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Boarding is at 31 East Bay Street (East Bay Public Boat Landing), Georgetown, SC 29440. There is a public parking lot directly across from the landing. Public restrooms are adjacent to the lot.
Click on the red “BOOK NOW” button at the bottom of the page to view our departure schedule and reserve your tickets.
BTW…this is KIND’A IMPORTANT INFORMATION, if you care to read it; we’re going to expect you to know pretty much everything pertaining to your groups’ suggestions and adhere to them. WE ARE NOT THE FUN POLICE and your previous knowledge of this KIND’A IMPORTANT STUFF could be pertinent to us having a #shellofaday!
We can’t wait to meet y’all!
Tickets for the Shelling and Lighthouse Cruise (4 hours) $43.00 per adult (90 - 311 lbs.) & $35.00 per Child (all passengers under 90 lbs. including infants) plus an 8.5% per ticket online reservation fee or the (3 hour) Historic Hobcaw Cruise & Hobcaw House Tour are $38.00 per passenger plus an 8.5% per ticket online reservation fee. ALL passengers are paying passengers. We are not wheelchair accessible. No pets are allowed onboard. Children under 33 lbs. are discouraged from attending (please consider carefully).
All reservations are purchased online in advance (MasterCard and Visa only). You can do it, or we can do it for you. The site is secure, it is simply replicated to look like our website. Therefore, cookies must be enabled on your device to purchase tickets. If you don’t know what that is… don’t freak out! We’re usually available to help. Because we are using an online reservation software the 8.5% per ticket reservation fee applies either way.
Gratuity is not included in the price of the cruise and is greatly appreciated. If you feel your Captain and crew did a great job, you are more than welcome to tip them. They work very hard to ensure your trip is safe and enjoyable. We thank you in advance for remembering to bring cash to tip your Captain and Crew (2 members).
Check-in is 30 minutes before departure. We are boarding at 31 East Bay Street. We can’t urge you enough to show up early. We depart at the designated trip time (earlier if everyone is onboard). The boat will NOT BE HELD for anyone arriving LATE, so plan accordingly for traffic, parking, a lavatory visit, and mishaps. (You agree to the check-in when the tickets are bought.) PLUS… we have great shopping, museums, & restaurants right here on Front Street!
**Purchasing tickets together does not insure seating together for your family or group. However, we will try our best to make it happen, so show up at least 30 minutes early.
The Carolina Rover is a US Coast Guard inspected vessel and is certified to carry 41 passengers (33 lbs. - 311 lbs.).
**USCG required Type II (child) Personal Flotation Devices are approved for children weighing 33 - 89 lbs. **USCG required TYPE II (adult) Personal Flotation Devices are approved for larger children and adults weighing 90 - 311 lbs. and up to 52 inch chest size maximum. There are NO commercial USCG approved PFDs for passengers under 33 lbs. or over 311 lbs. https://www.roverboattours.com/faqs
PFD's (life jackets) are not worn during the cruise, however if we were to encounter an emergency situation, we are required by Maritime law to have a suitable PFD for each passenger aboard.
**We discourage guests from bringing infants, babies, and small toddlers on the cruise. Four hours is simply too long for them to be outside in the open air of the boat and unprotected on the island. Dehydration and heat stroke can occur quickly & is difficult to recognize. Commercial USCG approved PFD’s are not available for children weighing under 33 lbs. If you decide to bring a child under 33 lbs., you must purchase a ticket for that child & bring their own suitable flotation device (not swimmies). https://www.roverboattours.com/faqs
**The Shelling and Lighthouse Cruise takes guests to a remote barrier island for about 1 hour & 15 - 20 minutes (you don’t have to get off of the boat). There is no shade or seating on the island, except for driftwood and the sand. Due to USCG regulations fold-able chairs, nor umbrellas, are allowed on the inspected vessel. If you plan to go ashore for the shelling adventure, know your limitations. The boat will return to pick you up at a designated time. https://www.roverboattours.com/tourinfo
**The Historic Hobcaw Cruise & Hobcaw House Tour is 3 hours. Guest walk from a floating dock, up a steep gangway, and cross the fixed pier to the Baruch house for a 1-hour tour. https://www.roverboattours.com/tourinfo
If the date and time you want is not available, OR there are not enough seats available, OR we are SOLD OUT, please call to be placed on our stand-by list.
We do not accept cash or checks at the ticket kiosk.
View our “Frequently Asked Questions” page before committing to your purchase if you are in need of assistance or have any questions. We run a pretty tight ship & it’s always better to be informed. https://www.roverboattours.com/faqs
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Gift Certificates may be purchase by clicking the Book Now and the 12/25/2023 date (on the calendar). To redeem the Certificate, simply call (843) 546-8822 and we will convert it to a reservation.
Shell Yeah! merchandise
Visit the Store to view our Shell Yeah! merchandise. It can be shipped to your home or picked up at the booth. Give us a call if we can assist you with your purchase. #shellyeah!
Rover Tours is committed to helping educate the public and preserving South Carolina's fragile wetlands and ecosystems today, because we care about tomorrow.
