The name alone, Golden Isles, seems to beckon groups into the sunshine for a few hours of adventure to break up a day of meetings. Following are several options for planners interested in sending attendees off for some fun in the Georgia sun.
SouthEast Adventure Outfitters, located at St. Simons Island, is much like an adult waterpark, where instead of water slides, the waterborne excursions include kayak tours, stand-up paddle boarding and fishing charters. Also in the outfitter’s lineup are group tours that make for popular and more laid-back corporate outings, including eco-cruising on the deck boat Norma. Kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding provide great introductions to the natural bounty and beauty of the Golden Isles.
St. Simons Trolley Island Tours provides passengers an informative and entertaining narrative of 400 years of island history and folklore. As the group takes an enjoyable ride in the refurbished vintage green trolley, they’ll get a glimpse of island life and become knowledgeable about the best places to eat, shop and play in the Golden Isles.
Lady Jane Shrimpin’ Excursions, which sails in the protected waters of St. Simons Sound, is the only shrimp vessel on the East Coast that has been certified by the U.S. Coast Guard to carry 49 passengers 20 nautical miles offshore. Interested attendees are encouraged to help the marine biologists onboard sort the shrimp. Afterward, the group enjoys a boiled shrimp feast prepared by a crew member.
St. Simons Island-based Epworth by the Sea is well-suited to groups with active attendees. Here, they can partake in recreational activities including an adventure challenge ropes course, basketball, tennis, baseball, football, soccer, volleyball, bicycling, swimming and fishing.
