National Geographic Sea Lion
Category SSF - Seven Seas Suite Forward
Seven Seas Suite (Forward)
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5 Night Wild South Carolina Escape Beaufort and the Barrier Islands Cruise from Charleston

Ship: National Geographic Sea Lion
Cruise Line: Lindblad Expeditions
Sailed: Friday, May 20, 2022 from Charleston, United States
Ended: Wednesday, May 25, 2022
The itinerary information below reflects the original day-by-day port of call schedule for the Friday, May 20, 2022 departure of the National Geographic Sea Lion. If Lindblad Expeditions modified this itinerary for weather or operational reasons after departing , the modified schedule would not be reflected here.
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Day by Day Summary and Map

Day 1 - Friday - May 20, 2022
Charleston, United States
Charleston, United States    
Arrive in Charleston and settle into your cabin aboard the National Geographic Sea Lion. This evening, sail out of scenic Charleston harbor and follow the coast southwest, skirting the barrier islands that shelter the mainland. (D)
Day 2 - Saturday - May 21, 2022
Beaufort, United States    
We round Bay Point Island early this morning and enter the mouth of the Harbor River. Be on deck as the South Carolina coastline awakens. We'll make our way along the coast of Port Royal Island to the historic town of Beaufort. This beautiful area was alternately settled-and sometimes fought over-by English, French, and Spanish colonists as well as its original Native American inhabitants. Dive in to this diverse heritage today, visiting Old Sheldon Church, the Port Royal Museum, and the Penn Center-the first academic school for freed people. See evocative antebellum mansions, and then head to Lady's Island Oyster for a tasting of oysters raised in the nearby estuary. (B,L,D)
Day 3 - Sunday - May 22, 2022
St. Phillips Island, South Carolina
St. Phillips Island, South Carolina    
Edisto Island, South Carolina    
Spend today exploring several of the barrier islands. On pristine St. Phillips Island, which was never developed and is now part of a state park, hike trails that weave from sand dunes to salt marshes to maritime forest. Keep an eye out for migrating warblers and roseate spoonbills in the quiet waterways, as well as alligators, loggerhead sea turtles, and more. Watch for dolphins as we cross St. Helena Sound. Conditions permitting, we'll go ashore at Edisto Island to visit Botany Bay Plantation Wildlife Management Area. Originally two plantations that played a role during the Civil War, this protected area now comprises 4,600 acres of wild beach, pine forests, and freshwater ponds, dotted with historic plantation ruins. (B,L,D)
Day 4 - Monday - May 23, 2022
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, South Carolina
Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, South Carolina    
Trace the coast north past Charleston to Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge, which spans 104 square miles from Bull Island in the south to Murphy Island in the north. We have an entire day to explore the refuge and discover its wildlife and history. Hike one of the its many trails, or cruise close to shore in a Zodiac, watching for dolphins and seabirds. Have your camera ready as we pass the Cape Romain Lighthouse. (B,L,D)
Day 5 - Tuesday - May 24, 2022
Awendaw, South Carolina
Awendaw, South Carolina    
Bus Travel    
Francis Marion National Forest, South Carolina    
Bus Travel    
Awendaw, South Carolina    
Today, we set off into the waterways of Francis Marion National Forest. Dotted with towering old-growth bald cypress trees, this black water region draws all manner of wildlife, from turtles and birds to reptiles sunning on the rocks. (B,L,D)
Day 6 - Wednesday - May 25, 2022
Charleston, United States
Charleston, United States    
This morning, National Geographic Sea Lion arrives in Charleston where we disembark and transfer to the airport for flights home. (B)
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