While visiting the low country, I signed up for a two hour marsh kayaking tour with COA and I am so…read moreglad I did! It was my first time kayaking in costal waters but I felt very comfortable with our guide. She was very familiar with the waterways and educated on the local wildlife. The tour was amazing! We had perfect weather, calm water, and several site points. It was cool seeing the pluff mud marshes up close! Please note: COA is located off Folly Rd which happens to be a main road to Folly Beach. Thankfully I did the 9:00am slot, because there was bumper to bumper traffic along Folly Rd by the time the tour ended around 11:30pm.

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.

My wife and I are new to the Charleston area and just purchased our first boat since 2018. We had…read morelake and river experience prior but this is our first ocean going vessel, experience with tides and our first outboard boat. Contacted Tideline Tours and booked a private session with Captain Weatherly. What a treat as she is friendly and outgoing, but most importantly skilled. We spent a short while getting to know my boat then started drills and instruction. Time flew as we were having fun, challenging my abilities, and seeing if we couldn't get into situations Weatherly couldn't handle (never did)! Highly recommend to anyone who wants to be a better boater, Weatherly rocks!

We had an amazing private sunset cruise with tacos and Captain Olivia. We appreciated the…read moreopportunity to learn about the Folly ecosystem during the "ride". Then we spent a good bit of time on Morris island, even playing games that Olivia had brought before enjoying our tacos. The timing of it all with the sunset at the end was incredible - highly recommend!

We had a group of 5 of us, from 3 to 60. We all had a great time…read more Captain Richard did a nice job running us through the marsh area and explaining the ego system of Folly Beach and finding Flipper. Including a walk on Morris Island, where the grandkids (3 and 7) really enjoyed hunting for shells and sand dollars. Highly recommended for all ages, we all had a blast!

My wife and I took the Morris Island eco-tour this morning with Captain Will. What a wonderful way…read moreto enjoy the area, learn a LOT about the wildlife here, and see areas of the Folly Island and Morris Island that you can't experience any other way! Worth every penny we spent and then some, and we were able to gather some delightful shells and even a starfish from Morris Island. Best of all, we saw two families of dolphins just relaxing along the way, and it was clear that they recognized the boat and were happy to swim along with us for a while. Don't miss your eco tour and Flipper Finders is a great way to go!

Such a GREAT TIME! We had a boat day planned where they take us to a raft and we got to grill out,…read morefloat about in the water, and just have an amazing experience! Our captain, Tucker, even took us on a little boat ride before getting to the raft where we got to see baby dolphins and a cool lighthouse! Definitely recommend if you looking for a great boat day!!

Thank you captain Steve. What a great day we had. Boat was clean Captain was very…read moreknowledgeable We couldn't of asked for a better day on the water.

The low down: This was my first time kayaking so I don't have much to compare it to, but I thought…read moreit was great. The 2 workers were knowledgeable and helpful and really were able alleviate my fear of getting washed out to sea! The most challenging hung part was figuring out how to get into the front gate! When you pull up, someone has to get out of the car, go in and find someone to open the gate. I don't recall seeing this written anywhere. we learned it after we sat at the gate for 2 min w/out anything happening. Once we got it, we had to sign some consents and then we headed across a field to the river. They provided a waterproof cell phone case, a map, and extra paddles in case the ones your using fall into the water. They provide a little tutorial on how to paddle which was very helpful. Then they load you in and send you on your way! it was so much fun!

I cannot day enough good things about this. If you like kayaking, this is a must do. So we went on…read morethe guided tour, it was myself, my husband (cowboy boots and all) and two other couples. You had the choice of solo or tandem kayaks. The instructor Luke did a nice beginners explanation of the flow of the river and how to paddle. The tour was two hours and he was really informed from types of ecology, Charleston history, changing tides, alligators, and pretty much anything else under the sun. I also have to say thank you to Luke, he would pull trash (empty bottles, cans, even a basketball!!) out of the water to dispose of correctly. You can tell he really cares about what he's doing and the area he's from. Please do yourself a favor, get on the water and enjoy seeing Middleton in another way.

A very pleasant experience! Captain Johnny was friendly and knowledgeable about the area but most…read moreof all just let us enjoy the moment. We were able to see dolphins, a gorgeous sunset, and even try our hand at the helm.

Captain Johnny is welcoming and knowledgeable. Great sunset sail. Great overall family experience…read moreand adventure with our . Highly recommend.

Kyle took a group of us girls ages 6,8,10 and fourty something's out for a great paddle board ride…read more! He was patient and a good teacher with the little ones. He kept us occupied with some neat facts and music and water too ! What a great day we had . Thanks for the fun ! Give him a call he know a lot about the area as a native . We will be back for sure.

Paddledoarded today with AJ - wonderful experience! Knowledgeable, experienced and fun. First time…read morePaddleboarding in this area and his recommendations on location & time were perfect. He even had recommendations for us for the local area. And yes, we did see some dolphins. Highly recommend.

We had such a nice time on our Shem Creek Kayak tour! It was one of our favorite parts of our trip…read moreto Charleston. Our guide was very friendly, helpful, informative and cared about the group. We saw several dolphins with him. he even offered to take our pictures. All you need to do is show up. You are given the kayak and paddle. It is okay if it's your first time, they taught my sister how to paddle, and it is very easy to learn. I would recommend brining water, sunglasses and a hat because depending what time of year it can get hot and sunny. Seeing the dolphins was such a beautiful experience.

Absolutely loved our two hour kayak trip with our tour guide, Ethan…read more He was friendly and knowledgeable about the waters, wildlife (birds) and kayaking itself. It was the perfect day to be out on the water. There was a current heading out so it made it a nice arm workout. On the way back, it was almost like a lazy river as it brought us back. What a wonderful way to spend an afternoon and the area was beautiful and filled with so many amazing birds.

This past October, I met with 5 friends for a Folly Beach reunion. One of my inspired friends…read moresuggested we charter a sailboat, which we enthusiastically agreed to. After a bit of research, we ended up on Captain Jerry Slayton's boat for a two-hour sail. Captain Jerry (who is USCG licensed and ASA certified) provided a short safety orientation and invited us to roam the craft as we pleased. We had the absolutely best time! The Captain was not only a top-notch sailor, he was also a top-notch guy, personable and fun. His sailboat was beautiful, comfortable, and spotless. What a wonderful way to spend a couple of hours. It rained like crazy while we were out, which made for an even more exciting, interesting, and beautiful experience. The six of us highly recommend a sail with Captain Jerry. You will love it!

All I can say is WOW! Captain Jerry was amazing! His boat was immaculate and his sailing knowledge…read morewas fantastic. I wanted a nice quiet family day and he did not disappoint! He offered us things to do or see or he gave us an option to anchor and go ashore. I loved all my options and he honestly would have been happy with whatever we wanted to do. He made us feel very welcome and "at home" on his boat. He allowed my son and myself to steer his ship! We saw dolphins and birds and ship wrecks! It was so much fun and I would recommend him to my family and friends!