Savannah

Savannah to Tybee Island with Dolphin Cruise

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Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

Overview

  • Tybee Island tour from Savannah makes a great day trip
  • Visit Savannah’s most popular nearby beach
  • Dolphin watching cruise gives you chances to see wildlife and landmarks
  • Pickup and drop-off from downtown Savannah included for easy transit
If you don’t have your own car, visiting Tybee Island from Savannah can be tough. This guided tour makes it easy to take the quick drive in comfortable private transportation—not to mention it means you don’t have to deal with parking at Savannah’s most popular nearby beach. Enjoy free time and a dolphin watching cruise when you arrive for a crowd-pleasing favorite experience.

What's Included

  • 5-6 Hour Excursion to Tybee Island from Savannah via trolley/bus
  • Dolphin Cruise through Tybee Island’s waterways
  • Stop by the Tybee Island Lighthouse for great photo opportunities (admission not included in price)
  • Lunch at The Original Crab Shack (price of lunch not included with ticket)
  • **The lighthouse and Museum are closed on Tuesdays**
  • Food and drinks (stop for lunch at The Crab Shack at own cost)
  • Gratuities
  • Admission into the Lighthouse/Museum on North Beach

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

  • 223 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your half-day excursion to the always-popular Tybee Island begins in the late morning, at a central departure point right in Downtown Savannah. Hop aboard your trolley bus and set off; with round-trip transit included, you won’t need to worry about limited parking or finding your own way there.

As you go, take in the scenery all while your guide brings the stories and history of the island to life. Upon arrival, head straight to The Crab Shack—a beloved local institution—and enjoy a delicious seafood meal (additional expense) without having to wait.

Once you’re refreshed, embark on the next step of this two-in-one tour: A dolphin cruise around the island’s waterways. Keep your eye out for local wildlife and landmarks while you enjoy the sea breezes.

Finally, spend relaxing free time on the beach—and capture photos in front of the Tybee Island Lighthouse—before returning by trolley bus to Downtown Savannah. You’ll arrive back in time for dinner or additional sightseeing, making this a convenient choice for time-pressed travelers.

Tybee Island

5 hours Admission Ticket Free

Fort Pulaski National Monument (Pass By)

Cockspur lighthouse (Pass By)

Tybee Island Light Station And Museum (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Per State law, any person entering the premises waives all civil liability against this premises owner and operator for any injuries caused by the inherent risk associated with contracting COVID-19 at public gatherings, except for gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, reckless infliction of harm, or intentional infliction of harm, by the individual or entity of the premises.
  • Paid parking available at Savannah Visitors Center
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Q:Is there parking available near the departure point for the Savannah Tybee Island Dolphin Cruise Tour?

A:We offer pickup from hotels in the Savannah Historic District, however, if you would prefer to drive to the departure location, there is parking at the Savannah Visitor's Center. (Note: There may be a parking fee)

Feb 2021

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Charlotte_C
Dennis was an great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. Stopping in at the Crabshack for lunch was delicious and visiting with the birds, cats and alligators was a nice bonus. Awesome Austin was amazing. Seeing the Dolphins surf the wake. And climbing the lighthouse to get an amazing view of Tybee was an was an experience my legs will not soon forget!. All made for a perfect day.

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AMAZING
Marilyn_M, Mar 2024
Stefanie was amazing! She was a bundle of lovely information, friendly and caring. This is not a tour anyone would want to miss.
Savanah/Tybee trip
Dena_V, Mar 2024
Stephanie was nice and very informative. The dolphin cruise was a bit lacking if you have been other places. The one cool adventure was watching the dolphins in front of the cargo ship. That was exciting. I know someone mentioned before we stay too long at the crap shack for lunch but actually I can see why we stay for 1 yr and 30 min. Sometimes there is a wait and it just takes that long. This was a fun day and I would recommend it.
Poorly managed
Michael_S, Mar 2024
Boat was great but the lunch was too long and we had less than an hour to do the lighthouse and the beach
The dolphin boat ride was...
Pam_E, Mar 2024
The dolphin boat ride was great! We saw a lot of dolphins and the crew members were entertaining. We enjoyed walking along the beach at Tybee island. The Crab Shack seemed like a tourist trap but the food was good.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We are thrilled to hear you loved Tybee as much as we do! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Nice way to combine a downtown tour with some time on the water
Jill_B, Mar 2024
We saw many dolphins. It was a good price. Staff are friendly. I was not wowed by the food at Crab Shack, but I liked seeing the little gator farm and birds.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We are pleased to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Wonderful day at Tybee Island!
Janet_N, Mar 2024
Dennis was our very informative guide for this 6 hour tour. AS he drove us around Savannah and Tybee Island, he was able to tell about the areas he drove us by. The time we spent on Tybee Island was spent at The Crab Shackk which is an old wonderful seafood restaurant right on the water. Besides the restaurant they have a large collection of alligators in a lagoon, a bird collection to learn about and an arcade for the kids to enjoy. From there, Dennis took us to the beach and the lighthouse to explore more of beautiful Tybee Island!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Dennis is awesome! We are happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Wonderful trip
chris_b, Mar 2024
Brenda was a superb guide--lots of historical info on GA and Savannah, mixed with personal anecdotes, all delivered with snarky fun humor. The dolphin cruise was fantastic--our pilots Gator and Possum (yes) were hysterical and loaded with smart info on the area and sea life. My main frustration: too much time allotted to the lunch stop, and too little force following stop at the beach and light house. Please reduce lunch by half an hour and add it to beach/light house stop.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Brenda is awesome! We are happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Loved Tim!
mpatt1117, Mar 2024
We toured with Tim and had the best time! He is hilarious and very well educated on the area. I loved his recommendations and his punctuality and thoroughness on making sure the group knew when to be and where, were very appreciated.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Tim is awesome! We are happy to hear you had a great time touring with him! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Great Tour
MARGARET_H, Mar 2024
Dolphin cruise. Would havre liked to see the sign at the end of 80 that says x miles to San Diego. Nice to see the beach. Just enough free time.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We are thrilled to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Will do it again
Delia_G, Mar 2024
This is a great tour Brenda was a lot of fun and a fountain of information, Captain Derek’s cruise was very entertaining and guaranteed dolphin sightings enjoyed the stop at North Beach would have much preferred skipping. Crab Shack and having lunch there and more time to walk around
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Brenda is the best! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed touring with her! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Very nice
Robert_M, Mar 2024
Viewing of dolphins and the boat crew. Our driver Tim was excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable.Definitely recommend .
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Tim is the best! We are happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Great tour!
Julie_D, Mar 2024
Stephanie was an awesome guide!!! Friendly and very informative. Thanks! Emily in the office was helpful and super knowledgeable!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Stefanie is the best! We are happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Stephanie was a great...
Anita_O, Mar 2024
Stephanie was a great tour guide!! Wonderful day and we saw a few dolphins. The weather was perfect and got back to Savannah in time for a lovely evening.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Stefanie is awesome! We are thrilled to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Add to your itinerary.
Denise_B, Mar 2024
A group of 12 women from Nifty 50+ social group in Grand Ledge, Michigan thoroughly enjoyed this tour. The tour guide on the bus, Radar, was awesome. The tour guides on the boat were fabulous. The jokes were corny but funny!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We are happy to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Great day trip and great time!
A_O, Mar 2024
This tour was awesome. The guide A+++ was very knowledgeable, friendly and made the tour so special to all. He really loves his job and lucky to have him as the tour guide. The tour gives you access to the beach. The guide and he was great. The riverboat ride was lovely and got a lot of good history facts on Tybee Island and Savannah. The Trolly guide is in charge for the whole day, was so patient with tow tardy ladies that twice don't seem to mind his requests about time. * Courtesy to all is nice at all time people" and still Definitely worth the money.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We are thrilled to hear you loved Tybee as much as we do! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Fun Fun Fun!
Mary_W, Mar 2024
Tour guide Chris was very informative and funny. We saw lots of dolphins on the cruise. For us, it was a better option than renting a car and driving there yourself. We only wanted a day on the island so this was perfect for us. Very fun! Would do this again. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Chris is the best! We are happy to hear you had a great time. Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Great time.
Michael_M, Mar 2024
Matt and Kim were outstanding. They kept it interesting and comical at the same time. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for choosing Gray Line!
Must Do
Brandy_W, Mar 2024
Seeing all the dolphins. Laughing so hard at Mikes jokes. The tour guide was so knowledgeable about Savannah. The crab shack was good. Loved seeing all the alligators. Shops were great!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Tybee Island
DeborahBortle, Mar 2024
Chris was our tour guide and he was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and fun to be with. Tybee Island was interesting to explore.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Chris is awesome! We are thrilled to hear you had a great time! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
Definitely worth going!
Dallas_E, Feb 2024
Going to the Island and the Dolphin Cruise was great. Saw lots of Dolphins!! Kelley tours were very good highly recommend them.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
We are thrilled to hear you loved Tybee as much as we do! Thank you for choosing Gray Line.
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From $69.00

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 5 to 6 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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