Morris Island Tours
Undeveloped Morris Island is a popular excursion destination out of Charleston, Folly Beach and the neighboring sea islands, offering a secluded beach, shelling and fossil hunting, and views of the Charleston harbor and the historic Morris Island Lighthouse.
Although little physical trace remains of the island’s role in the Civil War (including one of the first military engagements of that war to employ African-American troops), Morris Island is considered one of the Charleston area’s most important battle sites of that conflict.
A boat is the easiest way to get to the island, and local tour companies offer a variety of excursions that can get you there. Some are open to the public and others are intended only for your group; some tours focus on the nature and ecology of the island and its vicinity, while others provide an opportunity to search for shells, sharks’ teeth and fossils on the beach.
A kayak or paddleboard tour is a more adventurous way to explore the sights of Morris Island, usually departing from the adjacent seafront town of Folly Beach. As these tours require either a reasonable amount of paddling or knowledge of how to handle a boat or board in the surf, at least some prior experience of the sports is advisable, and in some cases, required.
For nearby kayak or paddleboard tours that are suitable for beginners, see details of kayak or paddleboard tours of Folly Island.
See also:
– Things to do near Charleston
– Charleston’s festival calendar
– Transport options from Charleston to Folly Beach
– Charleston’s weather by month: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Morris Island Boat Tours
Morris Island Lighthouse Tour, 2hrs30 With Charleston Outdoor Adventures. Small-boat tour from Bowens Island to Morris Island, with time on the beach. Adults $47, children (12 and under) $27. Call 843-795-0330 for reservations or book online. More details
Morris Island Boat Tour, 2hrs30-3hrs With Adventure Harbor Tours. Public boat tour to Morris Island from Charleston harbor, with 90 minutes on the island, including a guided beach walk. Adults $55, children (3-12) $30. Call 843-442-9455 for reservations or book online. More details
Lowcountry Boil on Morris Island, 3hrs With Tideline Tours. Boat trip to Morris Island or other local island with time on the island while dinner is prepared. Adults $75, children (under 12) $60, 8-person minimum. Call 843-813-5009 for reservations or book online. More details
Fossil Hunting Tour, 4hrs-4hrs30 With Charleston Outdoor Adventures. Small-boat tour to Morris Island or other local island from Bowens Island, with several miles of beach walking to look for sharks’ teeth and other fossils. Adults $75, children (12 and under) $50, 4-person minimum. Call 843-795-0330 for reservations or book online. More details
Morris Island Shark Tooth Beach Drop, 5hrs With Coastal Expeditions. Boat tour to Morris Island departing from Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant, with several hours on the island. Adults $55, children $40. Call 843-884-7684 for reservations or book online. More details
Morris Island Eco/Historical Tour (6 max) 2hrs With Water Music Charters of Folly Beach. Private shelling and sightseeing powerboat tour to Morris Island, from Folly Beach. $300 for up to 6 people. Call 843-810-1899 for reservations. More details
Shelling Trip (6 max) 2hrs With Island Hopper Charters. Shelling excursion to Morris Island by boat. $225 for 1-4 passengers, $275 for 5-6. Call 843-906-4656 for reservations or book online. More details
Lighthouse Fishing Combination Tour (6 max) 5hrs With Atlantic Breeze Charters. Fishing, shelling, history and dolphin-spotting boat tours of Morris Island. $500 for up to 4 people, $35 each for up to two additional passengers. Call 843-489-1554 for reservations. More details
Sunrise & Sunset Boat Tours
Sunrise Photography Tour, 2hrs With Tideline Tours. Sunrise public boat tour to Morris Island. Adults $45, children (under 12) $35, 3-person minimum. Call 843-813-5009 for reservations or book online. More details
Morris Island Lighthouse Tour, 2hrs30 With Charleston Outdoor Adventures. Small-boat sunset tour from Bowens Island to Morris Island, with time on the beach. Adults $47, children (12 and under) $27. Call 843-795-0330 for reservations or book online. More details
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Morris Island Beach Drop With Tideline Tours. Boat transportation to and from Morris Island or other nearby islands. $50 per person, 6-person minimum. Call 843-813-5009 for reservations or book online. More details
Morris Island Drop Off, 3-4hrs With Flipper Finders. Boat transportation to and from Morris Island, with departures scheduled to fill space on existing trips to the island. Call 843-588-0019 for availability and reservations. More details
Morris Island Kayak Tours
Morris Island Lighthouse, 6hrs With Sea Kayak Carolina. Kayak excursion to Morris Island from Folly Island Boat Landing, with time on shore. $60 per person. Call 843-225-7969 for reservations. More details
Morris Island Kayak Tour With Nature Adventures. Kayak tour to Morris Island from James Island, with time on shore to look for shells or shark teeth, or explore the island’s interior. Call 843-568-3222 for inquiries and reservations. More details
Morris Island Paddleboard Tours
Morris Island Lighthouse Safari, 3hrs With Charleston SUP Safaris. Paddleboard tour to Morris Island and back from Folly Beach. Experience is required for this tour. $60 per person. Call 843-817-7877 for reservations or book online. More details