Blue Crabbing Excursion

Product ID: 77726

Supplied by: Barrier Island Ecotours

Experience a hands-on crabbing adventure on Capers Island, SC. Join our naturalist-guided tour to learn traditional crabbing methods, explore local wildlife, and enjoy a fresh crab boil on the beach.

Duration: 3.5 hours

Highlights

The ship has a restroom on board.
Coolers for snacks and drinks are welcome.
Dress for a day at the beach. Take wind into consideration, if you plan on hiking bring suitable footwear.
Traditional hand-line crabbing experience
Guided eco-tour with insights into blue and stone crabs
Opportunities to observe dolphins and diverse bird species
Beachside crab boil with freshly steamed crabs
Time for swimming and island exploration

What's included

Guided crabbing excursion
Crab boil with crabs sourced from local crabbers
Ice-cold watermelon
Restroom-equipped vessel
Personal snacks and drinks (coolers welcome)
Transportation to/from Isle of Palms Marina

Additional Information

All guests, including infants, require a ticket.
Dress appropriately for a beach day; consider wind and bring suitable footwear if planning to hike.
Guests are welcome to bring small coolers with personal snacks and beverages.
The vessel is equipped with a restroom and beaching ramp.

Overview

Come crab fishing in Charleston, SC!

Venture out on our shaded excursion vessel to Capers Island preserve and crab the old fashioned way, with a hand line and net. Along the way, your naturalist guide pulls a few crab traps and teaches you about about the history of the blue crab and stone crab. You also get an eco-tour, learning about dolphins and other wildlife encountered along the way.

While crabbing from the beach, you can also swim or explore Capers Island. The grand finale is a crab boil where fresh steamed crabs bought from our local crabber that morning are dumped on the table, served with butter and old bay!

It’s a fantastic trip for the whole family! We catch and release the ones we catch but bring plenty of crabs along and ice-cold watermelon to ensure everyone has plenty to eat! It doesn’t get any better than fresh steamed crabs on a pristine barrier island beach!

Our vessel comes equipped with a restroom and beaching ramp.

You are welcome to bring your own small cooler with whatever you would like to eat or drink.

Know before you go

What to bring:
Sunscreen
Hat and sunglasses
Towel
Swimwear
Camera.
What to Wear:
Comfortable clothing suitable for a beach excursion
Footwear appropriate for beach and potential hiking activities
Tipping Policy:
Gratuities for guides are appreciated but not mandatory.