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.

What a great business! I rented an on-top single kayak from COA for $35 for four hours. A friend…read moremet me out there with his kayak and we hit the water. For me, the check-in process was very easy. There was some miscommunication with the staff however because when they started going over the instructions I was left out while they addressed what looked to be a bachelor party. I assumed they were tackling the party first then would address me but instead started addressing a group birthday party. I had to track someone down as it was twelve minutes past my launch time and they were only focusing on the groups not me who was solo. They were pretty quick about grabbing me a kayak and told me to take a life vest from the birthday group, handed me a map, and then let me be on my way. I like that people with their own gear are allowed to pull up and launch. This worked out great for my friend who didn't need to rent anything. They're located on Bowen's Island that is in the marsh. It's quiet and relaxed and fortunately for us there weren't many boats in the water when we went. Overall it was a good experience. The staff were friendly, the location convenient and easy to access. (Though the road down is littered in potholes. Be mindful and drive slow or you'll be smacking your oil pan.) Ubers were coming and going all morning and dropped guests off right at the front door. COA also offers fishing off their dock for $3. There is a launch fee if you bring your own kayak or canoe but to be honest I can't remember what it was, though I remember my friend saying it was very affordable (so maybe $5/10?). There is a shark toothing expedition as well that I know is a longer paddle and a bit higher of a fee. Tours are offered if you don't feel confident paddling out in your own. I'll definitely be going back!

This was my second trip with Capt Dan. It was as good as the first with historic information as…read morewell as a few visuals from the past to explain what we were visiting. He was a true professional, polite and helpful. The tour was the highlight of our vacation. We saw places the other organized tours could not go and we felt safe on his boat.

We had family in town for the weekend and wanted to take advantage of the warm weather! We booked a…read moretwo hour tour with captain dan and enjoyed every minute of our time on the water. He took us all around Charleston and shared amazing facts of the area at each stop. He's an amazing captain and very knowledgeable of SC history. I can't recommend him enough!!!! Great experience

Book this day on the water. You will not regret it! Captain…read morePhil is an absolute gem -- part sailor, part historian, part comedian and 100% the kind of person who makes you feel like you've known him for years. His knowledge of Charleston's history is extraordinary, and the way he tells it? Pure magic. We laughed, we learned and we never wanted it to end. His wife also joined us and was a wonderful addition to the crew -- together they made the whole experience feel like a day out with great friends rather than a tour. Charming, memorable, and one of the best things we did in Charleston. Five stars isn't enough!

So much fun! We did the 1.5 private charter for 4 of us and it was so fun! We laid out on the nets…read moreand our captain was so sweet she was awesome, they provide you with a speaker to play music and it's such a pretty view! very easy experience definitkey will be using them again

Seats are cheap plastic lawn chairs bolted to the floor. Staff is rude. They overbook there trips…read moreand left people sitting on the coolers they have to sell drinks. There were absolutely no shells on island. Multiple boats go to this same island daily so I doubt there are ever any shells there. Would not recommend.

The first time we took this tour we LOVED it, it was amazing and we had a wonderful time. The…read moresecond time we went Linda was the tour guide and she was incredibly rude. It was so bad I don't think we will ever be back.

We took our boat to Duncans for service. Because of delays along our route, we were late. The…read morepeople at Duncan's are very easy to work with. They helped us every step of the way. We are kind of novices.

We've been doing business with Duncan's for years and are always very pleased with our service. The…read morestaff is always very communicative, kind, and accommodating.

Incredible experience with a private sunset sail. Captain Scott and Madde were knowledgeable and…read morefriendly, and we trusted them almost immediately. Would do it again in a heartbeat.

My wife and I had an amazing trip with Capt Scott and his deckhand Grace. We did a harbor cruise,…read moreand it was a great experience. Scott runs a very tight operation, is very knowledgeable about the area, and is a great person to have a conversation with. Grace was also a very knowledgeable sailor, and very attentive to our every need. I highly recommend a trip with Charleston Sailing Charters. We will definitely be back. Connor T.

I am a local vacation rental manager in McClellanville. Everyone that I have sent to Captain…read moreSunshine has reported back to me with a glowing report. I especially like that he picks them up right from the dock of the home that they are renting. He is fun to be around but also takes his job seriously and puts the enjoyment of his customers number 1.

We had the best experience using Beach House Boat Rentals this past week. My husband loves fishing…read moreand has spent months fishing off of the dock, wishing he could get across the inlet to the marshes. Renting this boat let us do just that! We were so thankful for Jay, who was patient, kind and went above and beyond to make our experience perfect. I could not recommend this business more, it is the perfect way to get on the water without a hassle!

We have rented from Beach House multiple times now, and every time it has been a great experience…read more The boats are always nice and clean. The communication is always quick and nice. Their pricing is normally the best around. The river is a lot of fun. Most of the time low stress, but have to be careful because there are some spots that it gets a little tight or shallow, so you definitely have to pay attention or know what you're doing. Overall it always makes out for a really great fun day.