10 Kayaking & Canoeing in Coastal South Carolina That You Shouldn't Miss

Founded in 1992, Coastal Expeditions is Charleston's original outfitter and is a family business with a team of exceptional, big-hearted guides. Outside Magazine listed Coastal Expeditions tours as one of the top 30 trips to take worldwide. Saltwater and blackwater tours and rentals are available year round from several wildlife-laden spots, including 4 private on-water outposts at Shem Creek, Isle of Palms, Kiawah River and the Bulls Island Ferry. Coastal Expeditions' mission is to take people to beautiful places to experience meaningful things by kayak, SUP, canoe and powerboat.

Owner-operated Beaufort Kayak Tours provides narrated natural and cultural history tours in the scenic waters of Beaufort County. Kayak with Jim and Teri to visit historical downtown Beaufort, the secluded ACE Basin, or the palm-studded lagoon of Hunting Island. Discover our area's Civil War history, the impact of rice culture, and the mysteries of the salt marsh and barrier islands. Please visit our website for more information.

Outside Hilton Head prides itself in creating fun and memorable outdoor experiences for Hilton Head Island residents and visitors. Outside Hilton Head is Hilton Head's premiere outdoor outfitter. In addition to providing a multitude of excellent programs 365 days of the year, Outside Hilton Head has a retail shop loaded with everything you need for your adventure. Programs include guided Kayak Tours, Kayak Fishing, boat based Dolphin Tours, Charter Fishing, Boat Charters and Rentals, tours of historic Daufuskie Island, and Teambuilding. Facilities include the private and serene Page Island . We specialize in designing custom adventures to suit your interests! The staff at Outside Hilton Head is made up of experienced, knowledgeable and personable retail associates, reservationists, interpretive nature guides and USCG licensed Captains.

Nature Adventures, premier kayak and paddle board outfitter in the Charleston area of the Lowcountry, specializes in creating amazing experiences on the water. Located in Mt. Pleasant, SC directly adjacent to Shem Creek, our skilled and knowledgeable guides strive to instruct and engage you on the water. With quality equipment including recreational and sea kayaks, standup paddle boards, lightweight paddles, and kayak/SUP specific life jackets, you will explore in a comfortable and safe manner. Additionally, Nature Adventures offers unique opportunities beyond just tours and rentals. Team building, scavenger hunts, full moon paddles and special events are also available. These options are specialty events that can be tailored to the needs of any group, large or small. Enjoy the Charleston area and experience dolphins, pelicans and shorebirds at eye level or explore blackwater creeks with the songbirds and alligators too.

We offer parasailing, pontoon boat rentals, kayak tours, and paddle board tours on Hilton Head Island. We operate out of Hilton Head Harbor RV Resort and Marina. We are a family owned business and look forward to showing our customers a memory that will last a lifetime!

We believe that life should be fun and we take joy in the opportunity to share our slice of paradise with you. Let's get out on the water! At our core, we're jet ski people. THE jet ski people, if we say so ourselves. We know everything there is to know so that we can ensure your comfort, safety and enjoyment.

Kayak tours and rentals and paddle-board rentals in North Myrtle Beach. Adventure out in the Cherry Grove salt water Marsh or to Waites Island or go deep into the undeveloped natural black water's of the Waccamaw River. Paddle through the pristine marsh channels of Cherry Grove and venture out to Waites Island, one of the few undeveloped barrier islands on the east coast where you may see Birds such as Blue Herons, Great Egrets, Bald Eagles, Osprey, Ducks, Marsh Hens, and Snowy Egrets, Terns, Oyster Catchers, and Black Skimmers, and large Brown Pelicans, Loggerhead Sea Turtles and Bottle Nose dolphins. Or Paddle on the Waccamaw Lazy River through the peaceful and wild swamps of the low country and enjoy the solitude and serenity that the last remaining pieces that Heritage Trust land has to offer. We transport you up river in our kayak van so you paddle down river with the slow moving current through a protected wildlife refuge dominated by bald cypress, water tupelo and isolated strands of rare Atlantic White Cedar where you may see Birds such as Herons, Egrets, Wood Storks, Bald Eagles, Osprey, Ducks, Prothonatary Warblers (aka Swamp Canaries), Woodpeckers Animals such as Snakes, Beaver, Otter, Deer, River Otters, the occasional Alligator, numerous species of Turtles, Barred Owls, Mississippi Kites, and Coopers Hawks, A multitude of Neotropical migratory songbirds

Have you discovered the wild side of the Myrtle Beach/Grand Strand area of the South Carolina Coast? Experience the excitement of a Guided Kayak Eco Tour on beautiful South Carolina waterways with Black River Outdoors. We have tours in Myrtle Beach, Murrells Inlet, Georgetown, and Pawleys Island. It's just a short drive from Garden City, Litchfield, Surf City, and North Myrtle Beach. Breathtaking views, close encounters with South Carolina native wildlife, and bird watching are just some of the highlights of our tours. Black River Outdoors Center offers Guided Kayak Fishing Trips too! Your South Carolina vacation is not complete without a Black River Outdoors Guided Kayak Eco Tour! Discover the wild side of South Carolina's Hammock Coast and contact us to plan your tour today!

Charleston Outdoor Adventures (COA) is an eco-tour guiding and rental service located in the Folly Beach area. Our goal is to expand your appreciation of South Carolina’s rich coastal resources through exploration of our saltwater estuaries and engagement with the abundant wildlife that resides here. We offer guided kayak & stand-up paddle board tours, charter boat tours, inshore fishing charters and kayak & paddle board rentals. All guided trips are led by trained naturalists who strive to facilitate educational and interactive tours that you will remember for years to come! Regardless off the excursion or service you choose, we are confident that we can offer you unbeatable value & customer service. We hope that you choose COA and learn how and why our passion resonates in the hearts and minds of all of our adventurers.

Dolphins, Dolphins, Dolphins.......The best place and way to see dolphins in Hilton Head! Providing recreational family kayaking and dolphin nature tours by both kayak and boat on Hilton Head Island. A great activity for beginners and experienced alike. Offering guests leisurely, fun, and educational nature tours. Our kayaks are easy to paddle and completely safe and comfortable. Both single and double kayaks are available. We've been teaching area visitors about the dolphins, birds, oysters, salt marsh and many other interesting things about our island for over 15years!