Boat Tours in Edisto Island

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Boat Tours in Edisto Island

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  • William Cook
    Butler, MD4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Marvetta Hutchison is a wonderful part of the Botany Bay Ecotours cultural heritage experience. I recommend highly her culinary experience, which can be tailored for any group or occasion.
    Written 17 January 2024
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  • Jamar42
    20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice family owned local business. Lots of activity there
    Kayaks, Tours, As well as bait and tackle.
    Shark contest was interesting to watch
    Written 25 November 2023
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  • Christopher C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Absolutely a wonderful experience with Captain Jimmy! Took no time and the fish were hitting fast an furious! 3 nice size sharks were reeled in as well! Would definitely book another trip!
    Written 20 April 2023
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  • uspsdoug
    Lodge, SC181 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Today was our first day going out with Captain Herring and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. Let me explain, 2 adults, a 16 year old, a 12 year old and a 10 year old. As you can imagine, it was a busy crew and Captain Herring was the most patient, kind, caring and helpful in every way possible. Fishing conditions were less than stellar (high winds and cool water) and in spite of that we caught fish and had a blast! If you are looking for a fun experience, Captain Herring is the way to go. I was watching him explain a reel to my nephew and he took his time and was so helpful. Later, my 12 year old had a tangled line and Captain Herring showed empathy explaining that the same thing had happened to him many times and showed him how to fix it. I was so impressed and so thankful for an impeccable experience.

    This was our first trip out, but certainly wont be our last!!!
    Written 8 March 2024
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  • Cynthia B
    Los Angeles, CA29 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Outstanding time with Nick G seeing Edisto Island from the water. He was remarkably knowledgeable about the history of the area and knew so much about the currents and unique nature of the waters around the islands! Great personality. Definitely book with him!
    Written 23 October 2023
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  • MarkB212
    New York, New York20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Capt. Phillip was a pleasure--in helping us plan our tour and giving us a wonderful three hours on the waters around the ACE Basin. We saw plenty of wildlife (eagles, alligators, dolphins, osprey and many other birds) but being on the water with Capt. Phillips as a guide was terrific on its own. I hope we can do a tour with him again sometime.
    Written 19 May 2021
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  • Dave L
    Las Vegas45 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Capt Cliff offers a three hour tour (cue Gilligan's island music) that takes you to the mouth of the Edisto where he trawls the bottom.

    When I went it was just my wife and I, so Capt. Cliff let me run the wench to swing the boom on the trawl net.

    In the three hours we dropped the net three times, and brought up Shrimp (roe and rock), hundreds of sea stars, horseshoe crabs, sea robins, jelly balls, squid, permit, spotted flounder, fluke, whiting and sea cucumbers.

    Capt Cliff made sure that the catch was laid out on a mat and kept alive so that it could be thrown back alive after giving us a chance to look it over.

    The spot he trawls, at the mouth of the South Edisto is a perfect spot to take in the areas natural beauty; St. Helena Sound, Otter Island, Edisto Island.

    If you are looking for a unique way to spend three hours that will stay with you for a long time, I highly recommend this tour.
    Written 7 May 2022
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  • Uokme2
    29 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    I was in town by myself, I called and asked if they combined charters. They set me with another party of 2 the next day. We all saved money and had a great time. We fished a couple of days before the eclipse and the tides were irregular. Fishing was tough nobody was catching but we eventually ended up with several whiting. Captain was knowledgeable and fun. A good value and a fun trip
    Written 16 August 2017
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