Southern Shores Island & Dolphin Cruises

We had an amazing time on the Thrillseeker Jet Boat!!! I cannot wait to do this again!!! Ken and Tay were awesome!!!

Great tour!! Saw lots of dolphins. I really liked the fact that the catamaran isn't so huge like some tour boats. Stopping on an uninhabited island was a plus.

Captain Jason and First Mate Tyler were very fun, friendly and knowledgeable. They served us fun frozen beverages, we saw dolphins and enjoyed the sunshine. 100% would recommend.

My friend Ali and I did the Dolphin Cruise and the Jet Boat ride. We did the Dolphin Cruise on the Saturday of our trip- which was AMAZING! We seen at least 30 dolphins while on the cruise. The crew(Kenny and Forrest)made the trip even more fun! They were social and very knowledgable about the area. While we were about to load the boat, we seen the advertising for the Jet Boat ride and asked Kenny about it. Kenny said that they didn’t have any schedulings that day, so we should try another day. On the Monday of our trip, Kenny remembered us and called us to ask if we were still interested in the Jet Boat ride, as they were going out at 2pm. We told him we’d be on our way and we’d meet them there by 2. Ben and Kenny took us out on the Thrill seeker, and we had THE BEST TIME! I highly recommend both Boat rides through Southern Shores Island and Dolphin Cruises!

Had a great dolphin cruise with Capt Forrest and First Mate Chip. Plus, we actually saw dolphin! I will definitely recommend Southern Shores to anyone wanting to have a good time on the water with a knowledgeable Capt and crew.

Visiting for bike week here in MB & came across this place. What a fun experience this was! Captain Ben & Bailey really know how to have a good time! The dolphin cruise was sold out so we decided to try the jet boat ride and it did not disappoint! Would go again and highly recommend Captain Ben & Bailey!

We did the noon dolphin cruise. We had a great time! I really enjoyed the smaller catamaran over a larger boat. Along with that fewer people. I know everyday is different and they don’t know if or how many dolphins they may see. We got lucky and saw soooo many. I would guess about 30. We had perfect weather. Being on a smaller boat the captain was able to get pretty close to them. He also took us by a shrimp boat. That was neat to see. Forest was a great captain. Very personable and fun. The first mate (I’m sorry I don’t remember her name) was also great. I highly recommend!

We had a wonderful time. Everything was fantastic. Captain played music for us and our cruise was full of enthusiastic people. I highly recommend this excursion to anyone. We were given highlights of the area as we set out to see the dolphins. While we were reminded that nothing is guaranteed, we were rewarded with many sightings of those fantastic creatures. Boat was clean and safe and the cruise was made even more memorable by only allowing a limited number of participants. It was so much better and more friendly to be with a smaller group of people than to be crammed on a bigger boat with double the number of people! Don't hesitate to take this catamaran cruise...you'll love it!

Wow! What a great find! Came across this cruise while looking at Groupon in anticipation of our spring break trip to Myrtle Beach. Travelled with my husband, two 17 yr old boys, and our 13 yr old daughter. Because the ocean was too cold to swim in and the weather was in the 60s, we decided to book this dolphin cruise to have some time outside on the water. We were not disappointed. Called the company several days ahead to confirm and Benjamin, the owner, was friendly, efficient, and responsive. Captain Forrest and Lt. “Dan” Tyler were helpful, friendly, and humerous. Loved the music, anbility to purchase drinks/snacks, and Forrest’s knowledge and explanation of the flora/fauna/history of the area. Saw some dolphins but really enjoyed stopping at the island for 15-20 minutes to explore the tide pools there. Be sure to look for the crabs! Not many boats in the water this time of year so it was extremely enjoyable. We had the island to ourselves. Highly recommend!!!!

We absolutely Loved Southern Shores Island and Dolphin Cruise experience. We took the evening sunset cruise on June 3, 2024. Kenny was First Mate and was so friendly and amazing! Forest was our Captain and we absolutely loved him. Great play list and great boat ride. We did see one dolphin, which was so cool to watch. The boat ride alone was an Amazing experience. You won’t be disappointed! Please do not forget to tip them. They really do a Great Job!!!

Captain Ben and his first mate were amazing. Took this excursion on my first anniversary with my husband and it was amazing. Captain Ben was very informative about things along the waterway. Boat was safe and well kept up. The ride was thrilling. They're was not a dry seat or person when the trip was over. I would recommend this to everyone and trust and believe i will be doing this again with this company. I now want to try their other excursions due to the experience received with them today.

Had the absolute pleasure of booking the sunset dolphin cruise with Capt Forest & Spencer, we were even joined by Capt Jason. Very professional staff & the cruise didn’t disappoint it was a gorgeous evening and we saw a pod of dolphins. It was such an amazing experience and one I will cherish for years to come.

What an awesome experience we had on our boat tour! Captain Jason and First Mate Chip were very friendly, and knowledgeable, sharing great stories of the history of the water and surrounding areas on our way out to the Atlantic. We pulled on to a beautiful little island where we would be able to explore for a bit. We took off our shoes, rolled up our pant legs and took a few steps off the front of the catamaran and into the water. Our trip was in March and the water is still cold but it was a beautiful day with the sun shining so the few steps in the cold water didn’t bother us. We were able to walk around the island a bit and explore until we heard the horn calling us back and it was time to board the vessel again. We did see one dolphin on our tour, I wasn’t disappointed in not seeing more dolphins because the sun was shining, great music was playing, I had a cold drink in my hand, and the captain even had everyone say Happy Birthday to my husband! I would definitely recommend this tour and will be back to book another trip on my next visit to Myrtle Beach! Be sure to tip your captain and his mate, they deserve it!

We have taken the tour 3 years in a row now. Unfortunately we didn't see dolphins the last time. But it was after the last major storm so we weren't upset. Besides the 2 hour ride was very enjoyable! Captain Forrest allowed my granddaughters to drive the boat. That was the highlight of the tour for me! Thank you for another great afternoon! We'll see ya next year! By far the best touring service in Myrtle!! We tried several before finding Southern Shores!!

From the second, we got to the ticket booth We had an amazing experience. The Captain Forest and his crew made us feel welcomed and at ease right away. As soon as we stepped on the boat, we knew we were in for a great time. The captain and staff were very knowledgeable and attentive. They make one great piña colada. The island excursion was a lot of fun and of course we did see dolphins. Can’t say enough great things about our time on this boat. We will definitely be returning and without a doubt recommend this to anyone in the area looking for something fun to do.

I can't say enough good things about this team. I reached out to arrange a sunset cruise as a surprise for my Mom’s 60th birthday. They made the whole process of getting tickets for her and our cousin so easy. After the cruise, both my Mom and cousin called me, absolutely thrilled — you could hear the joy in my Mom’s voice. The captain and his crew went above and beyond to make her birthday truly special. Turning 60 was bittersweet for my Mom, as she and my Dad (who passed away a few years ago) used to joke about it together. Thanks to the care and kindness of the crew, what could have been a difficult day became one filled with happiness and beautiful memories. We are forever grateful. Thank you all so much!

We booked the 3-5pm cruise and really enjoyed ourselves! Captain Forrest and his First Mate, Tyler, were very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We saw 1 dolphin near the entrance to the ocean, and 5 more as we were out from the North Carolina coast. Very cool! On the boat, they sold water, Gatorade and various cans of alcoholic beverages at a reasonable price. The music on the boat was awesome! Even with going over some larger waves at the inlet's entrance, we always felt safe. We also enjoyed stopping at one of the islands near the inlet's entrance and finding lots of live snails and a small, Fiddler's Crab. The entire experience was very relaxing and a lot of fun. We plan to do it again next year. For $35/person, it was totally worth it!

My family and I had a great time. It was well worth it. We saw several dolphins and the crew was friendly and super knowledgeable. The stop at Bird Island was awesome too. We felt safe also the entire time with the crew. Excellent job guys!

This was our first trip to Myrtle Beach and we wanted to pick a fun adventure for one evening. Dolphins are my favorite animal so I was excited when I discovered Southern Shores! We had an incredible experience thanks to the kindness & intentionality of our Captain & First Mate— Forrest & Ireland! We had the privilege of seeing a dolphin, and docking on the island was serene and stunning. I’ve already recommended Southern Shores to a friend who’s visiting Myrtle Beach next week. We will definitely do this again! Thanks so much, Forrest, Ireland & the rest of the Southern Shores crew! ☺️

Went here for spring break with the family and had a fantastic time. The staff was very friendly, funny and knowledgeable. They had snacks and drinks you could purchase on the ride. They knew the best places to see wildlife (dolphins, birds, etc) and offered suggestions on where to eat. Would definitely do it again.