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.
AquaSafaris, Inc. Worldwide Charter Yachts
Charter Office: Charleston Harbor Marina at Patriot's Point
24 Patriot's Pt. Rd., A-Dock
2nd Floor Marina Bldg, Suite 1
Mt. Pleasant, SC 294641