My husband and I were given memberships to J&L Kayaking. it has been a wonderful experience and way to get involved and "try it out" without the investment, work and effort. you just book and show up. they do the rest! We decided during our families visit this year to give them a taste of this gift. So, we took them on a sunset kayaking private trip. Laurie started off with smooth, easy booking. we received a clear email confirmation. Jason met us with his usual outgoing self and we had a quick 101 for our guests and off we went. so peaceful and beautiful. you'd think Jason put in a special request for the sunset. we ALL thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend Laurie and Jason at J&L ! wont go to any other read more

J&L Kayaking - J&L Kayak Sunset excursion - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Little River, South Carolina

We had an absolute amazing time on our 2.5 hour kayaking tour with Justin! He is super informative and knowledgeable about the area and its history!! He also gave great local recommendations for food and an amazing spot to watch the sun rise! We 100% recommend J&L Kayaking! Thank you Justin for an amazing day! read more

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A+ service and experience. Don't hesitate. Book with them now! Justin was very knowledgeable, funny, and has a cool personality. My friends and I booked the sunset tour. I love to kayak (even though I am still a novice) I have never experience kayaking at night. What a beautiful experience it was to see the sun set and the lights were cool. The tour was pure peace and beauty. Justin also shared kayak brand recommendations to me, as I've been researching them for months on and off. A special thank you to Justin and Laurie for helping to make our trip even more enjoyable. I look forward to visiting again when in the area. read more

I love love our kayak experience with J&L Kayaking. One of my favorite activities that we did in South Carolina. My friends and I did the sunset tour. Our guide Justin was amazing. He was super friendly and helpful. Would definitely do this experience again. The sunset was beautiful and the loved the lanterns that we had as we paddled back. read more

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Went on an afternoon trip with Justin on short notice, they had room for us. Had a great experience paddling in the Cherry Grove marsh, relaxing and quiet. Justin was very friendly and informative as we are not hardcore kayakers, made us comfortable during the whole trip. Would recommend this adventure to anyone who wants to relax for a few hours!! read more

Had a wonderful experience out on the marsh. Our guide, Riley, was a delight. Very knowledgeable and professional. I highly recommend.

What a GREAT experience kayaking the Waccamaw River with our tour guide Nick! The river was really low because it hasn't rained in a while, so it was truly an adventure getting past some of the tough spots but we worked as a team and got through it. Nick was great! I can't say it enough. One tip, freeze a few bottles of water the night before because it is hot out on the river and my water got warm real quick. Also, one of the best parts was meeting the office dog Aries! Such a sweetheart. Make sure to give him lots of belly rubs. read more

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We went on the evening tour and had a marvelous time. The guides were informational and professional. Even with a pop up rain shower they kept us moving and on track. This tour was great for beginner and experienced kayakers. I will be returning with my family so they can also enjoy an evening. The rates were an exceptional value for the adventure we had. Make sure to wear appropiate clothing and bring a towel. Maybe even a change of clothes for after! read more

J&L Kayaking - Evening tour starting point - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Little River, South Carolina

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Had a fantastic trip with Nick. Sunset was beautiful!!! It was very enjoyable and relaxing. We will be back again!! Even my two teen girls enjoyed it after the first hour of complaining was over read more

I loved this kayak tour! Even if I was the only one in the grass I was able to get out on my own! Our guide was awesome and kept the vibe light read more

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I wanted to give this review 5 stars desperately because of how much I enjoyed the actual experience of being so close to nature and how tranquil nature was on 11/3/22. Even tho Kat was very cheerful and informative it was unprofessional to ask me if my hair was real and to complain that me and my brother's dark complexion was making it hard for you to take pictures. Riley was very kind and professional. read more

Our guide nick had a lot of energy and was very fun. Very good customer service from all of the staff. We had a great time read more

J&L Kayaking - Rafting/Kayaking Near Me - Little River, South Carolina

Had a great kayak trip with Justin. Felt very safe and he made sure everyone was comfortable during the trip. Beautiful views. Great group to spend the afternoon with. If you want a fun and stress free adventure, J&L Kayaking is the way to go. Hope to be going on another kayaking adventure with them soon. If I could give them more stars, I would. Highly recommend them! read more

They are the real deal, so professional, and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to everything kayaking and the places you kayak. We hit some stormy weather while we were out so we wanted to cut our tour 10 minutes short and Justin knew exact places he could take us in order to get us out of the marsh quickly and safely and Laurie came to drive us back to where we parked. They are so professional at what they do and we were glad we chose them because it could have been a dangerous situation if we were with guides who weren't equipped to handle any situation that could arise. We also loved that Justin was genuine, it was like kayaking with a good friend, he took some awesome pictures of us (that he airdropped to us for free, some companies charge for this!) and told us all about the different birds in the marsh (we love learning about all the eco stuff and he knew so much about the marsh so we picked his brain, I am sure if you want to just relax and kayak without talking so much you could do that too, its really whatever you want to make of it!). Also this is the perfect guided tour if you are a beginner or have never kayaked before. There is a boat launch so it was super easy to get in and out of the water. My husband and I rented kayaks on murrell's inlet (a different marsh further south) a few days later and the only way you could get in or out of your kayak there was on a dock, this is much more difficult, especially if you've never kayaked before. I add that detail just to emphasize even more why J and L stand out above the rest, you won't have to worry about anything with them even if its your first time. Even though the weather turned sour quick on us kayaking with them was one of the highlights of our trip and we cannot wait to return and see them again. Thanks Justin and Laurie!! read more

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Amazing time on the Waties Island expedition tour. I booked last minute on this tour and Laurie was great at explaining all of the different options. Our tour guide Patrick was also amazing. He had lots of fun facts about the area and the ocean. We paddled through the winding marsh area to get to the island, through some waves, and arrived at Waties island. We explored the island and saw fish, a jellyfish, birds, tons of shells and also crabs. This was my first time crabbing and it was quite interesting and enjoyable. I would definitely recommend kayaking or paddle boarding with this company! read more

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Our family just took the kayak tour on the Waccamaw river near Myrtle Beach, SC. It was fantastic and educational. Justin, our guide, is an experienced kayaker and a great teacher. He knows every bend in the river along with some hidden treasures. If you visit the area you'd be wise to take this tour. It is a great alternative to all the commercial tourist traps in this town. All ages will enjoy this safe and exciting adventure. read more

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We found this place through a google search and were so happy we did! We ended up on the twilight/ harvest/full moon tour w Patrick. It was perfect. My parents are beginners and they did pretty well. Patrick was informative, personable and patient. It was such a gorgeous night and I would highly recommend this company! read more

Amazing Waties Island Shelling tour! We had Patrick as guide and he was awesome! He was great with my two girls (he even played in the sand with them). They loved it and we couldn't be more pleased. I would definitely recommend to any family. My wife and I got two tandem kayaks once with each kid (ages 5 and 7) and were able to manage just fine for the trip to the island. Definitely a must do for a family trip to Myrtle. read more

Nick was an amazing tour guide! My first Kayak experiences has me wanting a Kayak now! Thank you J&L Kayak!

This was money well spent and one of the highlights of our family's trip to Myrtle Beach. Our family of four, kids ages 6 and 7, took the island tour led by Austin. The kids loved the tandem kayaks and enjoyed exploring the island. Austin did a great job of locating some starfish and pointing out other marine life. All in all, it was a wonderful way to spend a morning on vacation. Highly recommended. read more

Our family spent the morning on the 2 hour Cherry Grove Scenic Backwater tour, and it was perfect. We had 2 kids under 6 with us (in tandems with their parents) and one anxious kayaking newbie. Our guide was helpful, patient, and great with the kids. The water was flat, and the creeks were gorgeous and secluded. Great trip for families and first-time kayakers! read more

My husband and I did the 3 hr island tour and had a great time! Our guide was personable and knowledgeable. We are locals, so it was fun to play tourists and see a different side of Cherry Grove. Definitely recommend J & L! read more

We recently booked the 4 hour expedition out of Cherry Grove. This was our first kayak tour in many years. We were three adults, and joined by another group of three adults, which made seven including the tour guide. The booking process was a breeze, which we did via phone. Check in, at J&Ls shop in Little River only took a few minutes, which was followed by a short drive to the Cherry Grove boat launch. The map provided, to get us from the check in to the boat launch, was crystal clear. Maybe a ten minute drive. Our guide was wonderful. She started with a brief safety chat, then an overview of what we were going to do and see. We were in the water and paddling before we knew it. We paddled through the marshy area, out of the boat traffic, meandering our way to the island, with our guide pointing out interesting things along the way. Once we arrived at the island, we walked and talked for about an hour (we were in no rush, so any time reference is relative). The way back to the launch point was a cut across the inlet, but out of the main current, past the bay front homes and small fishing boats. Overall, the experience was outstanding. I would rate the effort as medium. We paddled for a couple hours; about an hour out and a little less than an hour back. I recommend that you apply sunscreen before you get in the kayak, then again before you head back from the island, as the water will magnify the intensity of the sun. The guide will bring water, but bring some for each person in your party. No meals are provided, but they really are not necessary. We headed to Joe's Burgers in North Myrtle Beach afterwards, as we really worked up an appetite. This is one of the best values and experiences in the Grand Strand. read more

We had a great trip with Henry to Waties Island. Unbelievably beautiful and peaceful! J&L Kayak was great to work with both their office staff and Henry. read more

We took the kayak tour yesterday. My husband and I are seniors and had our daughter, it was the best, not hard at all. We enjoyed the ride to and from Waites Island with our tour guide Nick. He was great and informative. Enjoyed exploring the island and finding shells. We will certainly do it again and tell our friends. They were great and professional! Thanks for the great experience. read more

Went in with 6 and came out with 6! Started off by kayaking to the ocean and we walked around this island...cute but not much to see. Our tour guide Justin was a nice guy, he was very knowledgable about the wild life but his photography skills were far below average. Also his humor was not really catching on with the rest of the group. On the way back we kayaked through a wet land and that was very neat. You do have to be in shape in order to go on this adventure. I would return. read more

Wow wow wow!! Seriously from start of the process to the end of the tour, this company was one of the BEST overall I've ever worked with, across the board for all adventure things I've booked and done! Laurie was beyond accommodating, working with me personally on scheduling and dates to make sure we had a stellar experience. The booking online was so easy and no hassle at all! Instructions are clear, detailed and reminders are sent! Then, you meet at the outpost for paperwork and a few details before an easy and very clearly mapped drive to the docks! Dano was our guide for the kayak and Waites Island tour...he was patient and kind (dad's first time ever in a kayak) and helpful and incredibly knowledgable of ANY AND ALL ocean questions...he was outstanding. The tour was perfect with a good amount of paddling but at a relaxed and comfortable pace and with tons of info and fun facts scattered about. Waites island was gorgeous and the shells are so cool!! This was an all around, 100% awesome experience! I will for sure be back!! Take my advice and skip all the "flashing lights" and "gimmick adventure" tours...head straight to J&L for a fun and lightly physical kayak adventure packed full of amazing information on the world around you! read more

Great Kayak tour to Waites Island! Our tour guide Henry was very knowledgable about the history, and kept us engaged until we got to the Island. Once their he was also very informative of the wildlife! Not to strenuous, and the perfect length of time. Would Highly recommend! read more

We booked the two hour paddle boarding tour and it was fantastic. We booked online the day before and it was super easy. My boyfriend and I got lucky and had a really small group, only one other person, so the tour was really personalized. Our guide, Patrick, took us all the way down to the bridge and on the way described wildlife and the area around us. Once at the bridge we took the chance to sit down on our boards, relax, and take some pictures. The route back to the start was a little harder since it was against the current, but I enjoyed it because I'm sure I got a great work out! I hope to come back and paddle board here the next time I'm in Myrtle Beach. read more

My daughter and I did a 2 hour tour of Cheery Grove Marshes. Our guide was Dano! He was excellent. Explained everything for us rookies before we started. He was EXTREMEMLY knowledgeable about the marshes. The only real tricky part was getting off the boat launch out into the water. After that it was smooth paddling! There were a total of 6 of us that went out that day and only 1 person who ever went on a Kayak before. It cost $80 for the two of us and Dano carried a cooler with him if you wanted water! I highly recommend if you have the desire to try Kayaking! Fun way to spend 2 hours. Dano was GREAT! read more

Save your money. The Waties Island trip was a waste of good money. Not enough paddling and nothing to do there.

We booked the 2hr kayaking tour for the 4 of us. Getting to the place was interesting. You have to go down a long sandy road. No big deal but some additional signage would help first timers. We met Bradley outside the house/ office. He was very nice, invited us in and offered us some free drinks. We learned about him and the company while we relaxed on their leather couches. He then took us and 2 additional kayakers to the launch site just a minute away. After our safety instruction he helped us all get in the kayaks and water. We took off right through some marsh grass. We werent sure if he was crazy or not but it was alot of fun and easier then we expected. He took us around and educated us at various points during the trip. I would say it was fun and relaxing , not strenuous. We would have liked to do the waites island tour but the times didnt fit our schedule. We plan to use this company again next year for a different kayak or paddleboarding tour. read more