The 10 Boat Tours in Charleston That Earn Their Price

1.Charleston Harbor History Day-Time or Sunset Boat Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,788 reviews · from $44Our pick

Review of Charleston’s 90-minute harbor cruise, with Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, sunset views, history, seating tips, price, and practical advice.

“I want to start by saying that the staff was great and narration was enjoyable. It was a Saturday night so maybe fuller than other reviewers experienced. I was disappointed that there is maybe 20-30 seats on the top deck and at least 150+ peoplRead more”

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2.Charleston Eco Boat Cruise with stop at Morris Island Lighthouse

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,111 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Cruise Charleston’s tidal creeks to Morris Island for dolphins, marsh views, shelling, and a close look at its historic lighthouse.

“Relaxing tour with lots of dolphin sightings, good information and endless seashells to see on the island.”

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3.Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,352 reviews · 1h 30m · from $49

Review the $49 Charleston Harbor cruise for Fort Sumter views, 75 landmarks, dolphin spotting, sunset scenery, and practical tips.

“Really enjoyed watching the dolphins surfing the bow wave and the sunset. Only negative was the drink prices were high.”

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4.Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 905 reviews · from $60

Review of Charleston’s 2-hour sunset catamaran cruise, with harbor landmarks, dolphins, bridge views, practical tips, price, and booking advice.

“Great experience, beautiful sunset, a few dolphin sightings too. Would recommend everyone to take this sunset cruise.”

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5.Charleston Water Taxi Cruise with Dolphin Sighting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 857 reviews · 1 to 11 hours (approx.)

Review the Charleston Water Taxi Cruise for dolphin sightings, harbor views, four useful stops, and an affordable way to explore by boat.

“Bryan was amazing!! Being a local for his entire life, he knew so much about everything!! We really enjoyed our experience!!”

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6.Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 786 reviews · 2h 30m · from $111

Review of Charleston’s 2.5-hour luxury harbor dinner cruise, with plated food, live music, sunset views, Fort Sumter, and practical booking tips.

“Usually the food on dinner cruises is mediocre at best. The food on this dinner cruise was delicious!! Very fun night. Our only complaint was trying to find out how to pay for parking. That was a nightmare!!”

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7.Afternoon Schooner Sightseeing Dolphin Cruise on Charleston Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 620 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Review of Charleston’s 90-minute Schooner Pride cruise, with dolphins, Fort Sumter, harbor views, sailing tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“The tour is not narrated but staff are friendly and sociable. Just a fun relaxing time around the harbor.”

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8.Charleston Harbor Luxury Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 607 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100

Review of Charleston’s 2.5-hour luxury dinner cruise, with Fort Sumter views, live music, dinner, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Very enjoyable Would definitely come again, the rain made it even more enjoyable and so cozy. We coming back in May.”

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9.Narrated Haunted Ghost Cruise of Charleston Harbor

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 418 reviews · from $45

Cruise Charleston Harbor at night for ghost stories, pirate tales, naval history, waterfront views, drinks, and a relaxed 90-minute outing.

“We had a great time!! Lee was fantastic!! They had snacks and drinks for purchase on the boat. Our kids will be telling the ghost stories she told on the boat for months to their friends back home!”

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10.Private Luxury Yacht Charters, BYOB & Dolphins

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 395 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $499

Review of Charleston’s private yacht charter with BYOB, dolphins, Fort Sumter, sunset views, crewed sailing, pricing, and practical tips.

“Sailing while watching the sunset was amazing! Glen had a wealth of history that he shared as we sailed, and he was expert at navigating us around. Harper was lovely and took great care of us. I would recommend this tour to everyone!”

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