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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

Sat 21 Sep

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Starting at $56.00

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Sat 21 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)

171traciy

May 2020

Wonderful 2 hour excursion with Capt Josh. Learned so much about the water, dolphins, lighthouse, and the ecosystem as a whole. Fun guy... great time!

HazMattC

May 2020

Whenever we are at our family house in Kiawah Island we try to either rent a boat or do a boat tour. With the quarantine going on, things were just starting to open up. We found COA open and booked an afternoon tour to Morrison Island. It was the 5 of us in my family and another family of 5, plus our captain/guide. Our Captain was awesome. He was a plethora of information and entertaining. As a person who works in the tourism industry as well, I can tell you he is an excellent guide. Once we were beached, we had plenty of time to find shells, let the kids play, and just explore. There was an extremely low tide due to the full moon that night, so there was so much beach to explore. We saw 9 dolphins at multiple points throughout the trip. It is mating season for them, so you could say we got more than what we paid for! We also got pretty close to a pelican on a doc, they are creepy looking characters! I definitely recommend using COA for a tour next time you are in town. We have been doing these tours for a long time, and this was a favorite!

Matt B

Apr 2020

We had an absolute blast exploring the Island and learning from the Captain. We plan on going back and doing an even longer adventure!