100% support this business fantastic tour. The tour guide was very personable very patient very…read moreknowledgeable. I would do this all the time if I lived there.

Took the Marsh and Shark tooth Beach tour. Used a Tandem Kayak with my wife. Claire was our tour…read moreguide. She was very knowledgeable and helpful. The tide was low, so we were unable to paddle up the creek. We got stuck near the entrance to the creek and Claire waded into the water to pull us out. Spent the extra time watching the manatees which were quite active.

Walked in walked out no masks required at all. Staff not wearing anything but hey they have a…read morepacking tape barrier around the counter Patrons not wearing masks at all. Stay away

The guide was outstanding, knowledgeable about the marsh, very eco-friendly. The staff at the store…read morewas helpful and welcoming. I do kayaking trips wherever I go, this was a 10 out of 10 experience.

Popped by this little store today and was very happy with my visit thanks to the kind staff. This…read moresurf shop has a lot of great brands like Patagonia, Howler Bro's, Chaco, Billabong, and Maaji swim! I will definitely be coming back in the future!

If you aren't a tourist wearing the latest expensive brands don't bother coming here; the sales…read moreclerk won't even speak to you when she is spoken to. Too bad, I really wanted that pair of sandals if they had them in my size...

My lovely wife and I celebrated our first anniversary on Jekyll/SSI and took a kayak tour on Jekyll…read morethrough Turtle Tides. Jamie was helpful in booking the last minute tour by text and Jim was an awesome guide when we got to touring! Jim was full of local knowledge and helped us spot manatees, dolphins, a bonnet shark catching some unsuspecting fish, storks, spoonbills and all kinds of other stuff, all in 2hrs! Maybe my butt isn't tough enough, but 2hrs was plenty. We'd looked into 3hr tours, which would've put a dent in our weekend and my butt. Anyway, they were really responsive to messages and the tour was as fun as we ever could've expected. Highly recommend TTJ!

The good - our guide, David, was knowledgable and friendly. However, when he finally began our tour…read morethirty minutes after it was supposed to start, he did not give any kind of overview of what we were going to attempt to see and where we were hoping to see them. It would have been nice if he had started with "we are going to start by going upriver and looking for the manatee. When we get there, look for ______. Then we will go to the marsh creeks and look for birds such as ______, _____, and ______. We will then cross the channel and see if we can spot the bonnet-head sharks." We went and did all of these things, but it would have been nice to have an introduction in advance so that we could have anticipated our experience and been better able to ask good questions. The bad - Due to a failure of the owner, Jamie, to check the time of sunrise, she scheduled our tour to begin before sunrise which is not permitted. She also told us to arrive a little early to fit PFDs. The result was that my wife and I were waiting in the dark for 40 minutes before our guide arrived. Very unprofessional! What were we offered for the inconvenience of our wait in the dark? Half off? Twenty percent refund? Nope! Just two hollow sounding apologies where both David and Jamie tried to lay the blame on the other. As a frequent traveller who tries to pack in as much as possible during a vacation, I recommend to all of my fellow outdoor lovers to go with the competition who hopefully will value your time more than Turtle Tides apparently does.

Always fun kayaking with this company. I've always done it with an organized group, but they're…read moreeasy to work with very professional, informative, friendly, fun. This last trip we had a young new guide, MADYX. He was wonderful..

The staff was wonderful! Kind, informative, & helpful. We…read morehad a beautiful trip down Lofton Creek....serene, peaceful, and meditative. Would highly recommend.

We went on a morning paddle boarding tour with Kristie as our guide. This was my first time paddle…read moreboarding and Kristie was an awesome teacher! I caught on very quickly. We paddled along Lofton Creek. Which was very calm and beautiful. Our turn around point was a rail road bridge and just as we reached it a train crossed. It was super cool to see. Paddle boarding is my new favorite hobby! I would highly recommend.

We were so impressed by the pros at Amelia Island Paddle Surf Company. I've paddled a few times and…read morelearned my DIY technique from watching several YouTube videos. That said, participating in their clinic was "a whole 'nother level" experience for me with Amelia Island Paddle Surf Company. I highly recommend these guys and I'd like to do more with them again in the near future.

It was a fun and entertaining way to spend our morning. We kayaked on Lofton creek. The guide was…read morevery informative and interactive with the kids. We saw many turtles and birds.

Did our very first kayaking tour in Amelia Island/Jacksonville…read more Kerry was our tour guide, we opted for the 9:30am 2 hour tour. She greeted us with a mask and sanitized equipment which definitely was a huge plus to me. Of course you don't need to wear the mask while paddling since there's a good amount of distance. She had great fun facts about wildlife and nature, very friendly and personable. We never felt awkward or uncomfortable at all which I'm really thankful for, customer service is a really important to me and she definitely had it down pat. Also don't underestimate her, her upper strength is admirable. I wouldn't want to be slapped by her hahahaha, as a person who box here and there I definitely got tired pretty easy compared to her   I highly recommend it especially in these times that you do want to go do something out of the house that is still safe, also it's a good workout

Great kayak tour with the folks at Ocean Motion. Our guide, Patrick, was phenomenal! He kept a…read morewatch on us the whole trip and made me feel totally at ease. He also kept us entertained the whole time! Also, Patrick was a wealth of knowledge. He shared a lot of the area's history as well as teaching us a about the local flora and fauna. Who knew there were marsh rabbits that actually swim? By the way, the picture is a Wood Stork. Unfortunately we did not get to see it carrying any babies. The rest of the folks at Ocean Motion were awesome. I waited until the last minute to book my kayak excursion. Not only did they get me a spot, they let me ride with Patrick to the put-in (my wife had taken our car). The store at Ocean Motion has a great selection of high quality clothing and other outdoor items. My wife picked up an awesome Patagonia shoulder bag. I got my new favorite shorts made be Howler Bros. I was not familiar with the brand but they are truly my new favorite shorts! I would highly recommend Ocean Motion for both shopping and kayak touring.

I've been here several times when visiting St. Simons to rent bikes and it's always a pleasant…read moreexperience. The rental prices are reasonable and I like that they offer helmets and baskets for no extra charge. There bike selection has changed a bit over the years and now all the bikes are the same color but they offer bikes with the add on for children to ride along the back. The store sells cute clothing as well and little things like sunscreen in case you're in need. The staff are always very helpful with recommending bike routes and things to do while on the island. If you're in need of a bike while on SSI, make your way down here!

Cant's day enough great things about Cathy and her staff!…read moreCathy's positive energy is contagious, her staff is excellent and we have enjoyed everyone associated with East Coast Paddleboarding. We've been Paddleboarding with her for over three years and it's definitely our favorite activity on Tybee. Our daughter participated in her summer camp, and enjoyed every moment.

We had a great tour! It was beginner-friendly, so the ones in our group who couldn't stand up…read moredidn't feel left out. We were able to see some dolphins that swam within a few feet of us! Cathy fit us in in pretty short notice, which was awesome since so many things were closed this week. We would definitely do this again in the future!

It was a wonderful experience. The owner/tour guide was very knowledgable of the area & shared…read morehistory facts along the way. We saw lots of dolphins & birds. I cannot even begin to tell how awesome the Craig cats were. It was a 2 hour trip & the time flew by. Well worth the money.

this was my second time, enjoying the ocean with Coastal. Will be sure to bring our group back next…read moretime. And experience like no other.