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Best boating in Charleston

Boat clubs, marinas, charters, sailing — Charleston on the water.

Showing 57 of 61 · May 6, 2026

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Shem Creek Park’s Public Day Dock, 1424 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant
Tight Line Charters LLC
Inshore fishing charter operating out of Shem Creek's public day dock, targeting redfish, flounder, and trout in the Lowcountry marshes.
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Marina30 Fishing25 Boat club11 Sailing8 Rental5 Downtown26 Isle of Palms7 Sullivan's Island5

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TypeMarina30 Charter27 Sailing8 Fishing25 Boat club11 Rental5 Clear

10 Wharfside St, Charleston

Gills & Thrills Charters- Florida Fishing

Fishing charter operation running offshore and inshore trips out of the Charleston City Marina at Wharfside Street.

4.8★·306 ratings

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4 Sons Charters

95 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston

4 Sons Charters

Family-run fishing charter operating out of Ripley Point with inshore and offshore trips on Charleston's coastal waters.

4.8★·300 ratings

Shem Creek Boat Rentals, LLC.

Seafood Drive #1, Mt Pleasant

Shem Creek Boat Rentals, LLC.

Self-service powerboat and kayak rentals on Shem Creek, steps from the marsh and the creek's working shrimp docks.

4.8★·247 ratings

Charleston Harbor Sailing

33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston

Charleston Harbor Sailing

Skippered and bareboat charters out of the Municipal Marina, putting guests on the harbor between the Ravenel Bridge and Fort Sumter.

4.8★·145 ratings

Safe Harbor Charleston City

7 Lockwood Dr, CharlestonTrending

Safe Harbor Charleston City

Full-service marina on the Ashley River at Lockwood, offering wet slips, dry storage, and fuel within sight of the downtown peninsula.

4.6★·861 ratings

Isle of Palms Marina

50 41st Ave, Isle of PalmsTrending

Isle of Palms Marina

Working marina on the Isle of Palms waterfront where charter boats depart and casual dockside dining sits alongside fuel pumps and tackle.

4.6★·997 ratings

Charleston Yacht Club

27 Lockwood Dr, Charleston

Charleston Yacht Club

Members-only sailing and powerboat club on the Ashley River with docking, racing programs, and waterfront event space.

4.6★·198 ratings

Sunset Cay Marina

66 9th St W, Folly Beach

Sunset Cay Marina

Small working marina on Folly's west end with boat slips, fuel, and free parking off 9th Street West.

4.6★·335 ratings

RiversEdge Marina

4354 Bridge View Dr, North Charleston

RiversEdge Marina

Full-service marina off the Cooper River in North Charleston, handling boat storage, fuel, and slip rentals at Bridge View Drive.

4.6★·185 ratings

St. Johns Yacht Harbor

2408 Maybank Hwy E30, Johns Island

St. Johns Yacht Harbor

Full-service marina on the Stono River, Johns Island, with slips, fuel, and yard services for coastal cruisers.

4.6★·307 ratings

Carolina Yacht Club

50 E Bay St, Charleston

Carolina Yacht Club

Members-only sailing and yachting club anchored at the foot of East Bay since 1882, with docks on the Cooper River.

4.6★·169 ratings

James Island Yacht Club

734 Wampler Dr, Charleston

James Island Yacht Club

Private sailing and power club on the James Island waterway with docks, racing programs, and a members-only social calendar.

4.5★·116 ratings

Backhaul Sportfishing

95 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston

Backhaul Sportfishing

Offshore and inshore charter operation running out of Ripley Point, putting anglers on grouper, mahi, and redfish in Lowcountry waters.

4.7★·92 ratings

Lowcountry Outdoor Adventures

1610 Marsh Harbor Ln, Mt Pleasant

Lowcountry Outdoor Adventures

Guided fishing charters and kayak tours launching from a Mount Pleasant marina into the ACE Basin and surrounding Lowcountry waterways.

4.6★·72 ratings

Tall Tide Fishing Adventures

2040 Wappoo Dr, Charleston

Tall Tide Fishing Adventures

Half-day and full-day inshore fishing charters out of Wappoo Creek, targeting redfish and flounder on the tidal flats.

4.6★·75 ratings

Salty Habit Charters

98 Church St, Mt Pleasant

Salty Habit Charters

Wheel-accessible fishing charter operation running inshore and nearshore trips out of Mount Pleasant.

4.6★·72 ratings

Simon Says Charters

20 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant

Simon Says Charters

Half-day and full-day fishing charters launching from Patriots Point marina in Mount Pleasant, captained by a local who knows these waters.

4.6★·89 ratings

Bohicket Marina & Market

1880 Andell Bluff Blvd, Johns Island

Bohicket Marina & Market

Full-service marina and market on Bohicket Creek, Johns Island, serving boaters with fuel, supplies, and dock access to the ACE Basin.

4.5★·405 ratings

Fishing Charleston 101

1010 Tidewater Rd, North Charleston

Fishing Charleston 101

Inshore charter operation running the tidal creeks and marsh flats out of North Charleston's Tidewater Road.

4.6★·81 ratings

Ace Outdoors Charleston Fishing

Tranquil Dr, Charleston

Ace Outdoors Charleston Fishing

Captain-led fishing charters out of Charleston, running inshore and nearshore trips on local tidal waters.

4.6★·53 ratings

The Harborage at Ashley Marina

33 Lockwood Dr, Charleston

The Harborage at Ashley Marina

Full-service marina on the Ashley River, steps from downtown, with slips for transient and long-term boaters.

4.4★·215 ratings

South Carolina Yacht Club

10 Yacht Club Dr, Hilton Head Island

South Carolina Yacht Club

Private sailing and powerboat club on Hilton Head's Broad Creek, with marina access and a membership roster dating back generations.

4.5★·92 ratings

Marsh Maven Fishing Charters

875 Law Ln, Mt Pleasant

Marsh Maven Fishing Charters

Half-day and full-day inshore charters out of Mt. Pleasant, working the lowcountry marsh creeks for redfish and flounder.

4.5★·47 ratings

Charmed Life Charters

33 Lockwood Dr B-5, Charleston

Charmed Life Charters

Private sailing and powerboat charters departing from Lockwood Drive marina on the Charleston Harbor.

4.5★·45 ratings

Ripley Light Marina

56 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston

Ripley Light Marina

Full-service marina on the Ashley River with boat storage, fuel, and slip rentals off Ashley Point Drive.

4.4★·66 ratings

Nautical Boat Club - Mount Pleasant

133 Nautical Ln, Mt Pleasant

Nautical Boat Club - Mount Pleasant

Membership marina off Shem Creek with dock access, boat storage, and club amenities for Mount Pleasant boaters.

4.5★·58 ratings

Cooper River County Park & Marina

1010 Tidewater Rd, North Charleston

Cooper River County Park & Marina

County-run marina on the Cooper River with boat launch access, docks, and flat grounds suited for families.

4.4★·107 ratings

Folly Beach Fishing Charters

1285 Fort Lamar Rd, Charleston

Folly Beach Fishing Charters

Half-day and full-day offshore and inshore fishing charters launching from Folly Beach, captained by locals who know these tidal waters.

4.5★·40 ratings

Charleston Fishing Adventures

50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms

Charleston Fishing Adventures

Inshore and nearshore charter operation running out of Isle of Palms for redfish, flounder, and speckled trout.

4.5★·38 ratings

Seabreeze Marina

49 Immigration St, Charleston

Seabreeze Marina

Working marina on the Charleston waterfront offering boat slips, fuel, and services off Immigration Street.

4.4★·161 ratings

Fish Call Charters

50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms

Fish Call Charters

Captain-led inshore fishing charters out of Isle of Palms, working the tidal creeks and grass flats of the Lowcountry coast.

4.5★·37 ratings

Tails of the Tides

Tails of the Tides

Local fishing charter running inshore and nearshore trips through Charleston's tidal creeks and coastal waters.

4.5★·35 ratings

Blackjack Fishing Charters

56 Ashley Point Dr, Charleston

Blackjack Fishing Charters

Half-day and full-day offshore fishing charters departing from Ashley Point, captained by locals who know these coastal waters.

4.5★·33 ratings

FishWater Outfitters

2148 Medway Rd, Charleston

FishWater Outfitters

Full-service fishing charter and outfitter running guided inshore trips through the Lowcountry's tidal creeks and marshes off Medway Road.

4.5★·34 ratings

Captain Richard Fishing Charters

1933 Culver Ave, Charleston

Captain Richard Fishing Charters

Half-day and full-day offshore fishing charters out of James Island, captained by a local who knows these waters.

4.5★·33 ratings

Affinity Charleston Fishing Charters

1771 Clark Hills Cir, Johns Island

Affinity Charleston Fishing Charters

Johns Island-based charter operation running inshore and nearshore fishing trips through the Lowcountry's tidal creeks and coastal waters.

4.5★·32 ratings

Isle of Palms Boat Rentals

50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms

Isle of Palms Boat Rentals

Barrier island boat rental outfit on Isle of Palms, putting you on the Intracoastal or open Atlantic with minimal paperwork.

4.4★·33 ratings

Captain Bo Fishing Charters

50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms

Captain Bo Fishing Charters

Inshore and nearshore fishing charters out of Isle of Palms, running the local creeks and coastal waters with Captain Bo.

4.4★·44 ratings

FinAddict Charters Charleston Fly/Light Tackle Fishing Guide

1610 Ben Sawyer Blvd, Mt Pleasant

FinAddict Charters Charleston Fly/Light Tackle Fishing Guide

Light-tackle and fly fishing guide service running the flats, creeks, and nearshore waters around Mount Pleasant.

4.5★·38 ratings

Safe Harbor Bristol

145 Lockwood Dr, Charleston

Safe Harbor Bristol

Full-service marina on the Charleston peninsula at Lockwood Drive, offering boat storage and services along the Ashley River.

4.4★·64 ratings

Freedom Boat Club - Mt. Pleasant, SC

24 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant

Freedom Boat Club - Mt. Pleasant, SC

Membership-based boat club at Patriots Point offering access to a shared fleet on Charleston Harbor without the cost of ownership.

4.4★·45 ratings

Chompin Charters

145 Lockwood Dr, Charleston

Chompin Charters

Inshore fishing charter running the Lowcountry creeks and marshes out of Lockwood Drive on the Charleston peninsula.

4.5★·37 ratings

Wando River Marina

2382 SC-41, Mt Pleasant

Wando River Marina

Full-service marina on the Wando River in Mount Pleasant, with fuel, slips, and direct access to Charleston Harbor.

4.4★·66 ratings

Ripley Light Yacht Club

95 Ripley Point Dr, Charleston

Ripley Light Yacht Club

Members-only sailing and racing club on the Ashley River, anchored at Ripley Point since the 1940s.

4.4★·55 ratings

Carefree Boat Club

101 River Landing Dr, Charleston

Carefree Boat Club

Membership-based boat club at Daniel Island's River Landing marina, offering access to a shared fleet without the overhead of ownership.

4.4★·45 ratings

Charleston Boat Club at Ripley Light Drystack

56 Ashley Point Dr Suite A, Charleston

Charleston Boat Club at Ripley Light Drystack

Drystack boat storage and launch service on the Ashley River at Ripley Light Marina.

4.4★·34 ratings

Sea Island Yacht Club

2438 Sea Island Yacht Club Rd, Wadmalaw Island

Sea Island Yacht Club

Private sailing and powerboat club tucked into a creek off Wadmalaw Island, with dock access and a members-only waterfront.

4.3★·33 ratings

Charleston Harbor Marina

24 Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant

Charleston Harbor Marina

Full-service marina on the Mount Pleasant waterfront, steps from the Yorktown, with slips for transient and long-term boaters.

4.3★·158 ratings

Marsh View Fishing Charters

98 Church St, Mt Pleasant

Marsh View Fishing Charters

Half-day and full-day fishing charters out of Mt Pleasant, working the local marshes and nearshore waters.

4.4★·46 ratings

Shem Creek Marina

526 Mill St, Mt Pleasant

Shem Creek Marina

Working marina on Shem Creek where local shrimpers dock alongside recreational boats, with direct access to the Intracoastal.

4.3★·32 ratings

MarineMax Charleston

152 Sportsman Island Dr, Charleston

MarineMax Charleston

Boat retail chain for yachting, fishing & leisure craft, marine services, repairs & customization.

4.2★·48 ratings

The Outpost at IOP Marina

50 41st Ave, Isle of Palms

The Outpost at IOP Marina

Waterfront marina shop and bar on Isle of Palms where boaters fuel up, grab tackle, and drink cold beer at the dock.

4.3★·54 ratings

Hydrofly Watersports

145 Lockwood Dr, Charleston

Hydrofly Watersports

Hydrofoil board and water toy rentals on the Ashley River, steps from the downtown marina.

4.2★·38 ratings

Wild Dunes Yacht Harbor

40 41st Ave, Isle of Palms

Wild Dunes Yacht Harbor

Barrier island marina on Isle of Palms with slips, fuel, and direct Intracoastal access.

4.2★·46 ratings

Safe Harbor City Boatyard

130 Wando Creek Ln, Charleston

Safe Harbor City Boatyard

Full-service marina and boatyard on Wando Creek handling storage, repairs, and rigging for coastal and offshore vessels.

4.2★·85 ratings

Dolphin Cove Marina

2079 Austin Ave, Charleston

Dolphin Cove Marina

Working marina off Austin Avenue with wet slips, dry storage, and straightforward access to the Intracoastal Waterway.

4.0★·121 ratings