Custom Excursions - How it Works
We offer our 6, 16, 22 and 40 passenger boats for private charters. There is no better way to unwind and enjoy the company of family, friends, or co-workers in a relaxed and scenic setting as a boat excursion to Capers Island. Charter a boat and a guide for a day of fishing, kayaking, crabbing, dolphin watching, barrier island exploration or simply relaxing on the beach of Capers.
Take a look at what we have to offer on our Trips page and let us know what you would like to do during your excursion. You may combine any of our offerings for a fun filled day on the water. Charter rates vary depending on how many are in your group and which boat you'll be using. The boats charter by the hour and there is a per person rate for a beachside cookout depending on your menu selection.
Please call us at 843-886-5000 for information on pricing or to set up your customized excursion today!
Beachside Cookouts
Recommended Length 3 hours
Enjoy a leisurly boat cruise up the intracoastal waterway to Capers Island Preserve. Once you arrive on the island you are free to relax by the water or explore Capers pristine "boney-yard beach" while the crew prepares dinner. Enjoy your meal on the beach as you watch the sun set over the salt marsh. Lowcountry Boil is a favorite!
Check out our Catering Options for other ideas. Please call or email us for information on pricing and availability.
Family Fun Day
Recommended Length 3-5 hours
Spend a day on the water doing a little fishing, a little crabbing, a little kayaking, and some salt marsh and barrier island exploration.
Our guides are excellent with all ages, and are well experienced in teaching kids to fish and crab all while sharing their knowledge about the salt marsh ecosystem and marine life. Many families choose to include a beachside cookout during the trip.
Our Coast Guard Certified Carolina Skiff is the perfect boat for this excursion. It is set up for fishing, shallow draft for salt marsh exploration, and has kayak racks.
Sunset Cruise
Recommended length 2-3 hours
Experience one of the most breathtaking sights in the Lowcountry - the sunset over the South Carolina salt marsh and its barrier islands.
One of our most versatile trips, this outing can be conducted as an eco-tour, a cocktail cruise to Capers Island or through Charleston Harbor, or as a prelude to a campfire cookout.
Perfect for families, organizations or corporate groups, our sunset cruises provide a great end to the day while offering another perspective on the area's unique natural beauty.
Shellfish Workshop
Recommended length 3-5 hrs | Capacity: 40 people
One of the greatest attributes Charleston, SC has to offer is its local seafood. Charleston's salt marshes are abundant with succulent oysters and clams. Your naturalist will take you to a public shellfish ground at low tide near Capers Island, and let you try your hand at harvesting oysters and clams.
All you need are a pair of old shoes and gloves, a hammer, rake, bucket and a little enthusiasm to live off the land. Don't worry, your naturalist instructor will provide all the necessary equipment if you don't have them and all the instruction you need.
We will conclude the trip with a seafood feast of our fresh catch on Capers Island. There is no better way to get up close and personal with the salt marsh and enjoy a true low country experience!
Restaurant Taxi
Put your group in the mood for great seafood by sending them to dinner aboard the Callinectes.
If your schedule doesn't allow for other day trips, this excursion may serve as indispensable exposure to the area's scenic salt marsh. Trips depart from the Charleston, SC-area marina of your choice and deliver your group to any local dockside restaurant. Return moonlight trips provide a perfect conclusion to the night.
Return van service can also be arranged.
Family Reunions
For a unique atmosphere conducive to conversation and interaction, Barrier Island Eco-Tours has the perfect choice. Families can choose from any of our tour options including eco-tours, our specialty, to fishing and crabbing. Children and adults alike enjoy the hands-on experience Barrier Island Eco-Tours offers. Whether it is seeing dolphin for the first time, or playing on the beach, there is no better way to renew relationships and encourage family ties.
Trip length and food while aboard the Callinectes may be customized to meet the needs and wants of any family. One of the best Charleston SC group tours for families.
Wedding Parties
Barrier Island Eco-Tours provides a unique opportunity for wedding parties to relax and recreate before the big event. We offer the bridal party an alternative approach to the traditional bridal luncheon with a picturesque sunset cocktail cruise. Invite the groomsmen to enjoy a camping excursion to secluded Capers Island State Heritage Preserve, or send them on a fishing trip to calm their nerves before the wedding.
A beachside meal makes for an unforgettable rehearsal dinner in a beautiful, relaxed environment. Whatever the needs of the bride and groom-to-be, let Barrier Island Eco-Tours create a special, unique experience for them and their guests.
Trips can depart from any Charleston, SC area marina and their length catered to meet the needs of each group.