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Charleston Marsh Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse

Charleston Marsh Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse

Overview

Enjoy this 2.5-hour small-group boat cruise through the treasured tidal creeks of Charleston, South Carolina. This tour includes up to an hour long stop on the beautiful Morris Island, during which you can set out on foot and explore the pristine beach, collect seashells, hunt for sharks teeth, and enjoy the beautiful views of the historic lighthouse. On your way to and from the island, your naturalist captain will share information about the local ecosystems and history. Your captain will also point out and describe any wildlife seen along the journey, including Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, wading birds, pelicans, sea turtles, and much more!

City: Charleston

Sun 22 Sep

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Starting at $56.00

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $56.00

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What's Included

1-Hour Stop on Morris Island

Live Narration On Board

Learn information about the local ecosystems and history from your Naturalist Captain

2.5-Hour Tidal Creeks Eco Boat Cruise in Charleston

See wildlife including Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, wading birds, pelicans, sea turtles, and more

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring water, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, camera, and a bag for shell collecting if desired.
Dress for the weather with clothes and shoes that are suitable for beach walking.
Please note there is a stop at Morris Island where travelers can visit for about 45min to walk around. This may be an issue for wheelchair accessibility, however travelers have the option to remain onboard during this time if they choose.
Restrooms are available before departure. No restrooms are available for the duration of the tour.
Please arrive 15 minutes early for departure to check in with Charleston Outdoor Adventures office.
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas

What To Expect

Charleston Outdoor Adventures

Make your way to Bowens Island for your Morris Island eco-cruise. On the water, you cruise through inlets, salt marshes, and estuaries near Folly Beach on your way to the island. Keep a lookout for marine life such as dolphins and sea turtles, as well as birds along the route. After you arrive on Morris Island, spend free time exploring independently at your own pace. See the historic Morris Island Lighthouse, go searching for shells, or just relax and take in views of the surrounding area. Your Morris Island cruise ends on the Charleston Harbor and returns to the original meeting location for drop-off.

Morris Island Lighthouse

Enjoy up to an hour of free time to explore the natural beach of Morris Island. With views of the historic lighthouse and some of the best shelling in town!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (1000)

Tnh2701

Sep 2022

We went on the tour as part of our Anniversary trip. Captain Dallas was great!! Very knowledgeable! We went on the 8am tour. Saw lots of dolphins and birds. Had the island to ourselves. Found lots of shells!! We had a great time!!!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thanks for the review! Glad we helped y'all enjoy your anniversary.

KLCHunt

Sep 2022

We took the Eco Marsh Boat Cruise with Captain Ryan. This was an outstanding trip. On the way out to Morris Island, we saw two dolphins (I think)--since we saw dolphins leaping out of the water nine or ten times, I am not totally sure how many dolphins we saw. We took about an hour to cruise out to Morris Island, sometimes at speed, but other times slowing for the dolphins or to look at pelicans and other birds. Out at Morris Island, some of the people on the trip found quite large whelk shells (like conch shells, but with the opposite handedness). I especially enjoyed being able to see the waves of the Atlantic crashing on the shore at Folly Beach, just beyond our range. Ryan was very knowledgeable, which added to the trip. On the way back, as the tide had ebbed a bit, we were able to see oyster beds sticking up above the water line--not visible on the way out. We heard that at low tide, the trip goes to a part of Morris Island where you can collect shark's teeth. We hope to return to take that trip.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

We appreciate you taking the time to leave such a detailed review! Glad you enjoyed the experience with Captain Ryan. Hope to see you again in the future.

craighQ5383XE

Sep 2022

informative and paced very well. Captain Josh was knowledgeable and friendly. Most importantly he had smooth control of the boat, the route, every aspect of the tour.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thanks Craig!