Bulls Island Ferry: Explore Wildlife Refuge

Embark on a Bulls Island Ferry adventure to explore Cape Romain’s wildlife, guided by naturalists. Perfect for families and nature lovers.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge - Your ferry ride takes you into Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, one of the most ecologically rich stretches of coastline on the Eastern Seaboard. As you cross through saltmarsh and tidal creeks, your guide will point out dolphins, ospreys, and migrating shorebirds that thrive here. The refuge protects…
What's Included
  • Guide service on boat
  • Boat ecotour to Bulls Island
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The Bulls Island Ferry provides a delightful 30-minute boat journey to discover the breathtaking Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge. Aboard the ferry, naturalists offer fascinating information about the local wildlife, such as dolphins, sea turtles, and more than 293 bird species. Upon arrival on the island, visitors can explore miles of trails that…

Location
498 Bulls Island Rd
Bulls Island Road
Park in the designated "Bulls Island Ferry" area of the parking lot at Garris Landing.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Quest40722188193
Mar 12, 2026
Excellent Experience on our Field Trip with Coastal Expeditions - I took a group of 16 students and 3 adult chaperones on this trip for our school's Geology Club. I can not say enough nice things about our excursion. Our guide, Graham, was knowledgeable and friendly. He was very engaging with middle school aged students. Our boat captain, Matt, was an excellent captain ensuring everyone's safety. I would highly recommend this tour.
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383stanc
Mar 9, 2026
Morris Island tour for sharks teeth. - We went to Morris Island to find sharks teeth. Jackie was a great leader. She was so knowledgeable. Jim was our captain and he did an excellent job getting us to and from the island.
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S8902zeronp
Feb 14, 2026
Great time! - Great time. Four of us plus another couple, originally from England. A bit chilly so a little slow this time of year. Still took us out. Guide was a native so was very knowledgeable about the area. Had a great time. Highly recommend.
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Daylonh560
Dec 16, 2025
Tons of fun, great guides, go during the off-season - We have such an amazing time! Jackie and Jim were excellent guides, they offered tons of cool information about the wildlife and history of the area. Searching for fossils on the beach was a blast, every time someone found one they would jump up and cheer. Cannot recommend this enough, and going in the off-season makes for a really private and tailored experience.
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David_c
Nov 28, 2025
We had a great time... - We had a great time exploring the island. The crew were fantastic and knowledgeable. We saw plenty of wildlife. There's tons to explore on the island. If you stay the whole day, make sure to bring snacks!
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Katierd5608fw
Nov 25, 2025
Best experience ever! - Staying on Bull Island at the Dominick House was an incredible trip. The folks leading the program for the weekend were top notch! Everyone had a lot to contribute to the weekend, during ferry trips, guided walks, and serving meals. The main guide, Jackie, was the perfect encyclopedia of local flora and fauna knowledge. Lodging was comfortable as well. This is one of the BEST experiences I've had! I have such a deeper understanding and love for the area and the folks who work to preserve it and share it.
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Amezick
Nov 18, 2025
Very knowledgeable staff with a great sense of humor. - This was so much fun. We saw dolphins on the way out to the island, packed some snacks and got to sit on the beach and watch them up close. Our guides Nick and Chance were super personable and knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. Chance helped us find our first few sharks teeth and was wandering around to help out and answer questions all morning. They were great company and added to the experience! I would highly suggest taking one of these tours to learn more about the nature of the area.
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Briand7769wz
Nov 3, 2025
Go with Coastal Expeditions!!! - Coastal Expeditions actually has to reschedule our trip to Mississippi Island out of Shem Creek. They triple checked to make sure we were aware of the change and made one last call to be sure. Morgan our naturalist and Capt Matt were awesome. Our group found a bunch of nice shark teeth , shells and fossils. I was happy to find a 3” whale vertebrae!! I highly recommend a trip with Coastal Expeditions.
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From $55
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).