LITTLE RIVER SAILING FIELD GUIDE
Private Three‑Hour Sail from Little River: Raise the Sails Past Waties and Bird Island
A fully private, three-hour cruise departing Cricket Cove Marina that follows the Intracoastal to Little River Inlet and — when winds allow — shuts down the engine to sail past uninhabited islands and out into the Atlantic.
Private Three‑Hour Sail from Little River: Raise the Sails Past Waties and Bird Island.
Hop aboard a private sailboat out of Little River for a customizable three‑hour stretch on the water. The trip follows the Intracoastal Waterway past the historic Little River fishing‑village waterfront and into the Little River Inlet; when conditions allow the crew raises the sails, shuts down the engine and slips past uninhabited Waties Island and Bird Island toward the mouth of the inlet and the open Atlantic.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Intracoastal Waterway to the Atlantic
The route runs the Intracoastal Waterway past Little River’s waterfront into the Little River Inlet and, when the wind is right, continues under sail past Waties Island and Bird Island before threading out along the Atlantic coastline toward the North Myrtle Beach skyline.
Fully Private and Customizable
This is a fully private cruise for your group and the Captain; you can relax, take the helm, assist with the sails, or direct the day’s pace—on rare occasions a crew member may join to assist if needed.
What’s Included — and What to Pack
The Ocean & Inlet Cruise includes your Captain along with chips and bottled waters; you are welcome to bring your own food and beverages, but motion‑sickness remedies are not provided. Gratuities for the Captain or crew are optional and appreciated.
What the day feels like
What the Three Hours Feel Like
Board at Cricket Cove Marina and slip out under power along the Intracoastal, watching the fishing‑village waterfront fall astern. As you enter the Inlet the Captain will look for a favorable breeze; when it comes the sails go up, the engine goes quiet, and the boat coasts past uninhabited Waties and Bird Islands toward the mouth of the inlet and onto the open ocean. The pace is whatever you choose—steer the boat yourself, help with sails, or simply soak up sun and scan for dolphins and the North Myrtle Beach skyline.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this trip suits — and who should plan accordingly.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a three‑hour private cruise.
The listed rate for the private trip is $695.
Departures meet at Cricket Cove Marina in Little River, SC.
You may bring your own food and beverages (including adult beverages). Bring any personal motion‑sickness remedies you need; the operator provides chips and bottled waters.
The cruise includes your Captain; on rare occasions a crew member may assist. Gratuities for Captain and crew are optional and appreciated.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the cruise?
The trip is three hours long.
What does the trip include?
The Ocean & Inlet Cruise includes your Captain, chips and bottled waters; you may bring your own food and beverages.
Where do we meet?
Meet at Cricket Cove Marina in Little River, SC.
Can I help sail or steer?
Yes — the private cruise is customizable and guests are welcome to take the helm or assist with the sails if they wish.
Are motion‑sickness remedies provided?
No — motion‑sickness remedies are not provided; guests who are concerned should bring their own medication or remedies.
How much does the trip cost?
The listed rate for the private sailing trip is $695.
Are gratuities required?
Gratuities for the Captain and any crew are optional and greatly appreciated.