome you back aboard for another beautiful day on the water.
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