Saw alligators and turtles and herons and egrets. Very informativetrip and learned some history. Highly recommendthis tour. ​

The trip was fun and we did get to enjoy a nice afternoon of cruising the river. We saw many Osprey nesting sites as well as several Osprey and learned a lot about the history of the area. Unfortunately the alligators were all in hiding on the day of our trip. This is a family owned and operated business and they don't gouge you in the refreshments or souvenirs department and are very friendly! read more

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The idea of the tour is really cool and it is a nice boat but we saw not alligators which isn't their fault. But the tour guide talked the entire time and not even a minute that the guide didn't talk which was very annoying I couldn't enjoy my time look at everything without hearing the guide talk. read more

Keeping my 5 star review - we have gone on this tour several times now and every time it's enjoyable. My wife and I have brought our parents and friends and everybody has an enjoyable time. We like it so much that my wife and I booked it for our 10th anniversary as a treat just for ourselves. Highly recommend going. read more

Amazing tour guides and staff. Very knowledgeable about the surrounding areas. We have been on this tour more than once, we always enjoy it. read more

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Enjoyed the river trip. Lots to see and was narrated well. The tour guide was very personable. Be sure to taste the Tupelo honey they offer. read more

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We absolutely loved the owners, they were such a sweet husband and wife and had amazing hospitality. We also loved getting to see the puppies inside the gift shop! Unfortunately, we didn't get to see a full alligator, just the top of his head. I do think the tour guide talked a little too much, and honestly, that may have contributed to us not seeing more alligators. People are paying to see the alligators and experience the tour, not listen to someone talk for the entire hour. I completely understand sharing interesting facts, answering questions, and pointing things out along the way, but there was definitely more talking than necessary throughout the tour. read more

Excellent tour! Lots of gators! Lots of Ospreys. Huge turtles. Excellent tour guide. read more

Thoroughly enjoyed it. Entertaining, the tour guide was very amusing. Informative, the tour guide made a point to share local facts and history about the area and it's inhabitants. Thank you. read more

Very informative tour on the local history, honey, birds, other wildlife and flora. The narrator guide (Agnus) made jokes that could be appreciated by all ages and was genuinely a nice person. The captain made the 2-hour tour a smooth ride. We saw Ospreys, a Great Egret, Kites, Anhingas, an alligator, and lots of turtles. Will do this tour again in the future. read more

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Loved this tour! Agnes was an expert tour guide, knowledgeable and entertaining. Absolutely worth the price of admission. Highly recommend. Get out of the city for a bit and see nature and learn something new from someone who is passionate about the subject. Support family businesses! We will likely take this tour again when we return to Myrtle Beach. read more

Wonderfully narrated tour covered flora, fauna, and history. Saw lots of egrets and alligators.

Very enjoyable trip on the river - lots of information presented in an entertaining fashion. Worth it!!

This group is a well-oiled machine! From the pre-boarding to the end of the tour, the employees were lovely and kept everyone informed of when they would start loading the boat , what to expect, the history of the property they are on, etc. The tour was a nice and relaxing way to spend time at the beach - away from the hustle and bustle and noose of traffic in the area, away from the throngs of beach-goers, kitschy souvenir shops , and the like. The Waccamaw river is peaceful and beautiful with an abundance of wildlife to observe. Agnes, our tour guide, is a transplant from the North, but she's very knowledgeable about the river and area. She was a delight to listen to, even when she delivered some "dad-joke" quality material! But, her narration and delivery was thoughtful, informative, and light. I am from South Carolina, so I am very familiar with seeing alligators, turtles, Osprey, and all the flora and fauna we observed on the trip. But, as a water and nature lover, I would take this tour again with this company. I highly recommend them! My only other recommendation is that if you have back or hip problems, consider taking a cushion on which to sit. The boat does have cushions on the seats, but they may not be supportive enough for some people. read more

We had the absolute pleasure of taking a Waccamaw River tour. First of all, I have to say that Betty and the staff were an absolute pleasure to deal with. The gift shop is cute, there's lots of little knickknacks and shirt and things, as well as beverages, binoculars, ice cream, etc. We were able to meet Bella, their mascot Rottweiler before boarding. Once on board, the captain started to take us out into the river and we met our tour guide, Agnes. Throughout the hour and a half tour, Agnes filled us in on the history of the area, pointed out lots of flora and fauna, and had lots of interesting little tidbits of knowledge about the history of such and how it used to be used. When we would spot some wildlife, such as turtles, Osprey, or yes, even alligators, they would try to stop the boat or maneuver the boat to get a better look, and then Agnes would fill us in on the species. Interspersed throughout the journey, Agnes was quick with little jokes, and was very interactive with the guests, especially the children on board. What a great little find, I'm so happy to give them the five-star rating that they deserve, and can't recommend taking the time out of your beach vacation enough to stop by a take a tour. read more

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We thoroughly enjoyed our river tour. Saw wildlife, including turtles, osprey, and alligators. Also heard quite a bit about the local history. Our tour guide, Agnes, was informative and funny. The captain did an awesome job spotting wildlife along the way. Also had a nice gift shop, that included snacks and drinks. read more

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The scenery was beautiful and I love the boat guide highly recommend!! I love the ride through the river was calm and amazingly intriguing as well. Love the little turtles as well. read more

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Agnes was very informative, and the Captain kept us smooth sailing and safe (even when we had a pop up storm). Scenic & serene, and we would do it again! read more

This was my second river tour taking various grand and great-grand children from the west to see what this area looks like, All enjoyed the trip. They ranged from 9 to 35, This trip appeals to all ages. Agnes is a great travel guide. Grandson said best thing he saw in MB, Granddaughter said she so liked the history Agnes related. Great grandson age 15 said the tour was "cool"! Great way to spend a morning while visiting MB. read more

This was a very enjoyable tour. Agnes was a knowledgeable guide who shared a lot of information about the wildlife, the waterway, and some about the local history. It was a beautiful, scenic boat ride with a lot of learning along the way. We also saw a number of osprey, an anhinga, a couple of herons, numerous turtles, and probably 8 alligators! I would definitely recommend this for anyone visiting the area. read more

From the moment we were welcomed to the end of our trip it was a great experience. The ride was comfortable and smooth and so informative. The Captain was great at pointing out wildlife (so many alligators!) and Agnes' narration was superb. Lots of history on the Waccamaw River! read more

What a great experience! Agnes our tour guide was a wealth of information about the waccamaw river and it's history, and we got to see 2 alligators in addition to the birds and turtles! Definitely recommend!! read more

The boat trip was so refreshing! After all the touristy parts of Myrtle Beach, it was awesome to see a completely different and natural side of the area. We learned loads of history and facts from the guide that truly made the trip special. We saw osprey, herons, turtles, vultures, and four different alligators - all in their natural habitat. This boat ride was the cherry on top to our beach vacation. read more

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This tour without a doubt is the best tour in the Myrtle Beach area. Right from the start you are treated like kings and all the employees were exceptional. I'd like to thank the captain and especially Saint Agnus for giving us a great tour. Also I like to add that I screwed up the date I was supposed to go but they let me come a week later with no charges! Who does that nowadays. Waccamaw does!! read more

Extremely informative and entertaining tour about the river, wildlife and history of the surrounding area. Agnes and captain were warm and lively guides. And we got to try Tupelo honey! read more

Educational while entertaining. We saw osprey nests, alligators big and small, turtles and egrets. We heard the history of the intercoastal waterway, Carolina golden rice and many other interesting facts while the narrator and the boat captain exchanged teasing banter. Very relaxing and fun 1.5 hours. read more

Great experience with this tour - friendly and knowledgeable staff and we learned a lot about the area and the animals. The captain and the guide made sure to point out all the animals and made sure we had time to really get good views of them. We never felt rushed and got lucky and saw a blue heron, osprey in nests, lots of turtles, and quite a few alligators. We had never done this tour before and it was a nice break from the touristy side of Myrtle Beach. read more

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Very fun and informative ride. The spokesperson was very funny and knew a bunch of history about the area too!

This tour is worth the money, The Captain and Guide kept us entertained with history, sightings of birds, particular trees and plants, and we even sighted a couple of alligators, Altho we went on a rainy day, it was covered and quite comfortable. If you want to learn about the local area, this is the tour for you. and quite frankly, it was a relaxing ride on the river too! read more

Excellent 1.5 hour tour of the Waccamaw River. Covered seating, informative speaker. I enjoyed the multiple topics on this tour, wildlife, local history and geographic landscape. Recommend for all ages. read more

Excellent and fun experience. Great scenery with an informative and entertaining guide.

What a great day away from the hustle of the main Myrtle Beach strip. We stayed near the Boardwalk area and this was about a 25 minute drive. Once you arrive at the drive for Waccamaw RT you have to wind around through the "Zoo" to get to the RT area in the back. Check in at the building on the right and you will be all set. Tours typically leave on time, which is nice, and take about 90 minutes. The tour guide was very knowledgable and did a great job interacting with the kids. There is so much about this area that many locals don't even know. Obviously, if you came to see gators, be patient and understanding. They are hard to see and they don't always want to be seen. We were lucky and saw one teenager. Many other wild life and plants to see. Be sure to stay out of River's way if "Pirates" come through... read more

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Never would have thought of doing a river tour in Myrtle Beach - it was great! Both adults and kids loved it (8 and 10 year old). Super informative but not presented in a dull way at all. Lots of wildlife to see and learn about - even if you didn't see the wildlife, the boat ride is nice by itself. We got to see THREE alligators! The people who run the operation are amazing. Really great how they try to encourage support of all locally owned businesses and give a special shout out to those who have served in the military. read more

This tour was well worth the reasonable price. Captain Sid was knowledgeable and entertaining. It was a perfect autumn day which made it even better. read more

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every year my family and I visit Myrtle beach we go on the waccamaw river tours... they never fail to be entertaining and education. The captain was very thorough with explaining different things and pointing out fun history facts and anecdotes. would recommend to anyone visit thats liking for a low-key nature centered activity for a small group or family with children. read more

This is a local, family run company. Very informative and entertaining. Highly recommend this tour!!

We live in Aynor but wanted to see more of the area. This tour is great for all ages. It allowed us to see parts of the Waccamaw we haven't seen before. The tour guide is fun and knows a lot about the area. They try make sure you see as much of the wildlife as possible. We had a great time! Would recommend to my friends and family. read more

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The cruise was educational and fun. Our guide was very knowledgeable and witty. I like that they do not fully book so you can just sit with your travel partner. The entire staff was friendly. They made sure we saw alligators and the appropriate local bears. Beautiful scenery and there is a bathroom on board. read more

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Buy on your website. Cheaper. Your guide was great and the captain of the boat was fun. It is a husband and wife both very sweet and knowledgeable. read more

Waccamaw River Tours - Loved the tour! Lots of info about wildlife and area. Just don't use Viator to get tickets cheaper at the door. - Tours Near Me - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

Very enjoyable afternoon! We'd book the trip for the day before but with the excessive rain, it was cancelled! The trip was right in time. The captain and guide were very informative and gave a good laugh throughout! We saw about 8-10 alligators, turtles and lots of Osprey and heron! I'd highly recommend this trip!! read more