Overview

Set sail on a stunning 4-hour adventure to Sandy Island with Black River Outdoors Center—perfect for relaxing on untouched beaches and snorkeling amidst vibrant reefs. Discover why this tour is a Caribbean highlight.

Pawleys Island, South Carolina

4-Hour Sandy Island Tour

Hike On Sandy Island

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Date

Mon, Oct 6

Travelers

2

Adventure Photos

About This Adventure

About

This tour leaves from Wacca Wache Landing, and we paddle up the Waccamaw river and into a little creek that takes us to a dock on Sandy Island. Guests will get the full cypress forest experience, similar to our 2-hour cypress tour. We get out onto the Island and hike through long leaf pine, sand covered hills on the island and even see a Carolina Bay, which is home to very rare and unusual carnivorous plants. Guest can enjoy their lunch before we return to the kayaks to paddle through various other creeks before we end up back at the landing. We see a great number of birds including nesting osprey and great blue herons, great diversity of marine and fresh water animals and the chance to even encounter the occasional family of dolphins on their journey for the inlet. This is our guides’s favorite and offers a full emersion of wildlife and a side of Myrtle Beach rarely seen.

Rates

Adults (ages 13+) - $60 per tour

Children (ages 12 and under) - $45 per tour

Available Times

Year Round - starting at 8am during the hotter months and 10am in Spring and Fall.

Duration

4 Hours

Adventure Tips

Wear sun protection

Apply waterproof sunscreen and bring a wide-brimmed hat for long hours in the sun.

Bring snorkeling gear

Snorkeling equipment is recommended to fully enjoy the coral reefs around Sandy Island.

Hydrate often

Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated during the trip, especially in the heat.

Respect wildlife

Observe marine life without touching or disturbing animals or corals.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Brown pelicans
Hermit crabs

History

Sandy Island and nearby reefs have been used historically by local fishermen for generations, sustaining small communities along the coast.

Conservation

Tour operators follow eco-friendly practices, including waste reduction and reef-safe sunscreen policies, to protect this delicate marine environment.