Tours Of Sapelo, Blackbeard & Queens Islands, GA
The remote barrier islands near Darien offer some of coastal Georgia’s most unique and beautiful destinations, accessible as a day trip out of Darien or St Simons Island, or for a longer excursion. Of these islands, Sapelo and Blackbeard are the most well known.
Sapelo Island, home to one of the lowcountry’s several surviving Gullah-Geechee communities, is rich in history and sights (including a lighthouse, mansion and plantation ruins) in additional to its scenic landscape. It is accessible only by ferry or private boat.
Blackbeard Island, part of the National Wildlife Refuge system, offers undisturbed scenery, bird-watching, fishing and other nature-oriented activities in a secluded environment, likewise only accessible by boat or kayak.
Several sightseeing boat tours or kayak tours allow exploration of the island’s marshes and creeks, sometimes with the option of hiking on land too. If you want an overview of Sapelo’s history and sights, bus tours of the island are provided by the state of Georgia and by private island residents.
For details of more local boat charter services that may be willing to transport you to or otherwise tour Blackbeard or Sapelo Islands, see Darien boat charters and St Simons Island boat charters.
See also:
– Darien events
– Harris Neck National Wildlife Refuge
– Fort King George
– Wassaw Island National Wildlife Refuge
!Availability may vary by season, and tours may be changed or withdrawn without notice. Please check all details directly with the company or guide before planning your trip.
Sapelo Island
Bus Tours
– Public Tour, with Sapelo National Estuarine Research Reserve
4hrs or 6hrs30. Wednesday and Saturday mornings, additional days in season. Adults $15, children (6-12) $10, young children (0-5) free.
The official tour of Sapelo Island and its main sights, offered by the Sapelo NERR and the State of Georgia. The tour is by bus, with stops. An extended tour covering the whole island is available monthly in season. Ferry transportation to the island is included. Call 912-437-3224 for reservations or purchase tickets at the Sapelo Island Visitor Center. Visit website
Boat Tours & Transportation
See Darien boat charters for details of local boat operators offering transport to Darien-area destinations including Sapelo Island.
Kayak Tours
– Offshore Adventure, with Altamaha Coastal Tours
Kayak tour to Sapelo Island. Experience required. Call 912-437-6010. Visit website
Camping & Other Multi-Day Trips
– Sapelo Island Adventure, with Savannah Canoe and Kayak
3 days.
Guided kayaking and camping trip to Sapelo Island. Call 912-341-9502 for information and reservations. Visit website
– Multi-Day Charter, with Captain Gabby Charters
6 people max. From $350 per person, 5 people minimum.
Overnight and longer excursions by boat to Sapelo Island or other local barrier islands, with optional kayaking, hiking and other activities. Call 912-270-5383. Visit website
Blackbeard Island
Boat Tours & Transportation
See Darien boat charters for details of local boat operators offering transport to Darien-area destinations including Blackbeard Island.
Kayak Tours
– Blackbeard Island, with Altamaha Coastal Tours
Kayak tour to Blackbeard Island with exploration on shore. Experience required. Call 912-437-6010. Visit website
– Sapelo/Blackbeard Day Trip, with SouthEast Adventure Outfitters
8hrs. $125 per person.
Kayak trip to Blackbeard Island, then hiking on the island. 4 person, or $500 trip cost, minimum. Call 912-638-6732 or book online. Visit website
Queens Island
Kayak Tours
– Offshore Adventure, with Altamaha Coastal Tours
Kayak tour to Queens Island. Experience required. Call 912-437-6010. Visit website
More Things To Do On The Georgia Coast
– Beaches in Georgia and nearby
– Things to do in Tybee Island
– Things to do in St Simons Island
– Things to do in Brunswick, GA
– Things to do in St Marys, GA
– Kayak tours near Savannah
See also:
– Savannah events
– Tybee Island events
– Lowcountry food festivals in spring/summer and fall
– St Simons Island events
– Jekyll Island events