Cruise Broad Creek with a museum docent and look for dolphins and marsh wildlife
1.5 Hours
Museum docent, Nature cruise
Cruise the waters and salt marshes of Broad Creek with a museum docent as your guide. Watch for bottlenose dolphins and learn about the creatures that live in the Lowcountry’s salt marsh.
This cruise is offered from March through October 14th. Meet at Broad Creek Marina.
Cancel the day before for a refund minus a $5 administration fee. No refunds on the day of the event. If the operator cancels due to unsafe weather, you can reschedule or receive a full refund.
Arrive at Broad Creek Marina 30 minutes before your scheduled cruise time so you have time to walk down the dock.
Your museum guide checks you in on board the boat.
The boat is named Sunny Sea.
Broad Creek Marina
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