Captains certified in marine life and harbor history sail to dolphin- or bird-sighting spots or sites of American Revolution and Civil War

Watch pelicans and herons soar overheard on the nature tour; float past a sunlit skyline and silhouetted steeples on the sunset cruise

US Coast Guard–licensed captains give small groups a languid two-hour tour of the waters just off the coast

Inflatable Newport vessels carry up to four passengers along Folly & Stono Rivers to fish, relax at beaches & look for wildlife

As sun dips toward horizon, cruisers board cozy vessel & revel in local sights such as the Charleston skyline & Civil War–era attractions

Water taxi ride takes guests to scenic island, where they kick off shoes, wade in water, explore miles of beach & take in historical sites

Guides narrate tours of Hilton Head Island as guests take in lighthouses, Lowcountry & unspoiled estuaries & keep eyes peeled for dolphins

Captains certified in marine life & harbor history sail to dolphin-sighting spots or sites important to American Revolution & Civil War

Groups cruise through Charleston Harbor for up to two hours on 24-foot Scout Bay Boats manned by licensed captains

Riders share banana boat with up to four other passengers or alternate 8- to 10-minute flights with up to five others on parasailing tour