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DOWNTOWN BEAUFORT
Where history meets the tide.
From our dock at the Beaufort City Marina, our boat tours launch right from the heart of downtown—just a short stroll from Bay Street’s shops and restaurants. Join us for a tour, then walk to dinner with salt in your hair and the Lowcountry still on your mind. Every trip is guided by a naturalist and designed to connect you with the wild beauty and rich stories of Beaufort’s waterways.
Historic Beaufort Dolphin Cruise
Dolphins, legends, and Lowcountry views.
Cruise the rivers and tidal creeks around Beaufort on a guided boat tour where wildlife and history come together. Watch for bottlenose dolphins, osprey, and herons as your naturalist guide shares stories of the area’s rich past.. A laid-back, scenic way to experience Beaufort from the water.
Beaufort Sunset Cruise
Golden hour, Beaufort-style.
Set out from the City Marina as the sun dips low over the marsh. This relaxed cruise winds through scenic waterways, where dolphins surface and egrets glide, all bathed in the warm glow of sunset. It’s the perfect way to end your day in the Lowcountry—peaceful, beautiful, and unforgettable.
Outpost Location
Beaufort Marina
1006 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
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A percentage of every Coastal Expeditions adventure supports the work of the Coastal Expeditions Foundation, with a focus on environmental education, loggerhead sea turtles, seabird nesting islands and veterans.
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Ocean Explorers for Kids
Curious minds, down-home adventures.
Our after‑school programs in Downtown Beaufort invite kids to connect with local waterways and wildlife. Through creek explorations, marsh ecology, and hands‑on activities, students delve into the Lowcountry’s natural heritage—growing confidence, curiosity, and a deeper appreciation for their coast.
Craving more wild?
Just minutes away, our St. Helena Island outpost is your gateway to the untamed side of the Lowcountry. Paddle quiet creeks by kayak or SUP, catch a ferry to remote St. Phillips Island, or book a private charter to explore barrier islands and backwaters. It’s where the road ends—and the real adventure begins.
“When I came to Beaufort, I had struck upon a land so beautiful I had to hunt for words.”
We share Pat Conroy’s affectionate descriptions of Beaufort. Seeing it on a Coastal Expeditions tour allows you to slow down and take it all in: the endless fields of marsh grass, dolphins breaching nearby in the creek, pelicans diving for fish, a golden sunset. It never gets old.