About Southern Shores Cruises

Learn More About Us And Meet Our Captains!

Southern Shores Cruises is the top rated boat tour in Myrtle Beach and North Myrtle Beach. We pride ourselves on our customer service and safety. We offer a variety of activities for visitors and locals to explore the water. The most popular is our relaxing Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruise, the most thrilling is our Jet Boat Ride, and the newest and fastest boat ride is the Need 4 Speed.

Southern Shores Cruises was founded by the owners Captain Jay and Captain Ben in 2022. Captain Jay has 30 plus years in boat mechanics and maintenance and has spent the last several years running a local deep-sea fishing charter. His attention to detail and knowledge of USCG regulations and rules will ensure a safe cruise and smooth sailing for all of our guests. Captain Ben has been in the watersports industry over 10 years in the Myrtle Beach area, accumulating thousands of hours experience operating watercraft on the Intracoastal. He specializes in dolphin tours, jet ski rentals, and jet boats, and has a passion for creating unique tours that stand out from the competition.

Together with their highly trained and knowledge crew they know how to give visitors and locals a unique experience with memories that will last a lifetime!



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Our Captains

Meet our guides for your upcoming boat tour!
Captain Forest

Captain Forest

Captain Forest is an experienced captain with a passion for sharing the beauty of the sea. With a deep knowledge of local marine life and hidden coastal gems, Forest ensures every tour is an unforgettable adventure. When he’s not on the water working, he’s out on one of his own boats either hanging out on the barrier islands with his girlfriend and dog, or in the backwaters of the Waccamaw river fishing with his buddies.
Captain Jason

Captain Jason

Captain Jason is a seasoned boat captain with over a decade of running dolphin cruises and fishing charters here in the Myrtle Beach area. He has a passion for sharing the beauty and history of the coastline with visitors and locals. Jason combines storytelling, safety, and a deep love for marine life to create educational and exciting adventures for every guest. Whether it’s spotting dolphins, exploring the barrier islands, or soaking up stunning sunsets, Jason’s tours are always an experience to remember.
Captain Ben

Captain Ben

Capt Ben is one of the owners of Southern Shores Cruises and the captain for the Thrill Seeker Jet Boat Ride in Myrtle Beach. He has over 10 years experience operating dolphin tours and watersports activities on the local waters. He has a passion for sharing the history of the area and the beautiful scenery with visitors and locals. His upbeat personality and skills handling high performance watercrafts will ensure a safe, entertaining, and thrilling ride for all passengers.