Things To Do
Myrtle Beach Outdoors: Kayak and Boat Tours
Myrtle Beach and the rest of the Grand Strand boast scenic coastal and Lowcountry beauty that drives locals and visitors to want to be outside when the weather is nice. Besides going to the beach and playing golf, there are tons of fun outdoorsy things to do in the area, including exploring the scenic coast and rivers.
If you’re looking for something outdoorsy to do next time you’re in Myrtle Beach, then check out these places offering kayak and boat tours.
Brookgreen Gardens
1931 Brookgreen Drive, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Those visiting Brookgreen Gardens can opt for their Creek Excursion, which takes place from early March until late November each year. Guests will cruise the backwaters of Brookgreen Gardens on a 48-foot pontoon boat through historic rice fields while learning about the history of the land from an educated tour guide. Visitors will see wildlife such as birds and alligators! Tickets for The Creek Excursion at Brookgreen Gardens are $12 for adults and $8 for children in addition to garden admission.
Express Watersports
4042 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Express Watersports in Murrells Inlet is your one-stop-shop for all things outdoors. Not only do they offer watersports rentals, but they also offer guided and self-guided kayak tours through the tidal marsh of Murrells Inlet. In addition to kayak tours, Express Watersports also offers Sunset Cruises, Happy Hour Cruises, and Ocean Sightseeing & Dolphin Watch Cruises.
Voyager Deep Sea Fishing and Dolphin Cruises
1525 13th Ave N, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Voyager Deep Sea Fishing and Dolphin Tours in North Myrtle Beach offers a variety of boating options. Join their crew for a ½ day fishing trip, a gulf stream fishing trip, or a Dolphin Adventure Cruise that is great for the whole family!
Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruises
2111 Little River Neck Road, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruises offers 2-hour boat tours with a very high confidence that you’ll see a dolphin. They’re so confident that they’ll give you a free pass for another trip if you don’t see one. Tours start at one of the two North Myrtle Beach locations and then guide you down the Intracoastal Waterway past several uninhabited islands and into the ocean. An experienced tour guide will narrate the tour, so you can learn interesting facts about the Grand Strand coast as you search for dolphins.
River Island Adventures
1249 Vera Rd, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29568
If you want a unique outdoor experience while you’re in the Myrtle Beach area, head to River Island Adventures in North Myrtle Beach. Not only does River Island Adventures offer kayak and boat tours to a private island on the Waccamaw River, but they also offer tubing, group events, and even overnight river camping trips.
Sea Racer Tours
4484 Mineola Ave., Little River, SC 29566
Tour the coast of Little River, North Myrtle Beach, and Myrtle Beach at 30 miles per hour on the 70ft Sea Racer speedboat. This 90-minute dolphin tour is a more thrilling adventure than most other slower-paced sightseeing tours. Speed Racer Tours is located in Little River and leaves from the Big M Casino boat dock.
Blue Wave Adventures Dolphin Watch
4123 U.S. 17 Business , Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
If you’re a marine wildlife lover then a tour with Blue Wave Adventures Dolphin Watch should be high on your Myrtle Beach bucket list. In addition to the dolphins you’ll encounter, this tour seeks out and often finds various other wildlife such as stingrays, sharks, eagles, osprey, and more. It’s also the only tour in the area with a hydrophone, meaning you’ll actually be able to hear the dolphins vocalizing to one another!
Cap’n Rod’s Lowcountry Tours
705 Front St, Georgetown, SC 29440
Head down to Georgetown and hop on one of Cap’n Rod’s Lowcountry Tours! These family friendly tours include the Lighthouse Shell Island Tour, the Plantation River Tour, and the Sunset Eco Cruise.
hose who sign up for the Lighthouse Shell Island Tour will get to visit an unspoiled barrier island and see tons of wildlife as well as find beautiful shells.
The Plantation River Tour takes guests up serene rivers where they will see abandoned rice fields, plantation mansions, and lowcountry beauty. Visitors may even hear a ghost story or two!
The Sunset Eco Tour allows guests to listen to stories about the area, see wildlife, and enjoy champagne while watching the sunset.
J&L Kayaking
4208 Exchange St, Little River, SC 29566
Join J & L Kayaking for a guided kayak tour in North Myrtle Beach! The friendly folks at J & L offer the following tours: Waites Island Kayak Tou, Waccamaw River Kayak Tour, Scenic Twilight Kayak Tour, Island Sunrise Kayak Tour, Backwater Scenic Kayak Tour, Island Twilight Kayak Tour, Kayak Crabbing Adventure, and the Member’s Only Social Tours.
Kokopelli Surf Camp
702 Sea Mountain Hwy. N. Unit 5 , North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582
Join brothers and Myrtle Beach locals Brandon & Wyatt Todd for a fun day on the water! In addition to offering surf lessons as well as rentals, Kokopelli offers kayaking and paddleboarding tours. Join Kokopelli for a 3-hour Island Tour, 2-hour Salt Marsh Tour, or 2-hour Sunrise or Sunset Tour!
