Savannah to Tybee Island with Dolphin Cruise
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Savannah, USA
- 5 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
If you don’t have your own car, visiting Tybee Island from Savannah can be tough. This guided tour makes it easy to take the quick drive in comfortable private transportation—not to mention it means you don’t have to deal with parking at Savannah’s most popular nearby beach. Enjoy free time and a dolphin watching cruise when you arrive for a crowd-pleasing favorite experience.
- Tybee Island tour from Savannah makes a great day trip
- Visit Savannah’s most popular nearby beach
- Dolphin watching cruise gives you chances to see wildlife and landmarks
- Pickup and drop-off from downtown Savannah included for easy transit
What's Included
- 5-6 Hour Excursion to Tybee Island from Savannah via trolley/bus
- Dolphin Cruise through Tybee Island’s waterways
- Stop by the Tybee Island Lighthouse for great photo opportunities (admission not included in price)
- Lunch at The Original Crab Shack (price of lunch not included with ticket)
- **The lighthouse and Museum are closed on Tuesdays**
- Food and drinks (stop for lunch at The Crab Shack at own cost)
- Gratuities
- Admission into the Lighthouse/Museum on North Beach
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 223 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401, USA
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Your half-day excursion to the always-popular Tybee Island begins in the late morning, at a central departure point right in Downtown Savannah. Hop aboard your trolley bus and set off; with round-trip transit included, you won’t need to worry about limited parking or finding your own way there.
As you go, take in the scenery all while your guide brings the stories and history of the island to life. Upon arrival, head straight to The Crab Shack—a beloved local institution—and enjoy a delicious seafood meal (additional expense) without having to wait.
Once you’re refreshed, embark on the next step of this two-in-one tour: A dolphin cruise around the island’s waterways. Keep your eye out for local wildlife and landmarks while you enjoy the sea breezes.
Finally, spend relaxing free time on the beach—and capture photos in front of the Tybee Island Lighthouse—before returning by trolley bus to Downtown Savannah. You’ll arrive back in time for dinner or additional sightseeing, making this a convenient choice for time-pressed travelers.
As you go, take in the scenery all while your guide brings the stories and history of the island to life. Upon arrival, head straight to The Crab Shack—a beloved local institution—and enjoy a delicious seafood meal (additional expense) without having to wait.
Once you’re refreshed, embark on the next step of this two-in-one tour: A dolphin cruise around the island’s waterways. Keep your eye out for local wildlife and landmarks while you enjoy the sea breezes.
Finally, spend relaxing free time on the beach—and capture photos in front of the Tybee Island Lighthouse—before returning by trolley bus to Downtown Savannah. You’ll arrive back in time for dinner or additional sightseeing, making this a convenient choice for time-pressed travelers.
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Tybee Island
5 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Fort Pulaski National Monument (Pass By)
Cockspur lighthouse (Pass By)
Tybee Island Light Station And Museum (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Per State law, any person entering the premises waives all civil liability against this premises owner and operator for any injuries caused by the inherent risk associated with contracting COVID-19 at public gatherings, except for gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm, by the individual or entity of the premises.
- Paid parking available at Savannah Visitors Center
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
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Frequently Asked Question (1)
Q:Is there parking available near the departure point for the Savannah Tybee Island Dolphin Cruise Tour?
A:We offer pickup from hotels in the Savannah Historic District, however, if you would prefer to drive to the departure location, there is parking at the Savannah Visitor's Center. (Note: There may be a parking fee)
Feb 2021
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Diane_Z
Stephanie was a great guide! She was very informative and accommodating. One group on the tour were vegetarians and she offered to take them to a place to eat other the the Crab Shack (which was delicious!!). Tybee Island is beautiful. Enjoyed walking the beach. We had a great time and would recommend this adventure!!
Reviews
4.8
based on 1,432 reviews
Jodi_D, Apr 2026
This was a unique experience and not necessarily what we had envisioned. I believe there’s way too much time spent at the restaurant and really should be spent on the dolphin tour and the visit to Tybee Island beach and Museum. At this time of day, people could’ve skipped the long lunch for more time on the boat and on the beach itself. The bright spot of this trip was Stephanie, she was an awesome narrator and guide.
Debra_S, Apr 2026
It was a great day of exploring Tybee, the Dolphin cruise was exceptional and Max our tour guide was fantastic
David_M, Apr 2026
This was a six hour combination tour with a trolly/guide taking us to Tybee with a stop at the Crab Snack, an unusual little spot but with tasty BBQ, then on to a boat ride for porpoise watching and watch we did; plenty to see and enjoy. Then a stop at the lighthouse for a snack and a short walk on the white sand beach. The trolly picked each party up at their requested location and dropped them where they chose to be dropped in Savannah. A great deal for the cost and a most enjoyable way to spend a day seeing something besides the beautiful city of Savannah.
Maureen_A, Apr 2026
Max our driver gave us a lot of history facts about Savannah. Matt and Chelsea our guides on the dolphin tour were very fun and enjoyable. Perfect day all the way around.
Nadirah_J, Apr 2026
We weren’t able to do the tour due to the weather . Choose a day when you know the weather will be HOT, skies clear and no wind blowing
Jacqueline_T, Apr 2026
Dennis was a wonderful tour guide. He made the history of the island come alive. The dolphin cruise was awesome- we saw a lot of them.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Dennis loves what he does and it shows! We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Ursula_R, Apr 2026
Plan for beach time and bring weather appropriate items. Do NOT eat at the café next to the office or go to the marine museum.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
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Jill_H, Apr 2026
This was great fun! We had several dolphin sightings, which was very exciting! We enjoyed the whole day!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
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Luanne_W, Mar 2026
A great full day experience! First transportation is provided as well as a tour guide. We had Stephanie and she was outstanding! Lunch at the Crab Shack was delicious and at your expense but not to be missed. The boat cruise was wonderful! We were lucky and saw lots of dolphins! Highly recommend the experience!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Stefanie is awesome! We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Lisa_C, Mar 2026
The only thing good about this trip was the dolphin tour. We were on the bus and sitting around more than anything. What was stated as a short ride to Tybee Island was almost an hour by the time you drive all around town first for a little "tour". The crab shack is a tourist trap with overpriced mediocre food that you are stuck at for 1.5 hours. Would have rather been dropped off at the beach for more time and options for food. The little bit of time we ended with at the beach was barely enough to do anything. Climbing the lighthouse was not an option with less than an hour and a line to get in. The Marine science center is there, but again, less than an hour before we got picked back up and another $30 dollars, so that didn't seem a worthwhile investment. Then the ride back into town is ridiculously long after you have traffic and a bunch of stops to let people off before returning to your starting point. Don't waste your entire day. Absolutely not worth it.
Captain Derek's was good, our Captain was Gator and he was respectful with the dolphins maintaining a safe distance from them. The other captain however on their other boat was going right over the top of them which was terrible and drove them out away from the jetty, so that kind of ruined the whole thing. Just a really disappointing day and wasted time and money.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We hate to hear this tour was not for you!
Badesere_A, Mar 2026
My friends and I had a wonderful experience, our tour guides were very informative and was able to retain Savannah history. Excellent food at the Crab restaurant.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Jill_M, Mar 2026
Tim provided a very informative historical driving tour with plenty of humor and entertainment. The dolphin tour was amazing… many dolphins were spotted and our crew (Kim and Derek) were fun and informative. Ending the excursion with delicious lunch at the Crab Shack and beach time was perfect! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Tim is awesome! We are thrilled to hear you loved Tybee as much as we do! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Janet_N, Mar 2026
This is our 2nd time going on this wonderful excursion. My husband & I went on this trip while in Savannah in 2024. Loved it so much that I suggested it to my sister and her husband. We were joined by 2 friends and had a great day.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are thrilled to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Lindsay_D, Mar 2026
What a great day! This company is organized and has solid communication. We did two tours, one of the historic district and river cruise and the other was Tybee Island with crab shack stop and dolphin cruise. Stefanie was our cruise director and she was a pro! Enjoyed her stories and organization. She was a delight. We used the days we weren’t on a cruise to get rides between stops. It’s a huge perk! We would book again in a heart beat. Until next time!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Stefanie is wonderful! We are thrilled to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Weijie_W, Mar 2026
Amazing trip. We saw dolphins around the cargo ship. Despite the weather is a little bit cold, but we enjoyed our day!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are thrilled to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Stephen_T, Mar 2026
Stefanie provided directions to where to meet the bus for the triip and provided all passengers with a wonderful talk on our way to Tybee related to the surrounding area. We stopped for a lunch at the Crab shack (which was wonderful) then proceeded to Captain Derek’s Tours.. Gator piloted our boat and Emmalyne provided insights into the history of the Savannah River. Wonderful tour all the way around
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Stefanie is wonderful! We are thrilled to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Shelly_L, Mar 2026
Stephanie was an excellent guide for this trip to Tybee. She told us lots about the history and locations we were passing as we went. We flew to Savannah and did not rent a car, so this trip got us out to Tybee to experience the low country, the beach at Tybee, lighthouses, and a dolphin cruise where the dolphins seemed to enjoy showing off for the boats. The Crab Shack was an excellent lunch spot. In all, it was a a great experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Stefanie is wonderful! We are thrilled to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
REGINA_K, Mar 2026
The tour guide, Brenda, was great.
She was informative & funny & a great driver:)
The Crab Shack was ok, but bring bug spray.
The boat ride was nice, but saw few dolphins.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Brenda is awesome! We are happy to hear you enjoyed touring with her. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Rick_C, Mar 2026
The driver was very knowledgeable and accomadating.
The shuttle service pickup was really a nice add.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
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Steve_F, Mar 2026
The captain and the guide made the experience fun. The dolphins made it great! This created a wonderful vacation memory.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are thrilled to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Marianne_G, Mar 2026
It was a great excursion. The crew were professional and friendly and made it really fun. Our tour driver was really knowledgeable and answered any questions we had. I totally recommend this trip.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are thrilled to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Dress warmly and wear a poncho. The boat cruise was awesome just a little chilly; no fault of anyone but Mother Nature. We saw several dolphins. The captain and narrator were great! Humor and informative. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Lester_S, Mar 2026
It was a great experience..lots of info, Dennis, the tour guide a d driver was excellent. Very knowledgeable, personable, funny and you could hear him clearly.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dennis is great! We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Jonathan_W, Mar 2026
The tour provider, grayline was great. They were very accommodating and provided great communication and information throughout the tours.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are happy to hear you enjoyed touring with us and hate that the weather did not cooperate. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Jacqui_T, Nov 2025
Started out the day before when the driver called me and offered to pick us up on the street one over from our hotel. Super helpful. Radar was on time and very entertaining! She was super nice and stopped at a couple spots just so we could get pictures. It was really cold and windy and we’re doing the dolphin tour first! The people who owned the boat were really nice and offered anyone that didn’t want to go out, due to conditions, a full refund. We decided to stay on and adventure out! We had to turn around early because the waters were rough. The company offered everyone a refund. For those of us on the Kelly Tour bus they gave everyone a partial credit for the day adventure!!
Next we went to “Crab Shack” for lunch. It was great!! We had plenty of time to eat and have a drink.
Next part of the trip was the North Beach to see the lighthouse. We all got out and took pictures. Piled back in the bus and went to South Beach to the pier and shopping. Had time to look around and buy souvenirs!
Finally, we headed back and we re dropped off where we were picked up. Radar gave us so much good information on Tybee Island and the surrounding area. I really got a lot out of it.
So glad we got Radar for our tour guide, made the whole adventure amazing !!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We are happy to hear you had a great time despite the weather! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Cyndi_B, Nov 2025
This is a wonderful trip to see part of Savannah, Tybee Island, and dolphins. Stephanie was a wonderful guide and made the day so special. We didn't have to worry about getting lost, being late, or finding a parking space! Very enjoyable.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We are thrilled to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Michelle_T, Nov 2025
We took the Trolley to Tybee Island and dolphin tour. It was our favorite tour from our trip and we look forward to doing it next year. Our guide, Stefanie, was funny and engaging. She was definitely knowledgeable. We saw so many dolphins, we lost count after 30. And lunch at the Crab Shack was fun. Don’t miss this amazing tour.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Stefanie is awesome! We are happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Angelika_F, Nov 2025
It was a nice experience. The guide Stephanie was really knowledgeable and her instructions were very clear.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Stefanie is wonderful! We are happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Wendell_H, Nov 2025
The tour itself was exceptional. Our guide was very knowledgeable and communicated well with the passengers. Dolphin sightings were plentiful. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars was because of the crab shack. I'm not a broiled seafood eater, so that left a lot to be desired. My wife wasn't happy with the shrimp and I settled for a sausage dog and a mini bowl of potatoes. That part was very disappointing but not a direct impact on the tour guide or tour itself. The Crab Shack was not very good in my opinion.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We appreciate your feedback and are happy to hear you enjoyed the tour! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Sharon_L, Nov 2025
If you enjoy watching dolphins then this the tour for you. Saw plenty of dolphins on the hour boat ride.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We are happy to hear you saw lots of dolphins! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
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