Savannah Local Guide

Water Sports & Beach Rentals in Savannah

Hand-verified water sports & beach rentals across the Historic District, River Street, Tybee Island and beyond — checked by our local team before they're listed.

Water Sports & Beach Rentals

Freedom Boat Club of Savannah

Savannah

Hassle-free boating alternative to ownership with local hub locations (Savannah Boathouse Marina, Isle of Hope, and Richmond Hill Ft. McAllister Marina). Members-only boat club offering unlimited access to a fleet of bowriders, pontoons, center consoles, deck boats, and offshore cruisers; boat safety training included; pay-as-you-go fuel; reciprocal access to 400+ clubs globally. Main line (912) 691-2628; Boathouse Marina line (912) 691-2627.

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Tybee Jet Ski and Watersports

Tybee Island

Premier waterfront launch location directly across from Little Tybee Island; guided dolphin kayak tours across the river Guided jet ski rentals & tours, single and tandem kayak rentals, guided kayak tours to Little Tybee Island, pontoon boat rentals, private sunset cruises

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Bull River Marina

Savannah

Complimentary iced cooler on boats and complimentary fish filleting upon return; unique shark tooth/fossil island hunting tours; located on Wilmington Island Skiff and pontoon boat rentals (uncaptained or captained), 4-hour private charters, dolphin watching tours, fossil & shark tooth hunting excursions, Daufuskie Island ferry service, transient dockage

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Burke's Beach Rentals, Inc.

Tybee Island

On-site setup service directly on the sand at major Tybee beach access points; family-owned local business Daily beach chair rentals, jumbo umbrella setups, float rentals, full on-site setup service

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Tybee North Beach Rentals

Tybee Island

Prime North Beach location near North Beach Grill and Tybee Lighthouse; on-sand setup stand Standard beach chair rentals, lounge chair rentals, jumbo umbrella rentals, on-site beach gear setups

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Castles in the Sand

Tybee Island

Turnkey luxury beach experiences styled and set up directly on the sand prior to guest arrival Luxury beach cabana and umbrella setups, plush lounge chairs, beach games, coolers with ice, custom event and bachelorette beach setups

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Aqua Dawg Kayak Company

Tybee Island

Beginner-friendly guided paddle tours; canine-friendly kayak experiences; local salt marsh experts Guided kayak eco-tours, single and tandem kayak rentals, pet-friendly kayak trips, shuttle services

Tybee Island

First and only dedicated stand-up paddleboard outfitter and school in Savannah and Tybee; certified SUP instructors; Back River launch access Stand-up paddleboard rentals, flatwater & surf SUP lessons, guided paddleboard tours, youth summer paddle camps, paddleboard sales

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Lowcountry Drifters

Savannah

'Ride like a local' private boat charters; customizable 4 or 6-hour itineraries for up to 6 guests; sandbar swimming stops Private boat charters, island-hopping tours, dolphin watching, sunset cruises, sandbar swimming stops, water taxi service

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Coastal River Charters

Thunderbolt

Captain Jack McGowan offers 20+ years of local coastal knowledge; flexible custom fishing and eco-tour combos Inshore/nearshore light tackle fishing charters, scenic salt marsh boat tours, dolphin watching, Daufuskie Island trips

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Compass Sailing

Savannah

Private charters aboard 'Jeremiah' (a 38-foot Morgan Sloop); choice of hands-on sailing participation or relaxed sightseeing Private custom sailboat charters, morning/afternoon sails, sunset cruises, Tybee Island & Wassaw Sound coastal sailing trips

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Skidaway Island State Park

Savannah

Launch directly into the Skidaway Narrows (Intracoastal Waterway); protected maritime forest and tidal marsh environment Kayak and canoe equipment rentals, bicycle rentals ($6/hour), ranger-guided nature walks, campsite and cabin rentals

Attractions & Entertainment

Fort McAllister State Park

Richmond Hill

Fort McAllister State Park (also Fort McAllister State Historic Park) — the best-preserved Confederate earthwork fortification and site of the final battle of Sherman's March to the Sea. Civil War earthwork fort tours and museum, camping and cottage rentals, and hiking trails; on the water: kayak, canoe, and SUP rentals, Ogeechee River boat launch ramp, and fishing.

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Outside Savannah

Savannah

Part of award-winning Outside Brands; Master Naturalist guides; prime departure location at Westin Savannah Harbor / Riverfront Guided kayak eco-tours, stand-up paddleboarding, private boat charters, dolphin watching excursions, port tours, teambuilding outings

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Savannah Coastal EcoTours

Savannah

Specialized bioluminescent plankton night kayak tours; exclusive landing access trips to Ossabaw Island; intimate small-group outings Guided kayak eco-tours of Skidaway Narrows & Wassaw Creeks, bioluminescent plankton night kayak tours, private boat trips to Ossabaw Island, sunrise/sunset cruises

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Tybee Beach Ecology Trips

Tybee Island

Led personally by marine biologist Dr. Joe Richardson; hands-on tidal biology learning using nets and specimen viewing trays Guided low-tide beach walking tours, marine biology field explorations, tidal pool specimen study, school and scout group trips

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Isle of Hope Marina

Savannah

Historic Bluff Drive setting on the Intracoastal Waterway; full-service marina with extensive amenities Deepwater boat slip rentals, transient dockage, boat fuel/supplies, departure point for local charter boats and eco-tours

Tybee Island

High-powered dual engine boat producing wake that dolphins love to jump and play in; guaranteed dolphin sightings 60-75 minute daytime dolphin tours, sunset dolphin cruises, private charter cruises around Tybee waterways

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Sea Kayak Georgia

Tybee Island

Premier coastal paddling outfitter operating over 25 years; highly certified guides specializing in barrier island ecology Half-day and full-day guided sea kayak tours to Little Tybee Island, SUP tours, BCU/ACA instruction, annual paddle symposiums

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Sundial Charters

Tybee Island

Led by female Captain Rene Heidt, native naturalist and environmentalist; highly personalized small-group custom boat charters Custom nature boat charters, beachcombing and fossil/shark tooth hunting trips on uninhabited islands, dolphin watching, crab catching

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Bull River Cruises

Wilmington Island

Departs from Bull River Marina on Wilmington Island between Savannah and Tybee; certified master captains; educational nature commentary Eco boat tours through tidal rivers and marshes, sunset cruises, Ossabaw Island day excursions, bachelorette boat parties, kayak rentals via Moon River Kayak

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Tybee Island Watersports

Tybee Island

Offers unique floating tiki boat cruises and high-performance Yamaha Waverunners for guided dolphin jet ski tours Guided jet ski tours, pontoon boat rentals, tiki boat party cruises, kayak and paddleboard rentals

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Savannah Canoe & Kayak

Savannah

Expert ACA certified sea kayak instructors; eco-tours through tidal marshes, blackwater rivers, and uninhabited barrier islands Guided kayak tours to Tybee Marine Science Center, Little Tybee, Skidaway Narrows, Ebenezer Creek, kayak rentals, ACA paddling instruction

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Savannah Riverboat Cruises

Savannah

Operates two red, white, and blue 1,000-passenger riverboats (Georgia Queen and Savannah River Queen); live entertainment and buffet dining on the Savannah River 1.5-hour narrative harbor sightseeing cruises, 2-hour dinner entertainment cruises, gospel brunch cruises, seasonal holiday cruises, private charters