About Flipper Finders
Flipper Finders is one of Folly Beach's most popular boat and kayak tour companies, specializing in dolphin encounters, nature cruises, and shelling excursions in the waters behind Folly Island and around Morris Island. With more than sixteen seasons guiding on these waterways, the crew knows exactly where the resident bottlenose dolphin pods feed, play, and nurse their calves — sighting success rates on their tours are exceptionally high year-round.
The flagship dolphin tour is a two-hour boat cruise that winds through the tidal creeks and open water surrounding Folly Beach, with narration covering the island's ecology, the Morris Island Lighthouse history, and the behaviors of the dolphins you encounter along the way. Kayak and paddleboard rentals are available from their riverfront dock, letting self-guided paddlers explore the same creeks at their own pace. Shelling excursions land on the uninhabited sandbars near Morris Island, where guests comb for shells, shark teeth, and fossils before cruising back. Private charters accommodate birthday parties, bachelorette groups, and family reunions with custom itineraries.
Flipper Finders stands out for the energy and enthusiasm of their guides, who treat every trip as an opportunity to educate guests about the Lowcountry ecosystem while delivering a genuinely fun experience. The company has earned hundreds of five-star reviews on TripAdvisor and Google, and their convenient Center Street location makes it easy to pair a morning tour with an afternoon on Folly Beach.
