Purple Martin Cruises

$29.00 Per person (Light supper and narration is included) Cruises depart from Lake Murray Marina. 

Cruises are available on for the following Dates in 2011

Every Sunday and Monday in July and August

CALL 803-749-8594

A phenomenon you have to see to believe. This 2 ½ hour cruise takes you out to historic Bomb Island, where hundreds of thousands of birds (Purple Martins) circle and roost on the largest Purple Martin sanctuary in North America.

During this cruise you will hear narration about the Purple Martins and about the historic significance of how this island was used for bombing practice by Jimmy Doolittle prior to his raid on Tokyo during WWII. Light refreshments will be served.

Directions:  From Charleston- take I-26 W to Exit 101A (Ballentine/White Rock), turn right onto Broad River Rd (Hwy 176) go 3.2 miles. Bear left onto Dutch Fork Rd. (Hwy 76). Go 1.5 miles, turn left onto Marina Rd. Go 1.0 mile, the Marina will be on your right.