Nature Boat Tour with Certified Naturalist in Charleston
Overview
Join a certified naturalist on a 2-hour nature boat tour throughout Charleston's waterways. The small group will discover Charleston's abundant coastal wildlife, while cruising Charleston Harbor as well as landing on Morris Island where you will be able to explore on foot and look for shells and hopefully, find some shark's teeth. On the excursion, get a glimpse of Bottlenose dolphins and pull your crab pots to see how many crabs you caught that day. You will also see the amazing picturesque views of the skyline of Charleston and the Atlantic Ocean.
Inclusions
- Boat
- Guide
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Coastal South Carolina, Coastal South Carolina, South Carolina
On this tour of Charleston Harbor and its amazing waterways and incredible uninhabited islands, the guide will show you numerous species of shorebirds such as Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets, Eastern Brown Pelicans, and Least Terns in their natural habitat. You will also see dolphins that are often at play as they demonstrate their presence in the creeks and the harbor.
The small group will also see Morris Island, an 840-acre island that lies in the outer reaches of the harbor, which was strategically built because of its location in the American Civil War. Morris Island was heavily fortified to defend Charleston harbor and now is home to a beautiful ecosystem with amazing picturesque views.
The group will also explore Barrier Island as the naturalists will continue to explore the beach with you and explain the habitats of the abundant wildlife as seen in Charleston Harbors’ estuaries.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Fort Sumter National Monument, Charleston, SC 29482-9748
Pass by Fort Sumter as we make our way towards Morris Island.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Coastal South Carolina, Coastal South Carolina, South Carolina
On this tour of Charleston Harbor and its amazing waterways and incredible uninhabited islands, the guide will show you numerous species of shorebirds such as Great Blue Herons, Snowy Egrets, Eastern Brown Pelicans, and Least Terns in their natural habitat. You will also see dolphins that are often at play as they demonstrate their presence in the creeks and the harbor.
The small group will also see Morris Island, an 840-acre island that lies in the outer reaches of the harbor, which was strategically built because of its location in the American Civil War. Morris Island was heavily fortified to defend Charleston harbor and now is home to a beautiful ecosystem with amazing picturesque views.
The group will also explore Barrier Island as the naturalists will continue to explore the beach with you and explain the habitats of the abundant wildlife as seen in Charleston Harbors’ estuaries.
Duration: 2 hours
Pass By: Fort Sumter National Monument, Charleston, SC 29482-9748
Pass by Fort Sumter as we make our way towards Morris Island.
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Paid parking is available in the SC Aquarium Parking Garage (5 minute walk) or at the parking meters on Concord Street. Please keep in mind that street parking can sometimes be difficult to find. The Charleston Maritime Center (owned by the City of Charleston) sadly does not offer parking to the public. However, passengers are allowed to be dropped off. As you get closer to the water look for the blue & white Sandlapper Tours ticket booth on the left dock. Feel free to call if you have questions or need help.
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- *Health Check* - If you or anyone in your group is experiencing COVID 19 symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour. *Masks Optional* - Masks are not required and are NOT provided. Recognizing that each guests have their own level of comfort, they are optional. BYOM
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Pamela_D
June 2021
Finding shark teeth on the beach,seeing the shrimp boat covered with birds and the boat tour was very nice and informative regarding history and local birds and mammals
Finding shark teeth on the beach,seeing the shrimp boat covered with birds and the boat tour was very nice and informative regarding history and local birds and mammalsFarAway748527
June 2021
Loved finding a shark tooth on the island! Staff was very enthusiastic and informative. The amount of time spent on the island was just enough to see what it had to offer.
Loved finding a shark tooth on the island! Staff was very enthusiastic and informative. The amount of time spent on the island was just enough to see what it had to offer.Irhoboudu_A
May 2021
Great tour, I had an amazing time on the water. Nick our guide was very informative and interactive. Will go again whenever I’m in the Charleston area. Oh and we saw some dolphins, picked up some shark teeth as well, highly recommend.
Great tour, I had an amazing time on the water. Nick our guide was very informative and interactive. Will go again whenever I’m in the Charleston area. Oh and we saw some dolphins, picked up some shark teeth as well, highly recommend.allover09
April 2021
One of our best experiences- out on the water with terrific shoreline, bridge and Patriots Point views, along with excellent guided narration by Amanda, followed by a beautiful walk on Morris Island. Excellent for all ages, not just kids. We will do it again when we return!
One of our best experiences- out on the water with terrific shoreline, bridge and Patriots Point views, along with excellent guided narration by Amanda, followed by a beautiful walk on Morris Island. Excellent for all ages, not just kids. We will do it again when we return!MHolewinski
May 2021
I loved hearing about area birds and wildlife, seeing dolphins within 10 feet of the boat, and the laidback atmosphere of the crew. It was nice for my son to meet Captain Joe, a fellow sailor who had actually landed on the Yorktown when it was in service. Amanda was very knowledgeable about the h...
I loved hearing about area birds and wildlife, seeing dolphins within 10 feet of the boat, and the laidback atmosphere of the crew. It was nice for my son to meet Captain Joe, a fellow sailor who had actually landed on the Yorktown when it was in service. Amanda was very knowledgeable about the horseshoe crab that just happened to be swimming behind the boat at the dock that morning. We were able to see the animal up close as she carried it around the boat before releasing it back into the harbor at the front of the boat. Amanda was also on hand for any questions you had while leisurely exploring Morris Island. This trip is appropriate for all ages. My husband, 21 year old son, and I all had a good time. We found some shark teeth and lots of little hermit crabs and small fish living in the tidal pools. I would highly recommend this short trip to anyone interested in the nature of Charleston Harbor.Road379553
May 2021
Itinerary was nice and commentary engaging. We were able to see dolphins and learn a bit about history. All in all a nice day on the water.
Itinerary was nice and commentary engaging. We were able to see dolphins and learn a bit about history. All in all a nice day on the water.