All Tours & Charters | Barrier Island Eco Tours

Take a look at all our tour and charter options! We offer both public and private tours that take you on a journey through the marshland and waterways of the barrier islands. Our guides are exceptional storytellers who provide fascinating anecdotes and history behind the area. Our tours are great for visitors, locals, and school groups!

If you are interested in a private excursion for your family, corporate event, or group, we are happy to customize your trip based off your preferences and needs! Take a look at our private tours page for more information about booking a private group event or activity!

- You are welcome to bring your own refreshments and small cooler for the trip. Beer and wine are welcome for passengers ages 21 and over.
- Wear comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes or sandals.
- Bathing suits are optional since you are welcome to get in the water during this excursion.
- Please feel free to bring a bag with sunscreen, towels, cameras, binoculars, bug spray, or anything else that can make your trip more enjoyable.

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Most Popular Cruise!

2.5 hours
Public tour

Sunset Dolphin Cruise Charleston, SC

Join our naturalist on a search and discovery mission on this 2.5-hour boat excursion to encounter the fascinating bottlenose dolphin and loggerhead sea turtle.

Top Seller!

3.5 hours
Public tour

Capers Island Wildlife Exploration

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 barrier islands.

Most Popular Private Trip!

3.5 hours
Private group

Private Beachside Cookouts

Grab your friends and family and take a leisurely private cruise to Capers Island to enjoy fresh seafood, wildlife exploration, games, and more! This is a popular private group event that combines the best of…

3.5 hours
Public tour

Blue Crabbing Excursion Charleston, SC

Come crabbing with us! Venture to a crabbing spot near Capers Island and crab the old fashioned way, with a hand line and crab net. Crab boil at the end!

Summer Only!

3.5 hours
Public tour

Public Lowcountry Beachside Cookout

Grab your friends and family and take a leisurely cruise to Capers Island to enjoy fresh seafood, wildlife exploration, games, and more!

4 hours
Private group

Private Inshore Fishing Charleston, SC

Fish our tidal creeks and salt marshes for redfish, sea trout, flounder, sharks, and many others with your experienced guide.

2+ hours
Private group

Family Fun Day

Immerse your family in the pristine beauty of our salt marshes and barrier islands on a private boat excursion. The charter rate is an hourly fee and includes just about anything you would like to…

4 hours
Ages 5-12
Public tour

Marine Biology Day Camp

This is a chance to have fun while learning about marine biology! We take you to Capers Island, where you can see, touch, and learn about the interesting creatures that live along our shores.

3.5 hours
Public tour

Creek Fishing Charleston, SC

Great fishing for all skill levels and ages! Our experienced captain takes you to a few of his hot spots back in the salt marsh. This is fun fishing at its best, with light tackle…

2.5 hours
Public tour

Shark Fishing Charters Charleston, SC

Catch and release a variety of sharks native to the deeper, calmer waters of the salt marsh.

Up to 5 hours
Up to 49 passengers
Private group

Private Charter for Large Groups

Charter one of our large pontoon boats and one of our naturalist guides from the Isle of Palms Marina for an exploration of our salt marshes and barrier islands.

Up to 6 hours
Up to 16 passengers
Private group

Private Charters for Small Groups

Make memories that last a lifetime! We have boats for groups of up to 16 passengers. You can choose from our Skiff, which holds 16 people, or a Kenner, which holds 6 people.

3 to 5 hours
School group

School Groups

South Carolina field trips and school programs – Barrier Island Ecology Adventure. Explore our educational school programs for K- 12 off the coast of beautiful Charleston, SC.

2+ hours
Up to 16 passengers

Family Fun Fishing

Want to get your kids pumped about fishing? We have been taking large families with kids fishing for over 20 years.

2.5 hours

Dolphin Count Sunset Cruise

Come support Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network and participate in a Dolphin Counting Exploration!