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    3-Hour Sunset Kayak Tour to Waties Island

    Paddle to Waties Island at sunset with lanterns and beach time

    5.0 stars• 458 reviews
    From$63/ kayakincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3 Hours

    Ideal For

    8-10 people

    Includes

    Kayak gear, guide, lanterns

    Highlights

    Launch just before sunset and kayak through salt marsh channels to Waties Island for beach exploring and a lantern-lit return. Your guide shares local habitat, wildlife, and area history along the way.

    • Paddle toward Waties Island as the sky shifts into twilight
    • Explore the island beach for photos, shells, and swim time
    • Watch for ghost crabs on the sand (not guaranteed)
    • Learn paddling basics and safety from a certified kayak instructor
    • Return through the marsh with colorful lanterns after sunset

    What's Included

    • Kayak (single or double, based on your booking selection)
    • Lightweight carbon-fiber paddle
    • Flotation jacket
    • Whistle
    • Colorful lantern after sunset
    • Dry bag for small personal items
    • Paddle demo and guided trip narration

    Things to know

    Minimum age is 3. Gratuities are not included, and water or other non-alcoholic beverages are not included.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancellations are charged to the card on file. A 5% processing fee applies. More than 96 hours: full refund minus 5%. Less than 96 hours: charged 50%. Same-day or no-show: charged full balance. Full refund if the operator cancels due to inclement weather.

    FAQs

    Arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled start time to meet your guide, get fitted with gear, and prepare for launch.

    Bring a water bottle, sun protection (hat, sunglasses with retainer, sunscreen), quick-dry clothing (avoid cotton), footwear that can get wet, a light layer for wind or cooler temperatures, and any essential medications. Pack snacks if you want them. Bring a towel to leave in your car if you’d like, and secure your phone or camera in a waterproof case if you bring one.

    You need to be comfortable being in the water while wearing a properly fitted lifejacket (personal flotation device, PFD). In the event of a capsize, you must be able to remain calm while floating in a lifejacket and accept help from a guide during a rescue.

    Meeting details

    Cherry Grove Public Ramp

    Experience provided by J & L Kayak Tours
    Experience provided by J & L Kayak Tours

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    Single Kayak (1 Seat)

    $63.60

    *Max Paddler Weight 275lbs* • Includes 1 Person • 12' Premium Kayak • Guest over 12 years of age

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    Tandem Kayak (2 Seats)

    $116.60

    Includes 2 people • 400lbs Max Weight

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    Review summary

    5.0
    Excellent
    458 reviews•Google Maps

    Justin and Laurie run a welcoming kayaking operation that consistently delivers memorable marsh and island tours. Their guides, including Justin, Clark, Diego, and Laurie, are praised for being knowledgeable about local wildlife and sharing fascinating details about birds, crabs, horseshoe crabs, and other creatures along the way. The Waties Island trips are particularly popular, offering beautiful scenery, a chance to explore a private beach, and interesting stops like the "oyster wall." Twilight paddles add a special touch with gorgeous sunsets and bioluminescent algae displays. The logistics are hassle-free. They provide quality kayaks and life vests, include shuttle service to the launch point, and handle rescheduling gracefully when weather doesn't cooperate. Tours typically last about 2.5 hours with time to swim, shell, or explore the island. First-timers feel comfortable with the patient instruction, and repeat customers keep coming back year after year. One reviewer mentioned a guide with poor English and vague instructions that led to minor navigation issues, but this seems to be an isolated experience amid overwhelmingly positive feedback about the personable, informative guides who make the trips both educational and fun.

    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    We had a wonderful time kayaking to Waites Island. Our guide, Justin, was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and the area. We felt safe and we highly recommend this company. We have kayaked with them for many years in a row now. This is the only company we would use for kayaking in the Myrtle Beach area.

    Photo of Kim Witmer

    Kim Witmer

    March 31, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    We had a wonderful time kayaking to Waites Island. Our guide, Justin, was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and the area. We felt safe and we highly recommend this company. We have kayaked with them for many years in a row now. This is the only company we would use for kayaking in the Myrtle Beach area.

    Photo of Kim Witmer

    Kim Witmer

    March 31, 2026

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