Boat Charters

PRIVATE CHARTERS

Almost any boat tour we offer can be adapted to a private charter or group tour.
Here are the most popular options:

Dolphin Cruise

St. Helena Basecamp
1.5 Hours
Up to 10 people: $400
($40/each additional person)

Beaufort Harbor Cruise

Downtown Beaufort
1.5 Hours
Up to 15 people: $600
($40/each additional person)

St. Phillips Island

St. Helena Basecamp
6 Hours
Up to 18 people: $1170
($65/each additional person)
– naturalist guide included

Or Call (843) 929-2047

ST. HELENA ISLAND CHARTERS

1928 Sea Island Parkway

Our basecamp on St. Helena island is just a few miles from Hunting Island State Park and Fripp Island!

From our creek, we offer private charters year round. Dolphin watching, sunset cruises, beach drops, birding- We can create an itinerary that’s perfect for your group.

DOWNTOWN BEAUFORT CHARTERS

1006 Bay Street, Slip #H9

Our Beaufort charters depart just steps from the shops and restaurants of the historic downtown. Hop aboard a private charter to learn about local history, watch dolphins & wildlife or enjoy a Lowcountry sunset.

OUR LOCATIONS

With one location at the gateway to the sea islands and another on the doorstep of downtown Beaufort, we’re ready to welcome you to the wild.

Come out on out and see us!

Our private dock on Ward’s Creek at our St. Helena Island basecamp

Frequently Asked Questions

We are set up to handle large groups and would love to tailor the perfect outing by boat. Both locations can accommodate bus/motorcoach parking. Our newest motor vessel is a 49-passenger ferry that departs from downtown Beaufort.

Contact us and we’ll let you know about availability and special group rates.

It really depends on what you want to experience and the time of year! We’re happy to talk to you about the options so that you can make the right choice for your group. Give us a call or shoot us an email with the contact information listed at the bottom of this page.

Our boats are custom-built, Coast Guard-certified motor vessels that are designed to offer stable and comfortable tours in coastal waters. For added comfort, our boats are fully covered with a canvas top to protect from sun and rain.

OUR FLEET AND CAPTAINS

Coastal Expeditions boats are custom-built vessels with yearly US Coast Guard inspections & certifications.

Captains all hold master captain licenses and are engaging naturalists and local historians.