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Dolphin Discovery Sunset Cruise
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Overview
Most Popular! • 2.5 hours • All Ages
Come with us and locate bottlenose dolphins and loggerhead sea turtles!
Duration
2.5 hours
About
Join our naturalist on a search and discovery mission on this 2.5 hour boat excursion to encounter the fascinating bottlenose dolphin and loggerhead sea turtle. Bottlenose dolphins are a common resident of our salt marshes and inlets behind the barrier islands. As you observe the dolphins feeding, playing, or simply cruising around in their native environment you will learn all about their social behavior, feeding habits, and much more. Also learn about the life history of threatened loggerhead sea turtle which we often catch sight of during the summer months. You will also have about 1 hour to get off the boat and explore Capers Island's "Bone-yard Beach".
Trips are Sunday through Friday from 6:00pm to 8:30pm during the summer months. (Memorial Day-Labor Day). In the off season trips are Sunday, Weds and Friday evenings with times scheduled to coordinate with sunset.
What to Bring
- You are welcome to bring your own refreshments and small cooler for the trip. Beer and wine is welcome for passengers ages 21 and over.
- Wear comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes or sandals.
- Bathing suits are optional since you are welcome to get in the water during this excursion.
- Please feel free to bring a bag with sunscreen, towels, cameras, binoculars, bug spray, or anything else that will make your trip more enjoyable.
Meeting And Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
Street: 50 41st Ave
City: Isle of Palms
Country: US
Postal Code: 29451
Province: SC
Additional Info
What to know before you go:
Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.
Parking- When pulling into the Isle of Palms Marina you will see parking signs in the parking lot on your right. All the signs say text to pay. Follow the instructions on the sign and it will ask you for a credit card number to pay to park.
Meet Your Guide- Your guide will meet you at the Barrier Island Tiki Hut located to the right of the Marina Market store in the parking lot.
WEATHER POLICY - Please show up unless you hear from us. Isolated, pop-up thunderstorms are common in the summer months and may delay the trip by a few minutes or may miss us completely. We will contact you if the trip is canceled, otherwise please plan on checking in at the scheduled time.
Please feel free to call us at 843-886-5000 or email info@nature-tours.com with any questions about the trip.
What to Bring:
- Your own refreshments and a small cooler for the trip
- Beer and wine is welcome for passengers ages 21+
- Comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes/sandals
- Bathing suits are optional since you are welcome to get in the water during this excursion
- Sunscreen
- Towels
- Camera
- Binoculars
- The Marina Market sells a variety of drinks, snacks and has an excellent deli for fresh breakfast and lunch items. It also has a gift shop with local clothing and gifts.
Parking at the Isle of Palms Marina
Please park wherever there is a daily parking sign. Please text the number on the sign to pay. Cost is $5/hr or $20/day per vehicle.
Cancellation Policy
Deposits are non-refundable. Customers will receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.
