BLUFFTON BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Island Outback: A Private Boat-to-Kayak Excursion Through Palmetto Bluff’s Hidden Creeks
A 4½-hour private outing that pairs a scenic backcountry boat ride with a guided kayak launch on Page Island—this guide orients groups and families to what to expect and how to prepare.
Island Outback: A Private Boat-to-Kayak Excursion Through Palmetto Bluff’s Hidden Creeks.
This private Outback excursion blends a scenic boat cruise through the backcountry creeks and rivers near Palmetto Bluff with an exhilarating guided kayak tour that lands on Outside Palmetto Bluff’s remote Page Island—an exclusive, boat-only outpost where guides lead a paddling clinic before launching single and double kayaks into pristine waters for wildlife viewing and paddling.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Backcountry Creeks and Wildlife Viewing
The trip begins with a scenic boat excursion through the maze of backcountry creeks and rivers, with scheduled stops to look for dolphins and other wildlife en route to the island.
Page Island — A Remote, Boat-Only Outpost
Your destination is Page Island, a private island accessible only by boat; guides describe it as a remote, ‘Survivor’-like setting where groups briefly explore before beginning the paddling portion.
Guided Kayak Launch and Paddling Clinic
After a short island orientation, guides run a paddling clinic to get participants up to speed, then launch guests from a state-of-the-art kayak launch dock into comfortable single or double kayaks provided by the operator.
What the day feels like
How the Day Feels
Over roughly four and a half hours the outing alternates quiet, coastal navigation with active paddling: a relaxed boat passage through tidal creeks punctuated by wildlife stops, followed by a shore-side paddling clinic and a guided kayak launch from the island’s dock into largely protected waters for a guided paddle.
THE ROUTE
Backcountry Creeks and Wildlife Viewing
The trip begins with a scenic boat excursion through the maze of backcountry creeks and rivers, with scheduled stops to look for dolphins and other wildlife en route to the island.
THE DESTINATION
Page Island — A Remote, Boat-Only Outpost
Your destination is Page Island, a private island accessible only by boat; guides describe it as a remote, ‘Survivor’-like setting where groups briefly explore before beginning the paddling portion.
THE ACTIVITY
Guided Kayak Launch and Paddling Clinic
After a short island orientation, guides run a paddling clinic to get participants up to speed, then launch guests from a state-of-the-art kayak launch dock into comfortable single or double kayaks provided by the operator.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who thrives on this outing — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Personal items and clothing appropriate for a 4½-hour boat-and-kayak outing; note that kayaks (single and double) are provided by the operator.
The operator provides safe, comfortable boats and both single and double kayaks, and uses a state-of-the-art kayak launch dock for entry to the water.
Guides lead a paddling clinic on Page Island to instruct participants on paddling technique and launch procedures before the guided paddle.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the PB Private Outback Excursion?
The combined boat-and-kayak outing runs approximately four and a half hours.
Where do we meet for the trip?
Meet at the Paddle House beneath the Canoe Club Restaurant at 41 Boat House St., Bluffton, SC 29910. For Calhoun Street Dock pickup, call reservations at 843-686-6996.
Are kayaks provided or do I need to bring my own?
Kayaks are provided; both single and double kayaks are available and the operator supplies boats and uses a kayak launch dock.
Will we see dolphins or other wildlife?
The boat portion includes stops for dolphins and other wildlife as part of the backcountry cruise.
How many people can join this private excursion?
The outing is offered as a private excursion configured for up to 16 passengers.
Is Page Island accessible by land?
Page Island is a private island accessed only by boat; the trip reaches the island by boat before the paddling clinic and launch.