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Water Tours in Charleston, SC
Adventure awaits. Disembark from your busy schedule and set sail on one of Charleston's water tours. Whether you want to dress up in the evening and sail on a yacht or grab the family for a fun daytime excursion, there's a boat waiting for you in our harbor.
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Schooner Pride
Enjoy a sail on the tall ship, Schooner Pride. One of the top rated things to do in Charleston and a top 10 sunset sail in the US. See the "Holy City" from the water with us.
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
COA's location offers convenient access to pristine Lowcountry tidal creeks hosting rich wildlife. Explore scenic salt marsh via guided kayak tour, rental, or boat charter!
Charleston Harbor Tours - Private Events
The perfect venue for your next special event. Whether it's sailing on a tall ship, a private dinner cruise on a charter yacht or a social event, we have the perfect vessel!
RedFin Charters
Inshore fishing charter - Redfish , Flounder, Speckled Sea Trout, Lady Fish, & Black Drum! Licenses, rods, bait, tackle, ice & water all included. Let's catch some fish!
Charleston Princess
Charleston Harbor Tours newest vessel, offering events such as our signature Blues & BBQ Cruise, Jam on the Water, Holiday Events & more! Available for private charters too!
Cypress Gardens
Stroll miles of garden trails, paddle cypress swamp, relax in a greenhouse with butterflies & flowers, discover native & exotic reptile exhibits & the freshwater aquarium.
Spiritline Cruises - Private Events
Charleston's most unique venue for private events for over 50 years. From team building to corporate entertainment, use our expertise for your next successful event.
Coastal Expeditions
Boat, kayak & SUP experiences from waterside locations on Shem, IOP, Kiawah, Bulls Is. & beyond. Hop on a daily tour or book a private outing! Dolphins, history & adventure.
SpiritLine Cruises - Charleston Harbor Tours
Charleston’s best & only harbor tour narrated in person by a licensed tour guide. Learn the real history aboard this relaxing 90 minute tour. Departs downtown & Mt. Pleasant.
Fort Sumter Tours
Visit Charleston's ONLY National Park! Fort Sumter Tours provides the only tour with a stop at the fort. Boats depart daily from downtown Charleston and Patriots Point.
Charleston Harbor Tours
Enjoy Charleston's top rated harbor tour with the official Charleston Harbor Tours! Tours depart daily mid-February - December. See website for a full schedule & tickets.
Palmetto Carriage Works
Historic horse and mule drawn carriage tours
AquaSafaris, Inc. Worldwide Charter Yachts
Embarking from Charleston Harbor, Shem Creek and Isle of Palms, experience Charleston’s premier sailing catamaran! Dolphin sunsets, pirate adventures, and relaxing cruises.
Nature Adventures, LLC
Charleston’s oldest "Outstanding Guide Services" kayak - canoe - paddleboarding nature tour & rental company. Ages 4 & up welcome! National Geographic Adventure recommended
34 West Theater Company
“Simply delightful!” -NYTheatre.com
Burnt and Sandy Boat Charters
Explore barrier islands, photograph dolphin, cruise the harbor, or hunt for shark's teeth aboard this 20' SeaFox center console with Captain Cris Miller at the helm.
Carolina Belle
Climb aboard the Carolina Belle to enjoy the beauty of the Charleston Harbor & learn the rich history of the Holy City. On this 90-minute tour, you will see over 75 landmarks!
Charleston Water Taxi
On your way to your destination, enjoy Charleston's beautiful harbor. From dolphin sightings to a WWII Aircraft Carrier. Rides leave hourly 9am-8pm
Charleston Yacht Tours
Sunset cruise, harbor tour, booze cruise – bring your family, work team or that special someone & let us introduce you to the sights & sounds of the harbor!
Harbor Bar Pedal Tours
Ahoy there! We invite you aboard Charleston’s premier boat cruise! We supply beautiful water views, abundant wildlife, music, & a 90-minute boat cruise that you won't forget!
Keelforce, LLC
Private sailing charter for up to 6 passengers aboard the 40' performance cruiser. View a unique perspective of the peninsula and the surrounding area with a beverage.
Manta
Enjoy the Charleston harbor on the only luxury megayacht cruise in town! Available for private events or by the ticket for catered sunset cruises with 12 people or less.
Saltwater Cycle Charleston
Not having fun is not an option! Experience the best way to get out and enjoy the waters of the Lowcountry on Charleston’s only pedal pub party boat!
Sandlapper Water Tours
Sunset cruises, haunted harbor ghost tours, interpretive history & nature tours with local historian & naturalist. Learn & explore the harbor. Frequent dolphin sightings.
Spirit of South Carolina
Spirit of South Carolina is a 140-foot, traditional sailing vessel called a schooner, a type of sailing vessel of archetypal American design dating to approximately the 1800s.
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