Waccamaw River Nature and Wildlife Tour
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Myrtle Beach, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the beautiful cypress-lined Waccamaw River, Intracoastal Waterway, and the creeks and swamps on this guided boat tour near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Be on the lookout for birds and other wildlife that inhabit these southern waters that run along the refuge. The boat docks are located within Waccatee Zoo.
- Venture beyond the beach with this guided tour
- Spot osprey, heron, egrets, cormorants, and more
- Bring your binoculars to help spot wildlife (not required)
- Admission to the Waccatee Zoo is not included with this tour
What's Included
- Admission to the experience
- SnacksWe sell snacks, drinks and ice cream in the gift shop
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 8496 Enterprise Rd, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588, USA
Drive into the Waccatee Zoo and follow Boat Ride signs to the back of the property by the River. We have our own parking area.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
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Waccamaw River Tours
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 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
Kate_B
The river cruise was fun. Something I had not done inspired of going to this area on vacation as a kid. Saw a few gators, some turtles and osprey. It was a chilly day but beautiful. So we had blankets and wore warm clothing. Check the weather when you go!! The guide was very informative, sharp and funny.
Love that this is a small business and not some corporate entity trying to exploit the beauty of the area. The guide and his wife clearly love the area and know their stuff. Super people. And Bella was the sweetest! Would highly recommend for all ages and abilities. A fun 2 hour trip that was over before we knew it.
Reviews
4.9
based on 1,267 reviews
Kimberly_D, Mar 2026
Agnes and the captain did a great job. Agnes was full of great information about what we were seeing.
Would recommend. Just not when so cold. We went when it was cold and still had a good time.
Dawnya_A, Mar 2026
It was really great. The area is gorgeous. Agnes was a fabulous guide and very knowledgeable about the area as well as personable and engaging with guests. I would recommend sitting on the right as a lot of the stuff you end up looking at is on the right -very hard or impossible to see on the left side of the boat. It was a great tour and very worth the money
Mark_M, Mar 2026
Great trip . Both captain and guide were very knowledgeable . Saw alligators, osprey, turtles and birds
Heidi_D, Mar 2026
It was excellent!!! Very informative, interesting, and definitely worth it! If you go in the springtime, it is good to wear something warm because of the wind. They offered blankets too.
Pamela_T, Mar 2026
We had a great time! The guide and boat captain were fun, professional and knowledgeable. The scenery and wildlife breathtaking.
Frankie_P, Mar 2026
Easy access, great information and smooth water. We saw many birds, Osprey & nests, alligators and learned some interesting history.
Nancy_R, Oct 2025
Informative, very pleasant ride on the river.
(Need to use up characters, so a warning an Uber ride there and back from Myrtle Beach. costs way more than the cruise.)
Carla_H, Oct 2025
We quite enjoyed the experience. Very knowledgeable couple as guides and pretty scenery. I’d like to try again some spring.
Sherry_G, Oct 2025
Interesting and fun. We should have chosen March or April. October wasn't the best time for for wildlife.
Jennifer_I, Oct 2025
LOVED it! While the weather and wildlife didn’t cooperate, Agnes (spelling?) the host was very knowledgeable about the history and eco life all while being entertaining and funny. My son is on the spectrum and it was perfect for him.
Elsa_C, Oct 2025
Chance to see nature up close on a South Carolina river with a fun and informative guide. Great time even if you don’t see an alligator—and, maybe you will!
Donna_K, Oct 2025
Very interesting River cruise. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. Beautiful scenery.
Cyndi_K, Oct 2025
Historical as well as seeing wildlife. Very enjoyable. We saw alligators, birds, nature and lots of wildlife.
Denise_C, Sep 2025
Friendly staff, very fun and informative. I would do it again! We saw two alligators. Bought some hu
Karen_E, Sep 2025
This was great fun! Abigail gave so many interesting facts about the river and the history of the river and people. The ride was very smooth and interesting. Scenery was beautiful.
Mydhili_C, Sep 2025
Great narrator, awesome job, love it , has good knowledge of the area, birds and animals. Adds a funny touch
Lee_L, Sep 2025
This tour exceeded our expectations. It was fun, informative and very upbeat. We saw lots of wikdlife
. The captain and interpreter were amazing. I'd consider this water boat tour before any other on the water in the Myrtle Beach area. It's a hidden gem!
Kathryn_H, Sep 2025
Agnes was a great tour guide. Her added humor to her wealth of knowledge made it very enjoyable. We learned a lot.
Kim_S, Sep 2025
River tour on Waccamaw River. Saw animals and flora. Great narrator. Good length. Location outside town but easily accessible.
Lee_F, Sep 2025
A very informative and entertaining experience. Well worth your time and money! Not only will you learn about natural history but also local history.
Joni_M, Sep 2025
Incredible time we had. Everyone from moment we walked up to place, til we left were great. Captain and the narrator of tour kept everyone engaged, funny and very informative, saw alligators, egrets, herons and learned about the habitat they live in. Gift shop had quite good prices, woman's t-shirt, man's safari shirt, fridge magnet great score. Thank you!
Celestine_F, Sep 2025
Great opportunity to see nature from a different perspective !! Narrative is fun but also very informative . Amazing history lesson incorporated into a very lovely excursion on the water. Well worth the money!!!
Mikala_D, Sep 2025
We had a wonderful time. Tour guy was friendly. Perfect weather. Safe environment. A perfect activity to try if you were in the area.
Claudia_B, Sep 2025
Our two hour river tour was fantastic! The Captain and Ms. Agnes were enjoyable and informative! I highly recommend this tour!
Marianne_L, Sep 2025
Nice boat road on the rivers! It was cool with a nice breeze. It was covered so you will be in the shade.
Susan_F, Sep 2025
Enjoyable tour providing fun facts about wildlife & fauna in the waterways of So Carolina. A definite must for people of all ages.
Thomas_J, Sep 2025
Easy going your, very nice maintained boat, and excellent tour guide.
The ride is calm q and the the entire boat has shade.
Kim_H, Sep 2025
This is a great trip to learn about our natural resourses. Very educational. The guide was very informative. You travel on the wacamarove and the intercoastal hwy. You see turtles, birds and alligators along with explanations of the habitation, migrations, etc. It was fun to see the animals. Very fun
Gail_P, Aug 2025
The Captain and guide were very entertaining. They were informative, and we learned much about alligators, and osprey, and the habitats of South Carolina rivers
Rex_S, Aug 2025
The monolog, while informative and interesting, soon became annoying. While I appreciate her attempts at humor and effort to engage the guests, it was very loud and irritating. I wanted a quiet, peaceful cruise on the river, this was anything but.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We advertise a narrated tour — and that's what we deliver. Ninety minutes of stories, wildlife facts, history, and yes… jokes. Silence may be golden, but it doesn’t make for much of a tour.
Our narrator’s energy and humor are exactly what most guests rave about (scroll through the reviews and you’ll see). She’s not just filling the air — she’s bringing the river to life. And she doesn’t just talk 'at' guests — at the end of every tour she asks for feedback directly, because she genuinely wants to keep improving.
For those wondering, we’ve even tried building in a “quiet moment” during the trip. The result? After about 30 seconds of silence, most folks start shuffling in their seats and looking around like, “okay, now what?” Turns out people prefer the fun facts and banter after all.
All in all our tours are designed to be lively, informative, and entertaining — exactly what most guests say makes the experience so memorable.
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