BONEYARD BEACH SUNRISE EXPEDITION
Overview
Boat Ecotour + Beach Exploration
This trip begins with a pre-dawn boat ride through the estuary, the captain depending on the light of the moon and memory to navigate the 5-mile trip to Bulls Island. Arriving at the island, we load into trucks with open-air trailers and ride across the island to the beach safari style. Once we get to the beach, you’ll get instructions on when to return to the truck and set off on your own to experience the sunrise on this secluded beach.
You’ll be the only people on this 5000-acre barrier island within Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge.
Why We Love It
Just trust us on this one.
We’ve timed this tour with a low tide during sunrise so that you have all of Boneyard Beach to photograph as the sun peaks over the horizon. This tour often books out early, so make your reservation as soon as you find the date that suits your schedule!
the Boneyard Beach Sunrise Expeditions is not just for photographers, y’all. It’s for nature lovers, birders, beach combers and seekers, too. Book the trip, set an alarm and get ready for adventure.
Rates & Details
4 hours
$75/person
MEETING PLACE
Garris Landing
498 Bulls Island Road
Awendaw, SC 29429
(843)884-7684
THINGS TO KNOW
- The boat will leave on time. Please arrive early to give yourself time to collect your gear and walk down the 1/4-mile pier.
- When you arrive, the captain or mate will greet you in the parking lot.
Activity Level
You’ll take a boat ride to the island, followed by truck transportation to and from the beach. Once you are at the beach, you will walk about 1/4 mile to the boneyard (Road erosion over the last 2 years prevents us from going directly to the Boneyard).
What To Pack & Wear
Pack a small backpack with drinking water, sunscreen & insect repellent. You may want to throw in a thermos of coffee, binoculars or your camera, too!
Dress for the weather. We recommend long pants and long sleeves, hat, good walking shoes and sunglasses.
Cancellation & Weather Policy
Tickets for this tour are non-refundable unless Coastal Expeditions cancels for weather. You may transfer tickets to someone else to take your spot (just let us know and we’ll make a note for the captain).
Weather (thunderstorms or high winds) may impact this excursion. Cancellations usually occur due to lightning, thunder or high winds and we will make sure to reschedule your group if needed. Our general cancellation policies apply unless our experts determine it is potentially unsafe or unwise to venture out. In the event that we decide to cancel due to weather, we will make every effort to call you at least two hours before your departure and help you reschedule or credit/refund the full cost of your trip.
Guide Safety & Training
All Coastal Expeditions guides hold certifications in first aid, CPR and lifeguarding. Throughout the year, they participate in continuing education and training to ensure that they are proficient paddlers, and all lead guides hold sea kayaking certifications from the American Canoe Association of Level 1 or higher.
Our captains hold 100-ton master captain licenses from the USCG. Coastal Expeditions boats are custom-built vessels that receive yearly inspections from the U.S. Coast Guard.
Gratuity
Gratuity is not included in your tour price. Our guides go above and beyond to make sure you have a fantastic time out on the water! Average gratuity ranges from 15%–25% of your tour cost based on your experience. It is not required, but always greatly appreciated.
