Sunset River Cruise

Beaufort, SC

Experience a Lowcountry Sunset!

There are few things more beautiful than a sunset over the vibrant water, swaying marsh grasses, and mystical Spanish moss draped oak trees of Beaufort, SC. Get your private front row seat for the show on a Sunset Cruise with us! Whether you’re looking for a chill evening sipping wine with friends, a special celebration, or an educational nature and history tour with a sunset ending, or anything in-between we have you covered! We love to tailor these trips to you and your crew. Like our Beaufort River Tour trips, we typically cruise the Beaufort River looking for dolphins, wildlife, birds, while talking about the local area, history, and sights form the water. These trips differ from our other trips in that we time them to end around sunset but before dark.

Feel free to bring along dinner, snacks, or adult beverages.

Our Sunset River Cruises are available for convenient online booking from March through October when evening temperatures are usually the most comfortable. These trips can be booked in the cooler months by giving us a call or sending us and email.

2 Hr Private Cruise for 1-6 people | $320 Flat Rate for the Boat & Captain

Dolphin In Beaufort River South Carolina

FAQ’s

  • Each trip is led by a professional, licensed/insured captain. Bottled water, and all required safety gear is also included. Passengers 12 and under are required to wear a life jacket (life jackets are provided).

  • We are located at the Port Royal Landing Marina. The Address is:

    1 Port Royal Landing Dr, Port Royal, SC 29935

  • If the weather is bad we will refund or reschedule your trip.

  • Click the “book now” button to view our calendar, and book your trip in minutes.

    For Custom Adventures, special request, or questions, please send us an email or give us a call.

  • Our trips can take 1-6 people. Our trips are private experiences meaning the boat is not shared with anyone that is not part of your crew.

  • Your booking covers the entire cost of the trip with the exception of any gratuity for the captains. Typical gratuity for a guided trip is 15-25%.

  • We have a large population of wild dolphins that are active throughout the day. Because they move freely around, a large area, what we see can very greatly from trip to trip. However, it would be extremely rare to not see dolphins at any time of the day.

  • We have a wide array of herons, pelicans, shore birds, seagulls, terns, etc that frequent our area. While there are always birds around we would recommend that groups with the primary goal of birding giving us a call to schedule a low tide trip time.

  • Sunglasses, hat, non-spray sun protection (aerosol is harmful to the boats deck and cushions), an extra layer to block the wind when it is cool out. If you would like to do beach combing on our three and five hour trips we recommend closed toe shoes that can get wet as well as a few towels.

  • Yes, you are more than welcome to bring your own snacks and beverages. Beer, wine, and champagne are permitted for guests over 21. Coolers are also welcome.

  • Our boat has comfortable, cushioned seating and a large T-top for shade. There is no restroom onboard.

  • Customers will receive a full refund with 24 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.

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  • This was an experience my family & I will cherish forever! We saw dolphins immediately. Our friendly guide John is from Beaufort and very knowledgeable about the history and environment. I highly recommend this tour.

    Matthew L

  • Our family went on a dolphin cruise with Captain Rob. Very knowledgeable about the local wildlife and fauna in Beaufort. He made sure that we would be able to see the dolphins swimming in the area. It was a fantastic experience for us. Would definitely recommend this company and Captain Rob as your guide.

    Roam

  • Captain John was both incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining. We greatly enjoyed learning the history of the area and seeing several dolphins as well as learning about them and their behaviors. We also saw and learned about 20 different bird species. The trip was everything we expected and MORE.

    Amy C

  • We absolutely loved the sunset dolphin cruise! John was very informative & knowledgeable about the area & history. If you get the opportunity we highly recommend doing this. Absolutely stunning views! You won't be disappointed 😊

    Loretta Garland