Adventure Awaits

From watching the sunrise and sunsets to viewing the playful dolphins that make our local creeks their home, our optimal location provides you with boundless sights.

Looking to explore by yourself?

Rent a kayak or SUP from us to explore Charleston by water. We will also deliver rentals for FREE to your house on Folly Beach or James Island!

Want a tour guide to show you around?

Hop on one of our guided creek excursions! You will get to learn about Folly’s local estuaries, see wildlife up close and even learn some Charleston history.

Folly Beach Boat Tours, Paddle Tours, Dolphin Watching & Shell Hunting

See. Explore. Create Memories.

Located at Crosby’s Fish & Shrimp, on the Folly Creek, we offer guests a prime location to experience South Carolina’s infamous wetlands! From our back door, there’s a limitless amount of estuary to explore and an abundance of wildlife to see including our resident bottlenosed dolphins!

Boat Excursions

If you are looking for an excursion by boat, you have come to the right place! You can hop on any of Castaway’s daily boat trips to explore the waterways that make up Charleston and learn about our local ecosystem. The boat tours that we offer include dolphin watching, sunset cruises, fossil hunting, and a Morris Island beach drop off where you can explore an uninhabited island, take in the historic lighthouse views and shell hunt. No matter your age or experience, we offer an adventure for you and the whole family!

Paddle Excursions

If you’re looking to kayak or paddleboard, we offer guided eco excursions from our location on the follow creek and rental delivery to your beach house. On the 1.5-hour kayak excursion, an experienced guide will lead you through Folly’s tidal creeks while teaching you about what our local marshlands have to offer. There truly is something new to see around every corner. You can also rent any of our kayaks or SUP’s to take off-premise wherever your next adventure awaits. If you are staying on Folly Beach or James Island, we offer FREE delivery for rentals!

So come on down to the Edge of America, get outside, and explore with us!

Featured Activities

2.5 Hour Morris Island Drop Off Excursion

1.5 Hour Dolphin Viewing Excursion

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Samantha S.
May 22, 2026.
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So much fun and Luke was wonderful. Definitely recommend!
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Mandy Avery
May 12, 2026.
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The Dolphin tour was amazing! Took the family to celebrate Mother’s Day. Captain Luke was awesome! We lucked out to have a private tour and we were able to see 20+ dolphins and look at Morris island. My son loves animals and Captain Luke was engaging and gave facts about the different animals and environment. On the tour, we were able to see dolphins feeding and also surfing behind us. We will definitely be back with more family and to do other offerings from Castaway Island Excursions! Thank you for making Mother’s Day special for the whole family.
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Kim Kelly
May 12, 2026.
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This was such a great excursion. Our Captain Luke was fun, welcoming and informative. We learned a lot about the area and saw lots of dolphins. The boat size was perfect. We were with 3 other couples. I would do this excursion every time I visit Charleston.
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Janice Sparkman
April 28, 2026.
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Luke was so much fun and provided such cool information about the eco system. We certainly enjoyed our adventure and seeing the dolphins up close, the texture of the mud, and the fun boat ride. Just a great time all around! Thanks Luke!
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April 27, 2026.
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Great time on the dolphin excursion. Captain Luke was the best!
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Carol Douglas
April 27, 2026.
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Our day could not have been more magical. We appreciate the knowledge of our captains and their ability to share the information in a way in which our teens were soaking in every word. The dolphin sightings to and from our shark tooth hunt were icing on the cake. Thank you for an awesome outing!
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Lisa Brodbar
April 18, 2026.
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Captain Luke did an awesome job guiding and educating us on our excursion. He was well informed about the estuary life. He explained it was dolphin mating season and we were able to witness this phenomena.If you want an interesting, fun experience definitely go here!
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Joe Britton
April 5, 2026.
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Our oyster tour was great and the 4 kids had a blast. Thanks to Luke, Evan and team...
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corey stavinoha
April 2, 2026.
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By far one of the best excursions we as a family have taken. Captain Luke was awesome and so knowledgeable about the waterways and the history of Charleston. From lessons on oyster farming, channel dolphins, and Morris Island, it was well worth the price. I will recommend this tour to anyone and everyone. Book early!
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Patrick Sweeney
April 2, 2026.
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If you are visiting Charleston, you need to put this on your schedule. Captain Luke provides an outstanding tour that will be one of the highlights of your visit. Captain Luke is very knowledgeable and everyone will enjoy any one of the adventures that they offer.

Why is Castaway island excursions the right place to go?

Kayaks & Paddleboards

Slow down your trip by paddling the Folly Creek and exploring Charleston at marsh level!

Boat Excursions

We offer a variety of unique trips for all ages. From dolphin viewing to shell hunting and everything in between!

Eco Tours

Whether you hop in a kayak or on a boat, our guides are experienced and eager to teach you about our local marshes and the wildlife within.

Private Experiences

Family reunion? School group? Bachelor/Bachelorette party? Corporate team building? We’ve got you covered! We can tailor any of our trips to meet your needs. Just give us a call!

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Are you looking to reel in your next big catch?

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Crosby Coastal Charters

Captain Kenneth Crosby

843-696-1909

Discover unforgettable fishing adventures with Crosby Coastal Charters. Locally owned and operated by a multi-generational guide. Explore Charleston-Folly Beach-James Island-Johns Island-Kiawah-West Ashleys pristine waters on our expert-led fishing trip