CHARLESTON SELF-GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
We Deliver to You — Paddle Folly on Your Schedule
A five-day self-guided kayak rental from Castaway Island Excursions that includes delivery or pickup, essential safety gear, and a preliminary safety rundown to help you explore Charleston’s shorelines at your own pace.
We Deliver to You — Paddle Folly on Your Schedule.
A self-guided rental that puts the tidal marshes and beachfront of Charleston within reach on your timetable: Castaway Island Excursions delivers sit-on-top kayaks to beach houses and rentals or lets you pick them up for independent exploration, with all essential paddles, coast‑guard‑approved personal flotation devices and a waterproof bag included along with a preliminary safety rundown.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Free delivery to your beach house
If you’re staying on the water, the operator brings the kayaks to your rental at no extra charge; alternately, you can pick a kayak up if you plan to transport it elsewhere for your own route.
Everything you need, included
Each rental comes with paddles, coast‑guard‑approved PDFs (lifejackets), a waterproof bag for personal items and a short safety briefing so you launch with the basics covered.
Family-friendly, flexible windows
Rentals are suited to families and independent paddlers alike, but note that children under 18 must have adult consent and the operator requires that 24‑hour to 7‑day rentals be taken away from the shop location.
What the day feels like
What it feels like on the water
You load a compact sit‑on‑top, shoulder the paddle after a short safety rundown, and either step into a launch at your delivered spot or drive a kayak to a different shoreline; the rhythm is self‑paced and practical—designed for daylong roving or multi‑day use when you take the boat away from the shop.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this rental—and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Standard rental window is five days (120 hours); confirm pickup or delivery timing with Castaway Island when you book.
Pack sun protection, a change of clothes in the provided waterproof bag, and any personal gear you need—operator supplies paddles, coast‑guard‑approved PDFs and a waterproof bag as part of the rental.
If you’re staying on the water, the operator offers free delivery to your beach house or rental; if you plan to transport the kayak, arrive with an appropriate vehicle to pick it up at the operator’s location.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Do you deliver the kayaks to my accommodation?
Yes — Castaway Island will bring kayaks to your beach house or water‑front rental at no extra charge.
What equipment is provided with the rental?
Each rental includes paddles, coast‑guard‑approved PDFs (lifejackets), a preliminary safety rundown, and a waterproof bag for personal belongings.
Can I pick up a kayak and take it to another launch?
Yes — if you have an appropriate vehicle you may pick up a kayak and transport it to another location for independent exploration.
Are children allowed to rent kayaks?
Children under 18 must have adult consent to rent and use the kayaks.
What are the rules for multi‑day rentals?
All 24‑hour to 7‑day rentals must be taken away from the operator’s location; confirm the specific pickup and return details with Castaway Island when booking.