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.

Had a great day fishing with David. He knew just where to…read morefind the trout and redfish! Great fun!

After speaking with a couple of guides and doing a little research, my wife and I went with Capt…read more David Lane of Marsh Maven Fishing Charters. We had an excellent day on the water and fishing aside, Capt. David was just a great person to be around. We boated 9 reds and 3 trout in only 4 hours.

Captain Geoff was great!!! We left the ramp for a 2 min…read moreboat ride and we were on fish right away. We caught 150+ fish, it was honestly ridiculous! I've fished with captains all over the world and Geoff is at the top of the list. He was everything you look for when chartering, we will definitely be fishing with him again.

We had such a fun time. Captain Geoff was fun and relaxed and informative while he showed us the…read moresights and hot fishing spots. Fun learning to cast and catch! We will do this again! Thank you!

My family and I had SO fun on the Charleston Booze Cruise!! Captain Brandon was so fun, friendly,…read moreand informative. The boat was so fun with comfortable chairs that swivel providing 360 degree views. I highly recommend Charleston Booze Cruise!

Thank you captain Brandon! He was a great time! Very nice tour definitely will be booking with him…read moreagain

We just bought a home in Mt Pleasant and wanted our 14 year old son to experience some of the fun…read morethings to do in a new town. Captain Neese is my son's new best friend. We caught 5 trout and 4 Soot Tail bass. One bass my son caught was so large (over 23 inches) we had to release it. Great boat (brand new motor) and gear. If you want a nice, easy going Captain, this is a great company.

My son and I have used several guides in Charleston-Danny is by far the guide I recommend. Look…read moreforward to our next outing. Kevin/Andrew Simpsonville SC

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

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.

We had a wonderful time with Captains Jen and Janet. They made a special effort to pick us up at…read morethe marina we were staying in and the sail itself was absolutely perfect. Would definitely go out with them again!

Captain Jen and Captain Janet were amazing! I typically get quite motion sick and they provided me…read morewith motionbands and constantly checked in. More importantly, they were professional, friendly, knowledgeable and gracious. The tour was intimate and the boat was impressive. Loved the option to bring our own food and drinks. They encouraged us to explore the boat and took great photos too Such an enjoyable evening which we will never forget! Can't wait to come back.