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Unique Family Experiences in Myrtle Beach

Beyond the Ordinary - Unveiling Unforgettable Adventures for the Whole Family When it comes to family vacations, ordinary just won't cut it. You're not seeking the...

Unforgettable Dolphin Watching in Myrtle Beach

Dive into an Oceanic Adventure with Myrtle Beach's Dazzling Dolphins Ahoy, fellow adventurers! If you've ever dreamt of cruising the ocean waves alongside some of the...

Myrtle Beach Labor Day 2023

Top 7 Things to Do in Myrtle Beach this Labor Day Holiday 2023 Are you planning a fantastic Labor Day holiday in Myrtle Beach this year?...

All About the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin

The Atlantic Bottlenose dolphin is a fascinating marine mammal that captures the hearts of people all over the world. With their playful nature, intelligence, and...

What Are Dolphins’ Natural Predators?

Bottlenose dolphins, being highly intelligent and social creatures, are not commonly preyed upon by other animals. Have you ever wondered though, what are dolphins' natural...

Dolphin Watching in Myrtle Beach

Looking to dive into the exciting world of dolphin watching in Myrtle Beach? You've come to the right place! Get ready for an incredible adventure...

4th of July in Myrtle Beach!

Welcome to our comprehensive guide to the Fourth of July fireworks schedule in the vibrant Myrtle Beach area! We are thrilled to present an exciting...

What Connects Dolphins and Humans?

In recent years, there has been a growing fascination with the captivating relationship between dolphins and humans. These magnificent creatures have long captured our imagination...

3 Awesome Dolphin Charities to Support

At Blue Wave Adventures, we try to do as much as possible to support our local marine life. Thousands of visitors travel from across the...

Huntington Beach State Park & BWA

Explore the Great Outdoors at Huntington Beach State Park Going on vacation doesn’t have to break the bank, especially if you’re headed to the Myrtle Beach...

Memorial Day Weekend in Myrtle Beach 2023

Memorial Day Weekend is often seen as the official start of summer, and it’s right around the corner! If you’re headed to Myrtle Beach, South...

Orcas: Dolphins or Whales?

[caption id="attachment_1874" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Orcas: Whales or Dolphins?[/caption] Orcas are some of the ocean’s most recognizable inhabitants with their signature black-and-white appearance and massive fins propelling...

Five Easy Eco-Friendly Swaps for Your Home

Five Easy Eco-Friendly Swaps for Your Home Eco-friendly swaps for you home and building an eco-friendly lifestyle doesn’t have to be as hard as you might...

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Exciting Spring Events in Myrtle Beach

Exciting Spring Events in Myrtle Beach When spring events in Myrtle Beach arrive, the town comes alive. People come from miles around to enjoy the shores...

Eco-Tour Do’s and Don’ts

[gallery size="medium" ids="1799,1652,1214,1206,895,574"] Do's and Don'ts to remember on your Eco-Tour Of all the things to do in Myrtle Beach, heading out on an eco-tour may be...

How Dolphins Can Help Us Understand Alzheimer’s

You probably already know that dolphins are incredibly smart creatures. We’ve seen them mimic humans, “see” with sonar and echolocation, and demonstrate problem-solving and self-awareness....

Three Easy Ways to Conserve Water

On our eco-tours in Myrtle Beach, we often talk about the importance of water conservation. Reducing our own unnecessary water use allows more water to...

How Noise Pollution Harms Dolphins

How Noise Pollution Harms Dolphins We already know how damaging pollution can be to our ocean life. But what about noise pollution? When we think about...

Myrtle Beach Events to Kick Off 2023

Four Fun Myrtle Beach Events to Kick Off 2023 2023 is officially here, and with a new year comes plenty of possibilities for fun-filled travel. Myrtle...

3 Eco-Friendly New Year’s Resolutions

When you think about  New Year’s resolutions, you probably imagine sentiments like “lose weight,” “save money, “ or “spend more time with my family.” But...

How to be an Eco-Friendly Traveller

Being an eco-friendly traveller doesn't cost a lot but can help tons! Planning a vacation to Myrtle Beach? Great choice! You’re set to explore one of...

Marine Life You Can See in Myrtle Beach

See marine life in Myrtle Beach up close and personal! Planning a Myrtle Beach vacation is the perfect way to enjoy quality time with your loved...

4 Simple Ways to Reuse and Recycle

4 Simple Ways to Reuse and Recycle We’ve all heard the old adage: “Reduce, reuse, recycle.” You might throw a plastic soda bottle in the recycling...

5 Fun Facts About Sea Turtles!

5 Fun Facts About Sea Turtles! A Myrtle Beach vacation is a good idea any time of year, but if you plan your timing right, you’ll...

Fall Weekends in Myrtle Beach

How to Spend a Fall Weekend in Myrtle Beach There’s nothing better than a weekend getaway. You can explore a new location and get a break...

5 Fun Facts About Baby Dolphins

5 Fun Facts About Baby Dolphins Of all the marine creatures out there, dolphins tend to be some of the most fascinating to us humans. Humans...

How Dolphins Name Themselves

A New Study Hints at How Dolphins Name Themselves You might already know that dolphins and humans have a lot in common. Mamas raise their young,...

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Time for a Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruise!

Bring your family along for a Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruise! If you’re thinking of things to do on your next trip to Myrtle Beach, think about...

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How SODA is Helping Protect Our Oceans

When you embark on a Myrtle Beach dolphin tour, you’re getting a glimpse at some of the most beautiful creatures to grace our oceans. But...

How Overfishing Is Impacting Dolphins

How Overfishing is Impacting Dolphins Many families who come to Myrtle Beach spend plenty of time in the water, and one of the most popular activities...

Easy Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Waste

3 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Waste When we host our dolphin tours in Myrtle Beach, we love showing guests the incredible wildlife in the...

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How Do Dolphins Hear?

How Do Dolphins Hear? If you are planning a trip to Myrtle Beach this summer, then the chances are that you have added a dolphin watch...

What to Wear on Your Dolphin Watch

What to Wear on Your Dolphin Watch If you have added a dolphin watch to your list of things to do in Myrtle Beach, then you...

What is Ecotourism?

What is Ecotourism? You’ve probably heard the phrase ecotourism in recent years, especially with a continued heightened focus on preserving the earth and our natural resources....

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Fun Things to Do in Myrtle Beach

Fun Things to Do in Myrtle Beach If you plan a trip to the Myrtle Beach, SC area, you won’t be disappointed with the number of...

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2021 Myrtle Beach Vacation Planning

With 2020 now behind us in our review mirrors, many are looking to the future and starting to think about vacation planning. With so much...

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A Brief Lessons on Dolphins

Dolphins have long been a favorite cetacean animal amongst children and adults alike. Dolphins are a fan favorite due to their friendly faces and fantastic...

Marine Life Teaching Resources

Marine Life Teaching Resources You can learn about anything online, even marine life! Don’t worry if you can’t get to the nearest ocean or attend live...

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Fun Facts About Dolphins

If you’d like to study dolphins in person, you may find yourself at Myrtle Beach dolphin watching. But you’ll also find them all over the...

How Many Types of Dolphins Are There?

Are you looking for more information on dolphins? Are you researching or writing a paper about marine life for school and need to know what...

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Should You Swim With Dolphins

Should You Swim With Dolphins Dolphins are one of the most majestic sea creatures, and you should leap at any opportunity that you get to see...

Best Myrtle Beach Vacation Attractions

Best Myrtle Beach Vacation Attractions More than 14 million people travel to the Myrtle Beach area each summer. With more than 1,500 restaurants and nearly as...

Blue Wave Adventures TripAdvisor Reviews

Blue Wave Adventures TripAdvisor Reviews Every month, 456 million people visit some portion of TripAdvisor.com as they plan a trip. It’s no secret that Americans love...

How Beach Cleanups Save Myrtle Beach Dolphins

How Beach Cleanups Save Myrtle Beach Dolphins Over 1 million marine animals, including dolphins, sea turtles, sharks, and birds, die each year from plastic.  Pollution, whether...

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Plan Your Myrtle Beach Summer Vacation Now

Plan Your Myrtle Beach Summer Vacation Now When’s the last time you took a family vacation? According to AAA, only 40 percent of American families embarked...

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Do Dolphins Migrate Or Hibernate?

Do Dolphins Migrate Or Hibernate? Going on a Myrtle Beach dolphin cruise is fun for the entire family, but it’s also a great way to learn...

How Intelligent Are Dolphins?

How Intelligent Are Dolphins? A Myrtle Beach dolphin cruise is one of the best adventures you can take while vacationing along the Grand Strand. Seeing the...

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Place To See Dolphins In Myrtle Beach

Place To See Dolphins In Myrtle Beach As with any other part of your family vacation or Myrtle Beach weekend adventure, you want the best experience...

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Best Myrtle Beach Labor Day Events

Best Myrtle Beach Labor Day Events Are you headed to Myrtle Beach for Labor Day weekend events? If so, the Blue Wave Adventures team has a...

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Understanding The Language Of Dolphins

Understanding The Language Of Dolphins Dolphins are one of the most talkative animals on the planet. So much so, that researchers now know dolphins share their...

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Everything You Need To Know About Dolphins

Everything You Need To Know About Dolphins Bottlenose dolphins live along the East Coast and prefer the coastal waters between 50 and 90 degrees. This species...

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Health Benefits Of Murrells Inlet Kayaking

Health Benefits Of Murrells Inlet Kayaking Kayaking tours in Murrells Inlet offer more than a unique way to see the ecosystem and landscape. While you don’t...

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Top 3 Family Attractions Myrtle Beach

Top 3 Family Attractions Myrtle Beach Why do families take vacations? Of course, to have fun together, get away from work (mostly) and possibly see new...

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Interesting Facts About Dolphins

Interesting Facts About Dolphins You’ve likely heard that dolphins are among the smartest of all animals, but did you know there are 43 documented species of...

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What To Expect On Our Dolphin Tour

What To Expect On Our Dolphin Tour When you plan a family vacation along the South Carolina coast, you’re sure to pack the experience with family...

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Murrells Inlet Ecosystem

Murrells Inlet Ecosystem Beach vacations are made for days of fun in the sun, right? So, we get it when learning about the ecosystem seems out...

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Dolphin Tours – Family Fun Activities

Dolphin Tours - Family Fun Activities As you consider family fun activities during your vacation, you want to consider events that will be fun for the...

FAQ – Time

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FAQ – Age

Find out what age is recommended...

Dolphins Need Your Help

We get it! People really love and are captivated by dolphins. We'll be the first to admit that we are exactly the same. Heck we're so...

We Do More Than Just Look At Dolphins

As the original and longest running Dolphin Watch along the Grand Strand, Blue Wave Adventures continually sets the bar for good stewardship of the environment. Years...

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Pick up Trash for the Turtles

Hey Y'all, Just saw this magnificent Leatherback Sea Turtle on one of Blue Wave Adventure Dolphin cruises and I just had to take a second a...

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What is “Mothership Kayaking?”

What is Mothership Kayaking? Mothership Kayaking is using a boat as a platform to launch a mobile kayaking expedition. It is the best way to explore...

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Blue Wave Adventures Dolphin Cruise

Blue Wave Adventures Dolphin Cruise Hey Folks, Captain Mark Collins here inviting you to join myself and Amy (my first and best mate), for the first of what...