Kiawah Island Paddling Tours and Rentals
Salt Marsh Paddle Tours
The paddling tours are 2 hours long. We highly recommend shoes that are secure to your feet; flip-flops and slides are not recommended. There is a 24-hour cancellation policy for all paddle tours. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. All paddle tours are weather, tide, and conditions dependent. Help the Nature Program with their sustainability initiative of reducing plastics by bringing a sustainable water bottle on any of our paddle trips!
- Resort Guests and KICA Members: $60 per person
- Outside Rental Agency Guests: $65 per person
- Children 3-11 years: $50 per person
Adult Sunset Paddle
Leisurely paddle at sunset
All experience levels
Participants must be 16 years of age or older
Tandem boats
Tour Schedule
Marsh Kayaking
An exploration through the creeks of the marsh
Experience Level: Intermediate
Participants must be 16 years of age or older. Paddlers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Single boats
Tour Schedule
Pluff Mud Paddle
A family favorite!
Experience Level: Beginner
Participants must at least 35 lbs. and 3 years of age.
Tandem boats
Tour Schedule
Stand-Up Paddleboard Lessons
Stand-Up Paddleboarding in the salt marsh
Experience Level: Beginner
Lesson participants must be at least 13 years of age.
Lesson Schedule
Stand-Up Paddleboard Tours
Stand-Up Paddleboarding in the salt marsh
Experience Level: Intermediate
Tour participants must be at least 16 years of age.
Tandem Kayaking
Experience Level: Beginner
Participants must be 8 years of age or older. Paddlers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tandem boats
Tour Schedule
Tidal Trip and Dip
Time to get wet!
Experience Level: Beginner
Participants must be 35lbs. and 3 years old.
Tandem boats
Tour Schedule
Paddle Rentals
Kayak and Paddleboard rentals are available throughout the year, but do vary seasonally.
Kayak Rentals
Available in the salt marsh, previous kayak experience required.
Weather Dependent: Rentals may be cancelled due to wind and rain.
Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Tandem and single kayaks available
$50 Single Kayak (+tax); $10 for each additional hour
$70 Tandem Kayak (+tax); $10 for each additional hour
Reservations highly recommended
Stand-Up Paddleboard Rentals
Available in the ocean and salt marsh, previous experience required.
Weather Dependent: Rentals may be cancelled due to wind and rain.
Participants must be 13; under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult
Moderate physical ability required