A Fun & Memorable Way to Learn

Step outside of the classroom and give your students the opportunity to interact with the lush and vivid coast of Charleston. Our educational programs are fun and interesting field trips for students of all ages, so come aboard our 45 foot catamaran, The Palmetto.
Creative ecology and history programs, based on the South Carolina Curriculum Standards, allow students to learn about Charleston’s abundant marine life and rich history with a hands-on experience that they will never forget.

Ecology Programs

Average Duration – 2 Hours

On the Morris Island Beach Ecology Tour, your class will cruise along the Battery and past Ft. Sumter on the way to Morris Island for a beach walk with licensed Naturalists. During the cruise, our crew will pull a crab pot so students can see and feel the contents in an onboard touch-tank. We will learn about the estuary where Charleston’s three major rivers converge with the Atlantic; look for osprey, dolphins, and other wildlife and sea-life; and even hunt for shark teeth. 

Click the links below to view instructional powerpoints on the Sandlapper Program designed to meet South Carolina Standards:
Close look at historic battle ship. Best boat tours in Charleston, SC

History Programs

Average Duration – 90 minutes

On our history cruise programs, your students will learn from a licensed tour guide as we cruise past some of Charleston’s most historic sites. Students will hear interesting facts about The Battery, Fort Sumter, Fort Moultrie, and The Yorktown. It’s an experience that makes their history books jump off the page.

Kids exploring the beach. Nature boat tours Charleston

Combo Ecology & History Program

Average Duration – 3 Hours

On this tour, we combine our Ecology and History programs in a longer cruise to provide an experience that educates students on a multitude of topics that pertain to the Charleston area. Your class will be accompanied by licensed naturalists and history tour guides who provide interesting facts and spark thought-provoking conversations.   

Customized Programs are Available

  • We can arrange a full day outing for a group of students. 
  • We can run three to four trips throughout the day to accommodate student groups of up to 200. 
  • We offer our daily scheduled public History and Nature Tours at a discounted rate for smaller school groups.

For more information about our curriculums or to arrange a customized program, please contact us here or call 843–849-8687.

Customized Programs are Available

  • We can arrange a full day outing for a group of students. 
  • We can run three to four trips throughout the day to accommodate student groups of up to 200. 
  • We offer our daily scheduled public History and Nature Tours at a discounted rate for smaller school groups.

For more information about our curriculums or to arrange a customized program, please contact us here or call 843–849-8687.

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