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15 Best Charleston Sunset Cruises

The sunset sails: decks with drinks pointed at the steeples as the harbor goes copper. The Ravenel Bridge lights up on cue as the encore.

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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3.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

“Perfect boat size. Captain was entertaining. Really fun, absolutely recommend it. We were lucky and had great weather.”

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5.Charleston Sunset Blues & BBQ Dinner Cruise

Experience Charleston from the water with a sunset cruise, barbecue buffet, and live blues music. Perfect for a relaxed evening with scenic views.

★ 3.5

“When you arrive when you arrive near the dock, it's all dark. You might think you're at the wrong place if you don't look hard and see a boat out there. There wasn't anything to see at night other than the Ravenel bridge. The food…”

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6.Charleston: Sunset Sail on Luxury 55ft Catamaran with Bar

Experience Charleston's stunning harbor on a 2-hour luxury sunset sail aboard a 55ft catamaran, complete with onboard bar and wildlife sightings.

★ 4.6

“This was the highlight of our visit to Charleston! 10/10 recommend. We are so glad we arrived a little early because we were able to snag the front row seats. Crew was fantastic and engaging, music was fun, sunset in the bay was a show…”

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7.Private Luxury Sunset Sail on the 50ft Sailing Yacht Fate BYOB

Enjoy a private, luxury sunset sail on Charleston’s waters with stunning harbor views, dolphins, and landmarks—perfect for couples or families.

★ 5.0

“Captain Scott and first mate Sam did an awesome job of making our experience memorable! My saw a beautiful sunset, dolphins, and learned about Charleston along the way. The boat is beautiful and Sam they went above and beyond to give us a once in…”

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8.Private Sunset Sail BYOB Dolphin/History Tours on 43ft Mystique

Experience stunning Charleston harbor views, dolphins, and history on a private sunset sail aboard Mystique, with expert crew and flexible hours.

★ 5.0

“This was amazing! The boat was beautiful and the captain and crew, Dustin and Sam, were the best. They literally knew everything about the area and narrated the whole trip. We will do this again, highly recommend!”

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10.Charleston: Boat Charter Booze Cruise And Sunset Tours

Experience Charleston’s stunning harbor with a private sunset cruise. Perfect for celebrations, wildlife viewing, and making memorable moments on the water.

★ 5.0

“We had a great time!! Beautiful boat route and we got to see all of the houses that are along the water and we loved it. Boat captain was very nice and friendly as well! Thank you so much, I would definitely book this boat…”

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12.Private Sunset Harbor Tour 18 passenger party Yacht Kismet

Experience Charleston’s harbor in style with a private sunset yacht cruise for up to 15 guests, featuring scenic views, personalized service, and optional catering.

★ 5.0

“We had a company event on sunset cruise. Quient & Monique were amazing tour guides. Provided lots of information and we also saw dolphins! Thanks so much !”

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13.Charleston: Harbor Sunset Cruise from Shem Creek – Music

Experience a relaxing 1.5-hour Charleston Harbor sunset cruise from Shem Creek with music, scenic views, BYOB drinks, and friendly crew—perfect for unwinding or small celebrations.

★ 4.3

“My initial booking was not on the catamaran but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it. I had never been on one before. The weather was perfect. Humberto has just taken Imelda out to sea. The water was not choppy. It sailed…”

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14.Carolina Blue Sunset Cruise

Experience Charleston from the water with the Carolina Blue Sunset Cruise—intimate, scenic, and full of local insights for a memorable evening.

“It was nothing fancy but perfect for a nice hour and a half on the water. Our guide was excellent. Parking is a bit challenging so make sure you know ahead of time where your parking and how to get to the dock.”

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15.Private Sunset BYOB Boat Ride on Southern Charm

Discover Charleston's harbor on a private sunset boat ride. Enjoy scenic views, secluded beaches, and a BYOB cruise tailored for an intimate experience.

★ 5.0

“Captain Dustin was awesome! We’ve traveled to Charleston many times and this was our first sunset cruise charter. It was perfect! Dustin was attentive and Southern Charm was in pristine condition. We cruised around the harbor while stopping at many highlights and he providing some…”

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