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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

Fri 11 Oct

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Starting at $56.00

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Fri 11 Oct

Starting at $56.00

Make a reservation

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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)

Elizabeth S

Jun 2021

This was a phenomenal tour packed with education and fun. Tripp was our Captain and he is both kind and extraordinarily knowledgeable about the Charleston waters and animals. He held our attention throughout with easy to understand conversation about the waterway and was amazing at helping us spot dolphins. We saw entire pods, including a mama and her baby swim right by our boat! We also saw a number of other animals and fowl that Tripp said are rare to see. It is fascinating that he can both captain the boat and be on the lookout for so many rare animals and fowl at the same time. This was easily the best tour in Charleston that we have been on. We hope to be back and take their 5 hour fossil tour.

Michael_Mattera

Jun 2021

The Morris Island Lighthouse Eco boat tour was a great experience! Don’t think twice. Book a trip. You won’t be disappointed. Ask for Captain Joey. He was very knowledgeable about the area and took the time to spot out the dolphins along the way and even hang around a little longer to watch them play. You will enjoy spending time on Morris Island. Bring a bag as they have some of the largest and most beautiful shells. They are endless on the shore and you will want to bring some home. Lighthouse is something beautiful to see from the shore as well. Will certainly do again!

Matthew_M

Jun 2021

Everything was amazing saw alot of dolphins, tour guide was great it's a great experience. Enjoyed the island we were on and saw the Big light house as well just an overall great experience.