TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10
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Charleston Shark Tooth and Fossil Island Drop-Off 5 hr
TourTruth score 7.3 out of 10
Average
10 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- Folly Beach
- 5 hrs 30 min
- Updated November 2, 2026
Spend four hours searching a Charleston dredge island for shark teeth and fossils, replenished by every tide.
About this tour
Set out from the Charleston area for a hands-on fossil hunt on a dredge island shaped by the tides. This Charleston Shark Tooth and Fossil Island Drop-Off gives you four hours on shore to explore and search for natural treasures.
A licensed boat captain takes you to the island, where each tide replenishes the beach with shark teeth and fossils. Take your time scanning the shoreline and enjoy an outdoor outing that’s suited to the whole family. The trip lasts 330 minutes, with a live English-speaking guide and mobile tickets available. Food, drinks, sunscreen, and gratuities are not included, so plan ahead.
Meet at the floating dock beside the first pavilion. From the parking lot, follow the boardwalk behind the restroom to reach it. Book your Charleston Shark Tooth and Fossil Island Drop-Off and spend a memorable day exploring the coast.
Highlights
- Search a Charleston dredge island for shark teeth and fossils
- Spend four hours exploring an island replenished with finds by every tide
- Enjoy an outdoor adventure suited to the whole family
What's included
Included
- Licensed boat captain
Not included
- Drinks and food
- Sunscreen
- Gratuities
Ratings on each provider
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View on ViatorViator
4.90 / 5 · 10 reviews
Important information
- Service animals are allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Park in the free or paid lot next to the boardwalk
- Walk behind the restroom to the first pavilion; the floating dock is to its left
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.90 from 10 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.
How the score works and rating distribution in Folly Beach
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- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.3.
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