How many people fit on the charter?

Up to 14 guests can be accommodated; pricing includes a $425 minimum for up to five people with additional per-person charges beyond that.

Can we swim and go ashore at Morris Island?

Yes—stops for swimming and beachcombing are part of the customizable itinerary; the captain will advise on safe landing spots.

Are food and drinks included?

The captain supplies a cooler with ice and waters; guests should bring their own food and any alcohol they want to consume (BYOB).

Is the trip suitable for families with kids?

Yes; it’s family-friendly but children should be supervised around water and sharp shells—consider reef shoes for little feet.

What wildlife might we see?

Expect bottlenose dolphins, shorebirds like herons and oystercatchers, and occasional pelicans along the estuary.

Can we extend the trip?

There is an option to add an additional hour when booking if you want more time on the water.

Custom Morris Island Boat Charter: Dolphins, Shelling & Swim Stops from Charleston

Private Morris Island Adventure — Charleston, South Carolina. Step aboard a comfortable charter for 2.5 hours of customized coastal time, cruising the salt marshes, scouting for dolphins, and making a beach stop at Morris Island for swimming, shelling, and searching for shark teeth. The trip launches from Charleston and places you within a short run of a low-lying barrier island where tidal channels, oyster beds, and mudflats shape the skyline. On the water, the scene is defined by live oak-lined creeks and broad, glassy marshes that feed the estuary. Captains know where bottlenose dolphins work the tides and will slow or circle for extended viewing; herons, oystercatchers, and the occasional pelican punctuate the air. Morris Island’s shoreline collects shells and fossilized shark teeth along its shifting sandbars — a rewarding slow-hunt for families and collectors. The island itself is a remnant barrier island, sculpted by Atlantic waves and saltwater marsh processes rather than towering cliffs or granite peaks. This private charter is configurable: tell the captain you want a relaxed cruise with drinks and music, or request active stops for swimming and beachcombing. A cooler with ice and waters is provided; bring your own food and beverages. Groups up to 14 can charter the boat, with pricing structured as a $425 minimum for up to five people and an added per-person fee for larger groups. There’s an optional extra hour for those who want to stretch the outing. Morris Island carries history: it frames the site of Fort Wagner and the 54th Massachusetts’ Civil War assault, a powerful chapter in local and national history. On clear days you can sight the distant lighthouse that marks channels and shifting shoals. Geology here is coastal — thin sand bodies, shell beds, and tidal flats — which makes the shoreline a living, changing museum for small finds like vertebrae fragments, shells, and teeth. Practical notes: protect gear from sun and spray, respect wildlife, and avoid trampling fragile dune vegetation when ashore. Swimming off a beach on a remote barrier island requires basic water confidence; lifelines and experienced crew make it safer. Why book this trip? Because it blends flexible small-group boating with wildlife viewing, beach time, and a hands-on coastal geology lesson delivered by a local captain who knows the tides. For travelers in Charleston seeking an adaptable half-day on the water that’s equal parts leisure, exploration, and natural history, this private Morris Island outing is an uncomplicated, memorable choice. Book with a local operator who reads tides and weather, arrive early to load quickly, and plan a BYO cooler for snacks—these small choices make the outing smoother and let you focus on dolphins, shells, and sunlit marshes, and collect a few keepsakes.

Custom Morris Island Boat Charter: Dolphins, Shelling & Swim Stops from Charleston

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