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    Capt. Derek's Dolphin Adventure On Tybee

    4.6 (27 reviews)

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    My crew
    Mark G.

    I am a little late in getting to the review. We visited back on July 7, 2020. Of course I don't remember the Captain or the boat name but that doesn't matter because we had a blast. The boat crew promised we would see dolphins and we did just that. Not only did we see dolphins, we also saw a very cool lighthouse and Fort Pulaski. We were given some history about the fort which was pretty cool.

    I've done the dolphin excursions 4 times so far this week. Each one has been amazing and better than the prior. cant wait to see what the one tomorrow holds. highly recommend it.

    Fish caught on trip
    Gary S.

    We did an eight person fishing charter. It was excellent the captain and first mate was both great. We caught plenty of fish and it was a great time by everyone. Would definitely recommend their charter business.

    Brandeis A.

    Very friendly staff. Also there is a waiver if you don't see dolphins you will get to come out again. But we saw about 20 dolphins. Our son is 4 and this was his highlight of our vacation. So if you want something for the kids for sure bring them out. My husband and I enjoyed ourselves as well. The music is a great plus and it's more if a laid back vibe. The tour is a little over an hour and reasonably priced.

    Tybee Island Lighthouse
    Christopher B.

    Easy to find, easy to book. The staff were well organized and welcoming. We were boarded promptly at our reservation time. The captain and the MC were informative, funny and accommodating. We were on the water for maybe five minutes before our first dolphin sighting. Lots of dolphins, birds, stories and good times.

    Tony V.

    I've been on a few boat tours before but these guys are a blast. Entertaining and fun is what you'll have on a tour with these guys. You really need to try and get a selfie with two dolphins in the background, the prize is well worth it. First one wins. We saw lots of dolphins and were entertained the entire time. Banter abounds on this boat and don't be afraid to give some back the captain loves it. In st. Augustine save some time for this dolphin tour, you won't regret it.

    Sunset
    Mai N.

    It was an enjoyable trip and we saw a lot of dolphins. As soon as we left the dock, dolphins can be seen in almost every directions. Once the shrimp boat came in, those dolphins knew where to go for dinner. They followed the shrimp boat and so did we. All passengers were standing near the railings and were all so excited that I couldn't really hear the guide. We took the sunset cruise and the captain drive around until the sun sets. We were able to enjoy that with some nice music in the background. The boat seemed to be in good shape. Crew seemed nice. They have snacks, drinks and and even sunscreens for purchase at the shed where you check in. The prices were very reasonable. For the price of the tour, you can't beat it. Do it if you want to see dolphins!

    AMAZING! Saw so many dolphins our Captain Gator and first mate Cameron were amazing with history and facts, along with some great jokes. The price is amazing as well!!

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    Rosalyn T.

    Awesome Sunset Dolphin Cruise. Buddy. Was a great tour guide!!! Great for all ages, my 87 year old aunt really enjoyed it. Bucket list check

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    There where many dolphins to see. It was very fun and it is good for families or just yourself.

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    Laurie and Conner were awesome! We saw tons of dolphins and the boat ride was perfect!

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    We thoroughly enjoyed our dolphin adventure! Highly recommend this boat tour! Great price, fun, and informative!

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    Tybee Island Marina

    Tybee Island Marina

    3.3
    (10 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    Tybee Island Marina is a wonderful place for transient mariners to stay. Patrick Burns is the…read moredockmaster and his motto is "We do the work so you can have the fun." Patrick and his crew are very considerate and show so much energy to go out of their way to help the boat owners. They even wash the sides of your boat and flush out the outboard before putting it on the trailer. I WILL BE BACK TO ENJOY ALL OF THIS AGAIN.

    I proved the damage to my vehicle with pictures and by immediately reporting the incident to the…read moremanager of Bubba Gumbos. It was nearly 7 at the time and the marina was closed so that is why I called him the next day. The Bubba Gumbos manager saw the beam sticking halfway out in the parking lot as shown in my picture and he is the one who pushed it back on the trailer bed. I have no idea why it was sticking out dangerously as shown on the picture. It was around 7 and the sun glare made it hard to see as shown in my pictures. You can see the attitude and extreme lack of care in the owners response. I was always polite and respectful so that is a blatant lie saying I was belligerent. I have all the texts between us and am happy to share. Their negligence damaged my vehicle and I ran in front of another vehicle that nearly hit the beam right after me preventing a second accident within just a few minutes. I even offered to split the repair costs to which I received no reply at all. I tried to work with him, but he treated me extremely unprofessionally. We were planning to eat at Bubba Gumbos that night and had been looking to take a boat out to Little Tybee while on our trip, but will never use this marina or eat here. I advise you to do the same.

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    Tybee Island Charters

    Tybee Island Charters

    3.7
    (6 reviews)
    2.3 mi

    My boyfriend, parents, and I came to Tybee Island for our college graduation celebration. We…read moredecided to do a fishing trip as part of our present from my parents. We searched through one of the Tybee Island visitor books to choose our charter company. We first called another company, but when they finally returned our call, they were too booked already. The nice gentleman did highly recommend Tybee Island Charters to us. We called Tybee Island Charters, who immediately answered the phone. We spoke with Captain Elizabeth who was very friendly, professional, and informative. She explained the tour options for what we were looking for, the prices and what was included (and not included), what kind of boat we would be on, thorough directions to the boat dock, and extra tips (such as bringing food or drinks, that the number of anglers was optional, etc.). They were very genuine and up front with any and all information about the services they offered. We chose to do a 4 hour inshore fishing trip (2 anglers) with Tybee Island Charters for $300, which I thought was very reasonable, though I am no fishing expert and have never paid for a fishing tour before. Their prices were comparable to the other inshore fishing tours on the island. Captain Elizabeth was very knowledgeable about the waters, wildlife, and fishing. She was able to name and give facts/stories/history about every single bird, fish, crab, oyster, dolphin, etc. we saw while on the trip. It was like we received their eco-tour as an added bonus. The wildlife and scenery did not disappoint us either! She also knew a lot about the Tybee Island area, people, and history, even leading us to our favorite restaurant from the trip, Sundae Cafe. Learning about the Island from a local was extremely helpful to us first time tourists! During the trip, Captain Elizabeth was very welcoming and made sure we were comfortable and had what we needed. Everything was prepared before we arrived, so we literally pulled up to the dock, loaded our cooler, and headed out to sea! She gave us professional tips on where/how to cast and what types of equipment and bait we were using (even giving us options on what to use). She baited our hooks and unhooked/measured the fish for us, as is customary on a guided fishing tour, but it was nice to only have to do the relaxing and exciting part of fishing! She took us to three or four fishing locations that she said she has been successful at before, and the fish did not disappoint! We had a bite on almost every cast, including the first of the day. Though many were not big enough to keep, we enjoyed reelin' em in all day. We ended up coming home with 7 whiting, which Elizabeth cleaned for us back at the dock. When keeping the fish, she measured them properly and only kept those that were the legal length. Again, she was very professional and seemed knowledgeable about Georgia fishing laws and followed them... even mentioning that the local marine science center had asked her to collect smaller fish for them, but she told them she wouldn't do so until she had the proper permit from the Georgia DNR (Dept. of Natural Resources). My parents noted that while they waited for us to return to shore, Captain Cecil had entertained them at the boat dock (which was at their own personal home). He even closed the gate so that our dogs could run freely in their backyard with his dog. They chatted and told stories (about their 40 year history in fishing Tybee waters) for quite a while. They said it was like just hanging out at an old friend's house. This is a long review, but I can't think of enough good things to say about Tybee Island Charters! It was the highlight of our trip and I would call them to book another tour the instant I come back to Tybee Island. If you're looking for a genuine, local, Mom & Pop, honest operation, that gives you more than your money's worth and a fabulous, laid back experience, then give Cecil & Elizabeth at Tybee Island Charters a call.

    I'm only giving them one star because we caught fish. Other than that, I'd give them negative…read morestars. I chartered one of their boats for a 10 hour deep sea fishing trip, 40 miles offshore. We did catch fish, that's the only thing I can say that's positive about Tybee Island Charters. I caught an under sized fish. The Captain (Captain Elizabeth) took the fish off my hook and put the small fish on another rod and used it as bait, instead of throwing it back. She bragged about how she usually keeps undersized fish as well as fish that you aren't allowed to keep, such as Red Snapper. (Red Snapper are illegal to keep in ALL waters off of Georgia) She was even proud of the fact she had kept a small flounder once and was caught by Georgia Fish and Game Officers, but only received a ticket for breaking the law. While we were fishing I had to keep asking the captain and her mate how many fish we had caught, as I didn't want to go over the limit. They disregarded my question and said to keep fishing. I finally demanded someone count the fish, so we wouldn't go over the limit. They counted and said we had 17, and we could keep 3 more. After 3 more were caught we stopped keeping the fish. As the Captain was pulling the anchor up, she noticed something wrong with the engine. There was a leak in the engine, that was causing the engine to over heat. Once again I want to say we were 40 MILES offshore. The Captain later told me she knew there was a leak BEFORE we left, but she didn't think it would be an issue. 40 miles offshore with a leaky engine. I'm not a mechanic but even I know that's a recipe for disaster. We were stuck 40 miles offshore, waiting for a boat to tow us back in. While we were waiting for the tow boat, the Captain decided to fillet all of the fish we caught. Yet another violation she committed on this charter. As they were filleting the fish they realized 23 fish had been kept. Another violation... The 10 hour fishing charter turned into a 19 hour trip from hell. I would not recommend Tybee Island Charters to ANYONE!!!!! I requested a partial refund for the troubles she put me and my cousin through. At first Captain Elizabeth said she would mail me a refund. A few weeks after the trip I contacted her and she said she changed her mind and was not going to refund any money.

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    Captain filleting a fish while 40 miles offshore!!!!!
    Time for a snack! See the dolphin off in distance?!

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    Time for a snack! See the dolphin off in distance?!

    Capt. Derek's Dolphin Adventure On Tybee - boating - Updated July 2026

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