Charleston Trip 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.
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Duration: 2 hours
Starts: Charleston, United States
Trip Category: Outdoor Activities >> Nature & Wildlife
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What to Expect When Visiting Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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.
Itinerary
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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.
