Charters & Naturalist-Guided Eco Tours in Charleston, SC
With the air and water temperatures warming, new life is sprouting and entering into the salt marshes protected by our barrier islands. The tidal creeks are becoming even more alive with the enormous amount of marine life that will hide, eat well and grow in this incredibly productive ecosystem.
For over 25 years we have been giving folks of all ages and walks of life the opportunity to experience this beautiful place first hand. We hope to have you aboard one of our eco-tours to Capers Island or on an inshore fishing charter soon!
All trips Depart from the Isle of Palms Marina
Hop Aboard our Charleston, SC Boat Tours!
- Guest Favorite!
Immerse yourself in the beauty and wildlife that Capers Island has to offer! Enjoy a boat excursion as we venture to one of the few remaining undeveloped Charleston barrier islands on our eco tours!
- Public tour
- 3.5 hours
- New Excursion!
- Public tour
- 1.5 hours
We will cruise south along the Intracoastal Waterway and then navigate the creeks and sounds behind Goat Island for this 1.5 hour loop back to the marina.
Hop Aboard our Charleston, SC Boat Tours!
About Our Eco Tours in Charleston, SC & Mission
Our goal is to promote awareness, conservation, and enjoyment of South Carolina’s coastal resources.
Barrier Island Eco Tours offers naturalist-guided eco tours to Capers Island Heritage Preserve, located just 15 miles north of Charleston, SC. Our trips depart from the Isle of Palms Marina and take you through winding salt marsh, tidal creeks, and the Intracoastal Waterway to Capers Island.
Along the way, you learn about this amazing ecosystem and the plants and animals that call it home. Bottlenose dolphins, loggerhead sea turtles, and numerous birds are common sightings. Your guide pulls crab traps and throws cast nets to bring marine life onboard to put in our touch tank for closer examination.
The majority of our scheduled trips are aboard our covered 49-passenger pontoon boat equipped with a restroom and beaching ramp. We also offer inshore fishing and private eco tours on our 6-passenger and 16-passenger boats through our sister website, isleofpalmfishing.com. Book your Charleston, SC boat tours online today! Welcome aboard!