Film & TV Crew Boats in Charleston & Beaufort
Charleston-based Coastal Expeditions’ eight custom-built vessels are available to provide support for film & TV production in the South Carolina Lowcountry. All boats hold yearly Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection (COI) and are well-insured for the transport of commercial passengers.
With five on-water locations spanning from Awendaw to Beaufort, South Carolina, we are available year round with reliable and professional service.


Experience
Work
Other Services
Safety & Experience
- Established 1992
- Eight custom-built vessels with Coast Guard Certificates of Inspection (COI) and with passenger load limits ranging from 12-49 people.
- Fleet can handle different conditions (open water to small creek) to provide safe and stable film platforms or transport
- Team of six Master Captains with expertise in local tides and waterways (and hazards)
- Insured for commercial activities, including film boats
- Trusted local outfitter with federal, state, municipal and private contracts for service
Production Credits
- Outer Banks (Netflix)- 2019 & 2021
- Darius Rucker (Music Video)- 2021)
- Expeditions with Patrick McMillan (SCETV)
- Charleston Area Convention & Visitors Bureau (Black Tomato Production)
- Spring Valley (Documentary)- 2021
- Kiawah River (editorial)
- Charleston Place Hotel (editorial)
- Garden & Gun Magazine (editorial; guide & boat support)
- Crab Bank Documentary (Adam Boozer)-2024
- And more
Other Services
- Location Scouting
- Local Tides & Routes Expertise
- Crew Transportation
- Canoe, Kayak, Vintage Wooden Rowboat & Specialized Watercraft Rentals
Our Fleet
Coastal Expeditions has a fleet of Coast Guard-certified boats and a team of captains ready for TV, print and film production on the South Carolina coast.
