Morris Island Lighthouse tours, things to do and tickets

Join us for a 2.5-hour group boat cruise through the cherished tidal creeks of Charleston, South Carolina. This excursion includes an enlightening hour-long stop on the picturesque Morris Island, giving you the opportunity to explore its untouched beach, collect seashells, search for shark teeth, and admire the historic lighthouse.

During the journey to and from the island, our naturalist captain will provide in-depth insights into the local ecosystems and historical context. Stay attentive as your captain highlights and describes the diverse wildlife you may encounter, such as Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, wading birds, pelicans, sea turtles, and more. This cruise offers a perfect blend of education, adventure, and natural beauty, ensuring a memorable experience for all participants.

No other tour captures the Complete Charleston experience like this one. Snap! takes you where no others go on this 6 hour adventure!

Spend the day with me on this small group (limited to 8 people), full day adventure and learn what makes the Charleston Lowcountry so historical, controversial and beautiful, all in the comfort of my 2021 Mercedes Sprinter. I am a city certified tour guide that takes you outside the limits.

Stroll down Charlotte Street. Gaze upon the prolific Morris Island Lighthouse. Shag down Folly Beach Pier. Behold the Angel Oak Tree. Contemplate Drayton Hall. Magnolia Plantation and Old St Andrew's Church. Salute Citadel College. Learn of Sullivan's Island notorious past. March around Fort Moultrie. Visit Charleston Lighthouse. See the USS Yorktown. Cruise across Charleston harbor on the Water Taxi.

This is an active tour (8000 total steps!) with several walks during the day. We will stop for a quick lunch to-go or bring your own.

There is so much more awaiting you off the Charleston peninsula! Here is your opportunity to take a small group, 1/2 day tour (8 or less) in my 2021 Mercedes Sprinter. This tour has something for everyone, while we visit the most picturesque spots outside the limits in the Lowcountry. Get your dose of lighthouses, beaches, piers, forts and endless history. You will quickly understand how important the Charleston area is in American history, while taking in the ocean breeze.

First, we travel to Folly Beach to visit the lighthouse, beach and pier. Next, a drive through historical Citadel Military college. Then, on to Sullivan's Island, and to stroll the grounds of Fort Moultrie, out to the beach, and the best view of Charleston from the water. Finally, the lighthouse.

I am a city certified tour guide that takes you outside the limits!
There are walks on this tour, and includes beach dunes.

There is a 4 person minimum for this tour to operate. Please discuss mobility issues before.

Join us out on the water for sunrise, sunset, or somewhere in between in a search for our favorite saltwater mammal – the bottlenose dolphin. On this trip, we will cruise through the local tidal creeks behind Folly Beach to see how many of these amazing creatures we can spot. From a distance, you will get to experience the unique feeding techniques and socializing behaviors that our dolphins display out in the wild. Along the way, your experienced guide will teach you all about the natural wonders of our salt marsh and Estuary. You will also get to pass by the historic Morris Island Lighthouse during the trip, a great photo opportunity!
At Castaway we offer smaller, more personable tours with one goal in mind - to provide all of our customers with a true Lowcountry experience while you are here in Charleston with hopes that you will see all of the natural beauty that our waters have to offer.

On this tour, the boat ride through Folly Beach's most pristine marshlands is a must do and an adventure in itself. Along the way, your captain will teach you about our local estuary and the wildlife that inhabit it while you get to see them up close, including bottlenose dolphins. Once at Morris Island you will be able to enjoy a quiet beach, look for the various sea shells and sand dollars that scatter the area, take in the stunning views of the lighthouse and maybe come across a shark's tooth! You will get to explore the island for approximately 1 hour before getting back on the boat.
This tour can be enjoyed by the whole family and is the ultimate saltwater experience in Charleston!

Glide through the estuary behind Folly Beach searching for dolphins on a pontoon boat cruise. Then, explore Morris Island, docking near the historic lighthouse, with your local guide.

Experience the natural beauty of the marine environment surrounding Folly and Morris Island on this boat cruise. Search for dolphins along the way and stop on Morris Island to do some beachcombing.

Get up close and personal with Charleston’s vibrant coastal wildlife on a nature boat trip from Charleston to Morris Island. See great blue herons, and learn about wildlife from a licensed naturalist.

Glide through the estuary behind Folly Beach searching for dolphins on a pontoon boat cruise. Then, explore Morris Island, docking near the historic lighthouse, with your local guide.

Get Out of Town! See the Lowcountry, the Beaches, the Forts and the Lighthouses! Stop for fantastic Snap!shots of Folly and Sullivan’s Islands'. There's so much more to Charleston outside the limits!

Our tour is perfect for families, friends, couples, or a solo adventure. We are also pet friendly!
The water way is calm with land close in sight, so you won’t need to worry about getting sea sick or wet.
This tour is relaxing and intimate with small groups. Group sizes are limited to keep a personal experience.
Our captains are experienced, knowledgeable, fun, safe, and accommodating!
You are welcome to bring whatever you’d like to eat or drink (BYOB). We will provide waters and a cooler with ice and plenty of room for your beverages. There are no restrooms on the boat.

Let us know if you have any questions.

Enjoy a half day cruising the harbor on a private center console captained by a professional yacht captain. Stop at secluded island beaches for shark tooth hunting, shelling or just lay out on the beach.

We pass by all the historic areas of the harbor and more. The perfect boat to see and do it all in style!

Add beach chairs, cabana, beach towels, beach cooler and JBL speaker, and make it a party on the beach (additional fees for each item).

Southern Charm can reach speeds of 30mph, in three hours we can cover a lot of ground and visit many parts of the harbor. Lunch at Shem Creeks many restaurants is an option along with a long stroll on Morris island with the hopes of finding that coveted 50 million year old Megalodon tooth! Its up to you what we do and our captain will take you there!

We provide, cooler with ice, soft drinks, bottled water, Bluetooth boat stereo, Emergency porto potty, and Rain ponchos just in case

You may bring any food or beverages onboard.

Enjoy a half day cruising the harbor on a private center console captained by a professional yacht captain. Stop at secluded island beaches for shark tooth hunting, shelling or just lay out on the beach.

We pass by all the historic areas of the harbor and more. The perfect boat to see and do it all in style!

Add beach chairs, cabana, beach towels, beach cooler and JBL speaker, and make it a party on the beach (additional fees for each item).

Southern Charm can reach speeds of 30mph, in three hours we can cover a lot of ground and visit many parts of the harbor. Lunch at Shem Creeks many restaurants is an option along with a long stroll on Morris island with the hopes of finding that coveted 50 million year old Megalodon tooth! Its up to you what we do and our captain will take you there!

We provide, cooler with ice, soft drinks, bottled water, Bluetooth boat stereo, Emergency porto potty, and Rain ponchos just in case

You may bring any food or beverages onboard.