Will did a great job providing some history of the area along with facts about wildlife…read more Very nice equipment.

My family did the sunset cruise and a 8 am kayak tour. Both were fun. Our kayak tour guide Craig…read moredid an awesome job. He was very knowledgeable about the marine life and pointed out all kinds of things that were interesting. Glad we did 8 am before it got too hot. It was easy to paddle at low tide and a tiny bit more challenging as the water raised throughout the morning. The office answered phones when I called and did billing and waivers in advance so it was pretty seamless.

While visiting the low country, I signed up for a two hour marsh kayaking tour with COA and I am so…read moreglad I did! It was my first time kayaking in costal waters but I felt very comfortable with our guide. She was very familiar with the waterways and educated on the local wildlife. The tour was amazing! We had perfect weather, calm water, and several site points. It was cool seeing the pluff mud marshes up close! Please note: COA is located off Folly Rd which happens to be a main road to Folly Beach. Thankfully I did the 9:00am slot, because there was bumper to bumper traffic along Folly Rd by the time the tour ended around 11:30pm.

Captain Matt was AWESOME- knowledgeable, confident, made us feel safe, it was such a memorable trip…read morefor our family of 4, and worth every penny. Something that could've been mediocre turned into something we'd love to do again and again because of Captain Matt and his expertise, shared knowledge, and relaxed boat. We did get lucky, but he helped us see the dolphins, pointed out birds, slowed down to let us take it in, and he also took care of time management so well too. All the things! We saw dolphins so close to the boat, herons, storks, some people got sand dollars from the island too. I highly recommend this company and Matt based on our phenomenal experience- Yes, you drive down a bumpy rocky road to this business- but it's worth it! Trust me.

Coming prepared is important. Besides a bathing suit, it would be wise to have a long-sleeve shirt…read moreand hat (or a huge tub of sunscreen), some sort of water shoes, and some way of protecting your devices. I got a watertight bag for my phone. They say they'll store your keys, but they didn't remind me and in my haste to hit the water I somehow floated the entire distance with my super expensive electronic car key in my pocket, which neither fell out nor was any the worse for wear, miraculously. You have to pay to get into the state park where this endeavor begins, which in total brings the cost to around $40 a head or so. Which for me was not bad given the experience. I received help getting the tube down to the water and they had some watercraft at the end to gently bump me to shore. They say floating down the river takes two hours; it doesn't seem that long a distance but it is a slow-moving river and my trip took around two and a half hours in the water. Obviously, you can slow yourself down or speed yourself up. The shores of the river were verdant, with frequent houses and docks and a lot of signs saying to stay off of various people's private property (fair enough), but I still managed to find a bit of beach for a brief respite, and the trip ends at a sandbar. Various powered watercraft whizzed by, but they mostly just caused some pleasant waves. Conditions will vary, but I found the water immensely pleasant on a summer day, and on the water I didn't have a huge mosquito problem (I did apply repellent). The depth was such that during much of the trip I was actually floating and could not touch the bottom, but there were certainly places where you could. The inquiring mind wonders whether alligators, snakes, bull sharks, or some other river monster is hiding beneath the murky water, but I observed no such creatures (as a one-time Australian, there's no way I'd get into an Australian river where I couldn't see what was around me). The bottom was mostly sandy, but did occasionally have branches and things, and water shoes do help. I underestimated how much time my legs would spend out of the water and did not apply sunscreen to them; I wish I'd either done that or just carried sunscreen in some container. The end area had brightly colored trip employees to shepherd you in using watercraft, as well as a volleyball net and picnic area for those so inclined. A bus brings you in short order back to where you started. A trip through the surrounding countryside suggests a pastoral, relatively natural environment, and driving through it I always wished there were more tourist opportunities to experience this unique landscape and dodge the heat. Turns out, this is the place.

Been here many times. The larger the group the better. Lots of fun. Pro tip... If the time you want…read moreis sold out, it doesn't really matter. Just get a ticket. Meet your friends and launch when you're ready.

First of all, this fantastic young man, Matt, was our guide. He was patient, knowledgeable,…read morethoughtful and kind! Black River Outdoors hopefully knows the gem they have in him. Second, 9am kayak trip was breathtaking! We saw so much wildlife and learned about many fish, mollusks, birds. Finally, great value! I would 100% recommend a kayak tour!!

Matt excellent guide. Learned a ton about the eco system n black water of waccamaw river!!!…read moreHighly recommend!!!

The low down: This was my first time kayaking so I don't have much to compare it to, but I thought…read moreit was great. The 2 workers were knowledgeable and helpful and really were able alleviate my fear of getting washed out to sea! The most challenging hung part was figuring out how to get into the front gate! When you pull up, someone has to get out of the car, go in and find someone to open the gate. I don't recall seeing this written anywhere. we learned it after we sat at the gate for 2 min w/out anything happening. Once we got it, we had to sign some consents and then we headed across a field to the river. They provided a waterproof cell phone case, a map, and extra paddles in case the ones your using fall into the water. They provide a little tutorial on how to paddle which was very helpful. Then they load you in and send you on your way! it was so much fun!

I cannot day enough good things about this. If you like kayaking, this is a must do. So we went on…read morethe guided tour, it was myself, my husband (cowboy boots and all) and two other couples. You had the choice of solo or tandem kayaks. The instructor Luke did a nice beginners explanation of the flow of the river and how to paddle. The tour was two hours and he was really informed from types of ecology, Charleston history, changing tides, alligators, and pretty much anything else under the sun. I also have to say thank you to Luke, he would pull trash (empty bottles, cans, even a basketball!!) out of the water to dispose of correctly. You can tell he really cares about what he's doing and the area he's from. Please do yourself a favor, get on the water and enjoy seeing Middleton in another way.

Super guide. Beautiful creek. Loved learning along the way. Nice to get away from civilization…read morefor awhile.

This is an outstanding company. Excellent equipment. Very knowledgeable guide. COVID responsive…read more Professional. Can customize your tour. Great for the entire family.

Great kayaking outing with Hastings! Enjoyed the river on a hot day, enough shade to be…read morecomfortable, get some exercise and relax at the same time.

Hastings is one of the best kayak guides in Murrells Inlet. He made our group comfortable, excited,…read moreand we learned so much about Sandy Island. It was one of the best days on the River we've ever had and we're locals! He made those of us who were nervous about kayaking for the first time feel very safe and gave the more experienced kayakers the perfect adventure. He is a knowledgeable naturalist. Do not hesitate!

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.

Booked a kayak tour with Nature Adventures, expecting a chill paddle--ended up face-to-face with…read more*dolphins*. Real, wild, "Flipper's distant cousins" kind of dolphins, just cruising by like we were part of the pod. The guides were awesome--laid-back but knew their stuff, and they didn't rush us. Gave us room to soak it all in (and yell "HOLY HELL, DOLPHINS!" a few times). The water was calm, the views were killer, and the whole trip felt like something out of a Nat Geo special--minus the narrator and plus a few bad paddle jokes. If you're even thinking about it, do it. This isn't just kayaking--it's a front-row seat to the wild. And yeah, it was badass.

Greg came to our dental practice to re-certify us in CPR. He was early and brought his own TV and…read moreextension cord for the training video! It is obvious that he is super passionate about educating people on this topic! He is professional, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, energetic and concise. We loved having him and he made a not so exciting topic fun and enjoyable!

Gregg trained my employees for our CPR training and it was a wonderful class! All of my staff had…read morefun,and Greg was able to make it an enjoyable experience! Would definitely recommend if You're looking into getting CPR certified!

Great experience! Local and Family owned business. Molly and Ben were very nice, helpful and…read moreaccommodating. They take care of everything to make the experience great!! Highly recommend!

I cannot say enough about this company! They've been our go to for years and every time they…read moreprovide such stellar and personable service. It's a yearly ritual to take their kayaks out through the creek and I couldn't imagine working with anyone else. I highly recommend Pawleys Kayaks for all of your beach dreams!