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    Sandlapper Tours, Inc. invites your students and teachers to step out beyond the classroom and onto our 45ft. US Coast guard Certified catamaran. Exciting and creative History and Nature Programs, based on SC Quality Core Curriculum Standards, await them in this natural environment. All programs are age appropriate and have been designed for students in Grades K- High School.

We also have a Student Package Tour called "Waves and Walkways" where students get a historical walking tour and a nature tour on the Palmetto! Ans don't forget to check out the combo tour with the SC Aquarium called "From See to Sea" (available for all ages).
For specialized charters, contact us directly at
(843) 849-TOUR, or email captnbryan@aol.com.


Our History Program participants will learn about Charleston's rich history and colorful maritime history. The History Program route encompasees the Charleston Battery , Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, and the YorkTown. This is a 1 1/2 hr. Program with a Licensed History Guide. This Private Program can take place at any time of the day. It will accommodate 49 people max.



The Nature Program participants will be exposed to the abundant wildlife in Charleston's Harbor and her estuaries. Hands-on learning will take place with an onboard touch-tank with discussion of the contents of thrown cast nets and pulled crab pots. According to the Grade Level interested in participating in our program, the lead teacher for that grade will be sent the following 4 sheets coincideing with the SC Curriculum: 1) "Before Trip" worksheet; 2) Before - ANSWER Key; 3) "After trip" worksheet; 4) After- ANSWER Key.

We offer two different Nature Programs: Beach Ecology Program and the Salt Marsh Ecology Program. Both programs are for 2 hrs. with the Naturalist. These Private Nature Programs can take place at any time of the day. They each will accommodate 49 people max.


1) Beach Ecology Program: Enroute to uninhabited barrier island, the Charleston Waterfront and Battery are seen and a crab pot is pulled with contents viewed in onboard touch tank. All partake in beach ecology walk/talk on Morris Island with the Naturalist. The list of objectives for this program are specific to the grade level of the students participating in the program.

2) Salt Marsh Ecology Program: Enroute to a very pristine salt marsh creek, a crab pot is pulled and contents are viewed. While in the salt marsh creek we'll cast a net and review its contents as the Naturalist teaches about the salt marsh ecology. The list of objectives for this program are specific to the grade level of the students participating in the program.



We also offer a Combo History - Nature Program. This is a 3 hour Program which combines the History Program and the Beach Ecology Nature Program. The students are joined by the Licensed History Guide and Naturalist. This Private Program can take place at any time of the day. It will accommodate 49 people max.

We also can arrange a full day for your students' outing and can run three to four trips a day with each lasting 1-2 hrs enabling us to accommodate student groups of 150-200. In addition, we open our daily scheduled public History Tours and daily scheduled public nature Tours to the students at a discounted rate.

Sandlapper Tours is located at the Charleston Maritime Center, approximately 1/2 block south of the SC Aquarium in downtown Charleston. We offer free parking for cars and Busses.


For more information about our curriculum or specific program objectives regarding either of our Nature Programs, the History Program or both, please email us or call the Sandlapper office at (843) 849-TOUR. We'll be happy to send you the specific SC grade's curriculum and our Program's curriculum. 		 




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Charleston Maritime Center - PO Box 21540 - Charleston, South Carolina 29413
Phone 843.849.8687 - Fax 843.849.9939