This was our second time with Great Escapes, first we did Waites island and yesterday we did the 2 hour river tour. Both times with Bubba as our guide & a wonderful experience again. We will be doing the Marsh tour before it gets too chilly. We highly recommend their services, you WILL have fun and enjoy your time out on the water. read more

Great trip! Bubba was a great guide! The island was gorgeous and there were plenty of shells.

Bubba was a great guide. Kind and caring of each person in our group. The paddle to private isle was fun, calm waters and a fun time in nature. read more

Highly recommend, best company for Kayak tours in the area. Very friendly and welcoming people.

Incredibly relaxing and fun kayaking trip down river. Haven't done it in a while and now I remember why I loved kayaking in the first place! Our guides were laid back and had an eagle eye for the bits of wildlife. Saw some wild boar, a white egret and several turtles hanging out. My husband really wanted to see some otter (his favorite), but no dice there. All in all, I highly recommend it. Slather on the sunscreen. Even though I put it on several times during the trip, I'm still burnt to a crisp! read more

Great adventure kayaking with this company. The staff welcoming and helpful. I highly recommend this outfitters. Their facility is clean and inviting. Sierra was great. The place where we kayaked was quite and secluded. We saw so many birds and otters. Love the experience. read more

Great Escapes Kayaking Tours - Fishing Near Me - Longs, South Carolina

What an amazing experience! We have been to Myrtle Beach more times than I can count and had friends that did kayaking the last time they were down and figured we would give it a try. We had two adults and debated when we were booking online about doing a tandem kayak or two singles. My wife was pushing for two singles and I think based on the feedback from our guide that was the right way to go, as you have way more control. I'd recommend going that route if it's your first time. Other people that went the tandem route were really struggling. We did the marsh tour, which our guide said was the most challenging due to the length, which was right around 3 miles, and how much steering you had to do through narrow areas. My wife and I had never kayaked before and had no issues. If you are nervous about doing this, is sounds like doing a river is easier. The guides were both super nice, showed us the basics, and checked in with us the entire way to ensure we were doing good. The boats and paddles were also in great shape. As far as the tour itself, we did the sunset marsh tour and it was amazing. From a heat perspective, it was not very hot and there were basically no bugs. We also got to see lots of fish jumping out of the water and amazing birds. To cap it off the sun was setting towards the end and made for some amazing sights. Can't recommend this company enough and will for sure add this into all our Myrtle Beach trips moving forward and recommend to friends we have coming down. read more

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First and foremost do not look at another kayaking place. Stop and book Great Escapes!! We are a family of 4 with kids 10 and 13 and booked 2 tandem kayaks for a 2 hour lazy river tour. Bridgette was amazing and very responsive to all our questions as newbie kayaking people. We could tell from the jump she loves what she does and the love showed! Freddie our guide was probably the coolest person I ever met. He was so knowledgeable of the river and we felt so comfortable as a family following his instructions and guidance. It was the best time we have had as a family in along time. You will not regret this place amd you will not forget the people. They love and care about service and it showed. Thanks again Brigette and Freddie!! read more

We did the tour to Hog Island with Bubba. He was a great host and was knowledgeable as well as great to be around. I'm glad we did the tour instead of just renting the kayaks. There was more to navigating there then I would have thought. I would recommend this trip for anyone who likes to kayak and have a whole big beach to themselves. We did the 2 person kayaks and took two children with us. They liked it and want to do it again. read more

Marsh tour was beautiful. Shout out to Bubba who had to tow me because of the wind. Highly recommend this tour company!!

Very nice tour of the lazy Waccamaw River. A great escape from the beach. Recommend an early tour to avoid the heat of the day. Freddy was a great guide and Bridget and the staff were very friendly. There a bathroom at the kayak launch and they provide some drinking water. The river is beautiful and pristine. You'll see jumping fish, Cypress trees, sunning turtles. Plan for 3 hours and lots of paddling. Bring a camera and water tight case for pictures. read more

I'm local to the area, we were putting in our kayaks at the same landing that Great Escapes has a outpost at when I ran into a problem with my paddle. I gave them a call for help. Being a wonderful part of our community they had my back. Great Escapes has very nice outpost on the Waccamaw River, knowledgeable staff. Love that they are part of our coastal community. read more

What a wonderful morning in the Salt Marshes! Andie met us when we arrived and after a quick explanation of our trip and a period for questions she got us all in the kayaks and on our way! She expertly guided us around the oyster beds, the twists & turn through the marsh, all while pointing out the wildlife and answering our questions. She was terrific, just the right mix of information & fun! Would highly recommend- thanks for a perfect trip! Oops - her name is Andie- autocorrect read more

Bubba was our guide. Very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. We had a relaxed day enjoying the water and sunshine!

Great experience with sunset kayaking! Friendly guides, great scenery, family loved it!

Sierra was wonderful. We thought we would like to kayak near Cherry Grove but Sierra suggested going to their other location north 15 minutes on route nine for a river kayak on the waccamaw river rather than near the ocean due to the outgoing tides at the time we wanted to go. The river kayak was such a great experience. I had never kayaked before and now am thinking of buying one for our family when we go back north What a great experience we had with our family The children enjoyed seeing the horses,dogs,goats and chickens at the end of the trip before getting a ride back to our car We definitely plan on coming back again next year!! Thank you Sierra!! read more

First time kayakers and we had so much fun! Bubba was our tour guide and helped show us how to navigate the kayak and watch for debris, trees, and strong currents. Definitely recommend it!! read more

We had a great trip. Our guide "bubba" was awesome. He knew a lot about the area. He made sure everyone was safe and had fun. The kids loved getting out of the kayaks to swim in the river. It was nice to see the natural landscape of the area as opposed to the built up beach area. This will be a new must do when we come to myrtle beach. read more

Great Escapes will be on our family's "Must Do" list every year going forward for our beach vacation! This was the perfect outing. Sierra, Jillian, Bobby and Craig were amazing! They all love what they do and make sure you are having the best experience. This is quality - relaxing time spent w your group. We had a group of 7 from age 9 and up. We did a combination of single kayak, tandem kayak and SUP. Next year we are bringing the grandmother on the excursion too. Great Escapes is a great group of people who truly wants everyone to have a great time do something they clearly love. read more

Great time kayaking yesterday with Great Escapes, couldn't ask for a better day!! They went out of their way to make sure our entire group had a fun and safe trip - even as far as bringing in an extra kayak so that our entire group could go. We had an excellent trip and look forward to trying a different adventure next year!! read more

Great little trip. We took out 3 little ones and my in-laws and it was easy enough for all of us to paddle to the beach. The water at the beach was quite warm and fun to splash around in. The kids found a couple small hermit crabs and seen a skate swimming in the water. The guides were fun especially Bubba. They were informative and could answer any questions us tourist had about the local area. We would definitely recommend these guys. read more

We really enjoyed taking the Marsh tour this morning with Bobby and Jillian. They were very patient and helpful to the whole group. It was a gorgeous morning and the perfect way to enjoy the water, see wildlife and relax while paddling through the paths in the marsh water. Definitely recommend this tour with this company. read more

A very relaxing paddle through an interesting preserve. Bubba was a great guide. He knew the river well and took us to some special areas. He also did a great job of directing us through some potential challenging areas due to lower water levels. read more

Excellent! Our tour guide Bubba was so great! Once all tour members arrived, Bubba explained the do's and dont's of kayaking. He explained where we would be going and all the details of the excursion. Throughout the 3 hours, Bubba was super nice and personable. He made sure everyone was keeping up and we made it to the island and back safely. It was a fun trip. Our family enjoyed it all very much! read more

Had a great sunset Kayak trip with Steve o, Mike L and Charity. Steve O gets an extra shout out ( cause he asked for it). They made a family outing a great and comfortable experience for the first time Kayaker as well as the experienced. The evening river cruise was relaxing and we all got glow sticks so nobody got left behind as the sun went down. The equipment provided for our trip was up to date and in good working order, highly recommended for an adventure outside of the touristy beach areas. read more

Great Escapes Kayaking Tours - Fishing Near Me - Longs, South Carolina

We enjoyed our kayak trip. We rented kayaks and went on our own. The owner was very friendly and helpful. Great experience! read more

Great Escapes Kayaking Tours - Fishing Near Me - Longs, South Carolina

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Our guides Taylor and Lauren were FANTASTIC! The Maccamaw River excursion is tranquil, beautiful and "refreshing". Our family of four truly enjoyed this memorable trip. We will be back on our next vacation to Myrtle Beach! read more

We had such a great kayak trip through the intercostal with Fernando that we booked a paddle board river trip with him three days later! He was an awesome guide with great stories, awesome tours, and lots of cold beer! Definitely recommend!! read more

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We took the 2-hour marsh kayak excursion, starting at 10am. Wonderful! We highly recommend this company and would definitely use them again! N.G. (that's how her name is pronounced) & James were our trusty guides. They were friendly, knowledgable & relaxed. They brought complimentary water bottles and took pictures that they later post onto the company Facebook page. They also supply you with plastic waterproof bags if you need. Flip flops are fine (and nice, if you care to dunk your feet!), but leave the phone/camera behind... could not see the screen in the bright sunlight anyway) Sunscreen is a must and we're really glad we wore hats & sunglasses. It was a bit breezy the morning we went... I recommend a hat that stays secure. Thanks N.G. & James for a beautiful morning!! read more

Super fun! Knowledgeable tour guides and a great time for small groups and big groups!

I wish I could give them 10 stars! Can't wait to go back and do a longer tour on our next vacation. My daughter and I went on a 2 hr tour with Fernando out of Cherry Creek Grove. It was seriously one of the highlights of our trip after a long cold winter in Boston. I can't say enough about Fernando!! read more

Had a wonderful time here! Taylor was our guide and was fabulous. Very approachable and welcoming! We went on the Waccamaw river tour. If you like the woods scene then this a great tour. After the tour, Taylor offered to let us use the paddleboards and have drinks. We will definitely be back and refer this place to our friends. read more

Our tour was a bunch of laughs andI loved our guides, Josh and Ryan. They made our 2 hour tour feel a lot shorter. They also joined in on the random conversations that my brother, his friend, our cousin and myself while giving us very useful information. And on the tour they brought a cooler full of water, tea, and beer (for those old enough to consume alcoholic beverages). On our tour we explored a new part of the marsh because of being a bit a head of schedule and we found a beach umbrella way out there which was a home for crabs now, otherwise we would have brought it back. The overall experience was great and I would go back in a heart beat. read more

We went on a self guided kayak tour of the waccamaw river it was awesome! Our driver/guide Taylor and his fiancée Lauren were wonderful! Really great people so friendly and even invited us to hang out and have a beer after we got back. He took us around the grounds to see the animals and cabins. We will be going back! read more

The experience was grand. We are 3 older ladies with physical limitations and Marc was a great guide and most helpful in helping us in and out of the kayaks. We toured the back river of Waccamaw, where it was quiet and serine. We will make this a yearly event. Thank you Marc. read more