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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

“What a fun trip touring the Harbor. The Captain regaled us with history and fun bits of information. I wish he would have acknowledged the beautiful and important Black History Museum and Memorial, along with the other activities available close by on the shore.”

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2.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

“Cap't Ron was great with the narration and making everyone feel welcome. I live in Charleston and learned a few things I didn't know. Always great to see Charleston from the water!”

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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

“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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4.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

“Captain Robbie did an amazing job with the boat cruise. He has a great sense of humor and is very entertaining while providing a great cruise. Dallas was also very knowledgeable and they both gave a wonderful experience”

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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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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

“What a fantastic voyage for sunset! The sailing yacht and crew were wonderful and made it a fun experience for the entire family.”

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9.Charleston: Private Daytime or Sunset BYOB Sailing Charter

Experience Charleston Harbor on a private sailboat, enjoy stunning views, bring your own drinks, and relax with a knowledgeable captain for 2.5 hours.

★ 4.8

“This was an amazing experience and our Captain Will was phenomenal. Such a great time on the water and so happy we did this for our girlfriend’s birthday weekend.”

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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

“Scott and Hailey were amazing!!!! Made sure we were taken care of the whole time !!! Served us drinks, showed us dolphins, gave us a little history, laughed with us! They were a blast! Highly recommend!!!!”

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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.

“The Harbor sunset cruise was terrific. It was full of laughter, great sights and local facts of interest. Well worth the minimal cost.”

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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

“Celebrating a birthday was made extra special thanks to amazing weather and calm waters and specially Captain Skye. He was very accommodating and kind, taking care of our family and pointing out dolphins as soon as he spotted them! This is a must visit experience.…”

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