Dolphins are revered by scientists as the world's second-most intelligent creatures next to human beings. Their benevolent nature allows them to interact with humans, often during recreational activities such as swimming in uncontrolled environments. There are many places in South Carolina where swimmers can hope to obtain the cherished experience of swimming with the dolphins.
Bottlenose dolphins, reminiscent of the television character Flipper, are common in Folly Beach. Nicknamed "the edge of America" by residents because of its location, Folly Beach has ample beaches where swimmers often encounter dolphins conducting daily activities. Surfing at Folly Beach can increase the chances of swimming with a dolphin, as can other water recreations such as kayaking.
Myrtle Beach offers various dolphin tours where a guide can introduce tourists to wild dolphins who reside in the area. The Thomas Outdoor Water Sports and Blue Wave Adventures are establishments that takes hopefuls directly to dolphins where they can swim with them via personal watercraft. Scuba diving is also a viable option to meet dolphins along the coastline.
There is an abundance of wildlife in the water of Charleston, South Carolina, including dolphins. As a result, the city has various dolphin cruises that are catered for families to enjoy. The Charleston Explorer offers water tours to Barrier Islands, which is a natural habitat for Charleston dolphins. There, visitors can interact and play with the creatures under the supervision of a guide.
