Kicking off this review by making it clear that kayaking was not my idea of a vacation day well…read morespent. Sure, I consider myself somewhat outdoorsy ... I like hiking and biking as much as the next gal ... but I was NOT stoked on kayaking for four hours through potentially alligator-infested waters. But keep reading ... because my experience with Water Dog Paddle Co. totally changed my mind. From the initial booking process to the communication before we actually even got on the water, Ryan was great! He sent us a pin with the exact location we'd be embarking from ... and made sure we had his phone number if we somehow got lost along the way. He also pushed back our planned launch based on the tides, so we would get the best experience possible out on the water. You do have to sign a waiver, but Ryan walks you through all the details once the whole crew has arrived. As I mentioned above, I was scared about coming across a gator ... but Ryan explained he can count on one hand the amount of times he's seen one while on a tour, and reassured us that they don't usually venture out into the salt marshes. Water Dog provides all the gear you need ... life jackets, kayaks and oars ... plus water bottles for your group once you're actually out on the water. Once you're actually in the kayak, Ryan is an amazing tour guide. He's been paddle boarding all over the world, and he told us all about his travels in between pointing out some of the incredible South Carolina wildlife. We even saw two dolphins during the tour, which was an unforgettable addition to an already awesome day. I will say that kayaking is not as easy as everyone says it is. I got stuck in the reeds several times because it's kind of hard to stop once you get started ... but my fiancé pulled me out by my oars and helped get us back on track. Thankfully - I did not fall in the water. That was my number one concern ... and I managed to come away mostly dry. At the end of our kayaking voyage, Ryan gave us each a Water Dog sticker ... and explained the story behind the company's name (no spoilers! You have to book a trip and find out for yourself). He also took several pictures of us while we were kayaking ... and emailed them out to us within one day so we could post the photos if we wanted to! That was a nice touch, considering the last thing you want to be focused on while you're kayaking is pulling out your phone to capture the memory. I would definitely recommend booking a tour with Water Dog Paddle Co. the next time you're on Seabrook or Kiawah Island!

We had a great day on the water this afternoon with Ryan. He is clearly passionate and…read moreknowledgable about the area and the sport. He made it super fun for all ages. We were paddle-boarding through the marshes along pathways that would barely have fit a kayak. He made an effort to point out unusual bird nests and great facts about the area and wildlife. We all really enjoyed our guide's cheerful conversation and relaxed way of engaging the group - and he took lots of fun photos we are eager to see tomorrow! Beautiful way to spend an afternoon in the area.

Any guide can make the day fun when the water is calm and fish are cooperative. I fly fished with…read moreBraden today in light rain and 15 mph winds with gusts up to 25 mph. Of course, water visibility was poor and casting(for me) was very difficult. Nonetheless, he put me on some fish and even though I couldn't close the deal I had a great morning. Braden took the time to patiently demonstrate the double haul and walk me through my casting of the single haul. Braden knows his waters and the fish. I'll be back again.

Had the most amazing time with Captain Braden Powell! He was extremely knowledgable and patient…read morewith me. It was my first time fly fishing and he gave me the tools and tips I needed to be able to hook a few fish within the first hour out on the boat. It was me and a friend who has been fly fishing for years and both of us left feeling extremely happy with our trip. We visited the most beautiful spots and I would highly recommend FishWater Outfitters to anyone and everyone time and time again!

We got a groupon and booked a sunset cruise It was more than…read morereasonable, easy to book, very pretty, relaxing sunset boat ride. He gave us little history and we even saw some dolphins. It was very worth it !!!!!! bYob :)

Great tour without a lot of overkill on the speech portion. Worth the money for a 90 minute…read morerelaxing tour around the bay. Just hate to find the boat based on the instructions in the confirmation email. But I would definitely use this tour company again!

Had a great day with Captain Jeff. 15+ reds and 15+ trout…read morein 4 hours. Knowledgeable and experienced. Lots of fun.

Great captains! Always catch fish and have a great time. Been using them for three years now…read more Caught 31 reds today with Jeff. 12-30-14.

Captain Ron and Captain Nick, what more can I say. We had an awesome day filling the boat with…read morefish. When things slowed down trolling we moved in to do some bottom fishing. And, they did not disappoint. Their knowledge and patience with us newbies was extraordinary. We immediately felt welcome on their very clean and well maintained Sea Walker. All the equipment was in excellent condition. Captain Nick, thank you for the expertly cleaned fish. All we had to do when we got home was to throw it on the Big Green Egg and enjoy a fresh fish dinner. I would highly, and without reservation, recommend Sea Walker for your next fishing experience.

The best. We needed a kayak trailer. Fast. Joe took care of everything. Including loading the…read morekayaks and training us. He didn't have to do any of that. And he's nice! Love this place. Trust them.

Joe runs a tight ship - and thank goodness he does! He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge…read morewith a healthy dose of patience and laughter to his teaching. We spent the better part of a weekend (trying) to learn some basic sea kayaking skills as well as wet exits and assisted rescue with Joe and Katrina. Together they did an excellent job of planning, classroom instruction, and on-water instruction to ramp us up. We are very thankful to have been their students!! You won't go wrong with this crew!!

We wanted to get a little side trip in while staying at Kiawah and Capt Randy was one of the best…read moredecisions! He took us out for a great ride, told us stories about the locals on the way out and was super knowledgeable from sea to shore. Loved running out to the Morris Island Lighthouse and learning great info on it. Then heading back we were able to catch a few dolphin feeding for about 20 minutes. Totally worth every penny!

Captain Randy, Was extremely knowledgeable and had a great eye to spot the dolphins. With in…read moreminutes of departure we had dolphins swimming within a stone throw of the boat. On the way back we say dolphins breaching and (once in a lifetime) strand feeding. Captain Randy is kind, knowledgeable and safe! Perfect for the whole family

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.