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    Waties Island Twilight Kayak Adventure

    Chase sunset colors with a lantern-lit paddle and an island beach stop

    5.0 stars• 456 reviews
    From$63/ kayakincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    3 hours

    Ideal For

    8 to 10 people

    Includes

    Kayak & gear, Guide, Lanterns

    Highlights

    Set out just before sunset and paddle through the salt marsh toward Waties Island. Explore the beach, watch for ghost crabs, and return under the soft glow of colorful lanterns.

    • Glide through calm creeks toward a secluded island
    • Capture sunset views across marsh and shoreline
    • Explore the beach for photos, shells, or a quick swim
    • Learn about local wildlife, tides, and coastal ecology
    • Paddle back under eco-friendly lanterns
    • Follow a certified guide with a brief skills demo

    What's Included

    • Single or tandem kayak
    • Carbon-fiber paddle and properly fitted PFD
    • Colorful lantern after sunset
    • Short paddle instruction with your guide
    • Informative narration on habitat and history
    • Dry bag for small personal items
    • Whistle
    • Island beach and swim time

    Things to know

    Minimum age is 3; typical group size is 8–10 paddlers. Single kayak max paddler weight 275 lbs; tandem max weight 400 lbs. You must wear a lifejacket, follow guide instructions, be able to enter and exit a kayak, sit upright, and be comfortable in the water.

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel 96+ hours before start for a full refund minus 5% fee. Cancel within 96 hours and 50% is charged. Same-day cancellations or no-shows are charged in full. Private or customized tours are non-refundable after booking. Weather decisions are at the operator’s discretion; if they cancel, you will receive a full refund.

    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
    456 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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