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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

Tue 24 Sep

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Starting at $56.00

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Tue 24 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)

briannev2018

Aug 2022

Captain Tripp was fantastic. It was immediately apparent that he has a passion for conservation and for educating those on his tour about estuaries. He was knowledgeable, personable, and very interactive with all parties on the boat. We took about an hour boat ride to get to the lighthouse stopping along the way to look at wildlife and to learn about estuaries. We saw plenty of dolphins, pelicans, and OYSTER BEDS during the boat ride. Once we arrived on Morris Island, we had about an hour to explore, collect seashells, take a dip in the water, and view the lighthouse. Our trip back to the dock was a bit quicker (about 45 mins) but Capt. Tripp stopped a few times to point out wildlife. We even got to see a few dolphins "strand feeding." Capt. Tripp explained that dolphins in SC have adapted to the constant changes in the tide and have learned to eat on the shoreline and in the tide pools by flipping on their sides...almost appearing to beach themselves. It was a fantastic sight to see!! Highly highly recommend! Tips - 1. Wear a BATHING SUIT. Many on our tour didn't realize we would have time on the beach and would be able to take a dip in the water. The section of beach leading up to the lighthouse had deeper tide pools between the beach and the shoreline. Shortest route to the best view meant walking through waste deep water to get closer so we were glad we came prepared. 2. Bring a towel and change of clothes for after. 3. Wear beach appropriate shoes 4. Bring a bag to collect seashells (there are tons of them on Morris Island) 5. Wear sunscreen, hat & sunglasses 6. Definitely bring water!

jennyoN2490AQ

Aug 2022

We had an excellent experience! Captain Dallas was knowledgeable, funny, and personable. He interacted with members of our party of all ages, kept us entertained, and even remembered everyone’s name on the boat! We saw many dolphins, an incredible sunset, and found sand dollars while walking on the beach at the lighthouse. We would not hesitate to go again!

courtxknee

Aug 2022

Thank you so much to Captain Dalas for a great ride! We saw lots of dolphins on the sunset cruise and got to spent about an hour at the lighthouse. Dalas was so experienced and funny and a great driver. The only downside to the experience is that there are only two, non-air conditioned restrooms on site. There was a very long line to wait before our trip and it was so hot and hard to breathe inside the single stall! Use the restroom before arriving and don’t drink too many fluids before since there is no restroom on the trip either. The trip was the perfect length and would definitely recommend the sunset cruise in the summer to avoid the hottest time of day!