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Folly Beach Fossil Hunting Boat Tour

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

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5 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • Folly Beach
  • 4 hrs 45 min
  • Updated October 31, 2026

Cruise from Folly Beach to Morris Island for salt marsh scenery, wildlife spotting, and a guided search for fossils along the shore.

About this tour

Trade the city shoreline for a wild stretch of South Carolina coast on a Folly Beach fossil hunting boat tour. Cruise through Lowcountry salt marsh estuaries toward Morris Island, an uninhabited barrier island known for its historic lighthouse and fossil-rich beach.

Along the way, watch for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and other wildlife. Once ashore, walk the beach in search of shark teeth, fossilized vertebrae, and bone fragments. Your guide shares local knowledge and practical tips, then helps you locate and identify your finds. The boat carries a cooler with ice and bottled water, and adult and child life jackets are provided.

Plan for substantial walking: the round-trip trek on the island may reach 5 miles or more. Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen, snacks, and bug spray; food is not provided. The tour departs from the Folly River Boat Ramp at 97 Center St. and requires a minimum of two participants. Set out from Folly Beach for a memorable day of coastal scenery and hands-on fossil hunting.

Highlights

  • Cruise through Lowcountry salt marsh estuaries to Morris Island
  • Search the beach for shark teeth, fossilized vertebrae, and bone fragments
  • Spot Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and other wildlife
  • Admire the historic Morris Island Lighthouse
  • Get help locating and identifying fossils from your guide

What's included

Included

  • Scenic round-trip boat ride from Folly Beach
  • Visit to Morris Island
  • Fossil hunting adventure and assistance locating and identifying fossils
  • Cooler with ice and bottled water
  • USCG-certified master captain
  • Adult and child life jackets

Not included

  • Food and snacks
  • Gratuities
  • Bug spray

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Meet at the Folly River Boat Ramp, 97 Center St., Folly Beach, near the pink Folly Hotel
  • Park in a short space for vehicles without trailers; additional parking may be available on Center Street and side streets
  • Expect substantial walking; the round-trip trek may total 5 miles or more
  • Not recommended for children under 5, young children, people with mobility issues, or travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or low fitness
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  • Not recommended for people prone to seasickness
  • Bring comfortable shoes, a hat, camera, snacks, sunscreen, and bug spray
  • Smoking, sprays or aerosols, and littering are not allowed
  • Service animals are allowed

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts approximately 4.5 to 5 hours.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at the Folly River Boat Ramp at 97 Center St. in Folly Beach, near the pink Folly Hotel.

What can I find on Morris Island?

Look for shark teeth, fossilized vertebrae, bone fragments, and other beach finds.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Children under 5 are not permitted. The substantial walking also makes the experience unsuitable for young children.

What should I bring?

Bring comfortable shoes, a hat, sunscreen, snacks, and bug spray. Food and snacks are not provided.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 5.00 on Viator and 5.00 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

How the score works and rating distribution in Folly Beach
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • 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 7.4.

Provider rating distribution in Folly Beach

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