Beaufort Sunset Cruise
Golden hour on the waterfront.
Make this experience a part of your Beaufort story. Wind down your day on the water.
BOOK THE CRUISE
THE BEAUFORT SUNSET CRUISE – THE BEST WAY TO END THE DAY
In the South, we live for the golden hours at the end of the day when the heat breaks and the sun sets over the horizon. The colors become more saturated and the the marsh takes on a memorable glow as we head towards dusk.
EVENING RITUALS
Being on the water this time of day lets us see the inhabitants of the salt marsh prepare for their nightly routines. Ibises and egrets return to their roosts, night herons begin their evening hunts and dolphins lope through the creeks.
GATHER A GROUP AND COME ON!
This 1.5-hour boat cruise is a great outing for all ages and is the perfect introduction to the beauty of the Lowcountry. Afterwards, stroll the waterfront with an ice cream or enjoy dinner on Bay Street to make the day complete.
SEE UPCOMING DATES & BOOK
Beaufort Sunset Cruise Details
Adults: $40 Children 3-12: $20 Children 2 & under: Free
WHERE TO MEET
BEAUFORT MARINA OUTPOST 1006 Bay Street Beaufort, SC 29902
Arrive 15 minutes early and check in at the top of the dock. Parking is available for $1/hour in the marina lot. (free on Sundays and after 6 p.m.)
THINGS TO KNOW
Dress for the weather and wear a hat and sunglasses. A light windbreaker or raincoat is often welcome, even on warm days! Bring drinking water (and binoculars if you have them)
LOOKING OUT FOR WILDLIFE
On Coastal Expeditions tours , we are careful not to do any thing that interferes with a wild animal’s natural behavior. On our dolphin tours, we follow practices that are taught to us by the Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network to ensure that we never cause Atlantic bottlenose dolphins or other any other wildlife stress.
Dolphins are curious and gregarious by nature, and when they appear near the boat, we cut off the engines and enjoy their presence.
“Captain Henry Brandt offers a boat tour that cruises through the area’s Native American, Spanish, and French history; union occupation…all interspersed with musings on the estuary ecosystems and the fecund marvels of pluff mud.”
-southern living, frequently asked questions, what wildlife should i expect to see.
On the Beaufort Sunset Cruise, we regularly see bottlenose dolphins, eastern brown pelicans, bald eagles, ospreys (and their nests!), herons, egrets, wood storks, shorebirds and more.
IS THIS A GOOD TOUR FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN?
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Since 1992, Coastal Expeditions has been endlessly exploring the South Carolina Lowcountry by kayak, SUP, boat and foot with curiosity and delight. With headquarters on Shem Creek and outposts in Awendaw, Isle of Palms, Kiawah River, Beaufort and St. Helena Island, Coastal Expeditions is always ready for adventure.
WORKING HOURS
Locations open by reservation only.
We are a small team working to get you out on the water. Give us a call or shoot us a text with any questions:
(843) 929-2047
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This 1.5-hour boat cruise is a great outing for all ages and is the perfect introduction to the beauty of the Lowcountry. Afterwards, stroll the waterfront with an ice …