Capers Island Tours
Capers Island State Heritage Preserve is a beautiful, undeveloped barrier island within easy reach of Charleston and the sea islands. The island, located a few miles north of Isle of Palms, is only accessible by boat or kayak.
If you want to visit Capers Island’s boneyard beach and undisturbed nature, but don’t have much boating or kayaking experience, there are several local guide companies offering tours and transportation to the island.
The easiest way to get to the island is to take one of the regular public boat tours that run to Capers from Isle of Palms; private boat tours are also available if you prefer a small-group experience.
For the more adventurous, guided kayak excursions to Capers Island are available, with most offering some time on the island to explore. These trips do require some physical stamina, and are not appropriate for complete beginners, but if you’ve kayaked before this is a unique and exciting way to see one of South Carolina’s most pristine and scenic barrier islands.
See also:
– Things to do near Charleston
– Morris Island tours
!Please check all details before planning your trip. Tour availability may vary by season, and operators may withdraw or change specific activities and services without notice.
Kayak Tours
Capers Island Tour, 4-8hrs With Nature Adventures. Customizable kayak tour to Capers Island, leaving from either Garris Landing or Gadsdenville Landing. Tour can include hiking on the beach or the island’s interior, depending on trip length. Overnight camping tours also available. Call 843-568-3222 for inquiries and reservations. More details
Capers Island State Heritage Preserve, 5-6hrs With Nature Adventure Outfitters. Kayak tour to the south end of Capers Island via Sewee Bay (easier) or to its more secluded north end (more challenging). Overnight expeditions also available, call for details. Adults $85, children (12 and under) $65, 2-person minimum. Call 843-697-2075 for reservations or book online. More details
Capers Island Tour, 6hrs With Sea Kayak Carolina. Capers Island via the Intracoastal Waterway and salt marshes, suitable for advanced beginners. $60 per person. Call 843-352-2267 for reservations. More details
Boat Tours
Public Tours
Capers Wildlife Exploration, 3hrs30 With Barrier Island Eco Tours. Capers Island boat tour from Isle of Palms, visiting creeks to view sealife and birds, with an hour and a half on the island itself. Adults $48, children (3-12) $38. Call 843-886-5000 for reservations or book online. More details
Dolphin Discovery Sunset Cruise, 2hrs30 With Barrier Island Eco Tours. Dolphin- and sea turtle-spotting sunset tour from Isle of Palms, with an hour on Capers Island. Adults $45, children (3-12) $35. Call 843-886-5000 for reservations or book online. More details
(Seasonal) Blue Crabbing Excursion, 3hrs30 With Barrier Island Eco Tours. Crabbing trip by boat, with crab boil on Capers Island. Available between Memorial and Labor Days. Adults $50, children (3-12) $40. Call 843-886-5000 for reservations or book online. More details
(Seasonal) Lowcountry Boil Beachside Cookout, 3hrs30 With Barrier Island Eco Tours. Boat ride to Capers Island with time to see the island while seafood is prepared. Available from Memorial to Labor Day. Adults $75, children (3-12) $60. Call 843-886-5000 for reservations or book online. More details
Other Tours
Safari Adventure Tour, 1hr30 With Tidal Wave Water Sports. WaveRunner tour to Capers Island. From $139 for single rider, $159 for two riders. Call 843-886-8456 for reservations or book online. More details