Captain Jack was friendly and informative. He has years of experience sailing and it was more than evident how comfortable he in on the water. He provided us with just the right amount of attention and privacy. I wouldn't recommend his trip if you are looking to do a fishing trip specifically. We were able to catch and release a couple small and unique marine creatures however it wasn't quite what I had expected for a fishing charter. (please note this is not what Captain Jack specialized in just another service he offered.) We actually ended up throwing in the towel on the fishing and doing more sailing and dolphin watching for the majority of the trip. Which was perfect and my husband and I were most content with relaxing and enjoying the sites and the sailing. Thank you Captain Jack for giving us a most enjoyable day on the water.
My family recently sailed with Captain Jack and we had an awesome day. We booked a 5 hour picnic tour to shell island. Captain Jack showed us all the sights along the way and was very knowledgeable about the area. The dolphins put on a great show for us too. Captain Jack was very accommodating and a pleasure to spend the day with. While sitting in the front of the boat with my 2 children, my six year old son turned to me and said, "mama, this is amazing." Everyone had a great time. My mom, my children and I ventured to shell island and the fellas stayed on the boat and lunched with Captain Jack. What a wonderful day and one of the highlights of our trip. Amazing!
This was our second time sailing with Captain Jack. We had a great trip about 7-8 years ago when visiting Kiawah Island, and when we returned to Kiawah recently we decided to see if he was available. We were delighted to hear that he was still working out of Bohicket Marina and scheduled a sail for the afternoon. My husband, daughter and I had a great time. Jack quickly found a pod of dolphins and we were able to spend the better part of an hour observing them up close. Doing this on a quiet sailboat rather than some noisy motor charter is a huge plus! Jack is an expert sailor and kept us in close to the dolphins. We had a beautiful sail on the way back in and a sunset as we came into dock. This was our second wonderful experience with Jack - we highly recommend him!
We went on a 3 hour tour with Captain Jack on the Palmetto Tide and it was awesome. The Captain was very informative and we saw tons of Dolphins. It was a very relaxing sail. We couldn't have asked for a better experience.
Jack was a great host and captain and would highly recommend him to anyone. He took time to explain and chat and would also give us as much space as we wanted. Boat was very comfortable and shaded and well maintained.
My wife and I had an excellent and informative session with Captain Jack. The trip was as "hands on" as we wanted, and we learned so much about sailing. Captain Jack was flexible, professional, and patient in the face of our many questions. If you want a great day on the water, whether sailing, dolphin watching, or fishing, we are sure you would have a great time with Captain Jack.
Visiting friends wanted to dolphin watch, and Captain Jack had been highly recommended. We know why!! He is friendly, knowledgeable, and fun to spend three hours with. We were surrounded by dolphins within a 1/2 hour of the sail. The Palmetto Tide is a beautiful sailboat, and it's easy to get a great view no matter where you sit. The time flew by, and we weren't ready to head back. This is a MUST SEE, MUST DO if you are in the Charleston area or vacationing on Kiawah or Seabrook Islands!
Although I'm technically considered "a local", I was looking for something very special to do with some friends and family visiting from out of state. This trip couldn't have been more perfect. It was obvious that we had hired a passionate life-long pro and not just some cheesy, boring tour guide like we've all experienced:) "Captain Jack" was laid-back, entertaining and so very accommodating. Our recreational experience was an educational one, as well. We were all amazed at his sailing expertise and his extensive maritime and wildlife knowledge! Between the gorgeous weather, lots of beautiful and amazing dolphins and the exciting real life stories he shared, it will be one of our best memories ever! We learned that many of his guests come back year after year and we certainly know why because he spoiled every one of us, too! What a fabulous day... Thanks again, Captain Jack. We can't wait to see you next year! Karen and Mark
Our family booked the beach picnic with Capt. Jack on the Palmetto Dunes sailboat. Right away, he was attending to our personal needs (fair-skinned children) and put up the sunshade. The boat was incredible, and we were mesmerized by the dolphins. Once onshore, we walked the beach and saw great shells and horseshoe crabs. On the way back, we enjoyed a relaxing sail back to the Bohicket Marina. Really the most memorable family vacation due to this tour!
Captain Jack took us on a wonderful trip on a perfect day. He was very amusing and knowledgeable of the area. The captain knew the exact spot to find dolphins that were eager to strut their stuff. It was an experience like no other on a very peaceful, quiet, desolate bay.