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Cruise tidal creeks from Folly Beach to the uninhabited south end of Morris Island for dolphin sightings, shorebird watching, and 90–120 minutes of beachcombing for shark teeth, fossils, and shells. This private three-hour excursion pairs easy boating with hands-on coastal exploration.
Cruise tidal creeks from Folly Beach to the uninhabited south end of Morris Island for dolphin sightings, shorebird watching, and 90–120 minutes of beachcombing for shark teeth, fossils, and shells. This private three-hour excursion pairs easy boating with hands-on coastal exploration.
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Operated by Morris Island Charters · Folly Beach, South Carolina
The boat slides out of the tidal creeks behind Folly Beach and the marsh opens like a slow-moving room. Saltgrass leans with the current; oyster beds glitter at low tide. Dolphins often cut through the inlet ahead, arcing through the channel as the captain eases toward the southern tip of Morris Island.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; participants should be able to step on/off a small boat and walk on uneven sand for up to two hours.
Swimming is possible but conditions vary; currents near the inlet can be strong—ask the captain about safe spots and avoid swimming alone.
No facilities are present; plan accordingly before departure from Folly Beach and be prepared for a sandy shore landing.
Morris Island is well-known for drifted shark teeth and fossil fragments, especially after storms and at low tide, but finds are never guaranteed.
Yes—this private excursion is family-friendly; infants must sit on a lap during the boat transfer and all passengers should be able to step on/off the vessel.
The Morris Island Lighthouse, first lit in 1876, has been a maritime landmark while the island’s shape has continually changed with tides and storms.
Morris Island’s dunes and oyster beds are ecologically sensitive—follow leave-no-trace, avoid disturbing nests, and don’t remove live oysters or vegetation.
Morris Island Charters operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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