Come aboard Imagine, a five-passenger pontoon boat, and travel the storied rivers and tributaries feeding Winyah Bay with former marine scientist (USC-Baruch Marine Laboratory) and licensed boat tour Captain Paul Kenny at the helm and local treasure historian Lee Brockington imparting histories, mysteries, and tidbits of wisdom from the stern.
Lee has been sharing the history of the Lowcountry for years as an instructor for CLASS and OLLI, as a public speaker for the Georgetown County Library System, and as a former Director of Interpretation for Hobcaw Barony.
Although shade and shelter are available on board, please bring your own weather and bug protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, windbreaker, bug spray). Water and ice are provided.
$125.00 per person, per tour. **Sandy Island River Tour is $170.00 per person and includes lunch.**
Room for five passengers on each pontoon tour. All tours are about 3 hours long with a restroom stop on each tour. Departing from Hagley Landing (at the end of Hagley Drive in Pawleys Island), parking is allowed on Hagley Drive. All Pontoon River Tours will be confirmed 24 hours in advance once Captain Paul Kenny has confirmed the weather forecast.
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Hasty Point River Tour
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 10am to 1pm
Come aboard the canopied pontoon boat "Imagine" and retrace the original river route from Pawleys to the Pee Dee traveled by former rice plantation residents. Captain Paul Kenny, biologist, and Lee Brockington, historian, share the pre-Revolutionary War history of Hasty Point Plantation as you disembark to walk the live oak avenue and tour the early 19th century rice barn to see its display of maps, tools, artifacts, and photographs. Learn of Hasty Point's current role as part of the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge and the federally protected 38,000-acres, including Sandy Island, one of the nation's greatest conservation stories. Attire should include weather-appropriate outer wear and comfortable walking shoes. *This tour involves walking, standing and uneven surfaces.*
There is 1 seat left.
Hasty Point River Tour
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 9:30am to 12:30pm
Come aboard the canopied pontoon boat "Imagine" and retrace the original river route from Pawleys to the Pee Dee traveled by former rice plantation residents. Captain Paul Kenny, biologist, and Lee Brockington, historian, share the pre-Revolutionary War history of Hasty Point Plantation as you disembark to walk the live oak avenue and tour the early 19th century rice barn to see its display of maps, tools, artifacts, and photographs. Learn of Hasty Point's current role as part of the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge and the federally protected 38,000-acres, including Sandy Island, one of the nation's greatest conservation stories. Attire should include weather-appropriate outer wear and comfortable walking shoes. *This tour involves walking, standing and uneven surfaces.*
There are 5 seats left.
Sandy Island River Tour
Thursday, June 4, 2026 10am to 1:30pm
Travel with Captain Paul Kenny and Historian Lee Brockington to visit Sandy Island and learn its island environs. This Pontoon River Tour will take you to the Sandy Island boat landing, then a walk onto the sandy road leading to Wilma Cottage for a Southern mid-day supper with Laura Herriott. Later, continue on your pontoon tour to other areas of Sandy Island. Total trip time 3.5 hours. **This tour includes a meal.**
There is 1 seat left.
Pee Dee River Tour
Monday, June 15, 2026 9am to 12pm
Come aboard the canopied pontoon boat Imagine and travel the storied rivers and tributaries feeding Winyah Bay with licensed Captain Paul at the helm and local treasure and historian Lee Brockington imparting histories, mysteries, and tidbits of wisdom from the stern. Passing a long line of well known rice plantations of the Pee Dee and Plantersville area, hear of men and women both the owners and the enslaved, and learn how rice was produced and why it ended. Attire should include weather appropriate outer wear. Limited to five passengers.
There are 5 seats left.
Hasty Point River Tour
Monday, June 29, 2026 9am to 12pm
Come aboard the canopied pontoon boat "Imagine" and retrace the original river route from Pawleys to the Pee Dee traveled by former rice plantation residents. Captain Paul Kenny, biologist, and Lee Brockington, historian, share the pre-Revolutionary War history of Hasty Point Plantation as you disembark to walk the live oak avenue and tour the early 19th century rice barn to see its display of maps, tools, artifacts, and photographs. Learn of Hasty Point's current role as part of the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge and the federally protected 38,000-acres, including Sandy Island, one of the nation's greatest conservation stories. Attire should include weather-appropriate outer wear and comfortable walking shoes. *This tour involves walking, standing and uneven surfaces.*
There are 5 seats left.
Port of Georgetown River Tour
Wednesday, July 1, 2026 10am to 1pm
Travel with local historian Lee Brockington and licensed Captain Paul on the canopied pontoon boat Imagine down the Waccamaw River, under the bridges, into Winyah Bay, and up the Sampit River to the Historic Port of Georgetown. Learn more about the ecology of the watershed as we discuss rivers and estuaries that are some of the most intriguing in the nation. Georgetown is the third oldest port city in SC and was an important colonial harbor, shipping "naval stores," beef, pork, indigo, and rice. While on board, our Revolutionary War and Civil War history is discussed as well as a focus on 20th century port activity which included the "world's largest lumber mill," International Paper, Liberty Steel Mill, fishing, and shrimping. A brief disembarkation includes the SC Maritime Museum on the Harborwalk. Have a late lunch or bring your bag lunch on board!
This trip is sold out!
Pee Dee River Tour
Monday, July 13, 2026 9am to 12pm
Come aboard the canopied pontoon boat Imagine and travel the storied rivers and tributaries feeding Winyah Bay with licensed Captain Paul at the helm and local treasure and historian Lee Brockington imparting histories, mysteries, and tidbits of wisdom from the stern. Passing a long line of well known rice plantations of the Pee Dee and Plantersville area, hear of men and women both the owners and the enslaved, and learn how rice was produced and why it ended. Attire should include weather appropriate outer wear. Limited to five passengers.
There are 5 seats left.
Hasty Point River Tour
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 9am to 12pm
Come aboard the canopied pontoon boat "Imagine" and retrace the original river route from Pawleys to the Pee Dee traveled by former rice plantation residents. Captain Paul Kenny, biologist, and Lee Brockington, historian, share the pre-Revolutionary War history of Hasty Point Plantation as you disembark to walk the live oak avenue and tour the early 19th century rice barn to see its display of maps, tools, artifacts, and photographs. Learn of Hasty Point's current role as part of the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge and the federally protected 38,000-acres, including Sandy Island, one of the nation's greatest conservation stories. Attire should include weather-appropriate outer wear and comfortable walking shoes. *This tour involves walking, standing and uneven surfaces.*
There are 5 seats left.
Port of Georgetown River Tour
Friday, July 17, 2026 10am to 1pm
Travel with local historian Lee Brockington and licensed Captain Paul on the canopied pontoon boat Imagine down the Waccamaw River, under the bridges, into Winyah Bay, and up the Sampit River to the Historic Port of Georgetown. Learn more about the ecology of the watershed as we discuss rivers and estuaries that are some of the most intriguing in the nation. Georgetown is the third oldest port city in SC and was an important colonial harbor, shipping "naval stores," beef, pork, indigo, and rice. While on board, our Revolutionary War and Civil War history is discussed as well as a focus on 20th century port activity which included the "world's largest lumber mill," International Paper, Liberty Steel Mill, fishing, and shrimping. A brief disembarkation includes the SC Maritime Museum on the Harborwalk. Have a late lunch or bring your bag lunch on board!
There are 3 seats left.
Hasty Point River Tour
Monday, August 3, 2026 9am to 12pm
Come aboard the canopied pontoon boat "Imagine" and retrace the original river route from Pawleys to the Pee Dee traveled by former rice plantation residents. Captain Paul Kenny, biologist, and Lee Brockington, historian, share the pre-Revolutionary War history of Hasty Point Plantation as you disembark to walk the live oak avenue and tour the early 19th century rice barn to see its display of maps, tools, artifacts, and photographs. Learn of Hasty Point's current role as part of the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge and the federally protected 38,000-acres, including Sandy Island, one of the nation's greatest conservation stories. Attire should include weather-appropriate outer wear and comfortable walking shoes. *This tour involves walking, standing and uneven surfaces.*
There are 5 seats left.
Pee Dee River Tour
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 1pm to 4pm
Come aboard the canopied pontoon boat Imagine and travel the storied rivers and tributaries feeding Winyah Bay with licensed Captain Paul at the helm and local treasure and historian Lee Brockington imparting histories, mysteries, and tidbits of wisdom from the stern. Passing a long line of well known rice plantations of the Pee Dee and Plantersville area, hear of men and women both the owners and the enslaved, and learn how rice was produced and why it ended. Attire should include weather appropriate outer wear. Limited to five passengers.
There is 1 seat left.
Port of Georgetown River Tour
Wednesday, August 5, 2026 2pm to 5pm
Travel with local historian Lee Brockington and licensed Captain Paul on the canopied pontoon boat Imagine down the Waccamaw River, under the bridges, into Winyah Bay, and up the Sampit River to the Historic Port of Georgetown. Learn more about the ecology of the watershed as we discuss rivers and estuaries that are some of the most intriguing in the nation. Georgetown is the third oldest port city in SC and was an important colonial harbor, shipping "naval stores," beef, pork, indigo, and rice. While on board, our Revolutionary War and Civil War history is discussed as well as a focus on 20th century port activity which included the "world's largest lumber mill," International Paper, Liberty Steel Mill, fishing, and shrimping. A brief disembarkation includes the SC Maritime Museum on the Harborwalk.
There are 5 seats left.
Pee Dee River Tour
Monday, August 17, 2026 1pm to 4pm
Come aboard the canopied pontoon boat Imagine and travel the storied rivers and tributaries feeding Winyah Bay with licensed Captain Paul at the helm and local treasure and historian Lee Brockington imparting histories, mysteries, and tidbits of wisdom from the stern. Passing a long line of well known rice plantations of the Pee Dee and Plantersville area, hear of men and women both the owners and the enslaved, and learn how rice was produced and why it ended. Attire should include weather appropriate outer wear. Limited to five passengers.
There are 5 seats left.
Hasty Point River Tour
Tuesday, August 18, 2026 9am to 12pm
Come aboard the canopied pontoon boat "Imagine" and retrace the original river route from Pawleys to the Pee Dee traveled by former rice plantation residents. Captain Paul Kenny, biologist, and Lee Brockington, historian, share the pre-Revolutionary War history of Hasty Point Plantation as you disembark to walk the live oak avenue and tour the early 19th century rice barn to see its display of maps, tools, artifacts, and photographs. Learn of Hasty Point's current role as part of the Waccamaw National Wildlife Refuge and the federally protected 38,000-acres, including Sandy Island, one of the nation's greatest conservation stories. Attire should include weather-appropriate outer wear and comfortable walking shoes. *This tour involves walking, standing and uneven surfaces.*
There are 3 seats left.