Cap’n Rod’s Lowcountry Tours

Whether you are interested in learning about South Carolina’s beautiful Lowcountry atmosphere and culture, or if you’re just looking for something relaxing and educational to do while visiting the Grand Strand, Cap’n Rod’s Lowcountry Tours has something for you. Based in Georgetown, Cap’n Rod’s Lowcountry Tours offers two different types of tours to suit the interests of different parties. Both excursions are ran by Cap’n Rod Singleton, who is a native to the area and who personally provides guests with a look into the nature, history, and legends of the Lowcountry. One of the tours that Cap’n Rod’s offers is the Lighthouse Shell Island Tour. This tour takes guests to an unspoiled barrier island that can only be reached by boat. On this island, tourists will see a beautiful lighthouse and may even catch a glimpse of native species of eagles, dolphins, turtles, and more. The Lighthouse Shell Island Tour is about four hours in total, and it runs from Monday through Saturday each week. The tour departs around low tide, so you must call for departure times. The second tour offered at Cap’n Rod’s Lowcountry Tours is the Plantation River Tour. During this tour, guests will take a relaxing journey up a river, and Cap’n Rod will point out plantation mansions, old oaks, abandoned rice fields, and more. You’ll even hear some Lowcountry ghost stories famous to the area. The Plantation River Tour lasts about three hours and runs Monday through Saturday. This tour departs around high tide so you must call to find out departure times. The prices for both tours are as follows: Adults: $37.00 Children (4-12): $30.00 Children 3 and under: Free Cap’n Rod’s tour boat has a shaded deck, along with clean and modern restrooms. Each tour is handicap accessible. And, if you get hungry or thirsty during your tour, Cap’n Rod offers snacks and soft drinks! Priavte Charters are also available via Cap’n Rod’s Lowcountry Tours. Whether you are looking for a charter for a wedding, reunion, company outing, or for another occasion, Cap’n Rod’s is happy to serve you.