Capers Island Wildlife Exploration

Product ID: 77728

Supplied by: Barrier Island Ecotours

You can explore Capers Island with Barrier Island Eco Tours! On this trip, you will venture to the Capers Island Heritage Preserve, a pristine barrier island only reachable by boat. You will cruise through winding tidal creeks and discover the wildlife living in this vast salt marsh ecosystem. Your guide will teach you about local ecology and the diverse species that live in the area.

Duration: 3.5 hours

Offered languages: English

Overview

Immerse yourself in the beauty and wildlife of Capers Island on our eco tour!
Venture to Capers Island Heritage Preserve, a pristine barrier island only reachable by boat that is just north of Charleston, South Carolina. We will cruise through winding tidal creeks to find diverse wildlife living in this salt marsh ecosystem. Your naturalist guide will explain all about our local ecology and wildlife encountered along the way. Common sightings include bottlenose dolphins, bald eagles, and numerous shore and wading birds.

Along the way we’ll employ nets and traps for an up-close look at some of the marine life that thrives below the surface. As you arrive on the island, you are free to explore it’s astounding natural landscape, “Boneyard Beach”and interior trails and ponds.

You are welcome to bring your own small cooler of whatever you would like to eat or drink.

Highlights

The ship has a restroom on board.
Coolers for snacks and drinks are welcome.
Dress for a day at the beach. Take wind into consideration, if you plan on hiking bring suitable footwear.