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(1,370)
My husband and I had a great time. It was truly a unique experience. There were about 40 of us on the pontoon boat which was very nice and clean. Everyone who ran the event was super friendly, informative and fun. The boat tour took about 1.5 hours. They didn't advertise that there was a bathroom on the boat but that was super, for us old folks. We really enjoyed it and will take our grandkids next summer when we go back to Myrtle on vacation. :)
Had a wonderful experience with the River Tour. Our tour guide Agnes was great! She gave lots of interesting information about the river, the wildlife, and the history of the area. The osprey that we saw were beautiful! Would recommend the tour to other family and friends!
We stay in North Myrtle, and it was a 30-40 minute drive. Just a heads-up so you're on time... it's absolutely worth the drive. Captain Sid is a very knowledgeable guide with a great sense of humor. We saw several adult ospreys, young ospreys, their nests, and a variety of other water fowl. We even saw an alligator, which was rare given how hot it was. It was a great way to learn about the history and nature of the area (and take a break from the bustling beach crowd). We didn't see anyone mention the heat in other reviews. It was not bad at all with the pontoon being covered (even at 85 degrees). Then, when we were moving the breeze felt amazing.
Great family owned business that survived hurricanes and Covid Shutdown! Check it out, fun, informative and you may see alligators! We saw 2 break the surface! Water looks black but is known as sweet tea! Find out why!
Agnes was our tour guide and she was very knowledgeable and told us a lot of information about history of the area and about the animals that live on the water.seen a couple gator snouts sticking out of water and the osprey with young ones , turtles..
Great tour with lots of interesting storytelling and information. Agnes did a great job as our tour guide!
Great guide, caring staff, their passion for wildlife and the preservation thereof is inspiring. Surprisingly thanks to the tannic acid in the river there are no bugs.
The tour was not only fun but also educational. Our tour guide Agnes was a wealth of knowledge . It was amazing to see wildlife up close. Highly recommend for all ages
This tour really surprised us. We are frequent Viator users, but weren't sure about this one. But once we got on board the boat, we fell in love with Agnes, the guide, and had a marvelous time! We saw gators, hero, turtles, and osprey! Highly recommended!
Loved this tour! Agnes was an expert tour guide, knowledgeable and entertaining. Absolutely worth the price of admission. Highly recommend. Get out of the city for a bit and see nature and learn something new from someone who is passionate about the subject. Support family businesses! We will likely take this tour again when we return to Myrtle Beach.
