Frequently asked questions

What To Bring

Anytime you’re on the water, you’ll want to make sure you bring towels, sunscreen, hats or caps, sunglasses and camera/phone. Small carry on coolers welcome.

Our location and driving time

We are located at 701 Front st. In Georgetown, SC 29440

From North Myrtle Beach, approx. 47.9 miles /1:20 hr

From Sound end Myrtle Beach, approx. 33.2 miles/ 60 minutes

From Conway approx. 39 miles/ 51 minutes

From North Charleston, approx 53 miles/1:15 minutes

Edisto Beach, approx 85.6 miles/ 2:20 hr

During the high season months, (May – September) please allow yourself some extra driving time due to unforeseen traffic circumstances

Due to heavy traffic and other possible delays, do not trust your estimated time of arrival to Georgetown on your GPS. Allow yourself enough time to get to Georgetown, find a parking spot and get your wristbands.

Check In and Departure Times

Boarding is recommended 30 minutes before departure time. You must check in at the ticket booth and receive your wrist band before boarding.

The boat leaves on the departure time of your scheduled tour and will not wait on late comers.

Our ticket booth is located behind the Town Clock which is located at the foot of Screven and Front Street.

Children

Though children under 3 are free you must book a ticket for our manifest. Please remind us when you check in and the ticket booth and we will arrange the refund.

Parking

Please do not park on and along Front Street as it is 2 hour Parking only. There is public parking on Orange and Screven Street or You may park on any of the side streets. All side streets and public parking lots have unlimited parking.

Public Restrooms

We suggest using a restroom before boarding. A public restroom is located directly across from the town clock.

Service Dogs

Service dogs are welcome.

Smoking or Vaping

The use of tobacco products or vaping of any kind is not allowed on the boat but is permissible on the island. Please do not litter the island with cigarette butts, discarded tobacco products or any other kind of debris.

Lifejackets

We have U S Coast Guard Type II life jackets onboard for adults, children and infants.

There is a restroom on board.

Lowcountry Tours also has a snack bar on board with various snacks, soft drinks and bottled water. All snacks and drinks are $1-2 and profit is given to local charities.

What are people saying about Captain Rods?

"Both captain and naturalist are terrific narrators; it’s obvious they love the history and wildlife as well as their passengers. There were quite a few kids on our trip and I loved the way they were treated. This was a terrific trip with thorough explanation of everything from shells we found on North Island to wildlife and history of places of interest we passed. We will definitely be back."

"Awesome tour with friendly people."

"Wonderful tour with wonderful people! Can't say enough about the quality of the tour and the gentlemen we had as our guides. Wonderful with the children, and the adults too! We found large and unique shells, and were not disappointed by our haul. We will be back next year for sure!"

"My wife and I had a great time. Tuesday was our second time cruising with Low Country tours. We both agree that we would definitely do this again. You all are great people who offer a fantastic service, Thank you so very much for such an enjoyable and memorable time and informative boat ride! Great island to find really nice shells! Definitely worth your time!!!."

"This was one of the best experiences we have ever had!! The crew was very friendly, informative, helpful and made our boat tour so much fun!! Thank you for helping us find beautiful conch shells and making this boat tour one we cherish and will never forget!! We look forward to going again in the near future!!"

"Went on the tour to Shell Island, had a fantastic time! Love the boat ride and the historical information given by the guides! And found 18 whelk shells !!! Going back every vacation !!"