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YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THE LOWCOUNTRY
UNTIL YOU’VE SEEN IT BY WATER

BOAT TOURS | KAYAK TOURS | KAYAK & SUP RENTALS | PRIVATE CHARTERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YOU HAVEN’T SEEN THE LOWCOUNTRY
UNTIL YOU’VE SEEN IT BY WATER

Start Your Adventure.

Want to paddle with dolphins? Hunt for shark teeth? Explore wild islands?
It all starts by choosing your outpost. From there, the Lowcountry opens up.

Pick your outpost below, and we’ll show you the best tours from that location.

🧭 Not sure which outpost is closest? View our map to find your perfect starting point.

Shem Creek

Dolphins, Shrimp Boats & Fossils
Boat Tours & Charters
Kayak and SUP Tours & Rentals

Kiawah River on Johns Island

Winding creeks, dolphins & epic sunsets
Boat Tours & Charters
Kayak and SUP Tours & Rentals

Bulls Island & Cape Romain

Explore wild islands & Boneyard Beach
Boat Tours & Charters
Kayak Tours

Beaufort & St. Helena Island

Sea Island Magic & Salt Marshes
Boat Tours & Charters
Kayak and SUP Tours & Rentals

Blackwater

Explore the wild backwaters of the forest
Boat Tours & Charters
Kayak Tours

Outdoor School

Where kids learn to Lowcountry
Camps, Afterschool Programs
& Field Trips

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Local Since 1992

Born in the Lowcountry. Guided by naturalists, not scripts.

 

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Better Gear. Better Guides.

Top-tier kayaks, expert captains, and thoughtful trip design.

 

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Conservation at Our Core.

Your adventure supports sea turtle patrols, bird research & outdoor education.

 

Shem Creek kayak rentals, Kiawah River kayak rentals, explore Charleston
KAYAK & PADDLEBOARD RENTALS

Private launches, easy access, and high-quality gear.

From the tidal creeks of Shem Creek to the quiet waters of Kiawah and the backwaters of Beaufort, our self-guided rentals are the perfect way to slow down, spot wildlife, and experience the Lowcountry like a local.

Golden Hour evening discounts on Shem Creek through the end of July!

Hunting Island State Park, Coastal Expeditions, Dolphin Boat Tour, Beaufort, Fripp Island, Dawtaw
FEATURED TOUR

Hunting Island Beach Drop

Skip the traffic and go straight to the beach.
Cruise through the St. Helena Sound to the remote shores of Hunting Island State Park. Once we land, explore driftwood beaches, hunt for fossils, and enjoy the peace of this wild barrier island with a naturalist guide. A laid-back adventure for locals and visitors alike.

Coastal Expeditions’ knowledge of barrier islands is unmatched.”
-Southern Living