What could be better than watching dolphins playfully jumping waves and birds soaring across the sky while relaxing on the deck of a boat? Tybee Island has several boat tours available for visitors and residents to choose from. While many boat tours offer the chance to observe the dolphins in their natural habitat, a few companies stand out from the rest.
Captain Derek's Dolphin Adventure
Captain Derek's Dolphin Adventure boasts of having dolphins play alongside the boat as they cruise around taking in the beautiful scenery. The two boats available for touring have been approved by the Coast Guard to take 45 passengers each! Dolphins play alongside the boats as the passengers tour around the island and along the coast. Sights expected to be seen include Fort Pulaski, the Barrier Islands, both the Cockspur and the Tybee Island Lighthouse, and the Brown Pelican.
Captain Mike's Dolphin Tours
Family owned and operated over 20 years, Captain Mike's Dolphin Tours are very well known. They have been featured on 6 different televised shows, including Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Discovery Channel, and more. Located at the Lazaretto Creek Marina on the Tybee Island, Captain Mike's Dolphin Tours have been said to be the best in dolphin tours, deep sea fishing, and sunset tours. In fact, they have been voted best each year since 2003 by the Tybee Breeze Readers. Gift certificates are available for that marine lover in your life!
Sundial Charters
Established in 1996, Sundial Charters is a nature and fishing tour. They are known to have the best native, back country, and wilderness guides. Tours occur daily all year long and offer your choice of activities. Popular activities include dolphin watching, crabbing, cast netting, fossil hunting, and much more. The most popular tour trip is the Little Tybee 'Unplugged' which is an exploration of a 6,500-acre natural heritage preserve directly south of Tybee Island.
Compass Sailing, LLC
Compass Sailing, LLC passengers board the Zingara, a 38' classic Morgan sailing yacht at the Bull River Yacht Club located between Savannah and Tybee Island, just a few miles from the Wassaw Sound and the ocean. Passengers are able to sit and enjoy a soft drink while enjoying views of Savannah's salt marshes and watching egrets and dolphins play in their Atlantic Ocean home habitat. Some adventurous guests may also take the helm while under the supervision of Captain Steve.
Great Destination for Relaxation
No matter which boat tour you choose, you will find that a boat tour around Tybee Island is a great destination to relax and unwind. For more information about Tybee Island's boat tours and vacation rentals, contact Southern Belle Vacation Rentals. Our knowledgeable and helpful staff is here to help you every step of the way.