Spartina Marine Education Charters
Spartina Marine Education Charters
Spartina Marine Education Charters
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Spartina Marine Education Charters offers a "2 hour in depth revelation of the Lowcountry waterways". Different from a sight-seeing tour, Captain Amber will spend 2 hours guiding a scientific expedition! Local crabs, shrimp, and fish will make a temporary appearance on board in a touch tank
Bluffton, South Carolina
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Travelers' Choice
2022
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ken g
Lebanon, PA3 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
Highly recommend! Captain Amber was phenomenal. She provided an excellent educational tour of the May River for her patrons. Our family spoke of the tour over dinner, even playing a game where we shared facts that we remembered from the tour. Amber had the comfort of her passengers in mind, selecting a route where the wind would have less impact and she provided blankets and towels for those who were chilly. As dog lovers, we thoroughly enjoyed interacting with her first mate, Ruby. So well behaved and excellent with the children on the tour. Speaking of children, Amber balanced her presentation between the adults and children on the tour. The children were a bit young for the 2 hours tour but Amber did her best to engage them and deftly handled behavior situations that arose to ensure their safety.
Written April 17, 2021
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Malcolm M
Hilton Head, SC25 contributions
Oct 2022
This was my third tour with Amber as I moved to the Low Country 7 years ago and wanted to learn about this great area we live in. We had a perfect weather day and I took my niece who was visiting from England on the tour. Even though this was my third tour I still learned tons from the incredibly knowledgeable Amber. The following are Jade's thoughts about the tour.
"I thought this tour was perfectly orchestrated, Amber's passion for the area certainly shone through as she was teaching us all about the May river and this unique eco system. I really enjoyed myself, I learned a lot and would definitely recommend to anyone living or visiting the area." Thanks Amber
"I thought this tour was perfectly orchestrated, Amber's passion for the area certainly shone through as she was teaching us all about the May river and this unique eco system. I really enjoyed myself, I learned a lot and would definitely recommend to anyone living or visiting the area." Thanks Amber
Written October 19, 2022
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Briana P
Silver Spring, MD12 contributions
Aug 2021 • Family
We went on Captain Amber’s May River tour yesterday and it was fantastic! We are in town visiting grandparents and she managed to keep our 9 year old, two PhD scientists adult parents, and two grandparents fully engaged - along with the other family who we did not know (grandma, mom, and two elementary school aged kids). We learned a lot, laughed a lot, and saw dolphins multiple times. Highly recommend!
Written August 25, 2021
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Kelsey G
Charleston, SC1 contribution
Apr 2021
This tour was super informative and was very interesting! Captain Amber was an expert in marine biology and kept the tour very entertaining. It's a great way to get outside and also learn some new facts. Amber was extremely professional and personable with her fun little childhood tales. The only thing bad about this tour was a couple with very poorly behaved children. Amber handled it with grace and kept everyone on the boat safe. She showed concern for the children's safety (they were running and jumping all over the boat) and even tried her best to keep them engaged. Overall all an amazing tour and I would definitely recommend it to everyone wanting to broaden their knowledge on the Low Country life.
Written April 17, 2021
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Jeanne B
Hilton Head, SC14 contributions
Jun 2021
Captain Amber's a gift to the Hilton Head Island, Bluffton area. She grew up here, has pursued an education in marine biology, and is an expert teacher who has a love for and knowledge of all sea critters. A group of eight of us enjoyed the May River cruise. It was interesting, informative, and educational. Her end game is to teach others to about the living seas and rivers as a way to protect the fragile environment here on HHI. I, for one, am so grateful to for her expertise, experience and her joy!
Written June 8, 2021
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David G
Bluffton, SC517 contributions
Sep 2022
Captain Amber is great! Amber grew up in the area, went to school for marine biology and truly knows this area. Our group was only 17, maximum 20, so everyone heard Amber talk about her background and experience. No one was bored,. Excellent for all adults and children.
Written September 30, 2022
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Lisa H
1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Friends
Wonderful relaxing boat ride up and down the May River. Captain Amber pointed out so many parts of the river ecosystem. Saw dolphins, turtles, and other wild life. Her experience and knowledge of the Bluffton and Surrounding areas is outstanding. Great cruise.
Written August 29, 2021
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Bud J
St. Andrews, UK3 contributions
Jun 2021 • Family
Two of my adult children and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Captain Amber is very knowledgeable and keeps everyone entertained while providing a tremendous learning experience. The boat is top notch, and Amber’s enthusiasm for her subject is inspirational. I recommend this tour very highly, and without reservation!
Written June 17, 2021
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ElizabethandDan
Warrenton, VA63 contributions
Sep 2021
Amber is great, so knowledgeable and fun. The trip was fascinating, we did it last month with a guest and repeated it, even better this time. The marine estuary environment here is so unique and interesting, we loved learning about it. Great tour for anyone who cares about the local marine environment
Written September 5, 2021
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Pam J
North Royalton, Ohio, United States6 contributions
Mar 2020
We thoroughly enjoyed our two hour excursion on May River today! Captain Amber is very knowledgeable and entertaining. She shared a wealth of interesting information as we viewed the beautiful scenery, including dolphins frolicking in the river. We’ll be back, next time with our grandsons, as we know they’d love it!
Written March 12, 2020
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