My husband and I did a private fossil hunting tour with Captain Malcolm and Jamie (aka the Tooth Fairy), and it exceed all expectations more than I can describe. They were SO knowledgeable about the area and such fun to chat with on a beautiful March day. We went to two different beaches, and Jamie helped us find probably 40 shark teeth of all sizes. It was amazing - I truly cannot believe we found so many. On the second beach, Malcolm showed us the coolest fossils I never would've even noticed, like a camel tooth from thousands of years ago and bottles left over from the prohibition era. It was an absolute blast and a must-do with family, friends, or partners. I am six months pregnant and had a totally fine time, so this would be an amazing trip with kids too. Thank you, Malcolm and Jamie for the unforgettable day! We'll be seeing y'all again! read more

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We absolutely loved our tour! We did a private tour to Little Tybee Island. We found so many shells and a couple sand dollars. The kids swam in the ocean and played in big waves. We loved seeing Hopper the dolphin, also. Our guide, Kyle, was so knowledgeable and did a great job of explaining how the area has changed and the importance of the marshes. We all had such a wonderful time on the boat and with Kyle. The kids loves it when he'd turn on the "air conditioning" by going faster. We will definitely be going with them again! read more

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What a great last minute and last day adventure! Wildlife and sand dollars on our boat tour made my wife and niece very happy and the dolphin pods excited my 6 year olds most of all! Thanks Captain Rene for such a great time! read more

This is a must do for anyone who wants to learn about the Georgia coast and its barrier islands. Captain René really knows her stuff! We took a three hour private charter and saw dolphins, multiple types of birds, and landmarks. We also got to visit multiple areas of the island not easily accessible. We got to look for shells on a secluded beach. René was very knowledgeable and articulate about each wildlife/plant species as well as the geography/ecology of the area. You can tell she really loves the area and is a true conservationist. read more

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This is our THIRD time going fossil hunting with Sundial and have loved it every time! We went out with Captain Malcolm and Tooth Fairy Jamie and had an AMAZING time. My boys (aged 10 and 11) had a great time. They found a ton of shark teeth fossils and they can't wait to display them at home. Malcolm and Jamie made our trip special and we can't wait to go again next year! read more

We were looking for something different in the area while waiting to see Styx in concert. This tour had very good feedback and so we went for it. Captain Malcolm showed up on time. The tour was amazingly informative and well worth the money spent. He is very knowledgeable about the area. I highly recommend the tour to folks that are new to the area. read more

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Mother/daughter trip ended with an AWESOME charter with Sundial Charters. Captain Thomson was AMAZING. We know so much more than we did before we left. It's amazing that Tybee has this eco-system that contributes so much to our environment. If I had a professional camera, the pictures would have been so much better. Thank you Sundial Charters and Captain Thomson for making my daughters first ride on a boat something she will never forget. read more

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We went fossil hunting and shark tooth hunting. They took us to 3 different beaches that had a wide variety of fossils. We found several sharks teeth and a few pieces of megalodon teeth. Your shoes get muddy, but there is no need to dig or sift. The views on the boat ride were spectacular! It was a great day. We are already planning to go again! read more

We had the most amazing time this past Friday! The guys were great. Our girls had a blast. It made for a memorable trip finding nearly 100 shark teeth, 1 of which was 1/2 a Megalodon tooth. Worth every cent! read more

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Sundial Charters little Tybee unplugged tour was a fantastic time! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the local ecosystem. We experienced the Low Country up close in nature read more

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My husband and I wanted to go to Little Tybee Island but were having a difficult time finding a charter that was reasonably priced. We found Sundial Charters had what we were looking for and after calling and posting to FaceBook we were able to connect and make plans for them to take us to Little Tybee. Captains Dave and Rene communicated well with us including instructions where to meet and we took a 4 hour boating trip to Little Tybee and surrounding area. Rene came shell hunting with us and she is EXTREMELY knowledgeable about the types of shells, the environment, and the wildlife/ birds that are in the area. Dave shared history of the island and marsh as he guided the boat through the waterways. My husband and I were very impressed by their knowledge and welcoming demeanor. We go so many sand dollars it was like Easter! It was indeed a pleasure that we hope to repeat on our next visit to Tybee. Maybe next time we'll try fossil hunting. read more

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Another amazing trip with Captain Rene of Sundial Charters! On an exceptionally beautiful February day we went out to Little Tybee for a sunset cruise. What we found was far more than we expected. The Snowy Owl, who is far away from it's home in the super cold Canadian climate, was standing on the beach making many seagulls mighty nervous. Take a look at some of the exquisite photos taken by our neighbor and professional photographer, Dee Bowers. Another magical trip! Thanks, Captain Rene! read more

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WOW! What an experience! I went with a group of twelve 20- and 30-something's for a tour of Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge with Sundial Charters. Renee, David, and their team (boat drivers and a guide on WNWR) were knowledgeable, friendly, and made the day unforgettable! On a cold, but sunny Saturday morning in March we launched from near Tybee Island to head to Wassaw on two small boats. It took about half an hour to get there, a beautiful ride, stopping along the way to see a group of dolphins playing. Once on the island, we met our guide, Danny, who told us the whole history of the island and explained island wildlife and their habits. We hiked through the lush greenery and then made for the beach. Renee explained all sorts of shells and sealife. Along the way, we saw bald eagles, an alligator, and learned a ton! This trip went above and beyond what I could have ever expected! I would strongly recommend this experience, or any trip with Sundial Charters. read more

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Kyle, was a perfect, easy-going guide to the marsh. We had a great time finding dolphins, we even got to see a shark! I'd love to schedule another Sundial tour! read more

Wow!! Thank you captain Rene for starting our spring break out with an awesome start!! From dolphins frolicking to the amazing finds!! It was and awesome trip and I will be recommending you to everyone I know!! read more

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This was my favorite fossil tour I've ever been on. And, I've been on quite a few. Bennett and Tara were a wealth of knowledge. We found so many large shark's teeth, a whale tooth, horse tooth, old pottery and a sundry of other fossils. I could not have asked/hoped for a better experience. I would highly recommend this tour. In fact, I am planning another trip with them soon. :) read more

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Our guide was very knowledgeable about the human and natural history of the area and knew where to see shorebirds feasting on fish, dolphins close up and even some bald eagles to top it off. We had a nice walk on the beach at Little Tybee Island. read more

Rene was an amazing guide/host. We went on the fossil tour & it was so much fun! Although it's now set the bar so high it will now ruin any other types of similar excursions going forward. Thanks again Rene & Janie, we had a great time. read more

Sundial Charters specializes in day tours in coastal waters in and around Tybee Island, GA. Captain Rene' Heidt is a knowledgeable naturalist in birding, fishing, dolphins and the like. She can also take you to look for shark's and megalodon teeth if you wish. The boat will accommodate a party of 4-5 comfortably. She also has been willing to allow our decently-behaved dog to go along. If you are looking for an affordable day trip on the water, you really cannot do better than Sundial in this area. read more

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A visit to Savannah should include a charter fossil hunting trip. Young and old, it is exciting. Rene and David are experienced and kind. I live in Savannah and sign up as often I am able. From small sharks teeth, to Megladon teeth, to arrow heads, even bottles. Get muddy and get ready to hunt fossils. read more

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Awesome little Tybee tour! We were able to learn so much about the area around us, see dolphins, and search for sand dollars! My oldest son left his sandals on the boat, and they called and delivered to our house! Hands down would recommend them to anyone that wants a great boat adventure!! read more

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We decided to book a last minute "Little Tybee Unplugged" excursion with Sundial Nature Tours while visiting the island. It was a perfect ending to 2015 and the experience could not have been any better. Our captain/tour guide for the day was Rene who also handled setting up our reservation and providing the details on where to meet. The day starts off with getting picked right up at the beach. They have a cooler to store any beverages you want to bring on the trip as well as snacks. The boat is the perfect size to be able to get back into areas of Little Tybee that otherwise would be unreachable. Rene is an excellent guide and gave us excellent insight into the area and region whether that be the various bird species, to the tidal flow or the history and folklore about the area. Our highlight of the trip had to be when we parked the boat and went shelling on Little Tybee. We found tons of sand dollars and various shells. My wife and kids could have stayed out there all day. My son even found a message in a bottle, very cool. I highly recommend Sundial Nature Tours. They have other tour options as well and we are definitely planning on trying out the fossil hunt on our next visit to Tybee Island. read more

Had the best time with moss and Thompson the other day with my father. They both were super informative, enthusiastic and made the trip very memorable for both of us. We will definitely be rebooking in the fall when my brother comes down. We also found a ton of amazing fossils! Thank you so much. read more

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We booked a sunset tour for 6 adults aged 20s-50s. The wildlife and nature views were amazing! Rene and her husband shared a variety of information about the history, landscape, animals and Tybee Island area. We hopped off the boat on a beautiful strip of beach and explored. Lots of great conversation and laughs! We all enjoyed the relaxed, comfortable environment and left with the same feeling...... this felt more like a few hours out on a boat with friends. read more

Great adventure with an educational flare. Learned a great deal about the marsh areas, beaches, birds, sea life, etc. We saw a huge variety of birds. read more

Just had a great experience with Sundial. We (2 kids 2 adults) went out to Wassaw Island on a 4 hour nature boat trip. Renee and Dave were wonderful guides and captains. We saw dolphins, bald eagles, egrets, herons, gorgeous sea shore- it was an excellent day. Highly recommend spending a day with Sundial! read more

We had the pleasure of taking a tour this past weekend. It was an awesome trip! The captain was extremely knowledgeable and super friendly. Our group was ages 9-40 and every one of us had so much fun. I wish we had more time we would have done the fossil tour. But next time we are out that way we will definitely be back for another adventure. Thank you so much for the enjoyable afternoon! read more

Rene is a great guide and educator about the process of fossil hunting. We found some pretty cool fossils and a few other old items like bottles. We went to three different locations to try and find as many fossils as possible. The only reason this rating is not a five is because the boat itself is small and uncomfortable for the long ride to and from the beaches were we hunted. I ended up with a neck and back ache. Also, the boat did not have a ladder so it was difficult for some in our group to get in and out of the boat as often as we needed to. read more

We booked the Little Tybee Unplugged charter and spent an amazing day with Captain Dave and Fiddler. We saw Dolphins, Bald Eagles, and found lots of shells we had not seen on Tybee Island. Captain Dave was very knowledgeable. We cannot wait to head back to Tybee and book another trip with Sundial. Well worth every penny. I guarantee you will not be disappointed. read more

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We are sundial charter customers x4 for the fossil trip. We love every minute and it's the highlight of our Tybee vacation every year. Even if we don't come to Tybee for spring break next year we will do a long weekend for a fossil hunt. Thank you so much. We love you!!!! read more

Had a great fossil tour and our guides were the best. They told us about the environment, shipping industry, area history and showed us how to find the fossils. This was our third trip with Sundial and all of the trips were great. read more

I honestly do not think 5 stars is enough. We couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day for our 3 hour tour with Captain Rene and John who drove the boat. We no sooner left the dock when the dolphins started to appear everywhere. This was the first time for my 6 year old to be on a boat and see dolphins. The other sightings and outpouring of knowledge provided by Captain Rene were just an added bonus. In no way can we be thankful enough for the incredible time my kids had and for the memories they forever will have. We just loved going shell and sand dollar hunting on the sand bar and took good care to get them home. We hope that if we ever make it back to Tybee Island that we will be able to join Rene on another fantastic tour. read more

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We got a 3 hour tour of Tybee Island. I believe our Captain's Name was Dave who is Rene's husband. He was fantastic! Very knowledgable on the history of Tybee Island and the eco system. Took us to a remote sand/island to collect shells. As we pulled up to the shore there were horseshoe crabs everywhere in the water. We spent about 45 minutes there while my wife and son collected shells. Spent the rest of the day wactching dolphins as they following the shrimp boats coming back to dock. Dave was awesome and if not for my sunburned face and back from spending too much time at the beach the previous day I could have done the trip all over again. read more

Don't miss this one -- seems pricey but you get what you pay for. We did the Little Tybee Tour - my wife wanted shells and dolphins... got both. The secluded beach was unbelievable.. shells galore. We walked about .75 miles of shoreline filling 3 buckets of fantastic shells. We saw eagles, dolphins, fish, birds and our tour guide was immensely knowledgeable on the ecology and environment. Well worth every single penny, I can't recommend this highly enough. read more

My husband and I booked this charter not really knowing what to expect. The reviews were great on social media so we knew it must be a good time. We had an absolute blast and were sad when the three hours were over. Moss and Aubrey did a wonderful job explaining the habitat and wildlife while meandering through the marshes. We saw so many dolphins it was unbelievable. They were playing all around the boat so we could see them up close. It was so neat. We also saw an Oyster Catcher and her baby chick. We would do this over again given the chance! read more

my rat terrier (Triscuit) and I had a fabulous time out on the water with Captain Rene--also a rat terrier owner. she was extremely knowledgeable and personable, and responded on short notice. highly recommended. and make sure to go out for a sunset cruise, and bring your bug spray. I'm paying the price now with bites all over, but WOW was it worth it! read more

I've been on many Sundial tours over the years and I've never been disappointed! This was my first time going out to Little Tybee in the morning and it was as beautiful as ever. Captain Bennett was so patient and answered all of our questions. He really went out of his way to make sure we had an amazing tour. I learn something new each time I tour with them (actually I learn many, many new things each time I take one of their tours.). It's just one of those enjoyable things that will always stay on my bucket list. On your next visit to Tybee, do take a Sundial Nature Tour to learn more about the environment so you can appreciate what a wonderful and interesting resource it is. read more

I went with a party of four on 9/16/19 and we had reserved the Little Tybee Unplugged. I was sooo excited about this charter, especially about going to Little Tybee and having time there to fossil hunt. It was an anniversary trip and I wanted it to be the unbelievable experience we have read about. Unfortunately, our day was good but not perfect and, as we were visiting from California, we won't get the chance to have a better experience. I give a generous four stars for the effort, though! We checked the weather regularly right up until the morning of the afternoon charter and never saw any rain or issues scheduled. The directions to boarding were easy to follow, the boat was as seen in the pictures and Dave was friendly and unbelievably knowledgeable. We saw dolphins right away (another thing we were really hoping for) and headed out to the intricate maze of waterways and marshes. We were really having fun, saw a bald eagle and other interesting birds and were about 20 minutes in when the captain thought a storm was coming. He had some radio activity but seemed like it was not clear what was going to happen so there was some issue with whether we should go all the way to Little Tybee. We heard lightening several times and the Captain said we would keep going to see what would happen in the next little bit and decide from there. He pointed out that once you get to far out, you can't make it back if the storm moves quickly. We waited and were hoping for something definitive but it all seemed so confusing, we never really got a straight answer as to whether the storm was scheduled to hit or not and the radio didn't seem to offer a conclusion one way or another. Thunder continued and the uncertainty was stressful and the radio chatter was loud and confusing. He thought it best that we head back and we agreed before we ever got to Little Tybee to explore or get out at the beach. Captain Dave filled the time up for us by driving back and forth in the bay we launched from and we appreciated that because we did get to see several more dolphins and he did his best to keep things entertaining. We never received any rain or storm as it turns out but it was too late to go back out. We were hoping for some relaxing time to sit and have a beer but it was more of a brilliant lesson on nature and waterways in that area than we expected. I think being really clear about when you would like to just relax would be helpful and we were not clear about that, as I look back. It was a good day and a lot of valuable information but I would say that you should do more research into the weather, if at all possible. Don't trust google or basic forecasts, make sure you look specifically for storms that might hit Tybee and use an advanced source. Had we done so, we may have seen the storm that never materialized and maybe made the choice not to go out if we knew there was a good chance we weren't going to actually get to Little Tybee. We enjoyed our time but it's a pretty big expense if you never make it to the beach to fossil hunt so do your research. Hopefully, you get a day with no bad weather or thunder masquerading as bad weather and you can get to Little Tybee and give this lovely charter five stars! read more

Capt. John and our guide Aubrey were the PERFECT team for our fossil/ shark teeth hunting trip. Capt. John piloted our boat into each beach with ease. Aubrey (Capt. Rene's son) found our first sharks tooth within 10 seconds of stepping off of the boat. He helped us find about 30 sharks teeth, one of perfect quality, as well as two Megalodon teeth. His knowledge of fossils where to find them is AMAZING! We are looking forward to booking another trip with them next year with the whole family! read more

My little girl and I had a great time and look forward to doing it again. Sand dollars and expired horseshoe crab. Good finds on a good trip. read more