Come support Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network and participate in a Dolphin Counting Exploration
Duration
2.5 hours
Rates
**Adults** *(Ages 13+)* - $40
**Children** *(Ages 12 and less)* - $30
Dates
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
About
Lowcountry Marine Mammal Network and Barrier Island EcoTours are partnering up for the annual Dolphin Count. Join our naturalist along with marine mammal biologists for this chance to become a citizen scientist helping to collect valuable data on local dolphins. Departing from the Isle of Palms Marina, we will explore the salt marshes between Isle of Palms and Capers Island on a search and discovery mission for the Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphin. Learn all kinds of interesting facts about our true "locals" and the amazing ecosystem they live in. This trip includes a 30 min. stop on Capers Island Heritage Preserve where you will have a chance to wander down to the Bone-yard Beach. Enjoy views of the sun setting over the salt marsh on the boat cruise back to the marina. Special price of $30 for adults and $20 for kids 12 and less. You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks in a small cooler or use ours. Please arrive by 5:15. Boat leaves at 5:30 returning at 8 pm. 100% of proceeds go to the Lowcounty Marine Mammal Network.
What to Bring
- You are welcome to bring your own refreshments and small cooler for the trip. Beer and wine is welcome for passengers ages 21 and over.
- Wear comfortable and weather-appropriate clothing and shoes or sandals.
- Bathing suits are optional since you are welcome to get in the water during this excursion.
- Please feel free to bring a bag with sunscreen, towels, cameras, binoculars, bug spray, or anything else that will make your trip more enjoyable.
Booking Notes
##What to know before you go:
**Please arrive 15 minutes before departure time.**
Parking - When pulling into the Isle of Palms Marina you will see parking signs in the parking lot on your right. All the signs say text to pay. Follow the instructions on the sign and it will ask you for a credit card number to pay to park.
Please park wherever there is a daily parking sign. Please text the number on the sign to pay. Cost is $5/hr or $20/day per vehicle.
Meet Your Guide - Your guide will meet you at the Barrier Island Tiki Hut located to the right of the Marina Market store in the parking lot.
**WEATHER POLICY** - Please show up unless you hear from us. Isolated, pop-up thunderstorms are common in the summer months and may delay the trip by a few minutes or may miss us completely. We will contact you if the trip is canceled, otherwise please plan on checking in at the scheduled time.
Please feel free to call us at 843-886-5000 or email info@nature-tours.com with any questions about the trip.
##What to Bring:
- Your own refreshments and a small cooler for the trip
- Beer and wine is welcome for passengers ages 21+
- Comfortable and weather appropriate clothing and shoes/sandals
- Bathing suits are optional since you are welcome to get in the water during this excursion
- Sunscreen
- Towels
- Camera
- Binoculars
- Bug spray
- **The Marina Market sells a variety of drinks, snacks and has an excellent deli for fresh breakfast and lunch items. It also has a gift shop with local clothing and gifts.**
#Parking at the Isle of Palms Marina
**Please park wherever there is a daily parking sign. Please text the number on the sign to pay. Cost is $10 per vehicle.**
