Capers Island

Capers Island is an undeveloped island just off the shores of Charleston that can offer Charleston visitors a time of outdoor adventure, unique sightseeing and an experience to remember long after the vacation has ended. Numerous wildlife roam the island, with residents ranging from alligators and sea turtles to deer and raccoons. Aside from the land animals, eagles constantly hover around the area and the island's creeks and marshes provide an amazing display of marine life. And best of all, there are a variety of exciting activities that you can take part in when visiting the island, including a Kayak Adventure, Dolphin Discovery Cruise, Wildlife Exploration Cruise and All-Inclusive visit to the island!

Capers Island Kayak Adventure

Spend a relaxing day paddling the ins and outs of beautiful and unspoiled Capers Island. As the last undeveloped refuge of South Carolina's barrier islands, Capers Island is a haven for many forms of wildlife, including endangered loggerhead sea turtles, that thrive in the delicate salt marsh ecosystem. You'll travel by boat to Capers Island, where you will get a briefing on kayak techniques and safety before starting your leisurely journey through the winding tidal creeks of the salt marsh. Activity is approximately 3 hours.

Capers Island Sunset Dolphin Discovery Cruise

Join a local naturalist focused on a search and discovery mission for the fascinating bottlenose dolphin and loggerhead sea turtle, and experience the natural beauty of Charleston, South Carolina's barrier islands and surrounding salt marshes. Bottlenose dolphins are a common resident of the salt marshes and inlets behind the barrier islands. As you observe the dolphins feeding, playing, or simply cruising around in their native environment, you will learn all about their social behavior, feeding habits, and much more. Also learn about the life history of threatened loggerhead sea turtle which you can often catch sight of during the summer months. Cruise is approximately 2.5 hours.

Capers Island Wildlife Exploration Cruise

Though renowned for its stunning architecture, distinctive Southern cuisine and matchless beauty and charm, the heart of the Lowcountry, for those who truly know it, lies in its barrier islands and back creek salt marshes. Venture to Capers Island, the closest untouched barrier island to Charleston. We will cruise through winding tidal creeks to find diverse wildlife unique to this salt marsh environment. Common sightings include bottlenose dolphin, osprey, pelicans, herons, egrets, and more. Cruise is approximately 3.5 hours.

Capers Island All-Inclusive

Embark on an unforgettable adventure to Capers Island, where you'll enjoy a guided naturalist tour of this hidden gem, crabbing clinics, kayaking adventures, surf fishing, and more. You will be taken by boat through salt marsh creeks to a more remote end of Capers Island, away from other people and activity. You will then be taken on a guided tour by a naturalist to the bone yard beach. After your tour you are free to take part in any of the wonderful activities that Caper Island offers. Equipment and instructors are on hand to give you the experience of kayaking, crabbing, and surf fishing. There is also a great area for swimming. Spending the day on Capers Island allows you the opportunity to enjoy all of the great activities this area offers. Activity is approximately 5 hours.

Details:

• Price includes selected Capers Island activity.
• See schedule for exact dates and times.
• Tours depart from the Isle of Palms Marina.
• Activities are appropriate for all ages.
• Cameras and video cameras are permitted.
• Activities are not handicap accessible.
• Parking is available around the marina. Restaurants and shopping options are nearby.