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Barrier Islands Eco Tours

418 Reviews

#2 of 23 Outdoor Activities in Isle of Palms

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Eco Tours, Tours, Outdoor Activities

50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms, Isle of Palms, SC 29451-2669

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“Great tour great for families”

We had alot of fun and the guide/naturalist was great with the kids and kept them entertained while... read more

Reviewed 3 days ago

dubdub0

via mobile

“Both educational and fun”

So educational and fun, only wished our grandkids were with us. Captain Stingray and Captain... read more

Reviewed 4 days ago

delilah66

Danville, Virginia

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Naturalist guided tours to Capers Island Heritage Preserve. 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 will learn about this amazing ecosystem and the plants and animals that call it home. Bottlenose dolphin, loggerhead sea turtles, and numerous birds are common sightings. Your guide will pull crab traps and throw 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 40 passenger pontoon boat equipped with a restroom and beaching ramp. We also offer inshore fishing and private ecotours on our 6 passenger and 16 passenger boats. Trips include: Capers Island Wildlife Exploration, Dolphin Discovery Sunset, Blue Crabbing Excursion, Creek Fishing, Family Fun Day, and Beachside Cookouts.

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50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms, Isle of Palms, SC 29451-2669

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dubdub0

Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Great tour great for families

We had alot of fun and the guide/naturalist was great with the kids and kept them entertained while teaching them about the animals we would see. We saw a ton of dolphins and same great birds. Boneyard beach was a great activity and all the...More

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delilah66

Danville, Virginia

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Both educational and fun

So educational and fun, only wished our grandkids were with us. Captain Stingray and Captain Courtney we’re both amazing . They were great with all on board. My husband and I took a quick picnic ( pizza ) and wine to enjoy the deserted boneyard...More

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kikilee651

Reviewed 5 days ago via mobile

Outstanding Crabbing tour!

The captain and guide were warm and welcoming and full of outstanding information about the area. We learned so much! The crab fishing is fun and they taste even better! Such a fun afternoon! Great for families, groups, and couples.

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Katie K

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Unique and authentic eco-tour

We went on the dolphin sunset cruise with a group of two families (kids ranging from 2-11 years old). This was much more than just motoring around looking for dolphins. We did see dolphins and a beautiful sunset, but we also learned a lot from...More

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Wendy S

Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Wonderful Sunset tour

Took their sunset tour and had a great time. Tour guide and captain were friendly, energetic, as well as entertaining. We learned a great deal about the area and the wildlife. Our boat stopped at Capers Island and we had about an hour to walk...More

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Amy G

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Dinner Cruise / Low Country Boil

A highlight of our IOP TRIP! Robert is a great storyteller; you can tell he loves what he is doing. Captain Jessin was a great cook. We thoroughly enjoyed the walk on the north end of Capers Island and the low country boil was exceptional....More

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jimjaj97

Kankakee, Illinois

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

Great Fishing Trip!!

Captain Robert Moraska was fantastic! We caught everything from red fish and pinfish to shark and stingray. He was very knowledgable in the area and knew some great fishing holes. Highly recommend. We had our seven year old with us and she was also very...More

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Janet E

Brighton, Michigan

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Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

So glad we took advantage of this tour!

Amazing, awesome and absolutely astonishing! We give Captain Robert an A+ for his knowledge about the marsh, the fish; the flora and fauna ... and his extraordinary abilities in cooking a delicious Low Country Boil. Seriously, the time we spent with him was a learning...More

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David E

Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile

Great eco tour!

Captain Robert was great. He knows the area and is very knowledgeable, answered all questions from kids and adults. Highly recommend.

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joanne m

Baltimore, Maryland

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Reviewed May 16, 2018 via mobile

Informative fun experience

Met all of our expectations Learned a lot and had so much fun The walk on the island, the wild life and the enthusiasm of our guide Robert was a gift to us Thanks so much

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192emilyw

Do all boats leave from the iop location ?

June 22, 2018|

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Yes

RoxRice

Can you swim at Boneyard Beach?

June 14, 2017|

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Yes, people were swimming even in cold water and a couple of people had their dogs in the water too.

Elisabethski

Hi there, we are a family of 7 and would like to book a trip for when we are vacationing in June. What happens if it rains out? Is there a refund or contingency plan? Thanks!

May 21, 2017|

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We actually had a little light rain off and on... still went. It was really great! Call the company our guy was awesome. I'm sure they will welcome any questions. My kids had such a blast. Hope your's do as well!