Top South Carolina Eco Tours

Experience Hilton Head Island in a way that few travelers get to: On a small, motorized "creek cat" boat during this guided tour. Operate your own vessel under your guide’s supervision while taking in views of all the quintessential sights, as well as access to some smaller marshes and wildlife-rich areas.

Hilton Head Island is known as one of North America’s best spots for watching dolphins in the wild. Get out on the water and take in amazing views of these intelligent, playful creatures during this private boat tour. With a Lowcountry Master Naturalist as your captain and guide, you’ll learn all about the ecology of Hilton Head while watching the dolphins along with other wildlife including rays, sharks, and sea turtles. Just your group (up to six passengers) cruising the waters, watching dolphins eating, playing, and socializing.

Explore the vibrant ecosystem of Murrells Inlet on a captivating Saltwater Marsh Eco Tour. This 2-hour cruise offers a unique opportunity for families and nature enthusiasts to immerse themselves in the lush coastal landscape. Led by an onboard marine biologist, guests can observe local wildlife, participate in live demonstrations, and enjoy a shelling adventure on a private beach accessible only by boat. The onboard experience includes interactive touch tanks teeming with marine life such as blue crabs, sea urchins, starfish, oysters and more that you can observe, hold and explore, making it an educational outing for all ages. Perfect for families, seniors, and couples looking to connect with nature and each other. - 2-hour eco-cruise through the picturesque saltwater marsh - Expert naturalists guide the tour, sharing insights on local wildlife and history - Shelling adventure on a secluded beach (~35 mins) - Family-friendly experience suitable for all ages, with onboard facilities

Discover the enchanting Vanishing Island on this 3-hour cruise from Hilton Head. This unique sandbar, which appears only at low tide, invites beachcombers and dolphin watchers alike to explore its pristine shores. Enjoy the thrill of spotting dolphins in their natural habitat while collecting shells and observing diverse marine life. Perfect for families and nature enthusiasts, this adventure promises a memorable experience in a stunning coastal environment. - 3-hour cruise to the Vanishing Island sandbar - Ideal for families and nature lovers seeking adventure - Opportunity to spot dolphins and collect shells - Explore a unique marine environment at low tide

Start your morning with an unforgettable adventure on the waters of Hilton Head Island! Our Dolphins & Donuts Tour combines two of the best things in life, delicious, fresh donuts and the chance to see playful dolphins in their natural habitat. Perfect for families, couples, and nature lovers, Dolphins & Donuts is the ideal way to start your day on Hilton Head Island. Book your spot today and treat yourself to a morning of sweetness and adventure!

Join us for a tour on Broad Creek watching for dolphins and other wildlife in the salt marsh ecosystem. Explore Broad Creek, venture through the tidal marsh system, and learn about the island’s history. Along the way, your interpretive naturalist captain will entertain your group with fun facts and stories of the Lowcountry. Our boats are stable, comfortable, and ideal for viewing wildlife.

This tour is the best as you get everything all in one! You will see local wildlife, beautiful stately waterfront homes, breathtaking water views and end the evening with a wonderful sunset. The local wildlife you will see are Atlantic bottlenose dolphin and a variety of shorebirds. What better way to spend the evening?

Located south of Hilton Head Island, Vanishing Mile Isle can only be visited when it’s briefly exposed during low tide. With this private charter, you can easily access this unique location and spend time beachcombing for sand dollars, seashells, and more, with a master naturalist onhand to provide more information. Along the way, look for dolphins and other wildlife in Calibogue Sound.

Set sail on a family-friendly 90-minute Dolphin & Sealife Cruise from Crazy Sister Marina, where adventure awaits in the waters of Murrells Inlet. Keep an eye out for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and explore local marine life with our live touch tank featuring crabs, starfish, and more. Enjoy educational narration from our crew while you relax in the comfort of our climate-controlled vessel. With two stories to explore, you can choose your perfect viewing spot as you cruise along the coast and back to the dock, soaking in the picturesque scenery. - Family-friendly cruise suitable for all ages, including infants - 90-minute tour with educational insights and wildlife spotting - Climate-controlled cabin, snack bar, and two bathrooms onboard - Live touch tank experience with various local marine critters

Experience the serene beauty of Hilton Head Island’s Lowcountry on a guided sunrise kayak eco tour. As the first rays of light illuminate the marshlands, paddle through calm, winding waterways rich with natural wonders. Your journey begins in the soft morning light, where the tranquil environment comes alive with the sounds of nature. Watch as graceful egrets, blue herons, and playful dolphins begin their day, while expert guides share fascinating insights into the unique ecosystem of the tidal creeks and salt marshes. Marvel at the golden reflections on the water and enjoy the peace of being surrounded by the untouched beauty of the Lowcountry. This unforgettable tour is ideal for all skill levels and provides a unique opportunity to connect with nature in one of South Carolina’s most picturesque settings. Bring your curiosity, a sense of adventure, and a desire to explore Hilton Head’s vibrant natural world at its most peaceful hour.

Get all the thrills of a Charleston ghost tour without any walking on this haunted horse and carriage ride. A horse and carriage takes you down twisting side streets and cobbled alleyways with ease as your guide shares spooky stories from Charleston’s past. Make your way past the Mills House, the Circular Congregational Graveyard, and and Provost Dungeon in the heart of the Holy City.

Learn all about more than 300 years of history on this guided carriage tour of Charleston. See the many mansions, churches, and gardens as your horse-drawn carriage tour covers more than 2.5 miles and 30 blocks of historic Charleston. Belgian and Percheron draft horses lead you through the streets while you learn about this “Holy City” and its role in the Civil War—leave your guidebook at home, these stories are better.

Perfect for groups 12 or less (including all infants and children)! This 90 minute narrated Dolphin and Nature Tour is on a comfortable pontoon boat with cushioned seats, a full top for shade and restroom on board. You will not only get to enjoy and see our local wildlife, Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, other marine life and a variety of shorebirds; you will also see beautiful stately waterfront homes and enjoy marsh views best enjoyed directly from the majestic waterways of Broad Creek.

Travel back to Colonial times aboard a horse-drawn carriage and discover more than 300 years of history on this guided, 1-hour tour of Charleston. See the many mansions, churches and gardens of yesteryear on this narrated tour around historic Charleston. Enjoy the romantic clip-clop sound as this educational adventure winds through the streets and learn about this ‘Holy City’ and its rich history and role in Civil War times.

Join us on this two hour private boat tour as we explore the calm waters behind Folly Beach in search of the local bottlenose dolphins. As we cruise through the creeks and inlets, you will have the opportunity to see these beautiful animals play, sleep and hunt. If the dolphins are feeding, you may be able to observe a hunting strategy called “strand feeding,” only seen in this part of the world. Along the way, you will also have the chance to see other local wildlife, such as wading birds, bald eagles, osprey, pelicans or maybe a sea turtle. This cruise includes up to 6 people for one price!

Combine an excursion to see Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural environment with personalized attention on this private tour. Depart from the Palmetto Bay Marina in a boat headed for the dolphins' swimming and hunting grounds with a guide, who will teach you all about their biology and behavior. Having a dedicated guide means you can ask plenty of questions as you travel.

Create the sailboat cruise of your dreams with this fully customized private tour on board the Fate in Charleston Harbor. Set off for as little as two hours or for half a day to take in the sights along the waterfront, including Charleston Battery, Fort Sumter, and Ravenel Bridge. Upgrade with catering for food and drinks on board, or bring your own refreshments—you can personalize your charter to suit your tastes.

Come and view the wild side of Charleston!! Just 50 minutes from downtown Charleston, and 40 minutes from Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This "Nationally Recognized and Designated Trail" is located in the heart of a Protected Wilderness area in the Francis Marion National Forest. The beautiful Blackwater Creek is a tributary to the Santee River and was paddled by the Santee and Coastal Plain Indians for thousands of years. Giant 1000 year old Bald Cypress trees can be seen in the upper section and Water Oak, Ash, Red Maple and Swamp Dogwood shade the banks of its pristine black waters. This relaxing paddle offers spectacular birding and wildlife viewing including Prothonotary warblers, Barred Owls, alligators, turtles and the occasional river otter. Banks of the river reflect geological precedence of the Rice era where Historical earthen dikes give way to a flooded subtropical forest of abandoned rice fields once owned by prosperous Rice Plantations. This is a nature lovers dream.