Boat Rides & Cruises in Isle of Palms

THE 10 BEST Isle of Palms Boat Rides & Cruises

Boat Rides & Cruises in Isle of Palms

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  • Elisabethski
    Washington DC, DC11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a super fun activity for families. Everyone loved the jet ski experience and Tidalwave staff is always so friendly.
    Written August 17, 2023
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  • Meredith J
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Such a lovely, fun experience! The area was beautiful. Captain Ben is knowledgeable and kind. We had a wonderful day. We can’t wait to come back
    Written March 17, 2024
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  • Dana D
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Captain Jim is the best! He has been taking my family and friends out on the water for more than 5 years and we have always had the most amazing experiences. He has met most of my extended family, friends and has seen my kids grow up over the years. He is not only super knowledgeable and skilled but he is also kind, patient, humorous and knows how to handle kids as well as the occasional crazy adult. We have learned so much about the area through Jim and respect his dedication to preserving the environment, so that we can continue to have these fabulous experiences on the water. We have been offshore and back in the creeks. It is always an adventure and so nuch fun. We are so thankful for all the memories and hope we have many more in the years to come!! If you are reading this, honestly, look no further…you will not be disappointed!. He is simply the best!
    Written February 5, 2024
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  • Sean M
    26 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    5 stars all around. This charter should be listed as number 1. Everything was taken care of from drinks to dinner as we celebrated my mother’s 65th birthday. The captain and crew were incredibly accommodating and made us feel as if we had known them for years. We sailed through the inter coastal area for 2 hours watching the sunset as dolphins breached the surface. Truly an incredible experience by an incredible, passionate and accommodating team. Thanks again Osprey!
    Written June 27, 2021
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  • Dan B
    Nashville, TN84 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If your goal is to catch some big fish, this is your guide. We had a great day. Caught several really big spot-tailed bass. We went for a half day trip which was perfect for us. Went early in the morning and beat the traffic out. Capt Fritz was diligent about making sure we got some fish and knew all the best spots. We also got to see dolphins.
    Written August 4, 2018
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  • Jen K
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our family vacationed in Isle of Palms last week. My husband and I have never been fishing, so when our 8 year old son said he wanted to fish, we started calling around to see if anyone could get us in last minute. Thankfully, JR fit us in for a GREAT 2 hour afternoon trip (a perfect amount of time for our 7 & 8 year olds). Within minutes, our kids were helping reel in sharks! It was a fantastic experience and a highlight of our trip. Highly recommend! 🦈
    Written July 23, 2019
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  • Vicki K
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This was a great experience and Josh our guide - he rocked! He took great care of our group and had some great information about the area, recommendations and just the wildlife, sea life - it was a truly great experience for a mother-daughter outing. Thanks for the adventure!
    Written July 16, 2019
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  • Lori W
    Duluth, MN2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Activities: Dolphin cruise & jet skis. Incredible experience for both activities. The staff: Kate & Chris on the cruise were fun, informative, and made sure we saw as many dolphins as possible. We even stayed later to see more!
    The jet skis were well maintained and we had very professional guides to make sure we were safe, new the rules and had fun!
    Written September 2, 2023
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  • Resort606387
    8 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My 12 year old grandson just finished a “surf camp” on Isle of Palms. As always, Philip and his staff are EXCELLENT and I highly recommend him!
    Written June 12, 2023
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  • Gina B
    12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great guy. Our second year fishing with Ben. Knowledgeable about the area. Took us to great fishing spots. Had a fun day.
    Written July 23, 2021
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  • Dawn B
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    What a wonderful experience! South Up Gear provided our family with great gear and bait, a full training on how everything worked, fishing advice for the IOP, and even area restaurant recommendations (which we used a lot) and tourist information. Absolutely everything was provided and we needed nothing more. It was a very personalized experience with great communication. We really appreciated how easy Roger made this for us and hope to rent again from South Up Gear next spring!
    Written April 19, 2023
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  • WCF4
    Daytona Beach, FL8 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fishing in colder at IOP is a challenge but cannot say enough about Cap’t Chuck Griffin. He make every effort to insure we had a great & productive day! Despite the weather we did catch fish ( redfish, black drum, trout, etc.) & had a great time!! Would recommend Cap’t Chuck 100%...

    Written March 18, 2021
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  • Chief601
    67 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went for a mid-day excursion with 4 people...it is pricey (500.00), but boat and fuel are expensive. Started out very well, with everyone catching something within the first hour. The smallest on the boat of course caught the biggest fish (12 lb. Bonnet Shark).

    We didn't catch a lot, but the time of day wasn't ideal...Capt. J. R. was very friendly and took good care of everyone on board.

    Next time, I'd make sure we could do a morning or evening trip for better fishing results, but we still enjoyed the trip.
    Written July 24, 2015
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  • Departure27392404317
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Staff was great, boats were clean and the family had a great time! I recommend grabbing some food at the IOP Shipstore as well,. It was delicious.
    Written March 7, 2024
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  • dan n
    Connecticut3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spent a great day on the water with Ben fishing for redfish around IOP. Consummate and expert professional. Worked extremely hard to keep us on fish all day. Highly recommend this outstanding captain.
    Written August 12, 2022
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