Which Adventure is best for finding Megalodon teeth?
All of our Fossil Adventures take participants to secluded sites that yield larger shark teeth than you can find on a public access beach. While a large tooth can be found at any of these shorelines, we recommend booking the 2 Island or 3 Island Adventure to grant you the most time to search for that elusive larger tooth!

Will we still hunt in the rain?
Yes! As long as there is no lightning or hazardous conditions such as exceptionally rough winds (Small Craft Advisories), hurricanes, or flooding, your Fossil Adventure will still take place. In fact, some of the greatest fossil discoveries have been found on rainy days!
 
What should I wear?
Dress for the weather. A hat, light-colored clothes, and quick-dry clothing or a bathing suit, are recommended.

SHOES: Closed-toe LACED shoes are required on the Custom Private, 1, 2, and 3 Island Adventures! Our strict footwear policy stems from the soft mud we'll encounter as well as occasional live oysters that have razor sharp edges.
 
The following footwear is NOT allowed: crocs, loafers, slide-on shoes, open-toe (or open-heel) shoes, water slippers/booties, and flip flops. If you arrive in any of these you will be not be able to board the boat. Period. 

What is CFA's cancellation policy?
Clients are given the option of purchasing cancellation insurance at the time of booking. Clients that purchase this insurance guarantee a refund of the ticket costs if the client cancels any time prior to the trip date. Clients who do not purchase cancellation insurance are not eligible for refunds. By completing your booking, you agree to these terms.

CFA will only cancel an outing due to extreme weather conditions (forecast hurricanes, lightning, Small Craft Advisories). Weather-related cancellations made by CFA are eligible for ticket refunds regardless of whether the client paid for cancellation insurance or not.

Is there a bathroom: on the boat? at the landing? on the island?
No, no, and no. Our fossil sites are secluded islands with no human infrastructure present. During the summer months (March-October) clients can seek shelter behind trees and bushes (aka the facili-trees). Simply ask your guide where a good spot is and they will help you out! During the winter months (October-March) our site is a barren sandbar, so a pop-up privacy screen is provided for clients to use while at the hunting site.

Are you still open?? AKA - I don't see any availability for "X" month."
Yes, we are still operating! The calendar is blank because you are probably looking a few months out. Because tour times are determined by the tide cycle, our Adventure times subsequently change from day to day. Please be patient as we work on finalizing the month of your visit. Oh, and do you see that red text in the header at the top of the page? That's where we post what dates are currently bookable on the calendar!

Where are we meeting?!
The meeting locations are about 20 minutes from downtown Charleston. You will receive a VERY detailed email with all of the information regarding your trip once you complete your booking! We ask that you do not share this location with anyone outside of your party. 

Why isn't the Adventure I want to go on available?
We book trips out as first-booked first-served. We are also limited by the tide cycle. If the tides are too high, the timing of your trip might not work until the tides advance after a few days.
 
How long does my Adventure last?
Sharks & Shells Adventure: 3 hours
Barrier Island Adventure: 5 hours
1 Island Adventure: 2 hours
2 Island Adventure: 4 hours
3 Island Adventure: 6 hours
Prehistoric Plantation Cruise: 2 hours
Fossil Finder Package: 3 hours
Epoch Explorer Package: 6 hours

Do tours take place year-round?
Yes! Just be sure to dress for the weather! During November through February we do operate on limited tour availability.

Will we see alligators?
On the Fossil Adventures, no! Our tours take place in environments where alligators cannot live, thanks to the salinity of the water. We do, however, have a fairly high success rate of seeing dolphins! On the Prehistoric Cruise, maybe! We travel through freshwater, and occasionally see a small alligator from the boat.

Can I keep every fossil I find?
Absolutely! Our guides will also give away many of their finds as well!

How many fossils will we find?
Since these fossils are naturally occurring and NEVER planted by our staff, we cannot guarantee a certain number of fossils, but we can guarantee everyone will walk away with fossils. The beaches are constantly changing, so some days may be more fruitful than others. However, common fossils like reef shark teeth and bone fragments are numerous, and usually out in good numbers on any given day. Head on over to our Facebook page to check out trip reports from past clients!

Do you have gift certificates?
We do! To purchase one, simply visit our Merchandise page click the "Gift Certificate" button at the top of the page.

Can I bring my dog?
Sorry, dogs are not allowed on any of our trips 1) based on the conditions and potential hazards present at the site, 2) out of respect to all clients, as some may not enjoy the presence of dogs, and 3) some of our sites have SC State restrictions which prohibit dogs.

How many people will be on my Adventure?
Up to 6 people.

Are we digging? Do I need to bring a sifter? 
No and no! Not only is such activity illegal in South Carolina, it's also less productive to screen material at these localities compared to simply scanning the surface with our eyes. Don't worry, Ashby will train your eye to see all of those hidden fossils!

Where should I book a hotel/AirBnB?
We recommend booking a hotel in West Ashley or near the Tanger Outlets; alternatively, central AirBnB locations used are on James Island, West Ashley, Mt. Pleasant near Patriot's Point, or Park Circle.

Does CFA have a physical address?
To minimize the cost of each Adventure, CFA does not lease a physical business location, and instead focuses on leading outings and providing on-site fossil identification. But, if you'd like to write to us (or send us fossils from your home state!), our mailing address is: 

Charleston Fossil Adventures, LLC
PO Box 1608
Ladson, SC 29456

Do you sell megalodon teeth?
We focus on selling the experience of finding fossils, rather than the sale of collected items. However, we do recommend buying fossils from the following entities: 
FossilDriven.com
DarkwaterMegs.com