Georgetown and Pawleys Island Boat Tours

Boat Tours

Take a private boat tour through hidden channels that are inaccessible by larger tour boats, and witness historical sites and natural wonders up close.

Unveil the secrets of Georgetown and Pawleys Island with unique boat tours offered by Santee Coastal Excursions. The true spirit and history of the area come alive through the exclusive experiences accessible only by water.

From the haunting beauty of the Santee Delta’s Storm Tower to secluded waterways teeming with wildlife, these private boat tours for your family or small group are crafted towards your interests and provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of South Carolina’s coastal heritage.

Georgetown: A Portal to the Past: Set sail on a personal journey through time in Georgetown. With tours limited to six passengers, you can immerse yourself in the tranquility of the Sampit River and delve into a narrative filled with tales of colonial trade and antebellum history, all narrated by the knowledgeable Captain Taylor.

Exclusive Access and Educational Insights: The boat tours provide access to areas like the Storm Tower in the Santee Delta, where history's layers are peeled back to reveal stories of resilience and change.

Learn about Georgetown’s evolution from indigo to rice as the main crop, all from the unique vantage point that only a boat can provide.

For a truly intimate and personalized exploration of Georgetown and Pawleys Island, SC, nothing compares to a private boat tour with Santee Coastal Excursions. Offering access to secluded spots and historical insights that can’t be experienced any other way, these tours, led by Captain Taylor Bridges, are the optimal way to discover the heart of these coastal gems.

A little bit of Georgetown’s History 

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The five rivers running through and around the city of Georgetown, SC made this area exceptional for agriculture. Indigo was the popular crop at first, but after the Revolutionary war  rice, aka “Carolina Gold”, took over. Reminisce of this somber piece of Georgetown’s history are hidden all throughout the county, in most cases slowly being taken back by the marsh and swamp.

Pictured here is a Storm Tower in the Santee Delta. These circular brick structures were built to shelter enslaved workers from a hurricane’s storm surge and gale force winds.

Where we’ll go

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Along with the incredible fishing, five different nature preserves and reserves combine to cover over 65,000 acres of protected coastal habitat showcasing some of the most beautiful scenery in the Southeastern United States.

Yawkey Nature Preserve

Santee National Wildlife Refuge

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