UPCOMING ADVENTURES:
August 17, 18, 3:30pm-6:30pm
August 26, 8am-11am
September 9, 8am-11am
September 15, 3:45pm-6:45pm

Drop off your children at the Daniel Island Park for an afternoon that takes them to a barrier island in Charleston Harbor on a kids fossil adventure!  On this expedition, we will take a 45-minute boat trip out to Drum Island. Along the way we will look for dolphins and stop by Castle Pickney to view baby pelicans!  At the island, we will have 1.5 hours to explore the island looking for shark teeth, fossils, and shells along the way!

Throughout the excursion, kids will be with an outdoor educator to identify fossils other beach finds and talk about the local ecosystem.  On this kids fossil adventure, they’re likely to find shark teeth, Megalodon teeth, fossilized vertebrae, ray plates, and much more.  These finds become treasured keepsakes and can be made into jewelry or sorted by species, continuing the education far beyond the day’s adventure.

This trip is a great way to explore Charleston’s beautiful barrier islands and the estuary.  It offers an independent 3-hours of fossil hunting and a harbor cruise– it’s like a mini Coastal Expeditions day camp.

Check out all of our after-school programs and full-day camps!  Kayaking, paddleboarding, crabbing, fossil hunting, camping and so much more.  ALL KIDS PROGRAMS

AGES
Kids 6-10

TOUR DURATION
3 hours

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN PRICE?
• Charleston Harbor Boat Cruise on a Coast Guard-certified vessel
• 1.5 hours with Coastal Expeditions guides on a barrier island.

WHAT TO WEAR
Dress for the weather and wear a hat to protect from the sun. Even if it is warm, a windbreaker is recommended for the boat ride and while on the island.  Wear shoes that you don’t mind getting wet.

WHAT TO BRING
Water bottle and snack. Sunscreen.

SAFETY
All Coastal Expeditions guides are trained in first aid, CPR and lifeguarding.  As year-round leaders of day camps and school field trips, our staff is well-trained to keep safety at the forefront.

ARE ADULTS ALLOWED TO COME, TOO?
This is an experience for kids only.  You’re welcome to hang out at the Daniel Island Waterfront if you want to stay close.

WEATHER POLICY
If the captain feels that it will be UNSAFE to run (ie. thunder, lightning, or high winds) Coastal Expeditions will cancel at no charge to you. We will contact you before your trip if the weather is going to be an issue. If you decide not to go due to light rain or hot/cold weather you need to cancel 48 hours in advance to avoid being charged.

NEED TO CANCEL?
You’ll need to cancel 48 hours prior or you will not be eligible for a refund for the tour.

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