Charleston · KAYAK, PADDLEBOARD & WATERSPORTS
15 reviewed
This is the shortlist we would hand a friend: the 15 kayak & watersports tours worth booking, each with its price, its traveller verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Small-group eco boat cruise from Bowens Island to Morris Island Lighthouse. Spot dolphins, turtles, birds, and shell on the beach.
“We had a fantastic boat ride. So much fun. Chris even called the dolphins in for us. Could have spent all day on the island. Learned a lot about the local area and had some great fried shrimp before we left.”
Paddle Charleston’s tidal creeks with a small-group guide, gear included, and real wildlife odds in the Lowcountry salt marsh.
“Guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He put together a great route based it being high tide and having rained a lot the prior two days.”
Small-group Shem Creek shrimping walking tour in Mount Pleasant with history stops and a hands-on cast net lesson.
“Capt. Bryan was SO awesome! We did this tour with our kiddos ages 2 & 4 and he kept them engaged along with the adults too! There was so much history and knowledge Bryan shared about the area and we learned really cool facts about shrimp too! This was the perfect tour to get out and about to walk off breakfast and see the area. I would do this tour again once we come back and visit! Hats off to you my friend!! Great tour!”
See dolphins in Charleston marshes and get close to Morris Island Lighthouse on a 90-minute small-boat eco tour for $56.
“This tour was incredible! We saw lots of dolphins and learned about South Carolina history and ecology. Luke is an incredible guide and captain!”
A small eco boat ride to Morris Island for lighthouse views, shell hunting, and a calm cruise through Charleston’s marsh creeks.
“Easy water. My first boat experience without sea sickness! Guide was very knowledgeable and fun! Poag friendly”
Paddle a Folly River dolphin safari on SUP boards with expert coaching, modern gear, and a real wildlife chance in about two hours.
“Pat was an extraordinary guide! He was full of information and a ton of patience! Our 3 woman 1 child crew was a handful and Pat was super chill about the whole experience! We did get to see dolphins, in fact they got really close to all of us! You guys book this tour!”
Cruise to Morris Island Lighthouse for dolphin watching and a full hour of peaceful beach treasure hunting.
“Good. Did not realize a bathroom was not on the island. Would have been nice to have a snack stand on the island and chairs for rent”
Charleston inshore fishing with RedFin Charters: 8 hours targeting redfish and flounder, gear and licenses included, private group.
“Had a great time and caught a lot of fish. Our guide Dylan kept us very entertained and would definitely do this again.”
Join a small-group Shem Creek culture walk in Mount Pleasant with Capt Bryan: old homes, shrimping docks, cast nets, and blue crabs.
“Bryan was a great tour guide. He was interesting, funny and informative. Loved both the the historic aspects of the tour as well as information about shrimping and crabbing. This tour far exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend taking this tour. I look forward to taking some of the other tours he offers next time I visit Charleston.”
Charleston 1-hour Sea-Doo jet ski rental with a local guide. Ride a safe bay area, go under the bridge, and get action photos.
“I did the 3 hour tour on Labor Day and it was a blast! The whole experience from booking the tour to going out into the water was wonderful. Staff was very friendly and professional. The woman I spoke with over the phone who booked the ride was very accommodatiRead more”
A 2-hour Folly Beach dolphin safari by kayak with a real paddle lesson, top gear, and chances to spot bottlenose dolphins on Folly River.
“We enjoyed our dolphin safari kayak tour so much, it was such a beautiful day. And did not disappoint as we saw so many dolphins as we paddled around the creek on our kayaks. Our guide was wonderful and I’d highly recommend this as a fun activity for anyone visiting the Folly Beach or Charleston areas.”
Cruise Charleston Harbor to Morris Island for a 2-hour wildlife hunt, shell collecting, and naturalist-led sightings with dolphin watching.
Rent a 2-hour SUP in Folly Beach and cruise the Folly River with new boards, carbon paddles, and a real shot at dolphins.
“We had an awesome time paddleboarding and even got to see a bunch of dolphins! The instructors were super helpful and friendly too!”
Learn kayaking basics on the Folly River with a guided dolphin safari. Small group, modern gear, and a fun 2-hour paddle.
“Had a great time out in the kayak. The guide was so patient while I was learning . It was a great experience as a beginner.”
Guided 2-hour kayak from Charleston Outdoor Adventures through Folly Beach saltwater creeks, with dolphins, birds, oysters, and single/tandem options.
“We had a great time on our kayak trip. We had a very informational guide and a small group of people which made it fun. We saw two dolphins and some other fun creatures. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we saw lots of cool things. When there was a storm coming in and we couldn’t go out it was very easy to reschedule our trip and had no troubles with this company at all.”
