St. Simons & Jekyll Island, Georgia
St. Simons’ Only Land & Sea Tour Company: Trolley, Dolphin & Ghost Tours
Award-winning trolley history tours, ghost tours, dolphin tours and sunset cruises from the only land & sea tour company on St. Simons & Jekyll Island. Family-owned and local, with a legacy of over 45 years in the Golden Isles.
Trolley tours
Ride the only open-air trolleys on the islands. Our guides bring the history and stories of St. Simons and Jekyll to life, with short hop-off stops along the way.
Boat tours from St. Simons
Georgia has about a third of the salt marsh on the East Coast, and it's full of bottlenose dolphins. Our covered boats leave from Morningstar Marina on St. Simons Island.
Weddings, groups and private transportation
Our classic white trolleys, executive buses and boats move wedding parties, family reunions, convention groups and friends around St. Simons, Jekyll and Brunswick. We quote every trip individually, based on your group size, distance and time.
Christmas Tour of Lights
We started the Christmas Tour of Lights as a community event, and thousands of families ride with us every year. Sing along with the carols and see the best-decorated homes on the islands.
- Jekyll Island: nightly starting right after Thanksgiving
- St. Simons Island: nightly in mid-to-late December
- We're closed Christmas Day.
Where we meet
St. Simons trolleys
115 Mallery Street, in front of the St. Simons Fishing Pier (the Pier Village) (map)
Boat tours
Morningstar Marina, 206 Marina Drive, St. Simons Island (map)
Private trips meet wherever we arrange with you. Parking and directions
What our guests say
“Highly recommend Lighthouse Trolleys. Thanks for making sure we had a beautiful & exciting outing!”
“The captain and his first mate were just fabulous. We saw dolphins the entire time we were out there and they had so much knowledge about the area and the dolphins. We can't wait to do it again!”
“This was the second dolphin tour I had been on and I must say it was the best. The tour guides were so knowledgeable about the area and gave some really interesting facts. We saw a white pelican which is very rare to see and other birds that were in habitats. One of the most exciting parts was we got to see an American Bald Eagle. The guides knew exactly where to find the dolphins … This was the best tour. I will be sure to take this tour again when I'm back in the area.”
“I attended the tour with two teens. We all enjoyed the tour…that never happens! Tour guide and driver were lots of fun. The ghost stories were enjoyable and made the island's history come alive! We plan to return for the Jekyll Island Ghost Tour!”
Good to know
How do I buy tickets?
Public tours are booked online through our booking partner, aReservation. Open the booking calendar, or use the button on each tour page to go straight to that tour. Your confirmation email comes from aReservation, our booking system (check your spam folder if you don't see it). Private trips, fishing, weddings and groups are booked by phone or email.
Do I need a reservation?
Yes. Reservations are required for every tour, and popular times sell out, so book ahead when you can.
Where do I meet the tour?
St. Simons trolley and ghost tours meet at 115 Mallery Street, in front of the St. Simons Fishing Pier. Boat tours leave from Morningstar Marina, 206 Marina Drive, St. Simons Island. Parking is somewhat limited in the marina parking lot, so please try to travel in as few vehicles as possible. Overflow parking is available in front of the condominiums to the south and in the overflow parking area to the west. Jekyll trolley and ghost tours pick up at the Beach House restaurant on Jekyll Island, with a second stop at the Wee Pub about 5 minutes later. The Jekyll Christmas lights tour picks up at West Marine in Lanier Plaza, 1919 Glynn Ave in Brunswick (we cover the $10 Jekyll Island entry fee from there), with a second pickup at the Wee Pub on Jekyll Island. Private trips meet wherever we arrange with you. See Find Us for maps.
When should I arrive?
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour (10 minutes for the sunset cruise). We leave on time, and late arrivals may be left behind with no refund or rescheduling.
Are your tours kid-friendly?
Yes, all of our tours are family-friendly. The ghost tours can have a few sudden loud moments that may startle little ones, so talk with your guide before you board.
Can we bring food and drinks?
Yes. You're welcome to bring your own food and drinks, including alcohol for guests 21 and over. Please bring cans or plastic rather than glass.
Also from our family: String of Pearls
Our family also owns String of Pearls Charter Company. String of Pearls is a classic 71-foot wooden yacht, built in 1957 in Camden, Maine, that offers noon and sunset harbor cruises, private charters and small weddings on the water. She boards at Morningstar Marina, 206 Marina Drive, St. Simons Island.