Pritchards Island Excursion

duration: 2-4 hours
cancellation_summary: No refunds if cancelled within 24 hours of excursion
meeting_point: Nature Center
group_size: Maximum 8 people
description: Pritchard's Island is a pristine undeveloped natural barrier island just south of Fripp. Its easily viewable from the South end of tarpon Blvd. from what many people refer to as sunset beach. Long time visitors to Fripp may remember the old USCB research station that use to stand on Pritchard's!

While many have viewed Pritchard's from Fripp, not many have had the chance to walk its beaches and enjoy its unspoiled nature firsthand.

This private excursion provides easy access to Pritchards and an experienced guide to help you navigate the island.

You'll be launched in canoes near the Cabana Club for a quick paddle across Skull Inlet (5-10min). Once on Pritchard's we will secure our canoes and leave them behind while we explore over 2 miles of beach! Depending on the length of time you want to spend on the island a picnic lunch can be added.

These tours are highly customizable, and the naturalist can cater activities/supplies to your interests. Examples include
- Birding (binoculars, scopes, ID guides)
- Shelling ( ID guides, carrying bags)
- Fishing (Rods, bait, cast net, catch and release only) *Additional cost $15/ rod and reel plus bait

Questions? Call (843)838-1516 or email the Head Naturalist at cgoff@frippislandresort.com to reserve your date now!
what_is_included: Price varies depending on number of participants, lunch add on's, duration, and additional activities selected.

Baseline is $40/hour per person with a minimum trip time being 2 hours.
- Means to get to the island, (Canoe, paddles, and life jackets)
- Experienced guide familiar with the current and tides of Skull Inlet
- Naturalist to accompany you to identify shells, point out areas of interest, answer any questions you have about the island and what you're seeing, etc.

Lunches can be added to this trip to be prepped and carried by the guide for an additional $20/ lunch
check_in_details: Please arrive to the Nature Center 10 minutes prior to your scheduled time to meet with your guide and make final trip preparations.
what_to_bring: - Sun Protection
- Water Bottle
- Shell Bag
- Water Shoes with back straps (recommended)

special_requirements: - All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
- Waiver's must be completed before departure
restrictions: This excursion is not suitable for participants with:
- limited mobility
- weigh over 300lbs

Not pets allowed
disclaimers: Pritchards is an undeveloped island and there are NO bathroom facilities.
faqs: Q: When does this excursion happen?
A: This excursion is scheduled according to tides, weather, naturalist availability, and your schedule. There is no set time or day of the week.

Q: Can I go to Pritchards on my own?
A: Technically yes, Pritchards is owned by USCB and has never prevented people from going to the island. However, the island is really only accessible by canoe/kayak, and boat. The tides around Pritchards can be tricky and we highly recommend going with a guide.

Q: Can we go in the house still standing on Pritchards?
A: No, it is owned by USCB.

Q: Can we take shells that we find?
A: Yes, if the shells do not have a creature inhabiting them!