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15 Best Charleston Harbor Cruises

The harbor cruises: tour boats and schooner sails past Fort Sumter, where the Civil War’s first shots landed. The canvas adds something to the history.

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

Discover Charleston’s history and scenic beauty on a 90-minute boat cruise, passing forts, historic homes, and bridges, with optional sunset views.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Beautiful weather. Beautiful views Captain was very engaging. Had a great time. Note: sunset cruise does not have much history. Mostly focus on the views.”

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

Discover Charleston’s natural beauty on a 2.5-hour eco boat cruise, with wildlife sightings, Morris Island Lighthouse stop, and expert guides for authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“Staff was awesome. Equipment and grounds were average. Matt and Chris especially. Trip to the Island was awesome. Then the rains came. Driver did his best to get us back to the office. A boat with some cover from the elements would have been preferred.”

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3.Charleston: Daytime or Sunset Historic Harbor Cruise

Discover Charleston’s history and scenic harbor views on a 1.5-hour daytime or sunset cruise aboard a vintage-style boat, with insightful narration and wildlife sightings.

★ 4.5

“the booking process was seamless, the staff was so nice, the boat was clean , and the host was very informative. I took my seven year old kid and he enjoyed the experience.”

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4.Charleston Harbor Sunset Cruise

Experience a relaxing 2-hour sunset cruise in Charleston, seeing iconic landmarks, wildlife, and enjoying a romantic waterway escape for $60.

★ 5.0

“We had the best of time! The Captain Tim and his partner did a phenomenal job talking about Charleston, the Harbor, USS Yorktown Air Craft carrier. We saw dolphins and Tim made sure to stop every time so we could try and get a good…”

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6.Charleston: Luxury Harbor Dinner Cruise

Enjoy a luxurious 2.5-hour dinner cruise in Charleston Harbor with stunning views of Fort Sumter, the Ravenel Bridge, and live music, all paired with a delicious three-course meal made with local ingredients.

★ 4.3

“Everything was excellent: the food, the crew, our waiter David, the musician who performed beautifully throughout the evening! Five stars all around!”

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10.Narrated Haunted Ghost Cruise of Charleston Harbor

Experience Charleston's haunted harbor on a 1.5-hour narrated ghost cruise, blending spooky stories, scenic views, and authentic local charm.

★ 4.5

“It was a very nice cruise. Lee was fantastic. Her stories were interesting and informative. I do think if the trip occurred a little earlier, like dusk it would have been better, because you would have been able to see the places she was talking…”

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11.Pirates of Charleston: Pirate Adventures and River cruises

Experience a fun-filled pirate adventure on Charleston’s Ashley River with costumes, games, and scenic views—perfect for kids and families seeking authentic fun.

★ 5.0

“The kids had so , so much fun. The entire experience was magical, playful, and just overall wholesome entertainment for the kids. Perfect activity for the family while visiting !”

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12.Charleston: Schooner Sailing Experience & Dolphin Watch

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

“I was in town for a wedding and had some free time before my family got here. I decided to book and go solo and I loved the experience! The crew was so nice and funny and I made some friends with the other guests.…”

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13.Charleston: Sunset Harbor Cruise

Experience stunning Charleston harbor views on a 2-hour sunset cruise for $60. Enjoy scenic sights, dolphin sightings, and a relaxed atmosphere with knowledgeable guides.

★ 4.8

“Victor and Mike were absolutely amazing, they give you a good time even with only 10 people on our boat. They had music playing the whole time and the sunset was the best part, they definitely keep you on the boat for the full two…”

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More Charleston Harbor Cruises

5.0Charleston Harbor Speed Boat Adventure Tour2 hours (approx.)$102.42 4.51.5-Hour Charleston Harbor Cruise with Live Narration1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$40.00 3.5Charleston Sunset Blues & BBQ Dinner Cruise$72.00 5.0Private Folly Beach Dolphin Cruise (up to 12)1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$55.00 5.0Private BYOB Afternoon Harbor Sail On 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate2 to 4 hours (approx.)$599.00 5.0Charleston: Private BYOB Luxury Yacht Cruise2.5 hours$500 5.0Private Afternoon Harbor Cruise on Kismet for parties up to 152 hours (approx.)$1,549.00 5.0Charleston: Harbor Bar Pedal Boat Party Cruise1.5 hours$66 4.2Charleston: Haunted History Harbor Cruise$45 5.0Charleston: Morris Island Dolphin Cruise with Beachcombing2 hours$105 4.6Charleston: City Bus Tour and Harbor Cruise Combo$81 5.0White point Battery and River Run through Charleston Harbor Boat2 to 3 hours (approx.)$199.00 5.0Charleston: Boat Charter Booze Cruise And Sunset Tours2 hours$700 5.0Private Sunset Boat Tour of Charleston Harbor$900.00 5.0Private Sunset Harbor Tour 18 passenger party Yacht Kismet2 to 4 hours (approx.)$1,549.00 4.3Charleston: Harbor Sunset Cruise from Shem Creek – Music1.5 hours$50 4.8Mount Pleasant: Charleston Harbor E-Bike Tour2 hours$135 5.0Carolina Blue Sunset Cruise$60.00 5.02hr Private River Cruise with stop at Morris Island2 hours$325 5.0Harbor History Tour Aboard the Palmetto$45.00 5.0Bachelorette Party Boat Charleston Harbor$60.00 5.0Sunset Dolphin Cruise (options for public of private)$65.00 Private Luxury Sunset Boat Tour in Charleston Harbor$415.00 4.5Charleston: Sunset Schooner Pride Harbor Sail2 hours$75