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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Betsy Jones
October 9, 2026.
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Captain Luke was very knowledgeable about the waterways and history of the landscapes. He made sure our 3yr old had multiple upclose encounters with dolphins, even got close enough to hear their blowholes and saw a baby dolphin. He took us to his favorite view and made sure each family had their picture taken with the lighthouse in the background. On the island we found sharks teeth, several shells and oyster beds. We will definitely book another trip!
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Keara Lindsay
September 27, 2026.
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Hailey was such a great host and captain! We saw tons of dolphins and she shared tons of knowledge and history of the waters/morris island. We lucked out with the weather for the cherry on top! 10/10 would recommend.
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CC S
September 22, 2026.
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From one small business owner to another, Hailey and her excursion business is a diamond in the rough. I was recommended to Hailey & her business by Save The Light after inquiring about a local excursion that would be willing to take me out to Morris Island to photograph the lighthouse for a project with Save The Light. Hailey went above and beyond to make sure my trip was enjoyable and everything that I could have asked for. Thank you so so much!
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Katie Capobianco
September 20, 2026.
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My family came into town from Florida and surprised me for my birthday and was trying to find something to do last minute. I spoke with Hailey and she was amazing and accommodate us Luke was our captain and he was great, thank you for an amazing afternoon!
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Love forero
September 14, 2026.
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This was by far the highlight of our trip. My husband and our little 4 yr old figured we would like to do something local to folly. Hailey in the office was amazing and our captain Luke was even better. Not only was he super attentive, he knew folly beach like the back of his hand. Being a lover of folly he really not only was accommodating but well versed in all folly has to offer If you want an experience that is super personal and amazing this is your go to spot!!!! Not to mention the 30 plus dolphin we saw and the special special surprises Captain Luke might have up his sleeve #suportlocal ✌️
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Ben Gold
September 14, 2026.
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What a great afternoon…. Start to finish, Haley in front office so kind and sweet to our 4 yr old…. Then comes Luke, what a terrific human, so courteous to my wife and I and our little girl. Interacting with her as much as us and getting her so involved in the 1.5 hour trip. Thanks Luke it really was a grand day on the water …. Not to mention the 30 plus dolphins we had the privilege of seeing. There is no other fun afternoon in Folly for my family. See yall again soon. Peace.
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Carol Ptaszkowski
September 2, 2026.
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The sunset dolphin cruise was fantastic, we saw so many dolphins. We couldn’t count them all and it was the perfect night for a beautiful sunset. Captain Luke is very knowledgeable in the ecosystem and all things related to our cruise.
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Jess
August 26, 2026.
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We’ve visited folly many many times for vacation and we decided to do a dolphin tour this past Sunday morning with captain Luke. My husband and I had such a great time on the tour. Luke made sure everyone on the boat was comfortable for the ride. He was so knowledgeable about the history of Charleston; everything was just amazing. It was literally the perfect Sunday boat ride. We were able to see numerous dolphins on the tour. It was very easy to book online and the instructions were very clear. I would love to do this tour again. 10 out of 10 for sure.
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Cheryl Szepanski
August 11, 2026.
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This was one of the best boat rides. The captain, Luke, was very knowledgeable and friendly. Great experience!!

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

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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