Daniel Island, South Carolina – Coastal Expeditions and One River Landing announce the introduction of exciting environmental education opportunities for students and the Daniel Island community, beginning June 8, 2023. The newest addition to Coastal Expeditions’ fleet, a fully-covered, 45-foot educational platform named Heron, will provide access to the coastal ecosystem for field trips, after-school programs, and special eco-tours.
Both One River Landing and Coastal Expeditions are dedicated to offering tours for people of all ages to connect with nature. Field trips, private charters, and special tours will be offered year-round, starting in early June. “The opportunity to serve Daniel Island with educational tours is exciting for our naturalist team,” said Capt. Chris Crolley, owner of Coastal Expeditions. “With the Daniel Island Waterfront as our starting point, the adventures are boundless.”
Throughout the summer, residents of Daniel Island and nearby communities can enjoy various tours, such as the Kids Fossil Adventure and Sunset Boat Cruise. Furthermore, in the fall, elementary school students will have the opportunity to enroll in the after-school program, Island Explorers, to partake in a series of nine unique field trips, accompanied by Coastal Expeditions’ educators.
Upcoming Tours & Events include:
- JUNE 8 & 9: BABY PELICANS CRUISE The inaugural Daniel Island waterfront tour sets sail on Thursday, June 8, allowing participants to observe nesting Eastern brown pelicans at Castle Pinckney in Charleston Harbor. Led by Capt. Chris Crolley, this eco-tour presents incredible chances to witness newly hatched pelicans on an active seabird rookery while learning about the status of seabird sanctuaries in South Carolina.
- JUNE 8 & 9: KIDS FOSSIL ADVENTURE Drop off your children at Daniel Island Waterfront Park for an afternoon that takes them to a barrier island in Charleston Harbor on a kid’s fossil adventure! On this expedition, we will take a 45-minute boat trip out to Drum Island. At the island, we will have 1.5 hours to explore the island looking for shark teeth, fossils, and shells! Along the way, we will look for dolphins and stop by Castle Pinckney to view baby pelicans!
- JUNE 8 & 9: SUNSET DOLPHIN BOAT CRUISE Take a leisurely cruise down the Wando River and out to Charleston Harbor. As the sky starts to take on the hazy purples and pinks of day’s end, we’ll take you along the Battery, around Castle Pinckney, and beyond in search of bottlenose dolphins, pelicans, shorebirds, and more! Your captain will share stories about the Holy City’s history and identify the abundant wildlife that flies and swims by.
- JUNE 21: SUMMER SOLSTICE PARTY Celebrate the longest day of the year at a family-friendly event at Daniel Island Waterfront Park. Hosted by local clothing company Vapor Apparel, enjoy an afternoon of food trucks, vendors, and live music. Throughout the evening, Coastal Expeditions is offering boat cruises aboard Heron to enjoy the summer night. Proceeds from the Summer Solstice Party will benefit two Lowcountry environmental non-profit organizations, Charleston Waterkeeper, and the Coastal Expeditions Foundation.
For more information about special events, educational programs, and the upcoming schedule, visit coastalexpeditions.com or call (843) 884-7684. Tours will be offered year-round from Daniel Island Waterfront Park through this partnership.
ABOUT COASTAL EXPEDITIONS
Coastal Expeditions, established in 1992, is a leading eco-tour company based in Charleston and Beaufort, South Carolina with a steadfast commitment to environmental education. Over the last three decades, Coastal Expeditions has cultivated long-standing relationships with groups like USFWS, South Carolina State Parks, REI Adventures, and local environmental groups, allowing Coastal Expeditions to connect people to nature by boat, kayak, and land. Through their educational programs, thousands of South Carolina students participate in field trips and camps each year, exploring places like the Black River, Bulls Island, and Shem Creek. In 2018, Coastal Expeditions established the Coastal Expeditions Foundation, a testament to their unwavering commitment to conservation. The foundation amplifies the impact of Coastal Expeditions’ conservation initiatives, which include safeguarding loggerhead sea turtles, protecting seabird sanctuaries, and advancing environmental education.
Contact: Chris Crolley
Phone: (843) 884-7684
Email: info@coastalexpeditions.com
