My folks keep their boat here and I must say, this marina which is on the newer side is getting…read morebetter and better. They've just opened a really nice clubhouse/lounge for members to cool off, have a fun little outside bar that is open on weekends (last year they used to give away beer to members on Sundays!), and have a new little pavilion type spot down on the actual docks that will have live music from time to time. The guys who work at the marina are incredibly nice and well-skilled in maneuvering boats... so have no fear owners, you likely won't find a scratch from them! Members can call and have their boat launched from I think 8am until 4pm. All boats are kept in dry docks and put in the water on request. If you get in after 4pm, you're boat will be safe and sound, and placed back in the dry dock the following morning. The marina crew washes the saltwater off each boat before returning them to their covered stalls which ensures your boat stays as well-maintained as possible. There is also a small convenient store on site that sells beer, water, and a few other beverages. Overall, a really nice spot!

Fantastic marina all the way around! The boats are loaded in a safe matter and for the most part…read morethe drivers of the boats are very safe and professional (I only say for the most part because we did witness one young driver bump fairly hard into another in the summer of 2012). They just built a brand new clubhouse which is fantastic for relaxing. Beer can be purchased on site which is great and the outside bar is a nice area to sit around, although almost never staffed. I've enjoyed my experiences at Daniel Island Marina a lot and look forward to returning again soon. PS...going away from Charleston Harbor up the creek provides great boating on choppier days.

User friendly. Amazing place, workers are very friendly. Small so special attention can be given to…read moreeach boat user. They have an amazing system, all you have to do is call and they will take care of the rest. 10/10 would recommend.

From the owner: Wando Drystack Boat Storage Open and providing easy access to the Wando River to Boaters and…read moreFishermen.

Anything you read here on Yelp concerning Dolphin Cove Marina is no longer relevant as of…read more01/01/2025. Dolphin Cove changed ownership and is now being run by Quarterdeck. Quarterdeck runs 7 marinas in the area. They are sinking a lot of money into the property and brining it back. They are renovating the docks, the former restaurant, the dry stacks and the other buildings on the property. The General Manager is always on the property and always willing to speak with anyone who needs information or has a concern about their boat. It's going to take a while, but Dolphin Cove is going to get a very needed renovation. At $20 a foot, I think their Dry Stack prices are the best in the area.

This is a nice and efficient boat dock facility. They're really reasonable with boat docking…read moreprices, depending on the size of your boat. But, it's really about the location here! The docks are nice and well kept here too.

I was on a trip to the area with my family and they wanted to do a dolphin watching tour. Now, I am…read moreVERY prone to seasickness so I decided to sit it out and my husband graciously agreed to stay back with me. So the family goes and they have a nice boat ride but do not report seeing many dolphins. Thems the breaks with nature, I suppose! Anyway, they get back and my husband and I decide to take a walk around the marina so our day wasn't a total bust. And my friends? We hit the dolphin JACKPOT. We managed to be there at the same time a shrimp boat returned and after they docked they began to sort their catches, throwing any unwanted fish and sea creatures back into the water. And the wildlife went CRAZY. The dolphins swam right up to the boat, just by railing we were watching from. There were dozens of them! DOZENS! The pelicans came by and I delighted watching them diving and taking fish down their mighty gullets. Seagulls dove and hovered....it was so fun. I honestly think we watched for close to an hour. It was delightful. And the best part? We didn't pay a dime for the experience and I wasn't puking over the side of a boat. Wins all around! I texted my cousin, the one who requested the boat excursion, a short clip of all the dolphins we saw and she responded with a very cross looking emoticon. Annoying my teenage cousin? The extra bonus of the whole affair. IDK how know often those boats come through and I would never want to discourage anyone from taking a tour if they wanted but if you can time it right, you'll get a pretty incredible experience just by passing through.

We came here after a suggestion from a fisherman fishing at the waterfront by the Pineapple…read moreFountain. This was a nice short walk to the end of the pier and back. You might see kayakers and plenty of fisher-people out on the pier. If you're a fan of boats or birds, there are plenty to be seen. You can even watch the boats get hoisted out of the water into a bait storage. They have a scant amount of public parking so if it's a busy day you might be out of luck. I did like the view at the end of the pier and the birds certainly aren't shy.

Stopped by on a trip down south and Bobby made our experience worth while!…read more Great service, and clean facilities. Best spot to stop in and get what you need.

Best combination value and location. Soon to be completely rebuilt so try to buy a slip now.read more

We went to see the sunset in November- a bit chilly but worth it! Beautiful view! The bar was…read morehopping on a Saturday night. Just drinks. Very dog friendly and actually everyone was very friendly (customers). You can sit outside, order through bar windows or go inside.

Amazing sunsets and one of a kind locals - great atmosphere but don't tell just anyone about this…read moreplace

This place is world class which is why everyone stops here. Fueling and pump out done at your slip…read moreand staff talented and aaccommodating. This time of years it gets crazy but Ashley was able to help us during some mechanical delays. Hotels close by if you need time off the boat and great restaurants near with Uber.

Dates: July 18 - 24, 2024 LOA: 48' Beam: 15' Draft: 3'4"…read more The mega dock at this marina is massive. We stayed here for a week to receive some packages and reset. We were assigned a spot on the outside of the mega dock itself. In the late afternoon through early evening the current gets pretty rough and has you bouncing around a bit, but it does settle down. We had 30 to 40ft of depth under us on the outside of the mega dock. Pump outs are done via a pump out boat. As long as someone is free they can come take care of you. The laundry facilities and showers were really nice, as were the bathrooms. This marina is under construction, expanding their available slips and putting in all new floating docks. Parking is all gated, so for Walmart deliveries and Uber you need to walk up to the bus station bench by the gas station. The staff were great! Super helpful and always answered the phone. There is a shuttle that runs every hour until close that will take you anywhere downtown, and it goes to West Marine once a day. Charleston is a wonderful city and we will definitely be returning to this marina to spend more time. It was a great experience all around.

Large marina that is well made. It can be a bit rolly from passing cargo ships. The staff is very…read morepersonable and helpful. The facilities are clean and very welcoming. 2 washers and 2 dryers $1.50 per load each. Very clean bathrooms and showers. Can get packages delivered to the marina.

Wonderful marina. A bit out of the way of Charleston Harbor, but easy to get to. We arrived at…read more11:30pm and had no difficulty. Very nice docks, decent restroom facilities, fantastic staff, reasonable rates. Careful of the tide current! I'd stay here again.

There was plenty of parking. We were able launch the boat…read morewith no waiting in line. Boat ramps are well maintained. If you are driving a vehicle without a trailer, don't park in the trailer parking spaces. You will get a ticket. The only downside side is there are no restroom facilities at the launch. Weekends are extremely busy so we try to go out on a week day.

I came here as a volunteer to help build an oyster reef near the boat landing. As an avid eater of…read moreall things oyster, I felt that it was my responsibility to volunteer and give back to the oysters that give me so much joy. Dozens of volunteers showed up this day with the help of the DNR to build this new oyster reef. As for the boat landing, I saw all shapes and sizes of boats come in and out of the water. There is plenty of parking for boats and trailers. I will say that if you plan on turning left when getting out of the parking lot, be patient. It's probably easier to turn right and loop around the neighborhood, and you'll get to explore the wonderful area that is Folly Beach.