
If a trip is cancelled prior to leaving the dock, we will re-book you into an open slot on a future trip at no charge, or refund your money in full. We will probably make the decision about a cancellation after you arrive at Jake’s. We may cancel the trip up to 15 minutes prior to departure. Showers come and go quickly on the lake, so we do not like to cancel too far in advance. Trust us to make a well-educated decision in the unlikely event of inclement weather. We will not take the boat out in weather that jeopardizes safety or the experience of our guests. Register online below, or call 80 and choose option 1. There are restrooms at Jake’s Landing, but not on the boat and they are not available for the morning tours. Lifejackets will be provided and are required to be worn by children 13 and under. Chilled water will be provided on the tour, and you are welcome to bring beverages or snacks. Please pay for parking inside the building, before you board. There is a $3 fee per car to park at Jake’s Landing, and carpooling is encouraged. Jake’s Landing is located at 220 Jake’s Landing Road, which is off of North Lake Drive near the Lake Murray Dam in Lexington. Note that guests who arrive late will be left at the dock and will not receive a refund or opportunity to reschedule. We encourage you to arrive at 30 minutes prior to departure so that you will have plenty of time to board. Evening tours depart promptly from Jake’s Landing at 7 p.m. Tours cost $50 per adult, $45 for children 13 and under. The martins leave the island at dawn each morning for their day of insect hunting and training their newborns for the long flight to Brazil in the Fall. Evening tours showcasing the daily return of the martins to Bomb Island at sunset will be available Tuesday through Friday, beginning June 27 thru August 25.


You’re sure to enjoy this sunset cruise to Bomb Island, with our tour guides who are undeniably the most knowledgeable tour guides on the lake.

Zach has been all over the United States, and even to Brazil, studying this migratory songbird. Join Wingard’s Naturalist and USCG Captain Zach Steinhauser for a pontoon tour of the largest purple martin roost in North America… right here on Lake Murray. 2023 PURPLE MARTIN TOUR DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED ON FRIDAY MAY 26.
