See our Attractions chapter for full details. Captain Dick's Educational Cruises 4123 U.S. Hwy. Narrated by a marine biologist, these cruises last up to two hours and are restricted to the calm waters of the inlet. Using crab traps, bottom dredges, plankton nets and rods and reels, a collection of marsh plants and animals is produced for up-close looks and touches. During the last portion of the trip, participants can fish for samples of inlet dwellers such as spot, croaker and pinfish.
Cruises operate from late spring through early fall.
Please call Captain Dick's Marina for current rates, which vary, and schedules, which are sporadic. Sandy Vermont offers tours that are guaranteed to leave you smarter and a lot more entertained than when you arrived. Sandy is a genuine old-South folk character. He not only knows more ghost stories, folk history and local lore than anyone living, but also is the embodiment of Southern hospitality and quick friendship. One of America's greatest living storytellers, he is known worldwide for his wit, tall tales and ability to bring listeners into his world.