Wild Dunes Resort 5757 Palm Blvd,
Isle of Palms, SC 29451
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A person in a blue and black life vest kayaks in calm water, with others in small boats and a harbor with buildings in the background.

Head Out on a Lowcountry Adventure 

Water Excursions at Isle of Palms Marina 

Set sail from the Isle of Palms Marina and discover another side of island life at Wild Dunes. Choose from leisurely kayak or paddle-board rentals, join a naturalist-led eco-tour through marshes and creeks, or book a family-friendly fishing charter. Whatever your pace, the Lowcountry waters invite exploration, discovery, and a little salt-air wonder.

The Isle of Palms Marina is located less than 2 miles from resort.  

IOP Marina Rentals & Charters

Isle of Palms Marina Activities

Paddleboarding

Paddleboarding

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Boat Rides

Boat Rides

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A man in a blue life vest kayaks on calm water, paddling toward a marina with sailboats and houses in the background, sunny weather.

Kayak Rentals

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Isle of Palms Marina Outpost

Isle of Palms Marina Outpost

Located at the Isle of Palms Marina, the Marina Outpost is your one-stop shop before or after a day on the water. Stock up on snacks, drinks, and boating essentials, or browse a selection of Isle of Palms souvenirs, apparel, and coastal gifts.

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Excurions, Cookouts, Exploration & More

Barrier Island Eco-Tours

Reconnect with nature on a guided eco tour led by our partners at Barrier Island Eco Tours. Learn about local wildlife, tidal ecosystems, and the barrier island environment as you travel by boat through salt marshes and unspoiled waterways.  

Departing from the IOP Marina, popular trips include: Sunset Dolphin Tours, Crabbing adventures, Lowcountry Beachside Cookouts and Capers Island Wildlife Exploration — a pristine nature preserve just north of Isle of Palms.  Private charters are also available. 

Two people kayak along a calm river estuary with grassy banks and distant trees under a bright, clouded sky, enjoying a peaceful paddle.
Two people kayak along a calm river estuary with grassy banks and distant trees under a bright, clouded sky, enjoying a peaceful paddle.
 A group of kids watches as someone shows two crabs being held up, near a small blue crab, with curious expressions.
A group of kids watches as someone shows two crabs being held up, near a small blue crab, with curious expressions.
 A windswept beach with smooth sand, scattered driftwood logs, and leafless trees along the horizon under a clear blue sky, ending with a calm vibe.
A windswept beach with smooth sand, scattered driftwood logs, and leafless trees along the horizon under a clear blue sky, ending with a calm vibe.
 A white heron with a long yellow bill among green reeds, its eye looking ahead in a marshy setting.
A white heron with a long yellow bill among green reeds, its eye looking ahead in a marshy setting.
 A person in a light shirt holds a starfish by the beach, with the starfish clearly visible against the sand and water.
A person in a light shirt holds a starfish by the beach, with the starfish clearly visible against the sand and water.
 A man in a light blue shirt holds a carved wooden crocodile head on a dock by the water, mid-speech, with boats in the background.
A man in a light blue shirt holds a carved wooden crocodile head on a dock by the water, mid-speech, with boats in the background.
A small boat near a sandy beach with a group of people on shore; calm blue water and a distant tree line under a clear sky.
A small boat near a sandy beach with a group of people on shore; calm blue water and a distant tree line under a clear sky.
 A family on a pier releases baby crabs from a yellow trap, sharing smiles as they admire their catch.
A family on a pier releases baby crabs from a yellow trap, sharing smiles as they admire their catch.
 A person holds a small white crab with blue claws, displaying its underside; hands are muddy, wearing a light blue shirt.
A person holds a small white crab with blue claws, displaying its underside; hands are muddy, wearing a light blue shirt.
 Someone holds a small fish up for display while a group watches, likely at a fishing or aquarium event.
Someone holds a small fish up for display while a group watches, likely at a fishing or aquarium event.
 A child in a blue dress stands on a rocky shore beside a small pond or marsh, spraying water into the still pool as tall grasses rise in the background.
A child in a blue dress stands on a rocky shore beside a small pond or marsh, spraying water into the still pool as tall grasses rise in the background.

Supplies & Souvenirs

Isles of Palms Marina Outpost

Located at the Isle of Palms Marina, the Marina Outpost is your one-stop shop before or after a day on the water. Stock up on snacks, drinks, and boating essentials, or browse a selection of Isle of Palms souvenirs, apparel, and coastal gifts.

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  • A white sailboat decor in a bright store, surrounded by clothing and baskets; shoppers’ shelves line the background, island display in the center.

Where adventure meets the tide