4123 Highway 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC

843-340-7713

Dolphin Watch Tours & Cruises in
Myrtle Beach, SC

Blue Wave Adventures offers the best dolphin watch tours in Myrtle Beach and Murrells Inlet, SC. Celebrating 22 years on the water, we provide unforgettable wildlife experiences for the whole family.

Why Book With Blue Wave Adventures?

When you’re looking for things to do in Murrells Inlet, a dolphin cruise should be at the top of your list. Here is why thousands of families choose us every year:

360° Unobstructed Views

Our custom-built boats ensure there are no bad seats. Everyone gets a front-row view of the action.

Small Group Sizes

We cap our Tursi-Ops tours at 40 passengers and our Osprey premium tours at just 15. You'll never feel crowded.

Eco-friendly & dolphin smart

As a proud Dolphin Smart certified operator, we respect the wildlife and protect the marine environment we call home.

Choose your dolphin cruise

A blue and white dolphin watching tour boat with passengers onboard floats near a dock in calm water under a partly cloudy sky. The boat displays Blue Wave Adventures Dolphin Watch on the side. — Blue Wave Adventures

Tursi-ops
Dolphin cruise

Our most popular option! Enjoy a 1.5-hour narrated cruise through the Murrells Inlet estuary and out into the Atlantic Ocean. Perfect for families and groups.

dolphin tours in murrells inlet

Osprey Premium small group tour

Get closer to the water on our 30ft R.A.V.I. vessel. Limited to just 15 passengers, this intimate tour offers an unparalleled view of the dolphins.

A group of seven people stand smiling on a dock in front of a white boat under a blue sky with scattered clouds. One man wears a blue Captain shirt and waves at the camera. Everyone is dressed casually for warm weather. — Blue Wave Adventures

private dolphin
charters

Looking for a private experience for your family reunion, corporate retreat, or special event? Book the entire boat for a custom dolphin watching experience.

WE ARE

WE ARE THE PREMIER DOLPHIN WATCH CRUISE IN MYRTLE BEACH!​

Mandy
Captain Scott and Cody were AMAZING! They played great music and were very funny! We got so lucky with a beautiful day on the sea. We saw so many dolphins and they spotted them quickly! The facts about dolphins and the area was cool to learn! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour. Our kids absolutely loved this and had a blast! Thank you both the awesome time. We will be back on our next visit!!!
Kimberly
We had such a great time on the Osprey Premium Dolphin Cruise with Captain Mike and Susan! They were both fantastic — friendly, knowledgeable, and full of interesting facts about the area and wildlife. The smaller boat (holds up to 15 people) made the experience feel more personal and comfortable. We saw plenty of dolphins and learned so much along the way. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a more intimate and informative dolphin-watching experience.
Laura
As locals, we took our family the day after Thanksgiving on the dolphin tour in Murrells Inlet. It was a little chilly, but the whole trip was incredible. The captain and Amie were amazing crew and have so much information about the area, the ocean, and especially the dolphins. We were blessed enough to be surrounded by dolphins for way over an hour in our area. There is no feeding or anything other than nature and the dolphins remained around us, and we gently moved from time to time and watched their show for us. I highly recommend it was super safe, organized, and what a beautiful holiday treat for our family.
Peter
We took this midday boat tour for my birthday on the Osprey and it would be the understatement of the year to say it far exceeded our expectations. Captain Scott, who was funny and amazing and loves his local community, put us next to a part of 300 to 400 dolphins for 30 minutes As we watch them play and jump and do what adult dolphins do. Lol. His assistant Cody was great This was definitely a highlight of the day and even the year. Being on the Osprey boat is a special boat and it’s very limited to how many passengers and you get to sit on the edges being right next to the water Highly recommend if ever in the Myrtle Beach area even Charleston The photo simply can’t do it justice
Savannah
Captain Scott and Miss Lexie were amazing. They were both so nice and told us all about the dolphins and the lands around us. Definitely recommend taking your family on this dolphin tour. We got to see a good bit of dolphins while we were out! It was such a great experience!
Page
If you are going on a boat tour I highly recommend Blue Wave Adventures. Captain Scott and first mate Cody were a blast. The boat ride itself is an adventure filled with laughter, music, and historical facts about the area. While we were not guaranteed to see dolphins. We did end up seeing them and it was awesome. I would go on this boat tour again regardless if I saw dolphins or not. P:s - If you see a piece of plastic laying on the ground today. Do the marine life a favor and pick it up. 😉

Frequently asked questions

All of our dolphin tours depart from Crazy Sister Marina, located at 4123 Hwy 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. We are just a short drive south of Myrtle Beach.

In general, our morning tours offer the calmest sea conditions, making it easier to spot dolphins and other wildlife. However, dolphins are active throughout the day!

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what you can expect

We’ll be touring through the beautiful Murrells Inlet, just south of Myrtle Beach, and along the majestic Atlantic coastline for a good hour and a half of excitement, relaxation, and educational learning.

 

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