Who knew my first time in a kayak could be this fun?!?! Novice and experienced kayakers alike are…read morein good hands with Adventure Carolina. Even if you're like me (read: you're not a good swimmer and you've never been kayaking), you'll have a great time and get the hang of things pretty quickly. Besides, there is no better way to escape the heat of Columbia in the summer than taking a ride down the Congaree River. It was a manageable waterway that's suitable for first-timers and enjoyable for all, and Kevin was incredibly attentive, patient, and encouraging throughout the ride down. Everything is provided for you -- kayaks, paddles, life vests, and even bottled water. Just remember to dress light (shorts and a tee) and bring sandals (preferably, because sneakers will take several days to dry out) that you don't mind getting wet. If you've never been kayaking -- definitely give this a try. It's $35 well spent!

Kevin was amazing - we decided at the last minute to go canoeing at Congaree National Park, called…read moreKevin the night before and he opened early for us to make it happen. He was so helpful and the canoe we rented was great. Would definitely recommend!

I am so happy I went with this company for my Congaree Kayaking adventures!…read moreThe guides were very friendly, knowledgeable about the area, and always made sure everyone was safe and comfortable. I loved that these were smaller tours. 4 guides went out and they split the kayaking group into 2 groups. 1 guide in the front and 1 guide in the back of each group. that's a big deal for someone who struggles with their hearing. It was nice to know whether I was at the front or at the back, I still was able to hear the guides. Will 100% use this company again if I'm in the area!

Great knowledgeable guides! Billy is a knowledgeable historian as well as naturalist- making the…read moretrip just awesome! He also was keen at assessing kayaking levels and comfort providing just the right amount of support for each client!

We had a great time out on the JetSki that we rented on Saturday. They were super easy to work…read morewith. All of the staff were super informative and helped us get on our jet ski and get out on the water as quickly as possible after going through a few mandatory rules and regulations. They also had the best price I've ever seen while renting jet skis. We will definitely be back.

A woodsy oasis in an urbanesque environment. I walked the Firebreak and the Spiderwoman trails,…read moreboth about 4 miles. Very popular with mountain bikers, mostly with good cycling etiquette. Saw a million squirrels and five bird species.

This is a great spot for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. Great trails with lots of tree…read morecover to keep you cool. Some nice views of the river and you can dial up as much challenge as you desire.

Our girls annual weekend had such a good time with Dustin. He was knowledgeable and patient, and…read morethe fact that the weather and the water were perfect, only added to our pleasure. We enjoyed the animal signings, including three different types of snakes! We learned a lot about the area. Highly recommend this tour with Dustin.

I went on a tour this morning with Alan and Justin and had an amazing time! We went out in the…read morerain, which would deter many, but our guides were both ready to go and excited! They had so much knowledge to share about the environment, park, and wildlife. I also loved seeing the creek in the fall. I would recommend this tour if you'd like to spend some time on the water in Congaree National Park. It was a ton of fun!

Had a great day with Capt. Steve. Cold miserable and windy conditions all day. Capt. Steve was…read morecalm, positive and upbeat throughout the whole trip even amongst the "Kaos" of boating fish. His knowledge and experience got us a 2 man limit and back to the dock before hypothermia set in. Definitely will book again and highly recommend him.

An absolute guarantee to catch 20" plus Striped Bass on Lake Murray. The guy is going to get you…read moreto the limit depending on the season. I highly recommend.

Boating at its nicest on Lake Murray! We are nautical boat club members in Mount Pleasant and…read moredecided to try out Lake Murray for our daughter's birthday. It was an early morning so everyone was tired but we got some tubing in and enjoyed the scenery of Lake Murray! This is definitely a spot we will come back to during the summer, a house rental and a little getaway from the busyness of Charleston. The service was excellent and so happy we have a membership with the boat club! Ahoy matey! Get on the water and relax!

My wife and I joined the boat club in August. We loved it for months until they closed south shore…read moreand we have had to use the Irmo side of the club. The staff on the south shore was always so pleasant and relax at the same time helpful and very knowledgeable. Made us feel like we mattered. The Irmo side a whole different story. Just think the opposite. Staff unpleasant controlling dismissive and arrogant make us feel like we are an inconvenient to their day. If we didn't commit to a 18 month membership and would lose out on the month fee for the next 11 months we would drop the membership today. We just hope they open south shore soon.

Columbia Scuba instructors are the very best, hands down! They go above and beyond with everything…read morethey do! They make you feel so welcomed and make sure you are comfortable with all skills. Charlie, Donnie, Lawrence, and Kelly---thank you for all you do! I couldn't have gotten certified without you'

Can not say enough good things about Columbia Scuba! The staff is great. Recently, my dad and I…read morecompleted our PADI Dry Suit Certification with Columbia Scuba. Our instructor, Jeremy, was extremely knowledgeable and patient while guiding us through the completion of our course and skills! He went above and beyond and I feel very comfortable with my new skill set. I would highly recommend Columbia Scuba!