Capers Island Wildlife Exploration
- 3h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Embark on a 3.5-hour boat journey to Capers Island, a rare, undeveloped barrier island where nature thrives undisturbed. Cruise through meandering tidal creeks, home to bottlenose dolphins, osprey, pelicans, bald eagles, herons, and egrets. Marine experts will use seine nets and habitat traps to unveil the hidden marine life beneath the surface. Upon arrival, spend 90 minutes exploring Bone-yard Beach—where ancient oak stumps jut from the sand—and the island’s tranquil freshwater ponds. Ideal for shelling, birdwatching, and hands-on discovery, this eco-tour blends adventure with education. Encounter coastal Georgia’s pristine beauty and vibrant wildlife in their natural habitat. Perfect for nature lovers and eco-conscious adventurers.
Inclusions
What's included
- Captain and Naturalist Guide
What's not
- Parking Fee per hour
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.8
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Ratings come from 25 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Fantastic experience
Robert and Warhol were amazing. Very knowledgeable and presented information in a fun way especially for the kids
5Took this trip with my 9...
Took this trip with my 9 year old boy. Mike is a Very knowledgeable and approachable guide. Learned a lot!
4Off the beaten path
Very interesting tour. The guides were very personable and informative. Great views of the ecosystem which aren't really available if you only stay on IOP. Plus we got to see a lot of dolphins. It did rain on us briefly ( so bring a disposable poncho) but that also resulted in an amazing rainbow.
5Awesome time out on the water!
Fantastic time out on the water and learning about the eco life was special. Our family highly recommend!
5Trip for All Ages
This was a great experience for our large family. We had kids ages 2 months-16 years old with us. Every age group had fun. The entire boat is shaded with a gentle ride on padded benches and a simple bathroom on board. The tour guide, Mike, is a very knowledgeable biologist and teaches the kids and adults. He’s also very funny. I’m still laughing at some of the stuff he said even days later. We got to stop and see dolphins in the water. The young man who steered the boat (Wahoo) did a great job. And on board was a sweet little dog named Polly who was calm and gentle. Once you get to the island you have time to spend on the beach and walk down to the shore to “bone island” where there are some trees that have died. Some passengers swam on the island and others walked along the shore. We saw lots of crabs. If you are tired of exploring or need shade you can head back to the boat which remains on the shore. The boat goes slow enough that there was no feeling of sea sickness or waves. This was one of the highlights of our trip. Some people did not wear swimsuits and were fine. I personally did not wear one and never got wet other than my feet along the shore.
5A must for your summer vacation.
This is a must for your summer vacation they take you to a deserted island or you can really unplug just beautiful
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet at the Isle of Palms Marina, 50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms, SC 29451, USA. Park to the right of the Marina Market Store. Your guide will meet you at the Barrier Island stand located to the right of the marina market. Please meet 15 minutes before departure time.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 42 travellers
- Operated by
- Barrier Islands Eco Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- What to bring:
How it compares in Isle of Palms
- Its from-price is 45% below the median of the 6 experiences we list in Isle of Palms.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1 of 6.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Isle of Palms
Isle of Palms is a barrier island on South Carolina's coast, with a long Atlantic beach, tidal creeks and a marina, a short drive from Charleston.
The island is a low strip of sand, dunes and maritime forest on the Atlantic coast, joined to the mainland by a bridge across the Intracoastal Waterway. Its beach faces east for several kilometres, wide at low tide and gentle in the surf, with a county park behind the dunes and a marina on the waterway side.
