Our Fleet

Captains

Why Us

All Coastal Expeditions boats are inspected annually by the U.S. Coast Guard and are issued Certificates of Inspection (COI’s). This ensures that each boat is safe and up-to-date for our tours and charters.

Coastal Expeditions captains hold U.S.C.G. 25/50/100 ton Master Captain licenses and have extensive commercial experience.  These licenses are renewed yearly.

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Coastal Expeditions has been leading boat tours and charters since 1992. With a reputation for safety and  an emphasis on environmental stewardship, Coastal Expeditions is a leader in ecotourism and educational field trips.

A portion of every tour and charter is donated to the Coastal Expeditions Foundation, supporting local loggerhead sea turtle nests, seabird nesting islands and environmental education.

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Private Charters

EXPLORE THE LOWCOUNTRY

Boat Tours

CONNECTING WITH NATURE

Kids Programs

Charleston film boat, Charleston charters, Coastal Expeditions, Gannet

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, Coastal Expeditions, St. Phillips Island, Hunting Island State Park, St. Helena Island

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
Boat Fleet, Yellow boat, Kiawah River, Shem Creek

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
Godwit, Coastal Expeditions, St. Phillips Island, Hunting Island State Park, St. Helena Island

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
Charleston charters, Coastal Expeditions, Shem Creek tours

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
Coastal Expeditions Charters, Charleston boat tours, Beach Drop

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
Private boat charters, St. Helena Island outpost, Coastal Expeditions, Fleet, Boat tours, ecotours
Day Camp, Charleston, Camps, Summer Camp, Fossil Hunting
Outdoor school, Charleston charters, Shem Creek, Fossil Hunting