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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

“My 80 plus year old relatives wanted to go on a boat tour. One of them picked this one and it’s what we all ended up doing. It was easy buying the tickets and getting on board (for me as I don’t think any of…”

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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

“Informative and interactive A must do. Captain Tripp was awesome. We saw dolphins and many different birds.”

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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 tour guide and captain was phenomenal narrowing everything. Very funny. Spotted very nice historical places. The trip overall was fun, relaxing, and beautiful!!”

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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

“This was by far the best experience me and my wife had so far in Charlestown. Captain Robbie and Mike really gave us the best and humorous tour we could ask for. Captain Mike really went out of his way to connect with every guest…”

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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

“Angela and her entire team have mastered customer service and building a one of a kind experience! This was our first dinner cruise but will definitely not be our last thanks to them!”

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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 crew make this a very fun experience for kids. Probably best for age 4 and up, but not bad for younger. Probably won't appeal to kids older than age 12. But the experience is well worth it for kids and they all had a…”

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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

“We really enjoyed our time aboard the Schooner Pride with Captain Dan and his crew. They were very accommodating in moving our reservations when we were faced with bad thunderstorms. Everything is so relaxing and such a smooth ride. Very calm and peaceful. Great crew.…”

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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

“Highly recommend this sunset cruise! We had the most amazing time! Our only regret was that they didn't offer a longer cruise. Captain Mike and Dallas made the cruise enjoyable and fun. We saw over a dozen dolphins throughout the cruise and learned a lot…”

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15.Charleston: Schooner Sailing Harbor Tour & Dolphin Watch

Experience Charleston’s harbor on a classic schooner, helping hoist sails and spotting dolphins in a relaxing 1.5-hour sailing adventure for all ages.

★ 4.6

“Really liked it. First chance to sail on the ocean and t was worth it. Grandkids got to sail the boat. Staff were friendly. Price was reasonable. It was a good day.”

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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