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.

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Experience

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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.

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