Charleston Stand-Up Paddleboard Eco Tour

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Folly Beach, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

The calm waters of the Folly River are one of the most popular spots in Charleston for water sports. Have a go at stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) on this tour suitable for all levels. Master the basic techniques under guidance of an expert instructor, then take to the water for a thrilling SUP tour. Along the way, stop to swim at a private beach and look out for wildlife including bottlenose dolphins.

Fun stand-up paddleboarding tour along the Folly River
Suitable for complete beginners: expert instruction provided
Chance to spot dolphins in their natural habitat
Small-group tour for a more personalized experience

What's Included

Includes everything you will need to get on the water safely
professional guide
stand up paddleboard
paddle
life jacket
All taxes, fees and handling charges

Gratuities
Water
Sunblock

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

83 Center St, Folly Beach, SC 29439, USA
Our blue barn style office with a butterfly mural out front is located just past the second bridge and the public boat ramp on the right-hand side.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Charleston SUP Safaris

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Wear flip flops or water shoes (Required)
Wear sunscreen and a bathing suit or clothes you don't mind getting wet
Bring water.. it's hot here :)

Children must be accompanied by an adult
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Wes_W

We had such a great time! Our guide, Jacob, was awesome! He was knowledgable, attentive, & fun, making sure we had a wonderful experience! We saw dolphins (the littlest one jumped right in front of my board!!), brown pelicans, shrimp, oyster beds, & so much more. We highly recommend you check them out for a great water adventure!

Reviews

4.9

based on 113 reviews

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Newbie Kayakers had great time!

Family_B, Sep 2024

Great trip on kayaks for our group of three. We had 14 people and 2 guides. Perfect experience on the folly river

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thanks for the great review! We enjoy taking groups of all sizes out on the Folly River!

It was a blast (and we saw dolphins!)

Susannah_A, Jul 2024

The tour guides, Samantha and JD, were so personable, knowledgeable, and patient. My daughter and I had so much fun!

Great experience!

Allison_B, Jul 2023

It was fun and challenging, getting to see the dolphins was a highlight. The instructor was knowledgeable and fun.

Fun Family SUP Experience

Stacie_L, Jun 2022

We went for a two-hour SUP tour. Our guide, Devin, was excellent. He gave us a good base lesson before we got into the water so we felt confident and had no issues maneuvering the boards in the water. The water was smooth so we never had to do any strenuous paddling. Devin taught my son and husband tricks to do on the paddle board and even did a headstand on his paddle board. We saw lots of dolphins and several were very close to us. We would definitely go on this trip again!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Aloha Stacie, Thanks for the 5 star review, and Devon is a great guide who is also a high school teacher. He makes everyone feel comfortable on the water, has tons of fun facts to share. We look forward to taking y'all on the water next visit. Jon

Paddle board fun

Michelle_J, Jun 2022

Our tour guide Caroline was great. My nephew needed a little extra attention and she was so Good with him. Highly recommend the tour and Caroline.

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Aloha Michelle, Thanks for the great review and Caroline is an awesome guide. She loves teaching everyone how to SUP and has plenty of tips to share on the water. Jon

Great customer service

Amy_R, Apr 2022

We had to cancel due to unusual wind direction and current making for a very physically challenging paddle. We appreciated that they called first thing in the morning to explain the conditions and give e us our options.

Response from Host, May 2022

Aloha Amy, Thanks for 5 Star review and yes our company policy is safety first and we always contact clients before the tour if we need to reschedule or cancel for weather. Mother Nature is always in charge! Come back and we will get y'all on the water next time.

Awesome experience.

Kathryn_G, Aug 2021

JD was awesome! We had a great time. Super knowledgeable! Thank you! We saw so many dolphins and JD gave us tons of information.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Aloha Kathryn, JD and our staff thank you for the awesome review! The dolphins are always a hit and we love searching for them!

Love seeing the Dolphins

Shawn_H, Aug 2021

Wonderful guides with lots of knowledge and great personalities. The Folly River is an amazing choice for a tour like this. My girlfriend and I had an amazing time with John and JD!

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Aloha Shawn, Thanks for the great review and we had a blast taking y'all out on the Folly River! We always joke and say that we love our job! Come back next summer!