




Cruise Broad Creek on a private dolphin eco tour with a naturalist captain
90 Minutes
Up to 12 people
Naturalist captain, Boat tour
Explore Broad Creek and the tidal marsh on a private boat tour as you look for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and coastal birds. Learn about the salt marsh ecosystem and island history from your interpretive naturalist captain.
This tour departs from Shelter Cove Marina. Gratuity for your guide and/or captain is not included.
Cancel up to 48 hours before your scheduled tour time. Cancellations after that are charged the full amount. Weather cancellations are at the sole discretion of Outside; if they cancel due to weather, there will be no charge.
Product ID: SKV9WF
Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time.
Wear clothing appropriate for water activities and bring water, snacks, and sunscreen. Sun protection is recommended year-round (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen). In spring and fall mornings and evenings, bug spray may be necessary.
No. Gratuity for your guide and/or captain is not included.
This operation stands out for its exceptional guides who truly know their stuff. Travelers consistently praise captains like Pete, Kelly, Dan, and Dean for their deep knowledge of local history, marine life, and the Gullah community. The guides don't just drive boats or lead tours—they actively search for dolphins, share fascinating facts about the marshland ecosystem, and make every outing feel personalized and engaging. The variety of experiences impresses visitors too. You can choose from dolphin tours, kayaking excursions through the marsh, eBike adventures, or historic trips to Daufuskie Island. Reviewers mention spotting tons of dolphins up close, catching gorgeous sunsets, and learning about everything from feeding behaviors to local flora and fauna. Multiple families with young children had wonderful experiences, with guides like CT providing appropriately sized equipment and keeping kids entertained. What really shines through is how genuinely friendly and caring these guides are—people specifically request them by name and remember their tours as trip highlights.
David was a GREAT guide on our nature paddleboarding trip! Very knowledgeable about the area, safe paddling, and enjoying the marsh. Highly recommend!
Diana Betts
August 31, 2026
David was a GREAT guide on our nature paddleboarding trip! Very knowledgeable about the area, safe paddling, and enjoying the marsh. Highly recommend!
Diana Betts
August 31, 2026
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