Discover Charleston by water on this affordable water taxi cruise, with chances to see dolphins, visit top landmarks, and enjoy scenic harbor views.
Most Popular★ 5.0“The water taxi is easy to use and a great way to move between attractions like the aircraft carrier and the International African American museum. The dolphin sighting was a huge bonus!”
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857 reviews1 to 11 hours (approx.)From $17.00by Charleston Water Taxi
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Discover Charleston's coastal charm on a 1.5-hour harbor cruise featuring sights like Fort Sumter, USS Yorktown, and playful dolphins, guided by expert narrators.
★ 4.5“Grew up in Charleston for 52 years the guide brought out information that I didnāt know.. Great job!”
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649 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $40by SpiritLine Cruises
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Experience Charleston's harbor aboard a classic tall ship for 1.5 hours, enjoying scenic views, dolphins, and a relaxed sailing atmosphere.
★ 4.5“I loved every second of the sightseeing tour with Captain Andrew! It was so much fun, beautiful weather and all the workers on the boat were very nice and personable. I will definitely be back to do another tour with you guys š”
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620 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $45.00by The Schooner Pride
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Experience Charleston from the water with a private luxury yacht. Bring your own drinks, enjoy dolphin sightings, sunset views, and flexible scheduling.
★ 5.0“This relaxing sailboat trip was exactly what we needed! The crew was very attentive and personable and all 4 teenagers enjoyed themselves!”
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395 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $499.00by Blue Life Charters
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Experience Charleston Harbor on a classic schooner, hoist sails, spot dolphins, and enjoy scenic views in this relaxing 1.5-hour sailing adventure.
★ 4.6“Traveling by sail was amazing. The guide and crew were awesome. The harbor tour was wonderful, unfortunately we only saw two dolphins. But the trip was well worth it.”
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275 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $46by Charleston Harbor Tours
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Experience Charlestonās harbor on a classic schooner, helping hoist sails and spotting dolphins in a relaxing 1.5-hour sailing adventure for all ages.
★ 4.6“It was really nice, very relaxing! Nice captain and crew. They should invest in some cushions for the seating areas.”
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255 reviewsFrom $48by Charleston Harbor Tours
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Experience Charlestonās wildlife on a 1.5-hour Folly Beach dolphin tour with expert guides, scenic views, and a chance to see playful dolphins in the wild.
★ 5.0“Really friendly and fun guide- learned lots about the salt marsh and he made sure we saw dolphins (they were a little out of their normal territory due to Hurricane Erin). 100% recommend. We even saw a loggerhead turtle and an otter!”
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126 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $56.00by Castaway Island Excursions
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Experience Charlestonās stunning coastline with a private sailing tripāspot dolphins, see historic landmarks, and enjoy personalized service for up to 6 guests.
★ 5.0“Exactly what we wanted, great crew, knowledgeable and fun to be around! We enjoyed relaxing on a private cruise and will be back with the kids!”
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84 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $575.00by Charleston Sailing Charters
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Experience a calm 2-hour stand-up paddleboard safari in Folly Beach, spotting dolphins and native birds with expert guides in South Carolina.
★ 4.9“Kate was great!!! Super fun and got to see so many dolphins even from far away!! Sunset was beautiful.”
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49 reviews2 hoursFrom $60by Charleston SUP Safaris
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Discover Folly Beachās natural beauty on a private dolphin cruise, with scenic marshes, Morris Island, and expert guides. Perfect for families, friends, pet lovers.
★ 5.0“Jody was amazing captain! He was so personal and entertaining the entire trip. My girls had a blast!”
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43 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $55.00by Captain D
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Experience stunning Charleston harbor views, dolphins, and history on a private sunset sail aboard Mystique, with expert crew and flexible hours.
★ 5.0“The captain and crew tended to our every need! They were fun and engaging and even adjusted the sails to keep the boat at a tilt that we preferred. It was absolutely breathtaking and worth every penny for the experience!”
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42 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $599.00by Charleston Sailing Charters
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Experience Charleston from the water with a private sail on Fate, customizable with BYOB or catering, for a memorable 2-4 hour coastal adventure.
★ 5.040 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $599.00by Charleston Sailing Charters
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Experience Charleston's stunning harbor, dolphins, and historic sights aboard the private Mystique sailing yacht with knowledgeable guides and exceptional views.
★ 5.0“Very nice crew! We did see dolphins. Boat was clean and the crew had a lot of knowledge about the area.”
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32 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $575.00by Charleston Sailing Charters
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Discover dolphins, shells, and historic lighthouse views on a private boat cruise from Folly Beach to Morris Island. Perfect for nature lovers and shell collectors.
★ 5.0“Captain Billie was very kind and absolutely amazing. He shared lots of information about the area and animals. We stopped and saw several dolphins and even followed them for a ways to get a good look. At the beach he told us where to find…”
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20 reviews2 hoursFrom $105by Lighthouse Creek Charters, LLC
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Discover the calm of Folly River with a 2-hour kayak tour featuring dolphin sightings, expert guidance, and beginner-friendly paddling on flatwater.
★ 4.9“Great fun, our guide Prudence was very knowledgeable and gave us great information as we were going along. Would do again next time in the area!”
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10 reviews2 hoursFrom $55by Charleston SUP Safaris
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