ECO and History Tours In Charleston, SC

Choose a ECO Tour for details: Palmetto Breeze // Serena

Experience the natural beauty of South Carolina’s barrier islands and surrounding salt marshes on board one of our comfortable excursion vessels. Cruise through winding tidal creeks to find diverse wildlife unique to this salt marsh environment. See wildlife including bottlenose dolphin, egrets, herons, alligators, osprey, pelicans, shrimp, crabs, fish and other species inhabiting the salt marsh. Learn about the coastal process shaping these dynamic sand islands.

Here is a chance to have fun while learning about marine biology. Explore the beautiful tidal creeks, salt marshes, and barrier islands. Our charters focus on some of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands. We will take you ashore where you will see, touch, and learn about the interesting creatures that live along our shores on our entertaining, hands-on educational trip.

• Guests will learn about the barrier island and salt marsh ecosystems.
• The tour can be tailored to meet a variety of interests and knowledge levels.

  Depending on the group, different topics will be discussed including: Spartina grass and its roll, plant/animal species identification, oyster bed communities, species diversity, marsh hammock ecology, geology of the salt marsh, and the importance of the salt marsh to humans and the Atlantic Ocean.

Please inquire for rates and schedules.