Charleston

Nature Boat Tour with Certified Naturalist in Charleston

Badge of ExcellenceCharleston, USA
Charlestons Guided Nature Boat Tour
  • 2 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Although Charleston may be more famous for its bars than its beaches, visitors would be remiss to overlook the Holy City's natural charms. Join a certified naturalist for a 2-hour nature boat tour through the waterways off Charleston Harbor, including a stop to explore the historical Morris Island. Throughout the tour, take in views of the Charleston skyline and spot wildlife like dolphins and seabirds with the help of your guide.
  • Nature walk and boating adventure
  • Guided by a certified naturalist
  • Choice of several departures throughout the day
  • Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
  • Travel by boat and see the sights from the water

What's Included

  • Boat
  • Guide
  • Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Charleston Maritime Center
    10 Wharfside St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

    1/2 block from the SC Aquarium

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Coastal South Carolina

2 hours Admission Ticket Free

Fort Sumter National Monument (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 49 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Elliott_K
Captain Robert and First Mate Nick (Smiley) were incredible! They made the entire trip so much fun! They both are very knowledgeable about history and nature. We would recommend this to anyone! Thanks for the memories!

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Perfect informative harbor cruise
MaryEllen_Z, Apr 2023
This was a fascinating tour and especially so with a naturalist on board and a charming and knowledgeable captain. I did not realize when I booked this that we would have a chance to disembark at the island. Other tours seemed too long for us and this one was a perfect length - and gave us adequate time to explore the island. The boat went out even though we were not completely full so we all had plenty of room.
Response from Host, May 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed the nature tour! I hope you found some good shells are sharks teeth to take back with you. We hope to see you again in the future!
Phenomenal experience
Dana_L, Sep 2022
Absolutely phenomenal experience! As a solo tourist in her early 30s from Ontario Canada, I found this tour to be the ideal balance of educational, culturally eye-opening, informative about the local wildlife, and just a joy to be a part of. Thank you for a wonderful time! Highly recommend this intentionally family-friendly tour. 5/5 stars ⭐️
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Hey Dana, we are delighted that you enjoyed your experience and sincerely appreciate the awesome detailed review. Thanks so much! Safe travels.
Great Boat Tour
Kathy_H, Aug 2022
Captain Robert & Nature Guide Jordan did a fantastic job during this 2 hour nature boat tour. It was a great for for all ages!
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Hi Kathy, we are happy to hear that you enjoyed the nature tour with Captain Robert and Naturalist Jordan. Thank you for the great review and for sharing your experience!
Fantastic Experience
Pamela_D, Jun 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
Amazing
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.
Wonderful!
Elliott_K, May 2021
Captain Robert and First Mate Nick (Smiley) were incredible! They made the entire trip so much fun! They both are very knowledgeable about history and nature. We would recommend this to anyone! Thanks for the memories!
Response from Host, May 2021
Elliott- Thank you so much for the great review! We are so glad that y’all had a great time on the nature tour! Captain Robert and Smiley do a great job for us, as do all of are staff. Thank you for the recommendation. It means a lot….we hope to see y’all aboard the Palmetto again soon.
Do not miss
Ellen_B, Apr 2021
Excellent experience- our guide Amanda was so knowledgeable and friendly. Great for all ages - a definite must see. We will certainly do it again!
Response from Host, Apr 2021
Thanks for the 5 star review of our nature tour! We are so glad that y'all enjoyed the trip. Amanda does a great job as do all of our staff. We look forward to seeing you aboard the Palmetto again soon.
Fun family adventure
Laura_M, Apr 2021
What a fun afternoon! Our guide Nick was very knowledgeable and approachable. He made sure all the kids had a great time learning. We really appreciated that he made sure each child found their own ocean treasure ( shark tooth). Would definitely do again!!
Response from Host, Apr 2021
Laura, we are so glad that your family enjoyed the Nature Tour and that you found our guide, Nick, fun and knowledgeable. He has a way of making people smile for sure. We really appreciate you taking the time to write us such a great review. Thank you! We look forward to welcoming your family aboard the Palmetto again soon.
First trip of the season was a success!
Elizabeth_F, Jun 2020
Joe and Nick gave us a great experience on the nature boat tour. Beautiful day! They were both so friendly and knowledgeable about local history and wildlife!
Response from Host, Jun 2020
Thank you so much for your excellent review! We are so glad that y’all enjoyed our first Nature Tour of the season. We hope to see y’all aboard the Palmetto again soon.
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