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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

Thu 26 Sep

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Starting at $56.00

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Thu 26 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)

annesooglad

Nov 2020

The day after Thanksgiving I went on the Eco Cruise to Morris Island. It's a trip I have enjoyed often, typically taking visitors to Charleston, or going with a neighbor. It's an easy trip. Always remarkable for the beauty and opportunity to be on the water. Shelling on Morris Island is a treat, and the captains are without fail professional and knowledgeable about the surrounding eco system. This time, we saw several dolphins, including a mama and a calf. Our captain on this trip was Josh. Because we saw so many dolphins, he wove a lot of dolphin behavior information into his discussion. COA does a good job of making sure their staff really understand the information they are providing and they typically do it in an effective way. Josh is obviously invested in the natural world which made the information he shared that much more valuable. It was a great trip! Safe as well, given we're in a pandemic. Thank you COA!

keiths419

Nov 2020

Wear sleeves and sunscreen and enjoy the ride. Captain Joey was eloquent and knowledgeable. Mother Nature delivered. We people from Illinois loved all of it. A must for our next trip, too. We were It was 6 adults all family that will be talking about it for some time to come.All proper protocols were followed.

Argentineraveler1

Nov 2020

We loved everything about this tour. Even our hard to please teenagers enjoyed this cruise and even said that it was one of their favorite activities in our trip to Charleston! We were all impressed with Luke, our tour guide, who was very knowledgeable, fun and easy going. Tip for future travelers: Bring a light jacket. Even though the weather was nice (in the 70s) once in the boat it gets cold and windy. When you get to Morris Island you can leave your jacket in the boat so you dont have to carry it aroud like I did.