
Our Fleet
Captains
Why Us
Coastal Expeditions boats are U.S. Coast Guard–inspected annually and carry active Certificates of Inspection (COIs), ensuring each vessel meets the highest safety standards for tours and charters.
Coastal Expeditions captains hold U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain licenses (25/50/100 ton) and bring years of commercial experience to the helm. Licenses are renewed annually to ensure continued compliance and professionalism.
Coastal Expeditions has been leading boat tours and charters since 1992, with a strong focus on safety, conservation, and environmental education. A portion of every trip supports the Coastal Expeditions Foundation, helping protect loggerhead sea turtle nests, seabird islands, and providing outdoor learning experiences for local students.
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Private Charters
EXPLORE THE LOWCOUNTRY
Boat Tours
CONNECTING WITH NATURE
Kids Programs

Gannet & Bird
- Coast Guard-certified and custom-built with twin engines
- Fully-covered catamarans
- Hold up to 26 people each
- Extendable ramp for beach drops
- Spacious and stable; great for the Charleston Harbor

Godwit
- Coast Guard-certified, custom-built vessel with twin engines
- Fully-covered, deep-V monohull
- Holds up to 34 people
- Comfortable with a big open deck

Heron
- Coast Guard-certified vessel with twin engines
- Fully-covered catamaran pontoon
- Cushioned sets
- Holds up to 49 people
- Great for group gatherings and school groups
- Retractable ramp for beach landings

Caretta & Ibis
- Bulls Island Ferry (Caretta) and Downtown Beaufort (Ibis)
- Coast Guard-certified vessel with twin engines
- Fully-covered triple-toon with open bow deck
- Hold up to 49 people each
- Great for group gatherings and school groups
- Equipped with ramp for beach landings

Pelican
- Coast Guard-certified vessel with twin engines
- Made by Corinthian in Tarpon Springs, Florida
- Holds up to 49 people
- Great for group gatherings and school groups
- Equipped with ramp for beach landings

Skimmer & Oystercatcher
- 27′ Carolina Skiffs
- Coast Guard-certified vessel with twin engines
- Hold 18-20 people each
- Skimmer has a load platform over the engines to carry gear; Oystercatcher is fully-covered



