BOAT TOURS & CHARTERS
Step aboard and journey into Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, one of the most protected and biodiverse places on the East Coast. Our boat tours to Bulls Island are led by expert naturalists and offer a front-row seat to dolphins, seabirds, and untouched landscapes. Whether you’re heading out for a self-guided island hike, a photography expedition, or a seasonal safari, every tour is a chance to explore a barrier island where nature still calls the shots.
BOAT TOURS & CHARTERS
Bulls Island Ferry
Ride Out. Wander Wild.
The Bulls Island Ferry is your gateway to one of the wildest places on the South Carolina coast. Your trip begins with a naturalist-led ecotour through Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge—where dolphins, seabirds, and alligators are part of the journey. Once on Bulls Island, explore at your own pace, moving from forest to the sea.
$35-55
Discounts for families
Bulls Island Beach Drop
Beach Day, Island Style
Jump aboard our boat and land on a nearly seven‑mile stretch of Bulls Island—no crowds, just sand, surf, and sunshine. Perfect for families: beach‑comb shells, splash in gentle waves, and explore at your own pace. Our friendly naturalists keep it fun and full of wonder. It’s beach day turned island adventure!
4 hours | $45-75
Discounts for families
Offered 1-2 times a month
Boneyard Beach Sunrise Expedition
Boneyard Beach at First Light
Depart before dawn and witness sunrise on Bulls Island’s otherworldly Boneyard Beach. Walk among weathered trees as a naturalist guide shares the island’s stories and wildlife along the way. Quiet, raw, unforgettable.
4 hours | $45-75
Offered once a month
Cape Romain Lighthouse Tour
Two Lighthouses. Centuries of Stories.
Cruise through the quiet creeks and open waters of Cape Romain to see the iconic Cape Romain Lighthouses—standing side by side on remote Lighthouse Island. Offered six times a year.
4.5 hours | $75
includes a pre-trip presentation
Departs from McClellanville, SC