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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 29 Sep

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Starting at $56.00

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Sun 29 Sep

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)

courtney a

May 2021

We had a wonderful experience with Charleston outdoor adventures! We went on a boat tour to Morris island with our driver Josh. We lucked out and were the only people on the boat. We saw at least 20+ dolphins during our ride and Josh told us a lot about the species we saw and wildlife in the area. We absolutely loved Morris island. It was the perfect morning walk and we were the only souls on the island. We found lots of conch shells whole and two whole sand dollars! We had a massive bag of shells to take home as well as some fantastic photos. We even saw an American bald eagle perched on a piece of drift wood on the island. It was the perfect morning!

lisasQ9058WL

May 2021

Great guide, very knowledgeable. Not much to see or do on the Island. Should have made shorter stops at a couple of different places instead. Seating not very comfortable. Not really worth the price.

Response from Host

May 2021

Greetings Lisa. We appreciate your specific suggestions & are glad you enjoyed your captain/guide, but are greatly disappointed to hear that you did not have a 5 star experience. The 2.5 tour (for $47/adult) is advertised as an eco boat cruise to an uninhabited island- with the goal of allowing folks to enjoy nature & views of the lighthouse. If you'd like to share the name from your reservation or reach out directly we'd love to offer a gift card so you can consider us for a different outing. Best regards, Alex

Nikki_M

May 2021

Dallas was awesome. He was very knowledgeable! My three year old twins did awesome. We loved seeing the dolphins and birds.