Waccamaw River Nature and Wildlife Tour
Description
With Waccamaw River Tours, you explore by boat the beautiful cypress-lined Waccamaw River and the Intracoastal Waterway. Come with us and explore the back creeks and swamps in search of birds and other wildlife that inhabit these southern waters within the untouched National Wildlife Refuge. The majesty of the moss-lined river is breathtaking and the peacefulness of this natural area is appealing to all. Large osprey nests can be seen along the river and at certain times of the year we are lucky enough to see the babies take their first flights. You may also see herons, egrets, cormorants, ducks, turtles, alligators and much more. Join us today for a Waccamaw River Tour adventure!
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Itinerary
ARRIVE AT LEAST 30 MINUTES BEFORE TOUR TIME. IF YOU ARRIVE ONE MINUTE PAST TOUR TIME YOU WILL MISS THE BOAT. PLAN ACCORDINGLY. Turn off Enterprise Rd. follow signs for Waccamaw River Tours to the back of the property, check-in at the gift shop and then sit down by the river or play the swing ring game until tour time.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1,403)
Great experience. Agnus made sure she let us know everything that we needed to know while on the ride. They are a great family company and I would highly recommend this ride to others !
This river tour was an engaging and informative ecosystem tour. We learned about the history of the Intercoastal Waterway, the network of rivers and streams, osprey and other birds as well as the trees and history. Great intro to the waterways of SC for Yankees. The guide was very engaging.
Great tour with a knowledgeable guide who really knew the area’s geography and history. We saw alligators, turtles and ospreys and enjoyed the views along the water. Well done. Very family friendly.
My husband & I did the Waccamaw River Nature & Wildlife tour on August 13, 2026 and we had a great time. It was the second time we've done the tour and was even better this time. The guide was very knowledgeable about the river, the area, history and environment, and he obviously loves the birds & wildlife. We saw a few turtles, an egret, and ospreys & their nests. Because it was high tide, we didn't see any alligators. Great tour & visit!
I appreciated how punctual they were with everything. The guide was very knowledgeable and I could see his passion for nature. He did not seem bored with the information, he was very excited about it, which made the whole thing worth it. If you want something in Myrtle Beach that is not a 'beachy' activity, this is well worth your time, you will not be disappointed.
This is a great trip for children 5 and older who can sit for 1 & 1/2 hours. I really enjoyed the guide and the information he was sharing. It should be a must see for all visitors to Myrtle Beach. I get to check off a bucket list item - ride on the inter coastal waterway. What I didn’t enjoy was the 2 year old behind me pushing toys into my back, knocking the life jackets into our legs and screeching when he didn’t get his way into my hearing aids.
We had such a great time on this tour. I traveled with my husband and 16 year old son. Our family had our own row of seats on the boat which was nice. Agnes, our tour guide was great. She had a lot of stories and history of the area. She and the boat captain, Sid did their best to find us wildlife. We were so happy to see numerous alligators, turtles and birds. I would definitely recommend this tour.
Wonderful river tour with very knowledgeable and informative guides. Definitely worth the time and money, highly recommend.
It was a fabulous tour. Not to be missed! Tour guide Agnes and Captain Sid delivered on nature and history! We saw alligators including a 12 footer. We saw many Osprey, turtles, Grest Herons, Great Blue Herons, Blue Herons and Tri colored Heron! Learned about the area and its history! 5 stars is not enough!!
A great experience and good for all ages. The friendliness of the staff and the history lesson intrigued even my 15 yo grandson. We didn't get to see alligators but the other wildlife made it just as exciting.
