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Waccamaw River Nature and Wildlife Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.0 out of 10

Very goodTop 13% in Myrtle Beach

1,455 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Myrtle Beach
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Cruise the Waccamaw River’s cypress-lined waterways, exploring quiet creeks and swamps while watching for birds, turtles, and alligators.

About this tour

Glide beneath moss-draped cypress trees and into the quiet waterways of South Carolina’s Waccamaw River. This 120-minute nature and wildlife tour follows the river and the Intracoastal Waterway, venturing into back creeks and swamps within an untouched National Wildlife Refuge.

As the boat moves through the calm landscape, watch for birds and other wildlife along the banks and water. Osprey nests line parts of the river, and, in season, you may spot young osprey taking their first flights. Herons, egrets, cormorants, ducks, turtles, and alligators may also appear. The scenery and unhurried pace make this Waccamaw River nature and wildlife tour a chance to experience the area’s natural beauty from the water.

The tour is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels. To reach the departure point, drive into Waccatee Zoo and follow the Boat Ride signs to the river at the back of the property, where dedicated parking is available. Book your Waccamaw River nature and wildlife tour and set out to explore these peaceful waterways.

Highlights

  • Cruise beneath moss-draped cypress trees on the Waccamaw River
  • Explore quiet creeks, swamps, and the Intracoastal Waterway
  • Look for osprey, herons, egrets, turtles, and alligators
  • Enjoy the peaceful scenery of an untouched National Wildlife Refuge

What's included

Included

  • Admission to the experience

Not included

  • Snacks, drinks, and ice cream are available for purchase in the gift shop

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible; transportation and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Drive into Waccatee Zoo and follow Boat Ride signs to the back of the property by the river; dedicated parking is available

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.88 from 1,455 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.0. Top 13% in Myrtle Beach means it ranks in the top 13% of tours in Myrtle Beach by this score.

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