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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)

desi1321

Jul 2022

The kids and I had a wonderful time. We were kind of disappointed with Morris Island. Not much shells to oick up there.

Heath_A

Jul 2022

Overall experience of the outdoors and its wildlife . Great tour with a lot of interesting facts. Great time.

jasonrans

Jul 2022

You’ll have a great experience on this tour! Right out of the gate is a shipwreck, then there were dolphins all over, a momma with her calf as well! Captain Josh was awesome, great speaker, very knowledgeable, and an even better boat captain! Morris island is beautiful, biggest shells I’ve got in my life there, I even found a horseshoe crab shell intact. Capt. Josh knows the best spots to take photos, and proved that with the photos I snapped of the lighthouse. Calm waters, a great Captain and breathtaking views are just a few of the best experiences you’ll have on this memorable trip. You can learn a lot, and relax while you’re en route, and enjoy your stroll on Morris Island at your own pace. By far, the best guide, and guided tour I’ve been on, highly recommend you see for yourself. You’re sure to love it, we sure did! Ten stars for COA! 10 more for our Captain! One thing I didn’t like was that nobody but us tipped our Captain, he worked extra hard to give us a good experience, don’t be hesitant to show your gratitude, certainly was appreciated, and well deserved!!