Palmetto Carriage Works
Historic horse and mule drawn carriage tours
The Lowcountry is home to beaches, marshes, river ways and islands just waiting to be explored. If you're still dying to catch a dolphin sighting or see all of the creatures that call the rich estuaries home, these eco tours are for you.
Let Coastal Expeditions share the secrets of the salt marsh with you on a kayak safari or boat tour! Dolphins, manatees, oysters, pelicans. Shem Creek, IOP, Kiawah & Bulls Is.
Recommended by National Geographic, COA is located on pristine waters. Enjoy history, dolphins, & waterfowl via kayak, SUP & boat adventures. Top-rated Tripadvisor activity.
Stroll miles of garden trails, paddle cypress swamp, relax in a greenhouse with butterflies & flowers, discover native & exotic reptile exhibits & the freshwater aquarium.
Ready for your close encounter with nature?
Wildlife activities include guided dolphin encounters, alligator excursions and world-class birdwatching.
Largest capacity catamaran north of Ft. Lauderdale! Explore uninhabited barrier islands. Learn about dolphin, turtles, shorebirds & the natural history of our rich estuaries.
Explore Charleston's mysterious history at sea
The history, nature and water of Charleston all in one! Kayak & paddleboard tours, rentals & lessons. Great for first timers and serious paddlers alike. Reservations required.
Educational programs and flight demonstrations, followed by walking tours. Programs offered Thursday, Friday and Saturdays at 10:30am. 16 miles from downtown.
Where theatre gets real in Charleston
Naturalist guided boat excursions to Capers Island Preserve. Sunset dolphin cruise, family fun day & beachside cookouts aboard our 6, 16, or 49 passenger boats.
Explore the "Galapagos of the Eastern Seaboard" on this boat ecotour & island adventure! Dolphins, alligators, sea turtles, hiking, shelling. Don't miss this hidden gem.
Come and explore Morris Island and go shelling with our naturalist. Learn while exploring Charleston’s Harbor marine life. 45 ft. Catamaran, USCG-certified for 49 people.
From the wooded uplands to the beaches, animals thrive in the rich natural environment of Kiawah Island.
Experience a relaxing escape from the crowd and explore the coastal islands around Charleston County on a private boat charter.
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