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Your boat trip to the Morris Island Lighthouse starts in these winding tidal creeks and wetlands.
The coastal wetlands behind Folly Beach serve as the main route to Morris Island. Tour operators navigate through these protected estuarine creeks to reach the offshore lighthouse.
You will cross paths with local marine life during the ride. The salt marsh is home to wading birds, sea turtles, and a resident population of Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
15 mins neededMain tour departure points
These marshy launch points sit just minutes from Folly Beach. They serve as the home base for several tour operators heading to the lighthouse. Make sure to use the restrooms here before departure. The tour boats and Morris Island do not have any facilities.
30-45 mins (during transit)Look for strand feeding dolphins
The twisting tidal creeks teem with coastal biodiversity. Passengers regularly spot wading birds, pelicans, and sea turtles during the ride. Keep a sharp eye out for the resident Atlantic bottlenose dolphins. You might even observe a unique, localized hunting technique called strand feeding.
