We live and breathe this stuff! From being Dive Masters in Hawaii to marine mammal researchers, we are passionate about giving you the same experience on your dolphin tour that has kept us STOKED our entire lives!
A LITTLE ABOUT US
What We Bring to the “Boat”
PASSION
WE LOVE WHAT WE DO
EXPERIENCE
OVER 40 YEARS EXPERIENCE
In this business, that means MAGIC! Looking for a Myrtle Beach dolphin cruise? You have found it! We are the dolphin experts. As the original and most experienced dolphin cruise in the Myrtle Beach area we offer a level of service and knowledge that is unmatched. Come on a tour and learn all about wild dolphins in their natural habitat. We have over 40 named dolphins that we can identify. If you want to have the Best Dolphin Watch Tour, then go with the best or you’re just riding with the rest. See you on the water!
CONSISTENCY
WE GIVE 100% ALWAYS
Unlike Forrest Gump, this dolphin cruise is not like a box of chocolates! You can expect the same level of professionalism, integrity, & enthusiasm with each and every cruise that departs from the dock.
Meet the Team
We’ve got a great one!
Captain Mark Collins
Captain Mark is a licensed United States Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer certified to operate vessels up to 100 gross integrated tons. He has been working professionally on vessels for hire since 1993. In addition to that he is also a certified P.A.D.I. Scuba Divemaster and a 1989 graduate of Coastal Carolina University. He has not only had years of experience locally but also spent seven years working with whales and dolphins in the Hawaiian Islands. Captain Mark Collins is also an owner of Blue Wave Adventures.
First Mate Amy Collins
Amy has twenty seven years of experience working on the water. She is a P.A.D.I. Certified Scuba Divemaster. She spent six years in the Hawaiian islands. During that time she worked for a small production company doing underwater filming of whales, dolphins and a variety of other sea life. In addition, she was a crew member on a sixty-five-foot sailing catamaran. She is a 1990 graduate of the University of Colorado. Amy Collins is also an owner of Blue Wave Adventures.
Captain Jamey Gagnon
Captain Jamey is a licensed U.S.C.G. Merchant Marine Officer, certified to operate vessels up to 50 gross tons. Born and raised in CT, right on the Long Island Sound, the University of South Carolina brought him to this area in 1991. Since then he’s lived in the U.S.V.I., Costa Rica, and London, however he’s considered Myrtle Beach his home ever since he discovered the offshore fishing and surf. He’s been an honorary crew member for many years and directly credits Captain Mark Collins for becoming a commercial captain. “Captain Mark’s passion for our local wildlife and preserving these waters is infectious, I couldn’t jump quickly enoughts to officially join his team!”
First Dog Buc Collins
Buc is a good ole Labrador Retreiver who loves the ocean just as much as we do! Buc is 8 years old and enjoys very large rawhide bones, saltwater mist around his nose, and the cool breeze flapping under his ears!
