Savannah Boat Tours: Riverboat, Sunset, Dinner and Dolphin Cruises Compared
Prices & schedules checked October 18, 2026
Savannah’s boat tours leave from River Street and fall into two camps: big paddle-wheel riverboats (narrated sightseeing, sunset and dinner cruises) and smaller eco boats that head out looking for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and pass the container ships bound for the Port of Savannah.
At a glance
| Cruise | Style | Length | From (as listed Oct 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narrated riverboat sightseeing cruise | Paddle-wheel riverboat | 90 min | $41.82 |
| Sunset riverboat cruise | Paddle-wheel riverboat | 2 hr | $55.05 |
| Riverboat dinner cruise | Riverboat + buffet + entertainment | 2 hr | $92.52 |
| Dolphin eco tour | Eco boat (up to 45) | 2 hr | $47 |
| Sunset dolphin eco tour | Eco boat | 2 hr | $53 |
| Tybee Island + dolphin cruise | Day trip by trolley/bus | 5–6 hr | $79.18 |
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Classic harbor cruise
90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
- Operator River Street Riverboat Company (Savannah Riverboat Cruises)
- Length 90 minutes, fully narrated; lunch is not included (that’s the separate luncheon cruise)
- Boards Riverboat Ticket Office, 9 E. River St., behind City Hall and next to the Hyatt Regency; bring ID with your voucher
- Price From $41.82 on Viator and on GetYourGuide (as listed Oct 2026)
- Good to know Cash bar (21+); main decks and boarding ramps are wheelchair accessible; no pets. Viator lists this cruise as non-refundable.
Best for an easy evening
2-Hour Sunset Riverboat Cruise
- Length 2 hours; Viator lists a 7:00 p.m. start — sunset times shift through the year, so check your date
- Onboard À la carte bar and grill to purchase; music from a riverboat entertainer; dinner buffet not included
- Boards Riverboat Ticket Office, 9 E. River St.
- Price From $55.05 on Viator; from $55 on GetYourGuide (as listed Oct 2026)
- Policy Non-refundable on Viator; the main deck of the Savannah River Queen is accessible but its restrooms are not (per listing)
Dinner on the river
Riverboat Dinner Cruise (and Gospel Dinner Cruise)
- Dinner cruise 2 hours, 7:00 p.m.; buffet with carving station, catch of the day and shrimp & grits; live entertainment and a dance floor. From $92.52 on Viator (as listed Oct 2026).
- Gospel dinner cruise 2 hours, 7:00 p.m.; dinner with gospel music. From $77.09 on Viator (as listed Oct 2026).
- Policy Both are non-refundable on Viator and board at 9 E. River St.
Best for wildlife
2-Hour Dolphin Eco Tour
- Operator Savannah Harbor Cruises, aboard the River Explorer
- Length 2 hours, narrated by the captain and first mate; passes the Waving Girl statue, the Talmadge Memorial Bridge and Old Fort Jackson
- Boards River Street Landing dock in front of Spanky’s, 502 E. River St.; boarding about 30 minutes before departure; River Street parking is limited
- Price From $47 on Viator and on GetYourGuide (as listed Oct 2026)
- Good to know Up to 45 guests; listed as not wheelchair accessible; free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead on Viator
Wildlife at golden hour
Sunset Dolphin Eco Tour
- Length 2 hours, same boat and dock as the daytime eco tour
- Price From $53 on Viator and on GetYourGuide (as listed Oct 2026)
- Good to know All ages welcome; GetYourGuide notes the tour is BYOB for alcohol
Half-day trip
Savannah to Tybee Island with Dolphin Cruise
- Operator Gray Line Savannah
- Length 5–6 hours by trolley/bus from the Savannah Visitor Center, 301 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (paid parking there)
- Includes A dolphin cruise in Tybee’s waterways and a photo stop at the Tybee Island Lighthouse (admission not included); lunch stop at The Crab Shack at your own cost
- Price From $79.18 on Viator (as listed Oct 2026)
Tips
- Riverboat cruises are non-refundable on Viator; the eco tours allow free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead. Book riverboats once your plans are firm.
- Dolphin sightings are common but never guaranteed — no honest operator promises them.
- Make a night of it. A sunset cruise still leaves time for a late ghost tour such as the 10 p.m. Spirits and Scoundrels walk.
- Combo tickets pairing a trolley tour with the riverboat are in our trolley guide.
Browse every Savannah cruise on Viator
Sources
- Viator — 90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise (boarding, cash bar, accessibility, non-refundable)
- GetYourGuide — Riverboat Narrated Harbor Sightseeing Cruise
- Viator — 2-Hour Savannah Sunset Riverboat Cruise
- GetYourGuide — Riverboat Sunset Cruise
- Viator — 2 HR Savannah Riverboat Dinner Cruise
- Viator — Savannah Riverboat Gospel Music Dinner Cruise
- Viator — 2 Hours Dolphin Eco Tour (boat, dock, route, capacity)
- GetYourGuide — Dolphin Spotting and Wildlife Eco Cruise
- Viator — Savannah Sunset Dolphin Eco Tour
- GetYourGuide — Sunset Dolphin Watching Eco Tour (BYOB note)
- Viator — Savannah to Tybee Island with Dolphin Cruise