Salt Water Marsh Eco Tour

Discover Local Wildlife on Our Myrtle Beach Eco Tour

Explore the lush and diverse landscape of Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, on board an unforgettable Saltwater Marsh Eco Tour! When you take a top-rated eco-cruise with Visit Murrells Inlet, you’ll find yourself immersed in a world of tranquility and natural wonder like no other!

Our Salt Water Marsh Eco Tour is a relaxing and engaging two-hour cruise through Murrells Inlet’s gorgeous saltwater marsh estuary. Bring the kids along and enjoy the family adventure of a lifetime searching for local wildlife, hunting for shells and other treasures, and learning about the unique coastal landscape of Murrells Inlet, SC.

What to Expect on Our Saltwater Marsh Eco-Tour in Murrells Inlet, SC

Experience the pristine coastal beauty of South Carolina on this 2-hour saltwater marsh eco cruise! On board our USCG-certified cruise vessel, The Explorer, you can expect an exciting and comfortable eco-tour accompanied by an expert wildlife biologist! Learn interesting facts and tidbits about the area’s diverse ecology.

This eco-cruise is an immersive, educational experience great for kids, seniors, and couples. Learn about the inlet’s mysterious underwater world! Before or during the tour, our onboard biologist will pull a sample dredge from the bottom of the creek bed for all to observe in our onboard touch tanks. There are so many interesting things lurking on the Inlet’s floor… What will you discover?

Additionally, our kid-friendly Salt Water Marsh Eco Tour features an exciting walkabout on a private, local beach only accessible by boat. Here, guests will have the opportunity to disembark from the vessel and search for beautiful seashells and artifacts!

Please check our calendar for available cruises, as departure times may vary seasonally. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for parking, bathroom breaks, and boarding. Our address is 4079 U.S. 17 Business, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina 29576..

*Please Note: The boat is NOT easily handicapped accessible. The boarding ramps from the main property down to the dock can be steep and tide-dependent. There are 3 steps up to the boat deck from the dock.

Best Kid-Friendly Marsh Eco Tours in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina

Want to help your kids learn about and appreciate the world around them? Our Saltwater Marsh eco tour in Myrtle Beach is the perfect way to encourage curiosity about science, conservation, and wildlife! Kids and grown-ups alike will love spotting the many incredible animals that call the Inlet home, plus observing crabs, fish, oysters, and more in our live touch tanks and oyster experiment demonstration. Stretch your legs and get even more incredible views of the South Carolina coastline on our eco-tour’s walkabout, where you and your kids can search for shells hidden in the white sand. The marsh provides a relaxing and tranquil environment, perfect for families and couples looking to spend some quality time together and recharge from their busy lives. Reserve your spot on our kid-friendly eco cruise today!

Murrells Inlet Wildlife and Birdwatching Cruises

Murrells Inlet is the ideal destination for birdwatching and wildlife viewing in South Carolina! The marsh’s calm waters and sheltered coves create the perfect environment for a wide array of plants, birds, mammals, and aquatic animals. Passionate birders from all over the country travel to the Inlet to search for impressive species such as brown pelicans, great blue herons, osprey and even bald eagles! Take a Saltwater Marsh Eco-Tour and find yourself swept away in the pristine natural beauty of Murrells Inlet’s picturesque salt marsh, get closer to nature, and keep your eyes peeled for wildlife!