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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

“The person we had was very knowledgable about the history of Charleston and also gave us alot of great info and trivia about the city and its history.”

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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

“The cruise itself was very good. It was lengthy and interesting. My suggestion is that Victor (the host) remove "jokes" that I felt were defamatory about women. He can be funny without them!”

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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

“We drove down to Charleston from TN and same evening just made it aboard ship. Victor and Captain Robert were awesome guides, maybe the best guides we’ve ever had. What beautiful weather for a sunset cruise. We lucked out since although the boat easily could…”

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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

“Scott and Grace made our sunset cruise around Charleston fantastic! The boat was top notch and the service excellent! We would definitely sail with them again!”

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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

“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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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

“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 captain was fantastic! The boat ride was a delight. I believe his name was Rodney. The experience was better than I imagined. He shared some history, had great music and the sunset was beautiful!”

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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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