Ten out of ten experience with Emma and Caroline here! It was SO simple and quick to book a paddle…read moreboard excursion the day before, and everything went to smoothly. These girls also definitely know what they're doing! The paddle boards are clean and in good shape and you get such a good amount of time out on the water for a good price. Couldn't recommend this place more!

This company runs ferry services with tours of Bull's Island and St. Phillips Island, which I've…read morereviewed separately. Those are great. The company also run various canoe and kayak tours, which have been a bit of a nightmare for me. The Lowcountry wetlands are fantastic and demand to be experienced close up, and many of the tour options sound great. They run quite infrequently, and even when offered, have been unreliable in my experience. To some extent, this can be attributed to weather and varying demand, which is a hassle but is part of the business. Wisely, they don't actually charge you money until you are actually at your tour doing stuff. However, I haven't forgiven them for the one time I made an online reservation at the last minute only to drive to a site at 6 AM and find the tour was canceled, with no one around to answer the phone and an active listing still on their website. They were apologetic, but didn't really do much for me. When tours are unavailable, I keep getting calls asking me to reschedule for another day, which strikes me as tone-deaf. There may be a market of people who hang around waiting for a midweek spot to open up, but I would think that many of us are tourists who aren't there for very long (I'm rarely in Charleston for more than 48 hours, and it takes a lot for me to get there at all), and even the locals I assume must have jobs. If I scheduled for X day, I probably want to do something on X day. What's also irritating is that their website, while flashy, doesn't have a calendar. You have to search through a dozen infrequently offered niche tours to see if you can find something that's available when you're available rather than just seeing what is launching on the day that you're around and free. They really don't seem to get my needs in that regard. When I finally, after frankly a year of trying, found a kayak tour that actually fit my schedule, it was beautiful weather, beautiful scenery, and some hard work. Wildlife abounds, and my trip through the Kiawah River area yielded sightings - albeit sometimes fleeting ones - of everything from a roseate spoonbill to a dolphin trapping fish against an oyster bar. The people running the tours and the equipment are good enough, and while these things aren't cheap I still leave a tip. The scenery delivers, but this tour company hasn't always met my expectations. I'm just not aware of anyone else that gives you the same chance to see this particular environment.

We had such a nice time on our Shem Creek Kayak tour! It was one of our favorite parts of our trip…read moreto Charleston. Our guide was very friendly, helpful, informative and cared about the group. We saw several dolphins with him. he even offered to take our pictures. All you need to do is show up. You are given the kayak and paddle. It is okay if it's your first time, they taught my sister how to paddle, and it is very easy to learn. I would recommend brining water, sunglasses and a hat because depending what time of year it can get hot and sunny. Seeing the dolphins was such a beautiful experience.

Absolutely loved our two hour kayak trip with our tour guide, Ethan…read more He was friendly and knowledgeable about the waters, wildlife (birds) and kayaking itself. It was the perfect day to be out on the water. There was a current heading out so it made it a nice arm workout. On the way back, it was almost like a lazy river as it brought us back. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and the area was beautiful and filled with so many amazing birds.

We had a group of 5 of us, from 3 to 60. We all had a great time…read more Captain Richard did a nice job running us through the marsh area and explaining the ego system of Folly Beach and finding Flipper. Including a walk on Morris Island, where the grandkids (3 and 7) really enjoyed hunting for shells and sand dollars. Highly recommended for all ages, we all had a blast!

My wife and I took the Morris Island eco-tour this morning with Captain Will. What a wonderful way…read moreto enjoy the area, learn a LOT about the wildlife here, and see areas of the Folly Island and Morris Island that you can't experience any other way! Worth every penny we spent and then some, and we were able to gather some delightful shells and even a starfish from Morris Island. Best of all, we saw two families of dolphins just relaxing along the way, and it was clear that they recognized the boat and were happy to swim along with us for a while. Don't miss your eco tour and Flipper Finders is a great way to go!

Our sunset paddleboard tour on the Folly River was one of the highlights of our trip to South…read moreCarolina! SUP Safaris was awesome! Kate was an absolutely outstanding guide. She was fun, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable about the local wildlife and ecosystem. Her passion for the area was obvious in everything she shared, and she did a wonderful job educating us while keeping the tour engaging and relaxed. Kate was patient with us and made sure everyone felt comfortable and safe on the water. Seeing dolphins in their natural habitat while paddleboarding through the beautiful Folly River was an unforgettable experience. I would highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting the area and would gladly book another tour with Sup Safaris in the future!

I was in the area and decided I wanted to kayak around and walked in here. Very friendly people…read moreand explained everything and made sure I didn't have any questions before setting off. They made sure I went the right direction on the water based of the current tide situation so I had an enjoyable paddle. I saw egrets, both snowy and normal (ask them the difference), pelicans fishing, little crabs on the shores, and a dolphin passing through on my way back. Highly recommend. I would come back here on my next vacation through.

Kyle took a group of us girls ages 6,8,10 and fourty something's out for a great paddle board ride…read more! He was patient and a good teacher with the little ones. He kept us occupied with some neat facts and music and water too ! What a great day we had . Thanks for the fun ! Give him a call he know a lot about the area as a native . We will be back for sure.

Paddledoarded today with AJ - wonderful experience! Knowledgeable, experienced and fun. First time…read morePaddleboarding in this area and his recommendations on location & time were perfect. He even had recommendations for us for the local area. And yes, we did see some dolphins. Highly recommend.

Folly is somewhat fickle in terms of keeping the beach supplies current and fashionable. However…read moreOcean Surf Shop and one other - to be named later - keep the apparel and equipment, trend steady. Classic manufacturers like O'Neill, Billabong, Quicksilver are all well represented as are top footwear manufacturers. I'm a Reef guy for years but Sanuk and Rainbow just took the top two spots in my preference pool. Knowledgeable staffers are highly experienced in all facets of surfing, I do believe lessons are available. When your ready to Hang Ten Dude, drop by Ocean Surf Shop first.

This is the shop for real surfers wanting to work on their boards. Great service and advice…read more If you are looking for clothes, the other shop down the street may be better for you.

Had such a fun experience here on the 4th on July. The captain and staff were so kind and friendly,…read morewhile also staying visibly focused and adamant about our safety. They had a large speaker that we could play our own music over, and also had coolers with ice to put our drinks in.

Some friends booked this for me as a birthday gift and we had a great time. I didn't handle the…read morebooking, but I was told they were very responsive and informative about the tour. It's byob and snacks but they provide coolers and ice. We brought our own small cooler anyway to keep everything cold and it was a pro-move. When we arrived at the dock, it was a little confusing to figure out where we were supposed to be, but you park at brittlebank park and walk over to the ramp. There is no path or any signage for the tour so just trust your gut. We were ealy so we weren't concerned. They pulled up to the dock after gassing up and we all started to load onto the boat. There's seating all along the edges with coolers in the middle. The back of the boat is the captains area and the bathroom as well. Yes, there's a head on board, but it's strictly for #1. Don't get any poopy ideas because there's probably 5 stickers (piles of poop with a red circle and line through it) and reminders letting you know how uncool it is #2 on the tiki tour. We had a delay before we left the dock as a big storm was rolling by. The sky went dark and there was lightning off in the distance so we held tight and started with some drinks and getting to know our tiki tour companions. We also brok out our charcuterie and snack selection which was nice to handle while saddled up at the dock. We did get some rain sitting at the dock, but it passed quickly and we were on our way. We cruised through the charleston harbor taking in the sights, sunset, and musical stylings of Uncle Tim's Bench. Tim was probably my favorite part of the tour. He kept the mood light and fun singing some classic covers as well as a few originals as well. If you're a fan of Dispatch or OAR then you're gonna be a fan of Tim. The calm after the storm made for a beautiful evening cruise. We were going to stay out a little longer to make up for missed time at the beginning, but another pass of the storm was brewing so we doubled back to the dock. It was a good call because the rain came down about 30 seconds after we got in our car. Whether you're visiting or locals like us, check out the tiki tours of Charleston for a great time on the water. Extra pro tip: Tip your captain, deck hands, and entertainment. Some people didn't which leads me to believe that they either don't know that it's customary or they are rude. Everyone worked hard to ensure we had a safe and fun time so I was very appreciative.

Pretty decent price. The lender was very helpful and told us about the areas to explore around the…read moremarina. The kayaks were in good condition. It would be useful to check the tides before hand. All you need is a bottle of water, maybe some water shoes, and a waterproofed phone and your set.