BULLS ISLAND
Find yourself in Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, just north of Charleston on an adventure to Bulls Island. Managed for the protection of sea turtles, dolphins, wood storks, eagles and more, this is a chance to see wild side of the Lowcountry.
The Bulls Island Ferry runs year round on a regular schedule. Tours like beach drops, sunrise expeditions and the Cape Romain lighthouses tours are offered on special dates each month. Most tours are also available by private charter.
Ferry, Boat Tours & Charters
Explore Our Favorite Place.
From private charters to guided ecotours- including the Bulls Island Ferry– our Bulls Island and Cape Romain trips take you deep into the heart of one of the East Coast’s wildest places. Spot dolphins, seabirds, and more as our naturalists share the stories of this protected landscape.
Bulls Island Ferry
Sunrise Expeditions
Beach Drops
Lighthouses Tours
Private Charters
Beach Drop for Sea Turtles
Fundraiser
Come out this Sunday for a Beach Drop with a purpose—an unforgettable trip to see where loggerhead sea turtles nest and hatch. Every ticket directly supports the protection of these endangered turtles in Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.
3 hours
$75 adults | $35 12 & under
Sunday, July 20
First Drop: 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Second Drop: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bulls Island Paddle+Hike
From Marsh to Maritime.
Kayak through the creeks of Cape Romain, then land on Bulls Island for a guided hike through forest, marsh, and beach. “One of the Top 30 Trips to Take Worldwide” –Outside Magazine
Private tours available
Dominick House Expedition
Stay on Bulls Island.
Don’t miss this chance to stay in the Dominick House on a 3 day/2 night, all- inclusive trip in Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Boat cruises, oyster roasts, guided hikes, sunrise expeditions and more. Plus great meals and new friends.
This is a guide and client favorite!
Seasonal Tours
Offered when the tides and seasons align.
When you see these tours pop up on your social media or email, definitely check them out. These are the itineraries that our guides get excited about that get you to the island to see shooting stars or to the beach for a sea turtle fundraiser.
Bulls Island Safaris
Milky Way Expeditions
Shooting Stars Tours
Fundraising Trips
and more!
Outpost Location
Bulls Island Ferry
498 Bulls Island Road
Awendaw, SC 29429
*The Cape Romain Lighthouses Tour and some speciality tours leave from different locations. Please check your reservation.
(843)884-7684
The Give Back
Your adventure in Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge with Coastal Expeditions gives back in two direct ways:
• 5% of the proceeds from your purchase goes directly to the US Fish & Wildlife Service to help pay for the active conservation projects at the 560 National Wildlife Refuges across the United States.
• The Coastal Expeditions pays the seasonal salaries of two wildlife technicians and three college interns to sustain the largest Loggerhead Sea Turtle Nest Protection Program north of Cape Canaveral, Florida. Through donations, fundraisers and proceeds from the Bulls Island Ferry, the Coastal Expeditions Foundation is able to provide the $40,000+/year needed to maintain this program.
Concessionaire for Cape Romain NWR
Since 1994, Coastal Expeditions has operated under a contract with USFWS as the concessionaire for groups services within Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.
Daily Tides
See the Otherworldly Beauty of Boneyard Beach on Bulls Island
Nestled within the untouched wilderness of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, Bulls Island is a place where nature thrives, history lingers, and adventure beckons. One of its most captivating features is Boneyard Beach, a striking landscape that feels like a scene from another world.