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Myrtle Beach Boat Tours

07/17/2023

Are you ready to explore the stunning waters found along the Grand Strand? There are a variety of Myrtle Beach boat tours available – ranging from adventurous banana boat rides to relaxing dinner cruises and more – departing just minutes from our oceanfront hotel. Browse our list of the best Myrtle Beach boat tours available below.

Dolphin Cruise Myrtle Beach

Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruises

Myrtle Beach Dolphin Cruises offers 1 ½ to 2 hour long cruises up the Intracoastal Waterway and into the open ocean to find and watch dolphins. On the way back, enjoy views of the coastline that these iconic creatures call home. If you don’t see any dolphins, your next cruise is free! Check out their website for more details

The Hurricane II Dolphin Watch  

Embark on a deep sea adventure aboard Hurricane II to observe local dolphins in Myrtle Beach. The 90-foot Hurricane II is docked close to the ocean, letting guests spend more time with the dolphins and less time getting out to sea. Book your dolphin adventure cruise here!  

Myrtle Beach Boat Tours - Friends riding the banana boat

Myrtle Beach Banana Boats

Downwind Sails Watersports

Ride through the waves of Myrtle Beach on a banana boat with Downwind Sails Watersports! Up to 6 people can take this 2-3 mile adventure together, with life jackets and safety tips provided by Downwind Sails. See more information or pay for your banana boat ride ahead of time here

Express Watersports

Experience the longest banana boat ride in Myrtle Beach with Express Watersports! Choose a thrilling ocean adventure or cruise the calmer waters of Murrells Inlet, knowing that your expert guide will tailor the speed to your group’s safety and comfort. Learn more about Myrtle Beach’s longest banana boat ride or book yours here

Dinner Cruise Myrtle Beach

The Barefoot Queen

Treat yourself to a dinner cruise aboard The Barefoot Queen Myrtle Beach for an unforgettable vacation experience. Dinner cruises depart at 6 pm during peak vacation season, giving guests a breathtaking view of the sunset on the water during their meal. The Barefoot Queen hosts special cruises like Dinner and Fireworks, Sing and Sail, a Christmas Regatta, and others – check out their Cruises page for more information.  

Deep Sea Fishing in Myrtle Beach

The Hurricane Fishing Fleet

Take on deep sea fishing in Myrtle Beach with The Hurricane Fishing Fleet, Myrtle Beach’s original deep sea fishing boat. Let the experienced Captains take you to the area’s best deep sea fishing spots for the fishing trip of a lifetime. 

Voyager Fishing Charters

Cruise up to 55 miles offshore for deep sea fishing in Myrtle Beach with Voyager Fishing Charters. Choose from half-day excursions, night shark fishing, 12-hour Gulf Stream fishing, and more, led by trusted and experienced Captains. 

Myrtle Beach Party Boat

Living Large Party Barge

Check out one of Myrtle Beach’s best party boats, Living Large Party Barge, for an unforgettable island cruise! BYOB (their site states “anything goes!”) and enjoy your perfect island-hopping experience complemented by calm inshore waters and an awesome Captain ready to take you wherever the party calls you! 

East Coast BrewBoat

All aboard the only pedal pub in South Carolina: the East Coast BrewBoat, one of the best party boats in Myrtle Beach! Your party pedals the boat, while a Captain and first mate steer and handle other logistics so you’re free to have fun. 

Myrtle Beach Boat Tours

Waccamaw River Nature and Wildlife Tour 

Enjoy a leisurely cruise through the Waccamaw River, Intracoastal Waterway, and the creeks and swampland that surround Myrtle Beach with the Waccamaw River Nature and Wildlife Tour. Unlike other Myrtle Beach boat tours, you’ll venture beyond the beach with this tour that takes you to remote wilderness areas to observe birds, marine animals, and more. 

Black River Outdoors

Embark on a kayak fishing trip to go where the fish go – warm, shallow waters where the power boats can’t make it! – with Black River Outdoors. Rather sightsee than fish? Check out some of the most unique Myrtle Beach boat tours, like the Cypress Forest Tour, Salt Marsh Tour, or the Huntington Beach State Park Salt Marsh Tour

More Boat Tours in Myrtle Beach

Big “M” Casino

See the sights and win big aboard South Carolina’s only gambling boat tours with the Big “M” Casino! Play table games like Blackjack and Roulette, or try your luck on classic slots like Pot O’ Gold, Video Poker, and Wheel of Fortune. 

Blackbeard’s Pirate Cruise

Welcome aboard the largest pirate ship in the Carolinas and one of Myrtle Beach’s most unique boat tours, Blackbeard’s Treasure Hunter! Get into character with a complimentary pirate mustache and tattoo for each member of the crew before you set off to find Blackbeard’s Treasure. You’ll encounter an enemy pirate ship, so be ready for a water fight!


When you’re ready to head out on the water aboard a Myrtle Beach boat tour, book your stay at Coral Beach Hotel & Suites for the ultimate accommodations to complement your adventures.