Cast Away Charters is the Lowcountry’s go-to guide service for nautical experiences in Beaufort, Port Royal, and the surrounding Sea Islands, celebrating 25 years in business since 2001. The company has built an outstanding reputation with 312 five-star reviews, serving Beaufort, St. Helena Island, Dataw Island, Harbor Island, Fripp Island, and Bluffton/Hilton Head Island with experienced, local, professional captains.
Private Inshore & NearShore Fishing Charters start at $450 for 1-6 anglers and 4-6 hours, customized to each group’s pace, style, and target species year-round. Jaw-Some Shark Fishing, available Spring through early Fall, offers a thrilling 3-hour catch-and-release adventure starting at $450, suited to anglers of all ages. Angler University provides hands-on, personalized instruction starting at $550, teaching guests to fish the Lowcountry’s waterways, tides, and techniques like a local. For larger groups, the Cast Away Fishing Tournament (7+ anglers, starting at $1,525 for two boats) offers a friendly competitive angler experience with certificates and prizes.
Two distinctive dock-to-table experiences round out the fishing offerings: the Hook ‘n Cook Lunch (starting at $575) partners with Port Royal’s Fishcamp on 11th to turn the day’s catch into lunch, while the Sunrise/Sunset Supper (starting at $575) partners with Chef Frank’s Bistro for an elegant dinner after a scenic morning on the water.
Beyond fishing, Cast Away runs a full slate of Lowcountry boat tours: a Lowcountry Sunset Cruise ($125/hour), a new-for-2026 Shark Teeth & Shell Hunting Adventure ($250 for 3 hours, timed around low tide), a Nature Odyssey exploring local ecosystems and wildlife ($125/hour), a Nautical Memorial for honoring a loved one ($125/hour), a Waterfront Homes Boat Tour for real estate house-hunting by water ($125/hour), and a GUIDED Research Service for habitat assessments and species monitoring ($150/hour).
For anglers, families, and groups looking for a highly reviewed, 25-year established charter and boat tour operation across Beaufort and the Sea Islands, Cast Away Charters offers an exceptionally wide range of fishing, dining, and scenic experiences.
