Quick Details
Adult
$ 32
Senior
Ages 65+
$ 28
Child-Ages 3 to 12
Children Ages 3 to 12
$ 22
Toddlers & Infants
2 and Under
$ 2
Join us for a fun 90-minute Dolphin & Sealife Cruise!
Our crew offers an unforgettable experience that is perfect for all groups and ages. This 90 minute family-friendly cruise takes you through the inlet to the ocean on the search for local wildlife! While cruising, our mates will teach you about the area and local marine life that call the area home. Our live onboard touch tank gives everyone a chance to get up close and personal with the possibility of local critters like crabs, starfish, jellyfish, pufferfish, sea urchins, and more! The touch tank is never the same from one cruise to the next, so you never know who you’ll get to meet! Once in the ocean, we will search for dolphins as we travel along the coast, so keep your eyes and ears open, you never know where they’ll pop up out of or what other creature you might see floating along nearby. After our time in the ocean we’ll head back into the inlet to return to the dock, you can sit back, relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery!
To maximize your comfort, our vessel has an indoor air-conditioned cabin, a snack bar, and two bathrooms onboard. This vessel is two stories, so you are free to find a spot upstairs, downstairs along the sides, or inside where there are windows looking out to still allow for viewing. You aren’t tied to one spot the whole time, so feel free to get up and move about the vessel.
This excursion is family-friendly and safe for all ages, including infants and expecting mothers. Strollers are permitted onboard as space allows. We do our best to accommodate for handicap accessibility, but we cannot guarantee it due to boat design and tidal restrictions. You can always call the Crazy Sister Marina Ticket Office for any additional questions.
Dolphin & Sealife Cruise Details
- Trip Length: 90 minutes total
- Distance Offshore: Roughly 1 mile, land is still visible
- Ride Time: 20 minutes from the dock to the ocean, 50 minutes in the Atlantic, then 20 minutes back to the dock.
- Trip Highlights: Enjoy a scenic ride through Murrells Inlet with an educational narration while watching out to spot wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins.
Our Fleet
The New Inlet Princess
The New Inlet Princess is a U.S. Coast Guard Certified & Inspected Vessel, built for comfort and performance offshore.
- 93 feet in length
- Climate-controlled indoor cabin
- Bathrooms onboard
- Second-level observation deck
- Cash canteen with beer, water, soda, chips, and candy
The Crazy Sister
Our vessel, the Crazy Sister, is a Gulf Craft, also fully U.S. Coast Guard certified & inspected.
- 110 feet in length
- Climate-controlled indoor cabin
- Bathrooms onboard
- Second-level observation deck
- Cash canteen with beer, water, soda, chips, and candy
All vessels are equipped with:
- Life jackets
- Life rafts
- First aid kits
- CPR-certified crew members
What to Bring
- Extra cash for onboard snacks and drinks (cash only)
- Valid ID if purchasing alcohol
- Gratuities for the hardworking crew (greatly appreciated)
What you Cannot Bring
- Spray-on sunscreen
- Hard-sided coolers or styrofoam coolers
- Alcohol
- Glass containers
Cancellation Policy
Changes and cancellations must be made up to 48 hours prior to departure unless you purchase Trip Protection which allows you the ability to cancel up to 8PM the night before the trip’s departure for a full refund minus the cost of trip protection and any online booking fees.
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Q: Do we see dolphins?
A: Yes, we see them often on this trip, but they are wild animals so we can’t guarantee sightings.
Q: Can you get seasick?
A: There is always that possibility. We recommend taking motion sickness medicine if you regularly get carsick, experience motion sickness on rides or have never been on a boat and are worried. We sell multiple options of these meds in our Gift Shop before boarding!
Q: Does this vessel have a bathroom?
A: Yes there are two bathrooms, one located on each side of the vessel.
Q: Does this cruise go in the ocean?
A: It does go in the ocean. It’s about a 20 min boat ride through the inlet to the ocean from our dock.
Q: How long is this excursion?
A: This is a 90 minute tour.
Q: Is this vessel handicap accessible?
A: Yes this boat is handicap accessible! Occasionally there can be tidal restrictions, during high and low tides causing the ramp to be at a steep angle making it difficult for some customers. Please call for additional questions!