SALT MARSH & STORY FIELD TRIP
DOWNTOWN BEAUFORT
Overview
Boat Ecotour & Gullah-Geechee Experience
Grades 2–12 & college/continuing education
Where ecology meets culture on the water.
This two-hour field trip begins aboard our Coast Guard-certified ferry as students explore the salt marshes surrounding Beaufort. With naturalist guides leading the way, they’ll learn how this ecosystem works while scanning for dolphins, herons, and bonnethead sharks moving through the spartina-lined creeks.
The second half of the experience shifts to the human story of the Lowcountry, with a hands-on introduction to Gullah Geechee culture. Students will learn about traditional sweetgrass baskets—how they’re made, and the history they carry.
It’s a dynamic blend of science, culture, and discovery—delivered safely by experienced guides who make sure every student returns to the dock windswept, smiling, and full of stories.
Why We Love It
This trip weaves together two stories—the wild beauty of the salt marsh and the rich cultural heritage of the Gullah Geechee people. It gives students a deeper understanding of both the natural world and the human history that shaped the Lowcountry. Plus, spotting dolphins and learning how sweetgrass baskets are made? That’s a day they won’t forget.
Options & Rates
$24/student
(20 student minimum)
DEPARTURE POINT
Beaufort Marina
1006 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
THINGS TO KNOW
- Adapted for grades 2-12 with SC Science Curriculum standards
- Customized itineraries for college and continuing education are available
- We can handle large group sizes and have ample motor coach parking
- Two chaperones free; $24/additional adult (space is limited)
Weather
If the forecast looks unsuitable for a fun & safe day for a field trip, we’ll contact you to reschedule or cancel.
Guide training and safety
Coastal Expeditions employees are certified in first aid, CPR and life guarding.
Throughout the year, they participate in continuing education programs to become skilled as naturalists, guides and field trip leaders.
Passenger Boats
Coastal Expeditions vessels are custom-built, Coast Guard-certified boats that are very stable and inspected annually. See our fleet