LITTLE RIVER GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
A Full Day Aboard Freedom: Sail the Little River Inlet and Anchor at Bird Island
A private, seven‑hour excursion aboard Freedom, a 42‑ft catamaran that cruises the Intracoastal Waterway, anchors behind Bird Island for a picnic and beachcombing, and finishes with ocean sailing.
A Full Day Aboard Freedom: Sail the Little River Inlet and Anchor at Bird Island.
Hop aboard Freedom, a 42‑foot catamaran, for a fully private, seven‑hour sailing excursion from Little River. The day moves from a powered cruise along the Intracoastal past the historic Little River fishing‑village waterfront into the Little River Inlet, takes you by Dunn Sound and Waties Island toward Bird Island, and anchors for an afternoon of beachcombing and a prepared picnic before finishing with open‑water sailing in the Atlantic.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Freedom: a 42‑ft Catamaran
Freedom is a 42‑foot catamaran used for the all‑day private charter. The cruise is run as a private outing for your group and the Captain, with a crew member joining only on rare occasions.
Intracoastal Passage to Bird Island
The day begins with a powered passage on the Intracoastal Waterway past Little River’s historic fishing‑village waterfront into Little River Inlet, then cruises by Dunn Sound and Waties Island as the boat heads toward Bird Island.
Helm Time, Beachcombing and Dolphins
You can take the helm and help with the sails, relax in the sun, search beaches for shells and shark teeth after the Captain anchors behind Bird Island, and watch dolphins as they jump alongside the sailboat.
What the day feels like
How the Day Feels
The trip unfolds as a seven‑hour private cruise that balances motion and stillness: a powered run along the Intracoastal, a scenic approach through the inlet, an anchored afternoon behind Bird Island for a brought‑by‑you picnic and shoreline wandering, then a sail out into the Atlantic to close the day in the sun.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits—and who should prepare.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The excursion runs for seven hours.
Meet at Cricket Cove Marina in Little River, SC.
Bring sun protection, a picnic lunch (the Captain will anchor for your prepared lunch), and any motion‑sickness remedies you prefer—these are not provided on board.
This is a fully private cruise with your group and the Captain; a crew member may occasionally assist. Tipping the Captain and any crew is optional and appreciated.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the sailing excursion?
The All Day Sailing Excursion is seven hours long.
Where do we meet for the charter?
The meeting location is Cricket Cove Marina in Little River, South Carolina.
Is lunch provided?
The Captain will anchor behind Bird Island for the afternoon so you can enjoy a prepared picnic lunch brought by your group.
Are motion‑sickness remedies provided on board?
No — motion‑sickness remedies are not included. Guests who are concerned about seasickness should bring their own remedies (medication or wrist bands) or purchase them beforehand.
Is the charter private?
Yes — the cruise is fully private for your group and the Captain. On rare occasions a crew member may assist on the trip.
Should I tip the Captain or crew?
Tipping the Captain and any crew is optional and is greatly appreciated.