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New Custom built 5 bedroom home-5 mins t...

Two Palms is a impressive new bespoke constructed home which is located less than 5 mins. from handsome Folly Beach and 10 mins. from historic downtown Charleston. The home sleeps 10, has 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and offers ample living space...

  • Charleston
  • 5 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
Folly Beach

The seaside town of Folly Beach, and the barrier island of the same name, has a lot of lovingly applied nicknames from long-time locals and visitors alike. Known as "One of the last real American Beach towns," and "The Edge of America," this...

Folly River Condo -  Pool, Dock, Steps t...

This is a magnificant condo with amazing vistas of the Folly River. Very peaceful and serene spot to relax and yet only a short walk to all the eateries and action at Folly Beach!River Retreat sleeps four (4) people with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath...

  • Charleston
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
St. John the Baptist Church

The towering Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is one of Charleston's premier religious structures, and arguably one of its busiest. With daily mass, multiple Sunday masses, and a heavy schedule of calendar of events, this gothic chapel is likely to...

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Feel Charleston like a local in this adorable 1-bedroom home. This cozy property offers a comfortable bedroom and a clean bathroom for guests to savor. Whether you're exploring the historic streets or calming on the porch, this excellent getaway is...

  • Charleston
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
H.L. Hunley

On February 17th 1864, the city of Charleston, deep in the throes of the Civil War, made history with a small 8 men crew that was stationed in a revolutionary new vessel in the Charleston Harbor. The H.L. Hunley was an experimental new addition to...

28 Pelican Bay! Wild Dunes Family Vacati...

Welcome to your ideal coastal getaway at 28 Pelican Bay! This appealing and inviting 4-bedroom beach home is located in a relaxing, oceanside neighborhood, just a leisurely 3–4 min. walk from the pristine shoreline. Ideal for families, this home...

  • Isle of Palms
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Kayak Tour | The Folly River
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$49.00 - $55.00

meeting_point: The Folly River description: Paddle the waters of the Folly River with our trained guides while learning about the wildlife and history of Folly Beach. Duration 2 Hours About This fun eco-tour will navigate through the...

Morning SUP Tour

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$45.00 - $55.00

duration: 2 hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 group_size: 2 - 15 description: The morning SUP tour on Folly Beach will get you into the basics of SUP, all in the calm, flat water of...

Island Adventure Day Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$1,200.00 - $1,800.00

duration: 6 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Sailing trips out to the barrier islands of Charleston. For more adventure and a longer day trip, sail, anchor out for lunch and a swim, then set sail back to home...

Lowcountry Boil Beachside Cookout

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$65.00 - $85.00

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Include a cruise to Capers Island, fresh seafood, time to explore, and more! How does fresh local shrimp, smoked sausage, sweet corn, red potatoes and onions all boiled perfectly together in special seasonings...

Sunset SUP Tour

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$45.00 - $55.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 group_size: 2 - 15 description: Discover the best place in the world to see the sunset! We’ll head out at dusk to position ourselves in...

MoonLight Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$550.00 - $1,200.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Set sail to the light of the Moon and watch the harbor lights from the deck of your 50 ft Luxury Sailing Yacht! The view of Charleston's Historic sites at night is...

Private Charter - Caretta

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$550.00 - $2,750.00

duration: 1-5 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $550 **Two Hour Charter:** $1100 **Three Hour Charter:** $1650 **Four Hour Charter:** $2200 **Five Hour Charter:** $2750 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are available for an additional...

Strong Women of the South History Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$35.00 - $280.00

Charleston's Premier Women's History Tour! Duration 2 Hours Included Admission to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street. Admission to the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2 Blake Street. About The Strong Women of the...

Dolphin Discovery Sunset Cruise

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$40.00 - $55.00

duration: 2.5 hours description: Come with us and locate bottlenose dolphins and loggerhead sea turtles! Join our naturalist on a search and discovery mission on this 2.5 hour boat excursion to encounter the fascinating bottlenose dolphin and...

Large Groups and Wedding Parties

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$45.00 - $60.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 group_size: 10+ People Group Discount $5 off per person pricing: Person - $60 People in a group of 10+ - $55 per person description: Make your...

Family-Friendly Ghost Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$25.00 - $280.00

It's A Ghost Story! Duration 1.5 Hours Included Admission to the Halsey Gallery of Contemporary Art at 161 Calhoun Street. Admission to the Philip Simmons House at 30-1/2 Blake Street. About It's a ghost tour where you you'll be taught how...

Student House Tour

Drayton Hall Preservation Trust

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$10.00 - $29.00

Spend a Day Living History! Duration 1 Hour Rates Student/Chaperone: $15 About Students study the history of Drayton Hall and those who lived on the property through several focused tour options (including African American history, the...

Small Groups - Charleston History, Alleyways & Storytelling Tour

Tour Charleston With Adam - History, Bars & Ghosts

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$17.00 - $27.00

duration: 2 hours meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Small Groups, Small Alleys & Great Stories from History! Beautiful scenes and great stories! We will walk through the same city streets and alleyways as the British, American Patriots...

SUP Fitness

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$55.00 - $85.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 group_size: Private, Semi Private, Small & Large Groups pricing: Private - $85 Semi-Private - $75 Small Group - $65 person Large Group...

Charleston Stroll | Fort Sumter Tour Combo

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 min_age: 4 pricing: • **Adult Fort Sumter Tour/Charleston Stroll Combo (Ages 12+)**: $70 • **Child Fort Sumter/Charleston Strolls Combo (Ages 4-11)**: $48 description: Join...

Private Charter - Delphinus

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$550.00 - $2,750.00

duration: 1-5 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $550 **Two Hour Charter:** $1100 **Three Hour Charter:** $1650 **Four Hour Charter:** $2200 **Five Hour Charter:** $2750 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are available for an additional...

Private Sunset Cruise
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$375.00

meeting_point: Folly Beach, SC description: Sunset Sail Details For up to 6 people. Enjoy a two-hour sail that begins an hour or so before the local sunset. The sun sets over the marsh in brilliant colors and the best way to see one is from the...

Charleston Dark History & Ghost Tour

Tour Charleston With Adam - History, Bars & Ghosts

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$22.00

meeting_point: Charleston, SC description: Experience The Dark History & Ghosts of Charleston With Adam! Duration 1 Hour & 20 Minutes About I will show you some ghost photos on this tour! Charleston may have a lot of churches but it was far...

Group Carriage Tours

Carolina Polo and Carriage Tour Company

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$35.00 - $45.00

duration: 1 Hour meeting_point: group_size: Maximum 16 people description: Experience Charleston’s Downtown Historic District by carriage. Take a relaxing 1 hour fully narrated group tour through the quaint and charming streets of downtown...

Overnight Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$1,600.00

duration: 6pm-9am meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. group_size: Up to 4 Passengers description: Enjoy a sunset sail and drop the hook for an overnight stay aboard the yacht! Enjoy a beautiful Charleston Sunset Sail and drop the...

Virtual Charleston Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$100.00

Experience the best parts of the city with an award-winning guide using live, video conferencing software. Duration 1 hour About If you can't travel to Charleston, we can bring the best of Charleston to you in a live, virtual experience using...

VIP Ghost Package

Bulldog Tours

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$39.00 - $50.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 18 Anson Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adult ages 13+**: $47 • **Child ages 4 -12**: $37 • **Wee Ones ages 3 and...

Morris Island Drop Off up to 6ppl | Folly Beach Location

meeting_point: Folly Beach, SC description: This is a completely self-guided adventure! About Whether you're a curious naturalist, history nerd, love picking up shells, looking for Megalodon teeth, or just want to sit with your beach chair...

Charleston's African American History and Heritage

It's been said that no other culture has contributed more to the heritage and history of the Lowcountry than that of West Africa. Join us to explore the influence and experience of African Americans in Charleston from the brutality of slavery...

Full Moon Boat Tour | Folly Beach Location
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$55.00 - $700.00

description: The Full Moon rise can be extremely spectacular near Morris Island. Duration 2 hours About This tour heads to Morris Island in time for the sunset and then sticks around for the moon to rise over the ocean. Along the way, we...

USS Yorktown Paranormal Investigation

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 40 Patriots Point Rd Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 accessibility: This tour is not handicapped accessible. pricing: **Adult**...

One Bar & Tarot Cards

Holy City History Tours

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$45.00 - $280.00

Meet New Friends While Getting Your Tarot Cards Read! Duration 90 Minutes About Join us, and learn the game of connections and communication through tarot, and explore the higher bonds between our spirits, our souls, and the...

Rentals: Shem Creek Kayak and Paddleboard
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$27.00 - $75.00

meeting_point: Shem Creek, Mount Pleasant, SC description: *Kayak & Paddleboard Rentals* *Advance reservations are required* ___________________________________ Rates **3 Hour Single Kayak** - $45 (up to 3 hours) **Full day Single Kayak** ...

Summer Camp

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$300.00

duration: 3 hrs meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 max_age: 16 group_size: 10 description: Looking for a fun camp for your kids this summer? Get them outside and into the water with Safari Camp! Learn to SUP and kayak on...

USS YORKTOWN GHOST TOUR

Bulldog Tours

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$29.00 - $45.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 40 Patriots Point Rd Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 pricing: • **Adult ages 13+**: Starting at $45 • **Child ages 4 -12**: Starting...

Afternoon Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$550.00 - $1,150.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Enjoy your afternoon and all the sights Charleston has to offer from the water! Sail on Windchaser, our 50 ft. spacious luxury yacht on a private charter for your...

Sunset Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$600.00 - $1,200.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Relax and enjoy the Sunset from the cockpit of Windchaser, our spacious and most stunning 50 ft Luxury Sailing Yacht! Relax on our 3 hour evening sail and see the...

Private Inshore Fishing

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$500.00

duration: 4 Hours pricing: **Private Charter** - $500 *Charter price includes groups of 2. Each additional person is $75 more. Maximum fisherman per boat is 6* description: Private fishing charters for you and yours! Fish our tidal creeks and...

Afternoon SUP Tour

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$45.00 - $55.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 group_size: 2 - 15 description: This 2-hour introductory paddle on the Edge of America will get you into the basics of SUP, all in the calm...

Afternoon Dolphin Boat Tour on The Sea & The Rose Folly Beach

meeting_point: The Folly River & Morris Island description: Get on board as we explore the creeks and marshes behind Folly beach! Duration 2 hours About We search for the wild Atlantic bottlenose dolphins that live here year-round. Your...

Fireworks for Freedom Show on the Charleston Harbor

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: 1407 Shrimp Boat Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC. 29464 group_size: Up to 6 Passengers description: Watch the 4th of July fireworks show from your own privately guided Cruisin Tiki! what_is_included: Enjoy your beverages...

The Charleston Stroll - A Walk with History Tour

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 115 Meeting Street Charleston, SC 29401 pricing: • **Adults ages 13+**: $37 • **Child ages 4 - 12**: $27 • **Wee Ones under...

Family Fun Day

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$190.00 - $3,000.00

duration: 4 Hours Offered Currently • 1-12 Hour Options pricing: **1-6 People** - $760 **7-16 People** - $760 - 1000 description: Immerse your family in the pristine beauty of our salt marshes barrier islands on a private boat excursion. Your...

Charleston History Highlights Tour

Charleston Pirate Tours

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$15.00 - $28.00

Experience the best parts of the city with an award-winning guide, Eric Lavender. Duration 2 Hours About Founded in 1670, Charles Town became the jewel of the South, but not before a tumultuous beginning. The city started as a bawdy port...

Family Fun Fishing

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$190.00 - $3,000.00

duration: 1-12 Hour Options meeting_point: 50 41st Ave. Isle of Palms, SC 29451 pricing: **1-6 People** - $200 per hour **7-16 People** - $275 per hour description: Want to get your kids pumped about fishing? Want to get your kids pumped about...

Charleston Harbor Tour

Charleston Speed Boat Adventures

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$150.00 - $224.70

duration: 2 Hours meeting_point: Ripley Light Marina 56 Ashley Point Drive, Charleston, SC 29407 description: Fully narrated tour for 13 miles through the world-famous Charleston Harbor. You will have a once in a lifetime view of the Battery, ...

Full Moon Tour

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$45.00 - $55.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 group_size: 2 - 15 description: Discover the best place in the world to see the full moon. We’ll head out sunset to position ourselves in...

Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour

Holy City History Tours

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$35.00 - $280.00

Perfect for first-time visitors to Charleston! About The Charleston Walking & Storytelling Tour is an exploration of Charleston that highlights the women and men who helped found Charleston and the United States. Did you know, without the...

Private Charter - Kenner

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$200.00 - $800.00

duration: 1-6 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $200 **Two Hour Charter:** $400 **Three Hour Charter:** $600 **Four Hour Charter:** $800 **Five Hour Charter:** $1000 **Six Hour Charter:** $1200 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are...

Private Day Sail & Dolphin Watch
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$375.00 - $600.00

meeting_point: Folly Beach, SC description: See Folly Beach like Never Before! About Sail Folly sails daily at 10:00 am and 1:00 pm from the Folly River boat landing located on Center Street. During the two-hour sail, we often see dolphin...

Morris Island Lighthouse Tour

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$90.00 - $100.00

description: Morris Island Lighthouse Tour Duration 3 hours About - -Take a ride to the end of Folly Beach in the SUP Mobile, where the tour will begin by paddling through the surf zone. After launching from the beach, paddle across the...

School Group

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$90.00 - $100.00

duration: 4.5 Hours pricing: **Student:** $32 *Lunch is available for an additional charge (includes hamburger, hot dog, fruit snacks, and water).* description: Field trips and school programs for K-12! Scientific Process and Inquiry Skills are...

Full Moon Shem Creek Kayak Tour

Nature Adventures LLC

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$65.00 - $130.00

description: Full Moon Kayak Paddle on Shem Creek Restrictions **Ages 13 and up can paddle in single kayaks.** **Ages 12 and under must be in a tandem kayak accompanied by someone 14 and up.** **Two person minimum. You could be asked to...

Blue Crabbing Excursion

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$48.00 - $65.00

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Come crabbing with us! (This activity is only offered from Memorial Day to Labor Day) We will venture on our shaded excursion vessel equipped with a restroom and beaching ramp to Capers Island preserve and crab the...

Bachelor and Bachelorettes

description: **Groups** 3 hours (can add additional time) Group tours are great for bachelor and bachelorette parties, company outings, and church groups. We can sail to a nearby beach, raft up the boats together for a huge floating party platform...

Yoga Class

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$55.00 - $85.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 group_size: Private, Semi Private, Small & Large Groups description: We are excited to get you out on the water to experience SUP like...

SUP Surf Beach Lesson

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$55.00 - $85.00

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 group_size: Private, Semi Private, Small & Large Groups description: Surfs Up! Folly is a great place to get the hang of SUP surfing on...

Custom Tour Option

Holy City History Tours

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$350.00

This is a customized tour personally suited for you and your group. All details are worked out via email or phone.

Private Charter - Skiff

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$275.00 - $1,375.00

duration: 1-6 Hours pricing: **One Hour Charter:** $275 **Two Hour Charter:** $550 **Three Hour Charter:** $825 **Four Hour Charter:** $1100 **Five Hour Charter:** $1375 **Six Hour Charter:** $1650 *Low country boil or hamburger/hotdogs are...

Super Scary SUP Race

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$25.00 - $50.00

description: Duration 1 Hour

Morning Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$200.00 - $1,150.00

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: Enjoy all the Morning sights Charleston has to offer from the water with Your Private Sailing Trip! Experience sea birds, dolphin, sea turtles and more! Relax on our...

Boo-Hag and Brews Tour: Ghost and Bar Walk

Charleston Historic Tours

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$35.00

meeting_point: 160 church Street, Charleston, SC 29401 description: Duration: 2 Hours About This is not an average "sit there and shut up " tour, but rather an opportunity to engage back and forth with a local Charlestonian. As a combined bar...

Custom Day Sail

Sundog Sailing Charleston

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$1,200.00 - $1,800.00

duration: 6 Hours meeting_point: Charleston, South Carolina, U.S.A. description: For a more personalized day on the water, sail out to a barrier island, drop the hook and take a swim to cool 'em off! Or Set Sail to Offshore Waypoints, the choice is...

Flatwater River Lesson

Charleston SUP Safaris

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$55.00 - $85.00

duration: 2 Hours cancellation_summary: 24 Hours meeting_point: 83 Center St Folly Beach SC 29439 min_age: 10 group_size: 2 - 15 description: First time SUPing? No worries. We offer flatwater river lessons for any skill level. The lesson includes...

2 Hour Shem Creek Kayak Tour

Nature Adventures LLC

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$30.00 - $130.00

description: 2 Hour Shem Creek Kayak Tour Rates **Single Kayaks** - $50 **Tandem Kayaks for 2 Adults** - $100 **Tandem Kayaks for 1 Adult and 1 Child** - $88 Restrictions **Ages 14 and up can paddle in single kayaks.** **Ages 13 and under...

Capers Island Wildlife Exploration

Barrier Island Eco Tours

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$45.00 - $60.00

duration: 3.5 Hours description: Immerse yourself in the beauty and wildlife that Capers Island has to offer! Enjoy a 3.5 hour boat excursion as we venture to Capers Island, one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands. We will cruise...

Captain’s Tour: Exclusive Access and Insights to the Ship and Crew

duration: 1.5 Hours cancellation_summary: Tickets can be refunded up until 24 hours prior to start time meeting_point: 40 Patriots Point Rd Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464 min_age: 4 pricing: - **Yorktown Adult (Ages 12-61)**: $45 - **Yorktown Child (Ages...

James Island County Park

The expansive James Island County Park has a unique distinction as being one of the most entertaining and diverse destination in the Lowcountry. Able to accommodate a world of interests, from camping and fishing to splashing around in a seasonal...

Middleton Place

Enchanting gardens, interactive history, and breathtaking views abound at Middleton Place, one of the top-ranked attractions by Charleston newcomers and seasoned vacationers alike.

South Carolina Aquarium Charleston

The South Carolina Aquarium may be one of Charleston's newest local attractions, but it is certainly making waves as one of its most exciting and entertaining venues in an already packed southern destination.

Isle of Palms County Park

Isle of Palms County Park is a welcoming and well-maintained coastal destination that offers everything visitors need for a perfect day at the beach. Managed by Charleston County Parks and Recreation, this popular beachfront park combines natural...

Thomson Park is a peaceful, historically significant waterfront space that offers visitors a quiet place to relax while reflecting on the island’s rich past. Tucked away near the western end of the island, this small but meaningful park sits...

Mount Pleasant Pier and Waterfront Park offer a stunning and serene escape that blends Lowcountry beauty with inviting public space and panoramic views of the Charleston Harbor. Located beneath the iconic Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, this picturesque...

Blue Life Charters stands out as your premier provider of private boat tours in Charleston, SC, blending family ownership with expert operation. We take immense pride in delivering a luxury yacht experience without the accompanying luxury price tag.