Where do I meet for this tour?

Meet at Turner Creek Boat Ramp; check-in instructions note the ramp is off Johnny Mercer Boulevard in Savannah.

How long is the tour and what is the minimum age?

The tour lasts about 1.5 hours and has a minimum age of 3 years old; group size is limited to six guests.

Are lifejackets provided?

Yes—lifejackets are provided for all guests as part of the tour inclusions.

Is this safe near commercial ships?

Tours travel through an active shipping channel; guides will brief passengers and take precautions when larger vessels pass—always follow the captain’s directions.

What wildlife might I see?

Common sightings include Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, wading birds like egrets and herons, and raptors such as osprey.

Can I bring food and drinks?

You may bring snacks and drinks; the tour includes a cooler with ice and water but does not provide meals.

Savannah Sunset Ecotour: Dolphin-Watching Boat Cruise from Turner Creek

Adventure Brief

Float through Savannah’s salt marsh as dolphins break the surface and the sky shifts salmon-pink—this short, family-friendly sunset ecotour from Turner Creek Boat Ramp delivers big wildlife moments in a small-group setting. Ideal for photographers and families seeking an easy evening on the water.

1.5 hours

easy

From $282.50

Evening light bends low over the creeks and salt marsh around Savannah, Georgia, and the Sunset / Ecotour launches from Turner Creek Boat Ramp for short, family-friendly tours that turn ordinary twilight into a shoreline performance. From the Turner Creek Boat Ramp (check-in off Johnny Mercer Boulevard), a small-group skiff carries up to six guests through the estuary toward a protected barrier island, tracing channels where dolphins hunt and shorebirds thread the grasses. The trip is 1.5 hours, easy and accessible to children ages three and up, and includes lifejackets for every guest and a cooler stocked with ice and waters.

This outing is at its best between late afternoon and full dusk. Guides set a deliberate pace to search for shoals of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, to point out salt-marsh cordgrass and black needle rush, and to pick out osprey nests perched on channel pilings. The landscape here is salt marsh and creeks cut through Pleistocene and Holocene sediments—flat, open water framed by low dune ridges on the island,—and the low light reveals the subtle ochres of mudflats and the glassy silhouettes of wading birds. Keep your ears open for the slap of a dolphin tail and the whisper of an incoming freighter; this route runs in an active shipping channel, so guides emphasize safety when larger vessels pass.

Bring sun protection, bug spray, and a light layer for the cooling evening; the tour’s short length keeps it easy on little legs but yields a big sense of place. Photography rewards thoughtful framing: backlit dolphin breaches, the mirror of the creek at gold hour, and compositional leads created by marsh channels. The operator's small-group limit and family-friendly policy make the trip ideal for couples, multigenerational groups, or solo travelers looking for a quiet natural show without a long commitment.

Logistics are simple: meet at Turner Creek Boat Ramp off Johnny Mercer Boulevard in Savannah; minimum age is three, maximum group six. The tour’s constraints—short duration, small boat, and passage through active shipping lanes—mean you should follow the captain’s instructions closely. These sunset runs are a direct, low-effort way to connect with Georgia’s coastal ecology: dolphins at play, birds on the wing, and the slow, steady shift of evening across the barrier island horizon.

Because the captain runs small groups from a modest launch, the experience feels intimate and authentic — not a commercial parade but a local crew sharing knowledge of tides, bird migrations, and dolphin behavior. For visitors staying in Savannah, this sunset run is an efficient evening activity: short to fit after a day of museums or dining, richly rewarding for photographers and families alike. Book early during peak season to reserve one of six spots per trip.