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“We were running behind to get aboard the boat. All the seats on the upper deck were full so get there early for a good seat. The captain was very knowledgeable and friendly. Someone got engaged on the boat on the way back. Memorable trip…”
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2,788 reviewsFrom $44.50by Charleston Harbor Tours
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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“Captain Lance was funny, knowledgeable and entertaining. He really made the experience. I highly recommend this activity.”
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1,352 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $49by Charleston Harbor Tours
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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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905 reviewsFrom $60.00by Sandlapper Water Tours
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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“Was wonderful. Victor was amazingly entertaining, very funny and cordial. The captain was great, skilled and also quite funny. We loved the cruise, was worth time and money.”
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260 reviewsFrom $60by Sandlapper Water Tours
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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“It’s average. Nothing impressive but a relaxing trip around the harbor. Food was okay, drinks lacking. Band decent but it wasn’t blues”
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148 reviewsFrom $72.00by Charleston Harbor Tours
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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“Our boat ride was a lot of fun! The crew was fun and friendly and the group of people onboard were also fun. Perfect length of time for a cruise and we had great weather. We all would definitely do this again!”
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66 reviews2 hoursFrom $65by Palmetto Breeze Charters
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Enjoy a private, luxury sunset sail on Charleston’s waters with stunning harbor views, dolphins, and landmarks—perfect for couples or families.
★ 5.0“We had the absolute perfect sunset sail. We had Captain Scott with Will as his first mate. The boat is spacious and comfortable. I would highly recommend this trip!!”
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55 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $760.00by Charleston Sailing Charters
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Experience stunning Charleston harbor views, dolphins, and history on a private sunset sail aboard Mystique, with expert crew and flexible hours.
★ 5.0“Glen and Madi were an excellent captain and mate to have on board with my friends and I. Sails went up immediately and we were off. Glen was very knowledgeable about the history of Charleston. We had a great time at sunset.”
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42 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $599.00by Charleston Sailing Charters
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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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18 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $500by Charleston Harbor Sailing
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Experience Charleston’s stunning harbor with a private sunset cruise. Perfect for celebrations, wildlife viewing, and making memorable moments on the water.
★ 5.0“Captain was nice and the activity went very well despite some cloudy weather.”
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6 reviews2 hoursFrom $700by Sip and Sea Charleston
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Experience Charleston’s beauty from the water on a private sunset boat tour, visiting historic forts, Battery, and White Point Garden, with stunning sunset views.
★ 5.0“Amazing experience! Crew was fantastic. Friendly and helpful. They take you on a beautiful route around Charleston with lots of beautiful sights to see. My friends and I have booked this multiple times before and keep coming back for the incredible experience! Highly recommend.”
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6 reviewsFrom $900.00by Charleston Yacht Tours
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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“Captain Scott and Haley were amazing! Very attentive and very informative. They were super fun & and prioritized our safety!!! Highly recommend!!”
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6 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $1,549.00by Charleston Sailing Charters
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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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6 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $50by Captain Cocktail Cruises
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Experience Charleston from the water with the Carolina Blue Sunset Cruise—intimate, scenic, and full of local insights for a memorable evening.
“Great low key view of some of the best points in Charleston. Beautiful summer evening with cool breeze and a GREAT Captain Robby!”
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5 reviewsFrom $60.00by Sandlapper Water Tours
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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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5 reviews2 to 3 hours (approx.)From $625.00by Charleston Sailing Charters
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